Cottage Cheese Pesto

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Cottage Cheese Pesto

All you need are a handful of ingredients to make a simple homemade cottage cheese pesto! High in protein and full of delicious flavors, this cottage cheese pesto is perfect for so many recipes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup cottage cheese 2% MF
  • 1½ to 2 cups basil loosely packed
  • ¼ cup walnuts or another nut
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • cup parmesan freshly grated
  • cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • lemon zest of 1
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. To a food processor (or high speed blender), add the cottage cheese, basil, walnuts, garlic cloves, parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  2. Blend until well combined. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 322mg (13%) Potassium 146mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 622IU (12%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 145mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 301kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 322mg 13%
Potassium 146mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 622IU 12%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 145mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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