Gelatin Free Garlic Ginger Fresh Herb Pesto
This vibrant, herb-forward pesto brings together fresh basil, flat-leaf parsley, garlic, and a bright hit of ginger for a sauce that feels both familiar and genuinely exciting. Sunflower seeds stand in for the more traditional pine nuts, adding a subtle nuttiness and creamy body without any fuss, while fresh ricotta gives the whole thing a lush, velvety texture that clings beautifully to pasta, crostini, or roasted vegetables. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives — what you see is exactly what goes into the jar. The ginger is a quiet but confident move, cutting through the richness of the olive oil and ricotta with just enough warmth to keep each bite interesting. It all comes together in a food processor in minutes, making it one of those sauces you'll want to keep stocked in the freezer in small portions for whenever a meal needs a quick lift. Pressed plastic wrap on the surface keeps it fresh and bright in the fridge, so the color and flavor stay as vivid as the day you made it.
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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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