Chicken Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this pesto is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the green backbone, while fresh and ground ginger layer in a subtle warmth that sets this apart from any classic basil version. A generous hit of lime juice and zest keeps the whole thing vibrant and sharp — the kind of flavor that wakes up a bowl of noodles, a piece of grilled fish, or a simple roasted vegetable situation. The whole thing comes together in a blender or food processor in just a few pulses, then a slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil brings it to that glossy, scoopable consistency you want. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from poultry in any form, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden surprises. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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