Healthy Pesto
A creamy, low-point condiment that's versatile and ready in 5 minutes!
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves packed (25 g)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves packed (16 g)
- ½ medium avocado 75 g
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 30 ml
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 6 g
- 1 garlic clove 3 g
- ¼ teaspoon salt 1.5 g
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 0.3 g
- 2 –4 tablespoons water 30–60 ml, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Add the basil, cilantro, avocado, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender.
- Pulse several times to begin breaking down the leaves and avocado. Scrape down the sides with a spatula, then continue blending, gradually adding water one tablespoon at a time, until you reach a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
1 WW Points per serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 9.6g | Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.6g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 2.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Calcium: 7.2mg | Iron: 0.1mg