Cottage Cheese Pesto - High Protein & Low Fat
A delicious, creamy pesto recipe that's high in protein and much lower in fat than the traditional version. Perfect to toss with pasta or use as a sauce on sandwiches or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sides and Dips
Ingredients
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1 cup nonfat cottage cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
2 garlic gloves, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In food processor or blender, add all ingredients excepting salt and pepper and mix until smooth consistency. Basil leaves should be fully incorporated and cottage cheese should be a smooth vs. original small curd consistency.
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Store covered tightly in refrigerator for up to 4-5 days
Notes
I love to toss this pesto with higher protein, higher fiber lentil or chickpea pasta. This is also delicious as a dip and sauce for sandwiches. Also yummy to top or toss with chicken.