Artificial Flavors Free Garlic Ginger Fresh Herb Pesto
This vibrant, garden-fresh pesto is built entirely from whole, real ingredients — no flavor packets, no shortcuts, and absolutely nothing artificial hiding in the mix. Fresh basil and flat-leaf parsley form a lush, herbaceous base, while garlic and ginger add a bold, unexpected warmth that makes this version stand apart from anything you'd find in a jar at the store. Raw sunflower seeds bring a subtle nuttiness and satisfying body without relying on pine nuts, and a scoop of fresh ricotta gives the whole thing a creamy, slightly tangy richness that rounds out every bite. The food processor does the heavy lifting, so you get a beautifully textured pesto in just a few minutes with minimal cleanup. It's the kind of sauce that makes pasta, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, and even a simple piece of toast feel genuinely special. Make a batch, tuck it in the fridge, or freeze it in small portions so you always have something this good within reach.
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6 servings
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, packed
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup raw sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup fresh ricotta
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Add the basil, parsley, garlic, and ginger to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the herbs are roughly broken down and the garlic and ginger are finely chopped.
- 2
Add the sunflower seeds and fresh ricotta. Pulse another 6–8 times until the seeds are coarsely ground and the mixture looks evenly combined but still has some texture.
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