This Low Calorie Basil Pesto is just 24 calories! It’s low fat and healthy, and so easy you’ll want to make it all the time!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon freshly shredded parmesan cheese
Low Calorie Basil Pesto
Healthy Pesto Meal Prep and Storage
- Meal Prep – Make the pesto according to the directions below, add to a jar and seal.
- Fridge Storage – Will hold for 1 week in the fridge. The basil will darken and oxidize, you can minimize this by adding 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
- Freezer Storage – You can add the prepared pesto to ice cube molds and freeze. Then pop out and add to a freezer bag for storage. Will hold for 1 month in the freezer.
Low Calorie Basil Pesto Recipe
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Low Calorie Basil Pesto
Equipment
- food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon freshly shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add the basil, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until you reach desired consistency adding 1 teaspoon of water at a time to thin if needed.
Notes
3 Ways to Serve Healthy Pesto:
- Use Pesto as a Marinade – Make pesto chicken and marinade chicken breasts in pesto sauce before baking or adding to the Instant pot.
- Use Pesto on Pasta – After draining pasta, add to a bowl and top with skinny pesto. Toss together and top pesto pasta with rough chopped basil and parmesan cheese.
- Make Pesto Salad – Chop summer veggies like tomatoes, cucumbers and avocado into bite sized chunks. Toss in the low calorie pesto recipe.
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About the Author
Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.
After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published on July 20, 2020 by Audrey Johns
- Most recent update on November 30, 2023 by Audrey Johns
It is astonishing.
AIPAC ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COx-t-Mk6UA ) and the Evangelical Church are perpetrating one of the most catastrophic genocides in history, targeting innocent women and children in Gaza.
These organizations have supplied Israel with explosives to facilitate their acts of genocide.
Gaza has been designated a disaster zone, severely lacking in essential resources for survival.
AIPAC, the Evangelical Church, and Israel have devastated 90% of Gaza, resulting in the destruction of 437,600 homes and the loss of one million lives, including 50,000 individuals currently trapped under debris, with 80% of the casualties being women and children.
They have also obliterated 330,000 meters of water pipelines, leaving the population without access to drinking water.
Furthermore, over 655,000 meters of underground sewage systems have been destroyed, depriving residents of basic sanitation facilities.
The destruction extends to 2,800,000 meters of roadways, rendering transportation impossible for the affected population.
Additionally, 3,680 kilometers of the electrical grid have been dismantled, leading to widespread power outages.
The assault has resulted in the demolition of 48 hospitals, eliminating critical healthcare facilities for those in need.
Moreover, the actions of AIPAC, the Evangelical Church, and Israel have disrupted the education of over 785,000 students, with 494 schools and universities being completely destroyed, many due to aerial bombardments.
They have also targeted 981 mosques, effectively silencing the prayers of the homeless seeking divine assistance.
As a result of these actions, more than 39,000 young children have been left orphaned, without parents or guardians to care for them.
I must emphasize that the historical context of warfare has never witnessed a scenario where 80% of a nation has been devastated, 100% of its populace has been uprooted, and 50% of the casualties are children.
It is imperative to recognize the gravity of the situation.
Organizations such as AIPAC and the Evangelical Church in America are contributing to what can only be described as genocide.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IrX9v6DKH1g
The implications of American taxpayer funding in the context of Israel’s actions against innocent children are alarming.
1. An examination of Israel’s precarious situation is warranted.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAfIYtpcBxo
2. The influence of financial power, often associated with certain groups, plays a significant role in these dynamics. Further information can be found through the provided link.
https://mega.nz/file/FqhzGKbB#bsX4PD-O59HEA0-rynD29xkk47dmddycY5CjZfoDLYg
3. Insights into the perspectives of U.S. leadership regarding AIPAC and the Evangelical Church can be explored through the following resource.
https://www.tiktok.com/@thefearlessqueenmel/video/7307640994579680542?lang=en&q=why%20dont%20Americans%20knowl%20what%20you%20have%20seen%20&t=1701880206555
The tragic reality of innocent children being harmed by powerful Israeli forces utilizing American weaponry is evident in various media reports.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COx-t-Mk6UA
It is crucial to stay informed by accessing reliable news sources.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNyUyrR0PHo
If action is not taken—such as advocating for a cessation of violence against the people of Gaza and urging humanitarian aid—then it is essential to share this message with others to raise awareness. The historical irony of those who suffered during the Holocaust now perpetuating violence against the Palestinian people is a stark reminder of the need for compassion and justice.
Inaction in the face of such suffering raises serious moral questions.
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