Artificial Flavors Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
This vibrant, herb-forward pesto is a serious upgrade from anything you'd find in a jar at the grocery store — and that's exactly the point. Every ingredient here is whole, fresh, and completely recognizable: cilantro, parsley, garlic, lime, olive oil, and a hit of ginger that gives it a warm, unexpected kick. Store-bought pestos and sauces are notorious for sneaking in artificial flavoring agents to mimic freshness, but this one earns every bit of its bright, punchy flavor the honest way. The food processor does most of the work, pulling everything together into a smooth, vivid green sauce in just a few minutes. A slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil is what gives it that silky, cohesive texture that clings beautifully to pasta, grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or even a piece of crusty bread. The optional fresh ginger alongside the ground ginger lets you dial up the warmth to your liking, and a final squeeze of lime keeps the whole thing tasting alive and electric. Once you've made it, you'll wonder why you ever reached for the bottled stuff.
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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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