Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Low Carb Recipes - California Goat Cheese Pesto - 1g carb, 0g fiber

Makes about 1 cup

Active Time : 15 minutes
Total Time : 15 minutes

Ingredients :

4 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves (1-2 bunches)
1/2 cup packed fresh oregano leaves (1 bunch)
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions :

Place all ingredients in a food processor; pulse a few times, then process until fairly smooth, or to the desired consistency, scraping down the sides occasionally.

Nutrition Information: Per 2-tablespoon serving:
43 calories; 3 g fat (2 g sat, 1 g mono); 7 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 0 g fiber; 145 mg sodium.

The taste of soft goat cheese is more present in this California version of pesto than Parmigiano-Reggiano is in a basil pesto. Consider it a multidimensional recipe: dip, sauce and spread.

Source: EatingWell
Formatted by : Chupa Babi in MC

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