Pesto

Ingredients

2/3 cup fresh basil leaves - (tightly packed)
3 scallions, including 2 green chopped
1 garlic clove minced
1 teaspoon dry-roasted sunflower seeds
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
3 teaspoons low-sodium fat-free chicken broth - (to 4)
1/2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Method

Place first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor. Pulse on and off until finely minced.

Add the stock to thin the mixture. Stir in cheese.

This recipe yields 1/2 cup.

Exchanges Per 1-teaspoon Serving: Free Food.

Nutrition Facts: 2 calories (42% calories from fat), 0 protein, trace total fat (0 saturated fat), 0 carbohydrates, 0 dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 3 mg sodium.

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