Pregnancy Friendly Garlic Scallion Fresh Herb Pesto

Bright, herby, and deeply savory, this fresh pesto is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. A generous handful of basil and flat-leaf parsley forms the green backbone, while scallion tops add a mild, grassy bite that feels lighter than a heavy raw-onion punch. What makes this version especially smart for pregnancy is the swap of pine nuts for raw sunflower seeds — a great source of folate and vitamin E — and the addition of fresh ricotta, which lends a creamy, protein-rich body without relying on aged or unpasteurized cheeses. Just make sure your ricotta is pasteurized, which most commercially sold tubs are, and you're good to go. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just a few minutes, which is a genuine blessing when energy is not always on your side. Toss it with pasta, spread it on toast, or swirl it into scrambled eggs — it's versatile enough to earn a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Store it with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface and use it within two days for the freshest, safest results.

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