Rice Free Garlic Mint Fresh Pesto

Fresh pesto is one of those sauces that makes everything it touches taste more alive, and this version takes the classic in a genuinely exciting direction by swapping half the basil for bright, cooling mint. The combination of both herbs creates a flavor that's floral and grassy at once, with the toasted pine nuts adding a warm, nutty depth that you'll notice in every bite. Ricotta steps in to give the sauce a creamy, almost pillowy body without leaning on any grain-based thickeners — so it's naturally free of rice and rice derivatives without any workarounds needed. Streaming the olive oil in slowly while the processor runs is the small technique that pulls everything together into a thick, spoonable sauce that clings beautifully to pasta, grilled vegetables, or crusty bread. Toasting the pine nuts first is worth the extra two minutes — it unlocks a richness that raw nuts simply can't match. Make it fresh and use it the same day for the most vibrant color and flavor, though it holds well in the fridge for a couple of days with plastic wrap pressed right against the surface to keep it from oxidizing.

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