Pregnancy Friendly Cilantro, Mint & Pistachio Pesto
Bright, herby, and packed with fresh flavor, this pesto is a brilliant way to keep meals exciting when your palate feels like it needs something vibrant and alive. Pistachios bring a buttery richness and a satisfying dose of healthy fats and plant-based protein, while fresh cilantro and mint make every bite feel clean and energizing. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just a few pulses, so there's minimal effort between you and something genuinely delicious. Lime juice and zest keep the flavors sharp and lively, and a touch of cumin adds just enough warmth to make this feel like more than your average condiment. Because everything here is made from whole, recognizable ingredients with no hidden additives, you know exactly what you're eating — which matters a lot when you're being thoughtful about what goes on your plate. Spread it over grilled chicken, toss it with pasta, swirl it into grain bowls, or use it as a dip for warm flatbread — the possibilities are genuinely endless. A quick taste and adjust at the end means you can dial up the lime or salt to match exactly what sounds good to you right now.
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6 servings
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- ½ cup dry-roasted pistachios, unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the pistachios and garlic to the bowl of a food processor and pulse 8–10 times until the pistachios are coarsely broken down and the garlic is finely chopped.
- 2
Add the cilantro, mint, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Pulse another 8–10 times until the herbs are finely chopped and the mixture looks uniformly crumbly.
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