Walnut Free Garlic Scallion Fresh Herb Pesto

Bright, herby, and deeply garlicky, this fresh pesto is the kind of sauce that makes you want to put it on absolutely everything. Packed basil and flat-leaf parsley form the green backbone, while scallion tops add a mild, grassy bite that feels a little unexpected and completely right. Sunflower seeds step in as the nut-free base, delivering that creamy, slightly earthy body you expect from a great pesto without any tree nut concerns — no pine nuts, no walnuts, nothing to second-guess. A spoonful of fresh ricotta rounds it all out with a subtle creaminess that makes the texture silky and lush. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just a few pulses, so you get a sauce with real texture rather than a flat, over-blended paste. Toss it with pasta, spread it on crusty bread, or use it as a dip — it's versatile enough to earn a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Store it with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface and it stays vibrant for up to two days, though it rarely lasts that long.

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