This Low Calorie Pesto Sandwich Spread is just 33 calories for 2 tablespoons, the perfect amount for any sandwich or wrap. I even supplied you with some tips to make this healthy pesto spread vegan! So no matter your dietary needs, you can enjoy this low calorie sandwich spread.

Ingredients You’ll Need

1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon freshly shredded parmesan cheese
¼ cup 0% Greek yogurt

Low Calorie Pesto Sandwich Spread

Healthy Pesto Sandwich Spread Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: You can meal prep this spread and store it in the fridge to use all week long.
Storage: Will hold for 6 days in the fridge.

Low Calorie Pesto Sandwich Spread

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Low Calorie Pesto Sandwich Spread

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This Low Calorie Pesto Sandwich Spread is just 33 calories for 2 tablespoons, the perfect amount for any sandwich or wrap!

You can easily make this recipe vegan by swapping the yogurt for unsweetened cashew yogurt and the cheese for nutritional yeast plus a pinch of salt.

Special Tip: I omitted the oil to save calories, but you can add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil if you prefer.

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 0

Total Time 3

Course ingredient, sauce, spread

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings servings

Calories 33 kcal

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon freshly shredded parmesan cheese
¼ cup 0% Greek yogurt

Instructions

Add the basil, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and greek yogurt to a food processor.
Pulse until it's a well blended spread, adding 1 teaspoon of water at a time to thin if needed.
To store, add to a bowl or container, cover and place in the fridge. Will last for 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2.1gFat: 2.5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.4gCalcium: 38mgIron: 0mg

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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.