Low Fat Pesto Sauce Recipe

Craving pesto but watching your fat intake? This lightened-up recipe swaps traditional olive oil for savory chicken broth, resulting in a vibrant, flavorful pesto sauce that's surprisingly healthy! Perfect for pasta, fish, chicken, or potatoes – get ready to enjoy guilt-free deliciousness.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 75.5 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 3.8 (14 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Low Fat Pesto Sauce

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How to Make Low Fat Pesto Sauce

  1. Combine 1 cup chicken broth and 2 cloves garlic in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, then let cool completely.
  3. Chop 2 cups fresh basil leaves in a food processor until finely minced.
  4. Add the cooled chicken broth mixture, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup pine nuts to the food processor.
  5. Process until everything is finely chopped and well blended, scraping down the sides as needed.
  6. While the sauce is being processed, cook 1 pound pasta of your choice according to package directions.
  7. Drain the pasta and add it to the pesto sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
  8. Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
  9. This pesto also makes a fantastic topping for grilled fish, chicken, or roasted potatoes.
  10. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

8g

Carbs

0g