Gelatin Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
This vibrant, herb-forward pesto comes together in minutes and delivers a punch of citrusy, gently spiced flavor that works on everything from grilled fish to roasted vegetables to a simple bowl of noodles. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the leafy backbone, while two forms of ginger — ground and freshly grated — give it a warm, aromatic depth that sets it apart from a classic basil version. A generous squeeze of lime juice and a hit of zest keep the whole thing tasting bright and alive. Store-bought condiments and sauces can be surprisingly tricky territory, with thickeners and stabilizers hiding in ingredient lists where you'd least expect them. This recipe sidesteps all of that — every single ingredient is a whole, recognizable food, and the olive oil is all you need to bring it to a silky, scoopable consistency. No hidden additives, no guesswork. Just blend, taste, and adjust until it sings. It keeps beautifully in a jar in the fridge, making it one of those prep-ahead staples that quietly upgrades your whole week of cooking.
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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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