Description
Elevate your culinary creations with the Best Cottage Cheese Pesto, a creamy and flavorful twist on traditional pesto. This quick and easy recipe combines protein-packed cottage cheese with fresh basil, nutty walnuts, and zesty garlic to create a versatile sauce that can be used in countless ways. Whether you’re tossing it with pasta, spreading it on toast, or using it as a dip for veggies, this pesto will add a vibrant burst of flavor to any dish. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this delicious indulgence that’s perfect for both casual gatherings and elegant dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 to 1 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup walnuts (or sunflower seeds for nut-free)
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- In a food processor, blend together cottage cheese, basil, walnuts, parmesan cheese, and garlic until coarse.
- While blending, slowly drizzle in olive oil or avocado oil until desired consistency is achieved. Season with salt and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or store for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg