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WeightWatchers Basil Pesto Recipe

weight watchers basil pesto recipe

Pesto is an Italian sauce made with basil, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil. It is normally used as a pasta sauce, but can also be used in vegetable or meat dishes.

This pesto sauce will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Weight Watchers Basil Pesto recipe
Makes 3 servings

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups basil
2-5 garlic cloves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/8 cup olive oil
1/8 cup lemon juice


Preparation
1. Mix all the ingredients together in a food processor (except the oil and lemon juice).
2. Once everything is mixed well, drizzle with lemon and oil.
3. Mix well until blended.
4. Serve on pasta (or on any other dish that needs a pick-me-up).

How many Weight Watchers points in basil pesto recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 202 calories, 19.2g fat, 1.3g fiber

Originally posted 2008-03-07 10:11:15.