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Best Cottage Cheese Pesto Recipe

Best Cottage Cheese Pesto Recipe
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5 from 6 reviews

A creamy and flavorful cottage cheese pesto made with fresh basil, walnuts, parmesan, and garlic, perfect as a versatile sauce for pasta, marinades, or salad dressings. This low-fat, protein-rich pesto is easy to prepare and stores well for up to 5 days.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 to 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • Salt (sea salt preferred), to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Gather and Prepare Your Ingredients: Assemble cottage cheese, fresh basil, walnuts, shredded parmesan, garlic, olive or avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Have your blender or food processor ready to go.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Blender: Add cottage cheese, basil, walnuts, parmesan (if using), and garlic to the blender. Pour in the olive or avocado oil, adjusting between 1/4 to 1/2 cup based on desired creaminess.
  3. Season and Blend: Add sea salt and pepper to taste. Blend the mixture until smooth, using a high-powered blender if possible. If too thick, add additional oil gradually until you reach your desired consistency.
  4. Store Your Pesto: Transfer the smooth pesto to a tightly sealed jar. Refrigerate and consume within 5 days for best freshness and flavor.
  5. Enjoy Your Pesto: Use your cottage cheese pesto as a pasta sauce, marinade, or salad dressing to enrich your meals with creamy, fresh flavor.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of basil and garlic depending on your flavor preference.
  • Walnuts can be substituted with pine nuts or almonds if preferred.
  • Use avocado oil for a more neutral or fruity flavor compared to olive oil.
  • To keep pesto vibrant green, store it with a thin layer of oil on top to prevent oxidation.
  • This pesto is best consumed within 5 days when stored in the refrigerator.
  • For a dairy-free version, omit the parmesan and substitute cottage cheese with a vegan soft cheese alternative.

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