Black Pepper Free Garlic Scallion Fresh Herb Pesto

This vibrant, herb-forward pesto is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Packed basil and flat-leaf parsley form a lush green base, while scallion greens add a mild, grassy bite that plays beautifully with the two cloves of garlic. Fresh ricotta gives the whole thing a creamy, slightly tangy richness that sets it apart from a standard olive oil pesto, and raw sunflower seeds bring a subtle nuttiness and body without overpowering the herbs. For anyone avoiding black pepper, store-bought pestos and condiments can be a minefield — it sneaks into so many blended sauces as a default seasoning. This recipe keeps the heat completely out of the equation, relying on garlic and good salt to do all the flavor lifting. The result is a sauce that's bold and complex without a single peppercorn in sight. Toss it with pasta, spread it on crusty bread, swirl it into scrambled eggs, or use it as a dip — it's endlessly versatile and comes together in just a few pulses of the food processor.

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