Celery Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this pesto is a serious upgrade from the jarred stuff sitting on grocery store shelves. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the green base, while fresh lime juice and zest cut through with a sharp, clean acidity that makes every bite feel alive. Ginger — whether you use the ground version, the freshly grated option, or both — adds a subtle warmth that sets this sauce apart from anything you'd find in a standard recipe rotation. The whole thing comes together in a blender or food processor in just a few pulses, making it one of those recipes that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's no hidden filler or mystery seasoning to worry about — just clean, real food blended into something genuinely delicious. Toss it with noodles, spoon it over grilled fish or chicken, swirl it into soup, or use it as a dipping sauce — this pesto is endlessly versatile and keeps beautifully in a sealed jar in the fridge.
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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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