35 cooking light pesto Recipes

roma tomatoes , halved lengthwise, olive bread, lightly toasted, cooked turkey (white meat), fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced, fresh arugula leaves, rinsed and dried

cooked short-grain rice or 2 cups cooked medium-grain rice, parmesan cheese, grated, egg, lightly beaten, tomato sauce or 1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce, if you prefer, mozzarella cheese, sliced, tomato, thinly sliced, mushroom, sliced, green onions, sliced

singapore noodles, oil or 1 tbsp canola cooking spray, red onion, cut into wedges, beef , stir-fry strips, stir fry vegetables , such as capsicum, beans, spring onions, carrot, snow peas, cut into even sized pieces, basil pesto, light coconut milk, sweet chili sauce

white rice, cooked, cooled, crabmeat, avocado, 1/4 in. chopped, cucumber, peeled, 1/4 chop, green onion, sliced thin, mayonnaise , fat free, wasabi paste, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, jalapeno-cilantro tortillas or pesto-garlic tortillas or honey-wheat tortilla

italian bread (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter), cut into 20 slices, about 1/2 inch thick, garlic cloves, halved crosswise, salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, balls fresh , lightly salted mozzarella, prepared basil pesto (see cooks notes), mascarpone, softened, pitted black olives (mediterranean-style or canned california), ends trimmed and each olive cut crosswise into thirds, roasted red bell peppers, drained, patted dry , and cut into thin strips

fingerling potatoes halved lengthwise, extra-virgin olive oil divided, kosher salt divided, freshly ground black pepper divided, arugula leaves (about 1 1/2 oz), grated fresh parmesan cheese, pistachios, water, fresh lemon juice, garlic

toasted slivered or whole almonds (save 1/4 cup for garnish), serrano chiles, juice of 1 lime, garlic, minced ginger, picked thai basil leaves, picked mint leaves, peanut oil, pork loin , cut into at least 4 (2-inch) pieces, pounded flat, salt and black pepper to taste, canola oil to cook, sliced green scallions for garnish, butter, diced red onions, spice powder, diced carrots, diced celery, diced celery root, diced parsnip, chicken stock, cornstarch slurry (1/2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with cold water), salt and black pepper to taste, pastry cups: (can substitute frozen puff pastry ), all purpose flour, butter, cut up into small pieces and frozen, salt, spice powder, eggs lightly beaten with 1 tbsp ice water

vegetable cooking spray, sliced fresh mushrooms, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, light process cream cheese, skim milk, reduced-fat pesto-parmesan salad dressing (such as maple grove farms lite pesto-parmesan dressing), pepper, sea scallops, grated parmesan cheese

spaghetti sauce, egg, lightly beaten, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, shredded, parmesan cheese, grated, basil pesto (digiorno) (optional), manicotti, cooked , rinsed in cold water

skinned, boned chicken breast halves, salt, pepper, chopped commercial roasted red pepper, light process cream cheese, softened, pesto, crushed corn flakes cereal, chopped fresh parsley, paprika, vegetable cooking spray, fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

frozen chopped spinach thawed, petite diced tomatoes drained, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, whole large eggs lightly beaten, half and half, bacon cooked and crumbled, sharp cheddar cheese shredded, mozzarella cheese shredded, pesto seasoning or basil, ground red pepper, wheel 9 inch frozen deep dish piecrust

whole wheat baguette (18 inches long) or 1 italian bread (18 inches long), basil pesto, prosciutto, sliced thin (about 3 oz), arugula (chopped ) or 1 cup baby arugula, lightly packed, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, olive oil flavored cooking spray

baguette, slices lightly toasted, mayonnaise , can sub miracle whip and (optional), sun-dried tomato pesto, more if desired, bacon , cooked crisp and broken into small pieces, jarred artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped, shredded mozzarella cheese, see note for other cheese suggestions