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Best Cottage Cheese Pesto

Best Cottage Cheese Pesto: Creamy, Easy, and Irresistible!

Discover the best cottage cheese pesto recipe, a creamy and flavorful sauce perfect for elevating various dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pesto
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese try ricotta for a different taste
  • 2 cups Fresh Basil increase for bolder flavor
  • 0.5 cup Walnuts swap with pine nuts for a classic twist
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese optional, skip for dairy-free version
  • 2 cloves Garlic adjust to taste, or use garlic powder
  • 0.5 cup Olive Oil or Avocado Oil, adjust as needed
  • to taste Salt use sea salt for better taste
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • blender
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gather all your fresh ingredients and prepare a blender or food processor.
  2. Combine cottage cheese, fresh basil, walnuts, Parmesan (if using), and garlic in the blender.
  3. Pour in olive or avocado oil gradually until achieving a creamy consistency.
  4. Season with salt and pepper according to preference.
  5. Blend until smooth and velvety, adding more oil if too thick.
  6. Transfer to a jar and seal tightly for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, blend in a handful of spinach for extra greens. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.

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