Pesto is one of the most delicious and versatile summer treats you can mix with any type of food. While we love it mixed with pasta, we’ve found that this fresh, garlicky sauce can also be used in a number of different dishes! While you can buy fantastic pesto at the store, it’s one of the most straightforward sauces to create at home. With that in mind, check out these 15 low-carb pesto recipes perfect for weight loss!
15. Mediterranean Lemon Pesto Salmon
Mediterranean Lemon Pesto Salmon is an easy, healthy, low-carb meal served with simple vegetables. The pesto can be made days in advance and can be used in so many different dishes.
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14. Whipped Feta Pesto Dip (Gluten Free, Low Carb)
This Whipped Feta Dip with pesto is so creamy and flavorful! Easy to prepare and the perfect dip for parties or gatherings. Feta cheese paired with pesto makes a great accompaniment for veggies, chips or crackers. Both Gluten free and Vegetarian.
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13. Baked Pesto Chicken
In this pesto chicken recipe, chicken breasts are marinated in olive oil and pesto then topped with more pesto, a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and baked! It’s an easy, healthy flavorful main dish recipe made with only 5 ingredients!
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Creamy Pesto Shrimp Appetizer is so easy to make, so full of flavor, and all your guests will love it! Great for a fancy holiday party, or just a casual summer cookout.
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11. Pesto Salmon with Roasted Tomato Orzo
Baked Pesto Salmon with Tomato Orzo comes together in just 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner. Nutritious and with minimal ingredients, this pesto salmon recipe will be a family favorite.
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10. Oven Baked Red Pesto Frittata
This oven baked frittata is made with red pesto for a wonderfully flavorful and easy dinner. Ready to serve in 30 minutes, it’s packed full of fresh ingredients and is perfectly fluffy and light. Vegetarian, low calorie, low carb and keto friendly.
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9. Crispy Baked Cod with Red Pesto
Crispy baked cod with a homemade red pesto is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Cod fillets are topped with panko breadcrumbs for a fish dish full of texture and flavor. Serve with veggies for a healthy meal the whole family will love. Ready in 45 minutes and made with just a handful of ingredients for a light and fresh meal made from scratch.
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This Pesto Aioli is easy to make made with pantry staples and ready in just 5 minutes! This flavorful condiment is perfect serve as a dip, spread, or sauce that goes with everything.
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7. Whole30 Mediterranean Soup With Sausage
This Whole30 Mediterranean Soup with Sausage is loaded with Italian style sausage and vegetables, and finished with a swirl of Pistou.
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6. Low Carb Keto Pesto Pinwheels
Full of summer flavors, keto pesto pinwheels are the perfect low carb appetizer or game time snack. Basil, garlic, and sundried tomato in a guilt-free, gluten-free swirl!
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5. Keto Low Carb Cheesy Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash
Keto Low Carb Cheesy Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash is a delicious Italian recipe when you want a healthier spin on pesto pasta.
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4. Pesto Crusted Salmon
This Pesto Crusted Salmon is fast and easy to make! Salmon steaks are topped with a basil pesto and chopped pistachios.
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3. Easy Pesto Chicken
Don’t you just love pesto?? It is awesomely delicious and can be used in so many recipes! The traditional use for pesto (in my mind) is with pasta, which is also very good, but I want to branch out and see if I can add a touch of pesto to other recipes.
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2. Pesto Salmon
This easy Pesto Salmon is covered in basil pesto and then oven-roasted. It’s delicious, ready in minutes, and is perfect for weeknight dinners.
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1. Grilled Swordfish with Basil Pesto
This Grilled Swordfish with Basil Pesto is a quick, easy, and flavor-packed main course that’s perfect for barbecues and cookouts!
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15 Healthy Low-Carb Pesto Recipes For Weight Loss
Pesto is one of the most delicious and versatile summer treats you can mix with any type of food. While we love it mixed with pasta, we've found that this fresh, garlicky sauce can also be used in a number of different dishes! While you can buy fantastic pesto at the store, it's one of the most straightforward sauces to create at home. With that in mind, check out these 15 low-carb pesto recipes perfect for weight loss!
Ingredients
- Mediterranean Lemon Pesto Salmon
- Whipped Feta Pesto Dip
- Baked Pesto Chicken
- Creamy Pesto Shrimp Appetizer
Instructions
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