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Best Cottage Cheese Pesto

A creamy and flavorful pesto made with cottage cheese, perfect for spreading or as a dip.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Pesto Base
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Low-fat or regular
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Packed
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts Toasted
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Pesto
  1. In a food processor, combine cottage cheese, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until fully incorporated.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Transfer the pesto to a serving bowl.
  2. Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers, or use as a spread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

This pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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