Cinnamon Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this blender pesto is a serious upgrade from the jarred stuff. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the green base, while fresh lime juice and zest give it that sharp, lively kick that makes you want to drizzle it on absolutely everything. A double hit of ginger — ground for warmth and freshly grated for a little zing — makes this pesto genuinely interesting without leaning on any of the usual warming spices that can sneak into store-bought sauces. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, that's actually a bigger deal than it sounds, since many spice blends and pre-made condiments hide it in the ingredient list. Here, every single component is straightforward and easy to verify. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just a few pulses, finishing with a slow stream of olive oil until the sauce turns silky and that gorgeous deep green. Toss it with pasta, spoon it over grilled fish, or use it as a dipping sauce — it's endlessly versatile and completely your own.
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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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