Gluten Free Garlic Mint Fresh Pesto

Fresh herbs, toasted pine nuts, and creamy ricotta come together in a pesto that feels both familiar and completely unexpected. The addition of mint alongside classic basil gives this sauce a bright, cooling lift that makes it taste like summer in a bowl — it's the kind of thing you'll want to put on everything. Toasting the pine nuts first is a small step that pays off big, adding a warm, nutty depth that balances the freshness of the herbs beautifully. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label — it just works as written. The ricotta is the real secret weapon, lending a gentle creaminess that makes this pesto thicker and more luscious than a standard olive oil version. A food processor does most of the heavy lifting, so you're looking at a sauce that comes together in minutes with almost no cleanup. Spoon it over grilled chicken, toss it with rice pasta, spread it on a crostini made from your favorite gluten-free bread, or eat it straight off the spoon — no judgment here.

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