Caffeine Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this blender pesto is a serious upgrade from anything you'd find in a jar at the grocery store. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the leafy backbone, while two forms of ginger — ground and freshly grated — give it a warm, slightly spicy edge that makes the whole thing feel alive. A generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil brings it all together into a smooth, vivid green sauce that clings beautifully to pasta, grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, or even a simple piece of crusty bread. Because every single ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food, you never have to second-guess what's in it — no hidden additives, no sneaky stimulants, just clean flavor from start to finish. The lime juice and zest keep the color brilliant and the taste bracingly fresh, so it looks as good as it tastes. A food processor does most of the work in under five minutes, making this one of those recipes you'll come back to again and again whenever you need a fast, flavor-packed condiment.
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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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