Weight Watcher Pesto Sauce

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt

Recipe

• 1 place pine nuts in a small skillet and set pan over medium heat. cook until nuts are golden, shaking pan frequently to prevent burning, about 3 minutes. transfer nuts to a plate to cool.
• 2 in a blender or food processor, combine nuts, basil, broth, cheese, oil, garlic and salt; process until smooth and thick. yields about 1/4 cup per serving.
• 3 notes.
• 4 pesto is traditionally a basil and pine nut-based sauce that's crammed with olive oil. this version is lightened up by swapping chicken broth for oil. the flavor is fresh and wonderful - spoon it over meat, fish, poultry and vegetables, or toss it with cooked pasta.