Low Sugar Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this pesto is a serious upgrade from the jarred stuff — and it comes together in minutes with just a blender or food processor. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the leafy base, while fresh lime juice, lime zest, and grated ginger layer in a zing that feels lively and complex without any sweeteners in sight. That's the beauty here: every bit of flavor comes from real, whole ingredients, so you never have to scan a label wondering what's been snuck in. The slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil pulls everything into a silky, vivid green sauce that clings beautifully to whatever you put it on. Spoon it over grilled fish or chicken, toss it with roasted vegetables, swirl it into grain bowls, or use it as a dipping sauce — it's endlessly versatile. The optional fresh ginger gives it an extra kick if you want to lean into that warmth, but even without it, the flavor is bold and satisfying. Make a batch, stash it in a jar, and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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6 servings
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, loosely packed
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the cilantro, parsley, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, salt, ground ginger, and fresh ginger (if using) to the bowl of a food processor or blender.
- 2
Pulse 8–10 times until the herbs and garlic are roughly chopped and the mixture begins to come together.
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