Red Meat Allergy Friendly Garlic Scallion Fresh Herb Pesto

Bright, herby, and deeply aromatic, this pesto is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Packed basil and flat-leaf parsley form the green backbone, while scallion tops add a mild, grassy bite that plays beautifully with the two cloves of garlic. Raw sunflower seeds stand in for the more traditional pine nuts, giving the sauce a subtle nuttiness and satisfying body without straying from the ingredient list. Fresh ricotta folds in a creamy richness that makes the whole thing feel luxurious and a little unexpected. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, this is the kind of recipe that requires zero substitutions or workarounds — every single ingredient is naturally in the clear. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, and the result is a vibrant, cohesive pesto that works on pasta, grilled vegetables, crusty bread, or honestly a spoon. Make it fresh and use it quickly — the color and flavor are at their peak right out of the processor.

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