Honey Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
This vibrant, herb-forward pesto is a punchy twist on the classic, built around fresh cilantro, parsley, and a double hit of ginger that makes every spoonful feel alive. The lime juice and zest bring a citrusy brightness that ties everything together, while good extra-virgin olive oil gives it that silky, luscious texture you want clinging to pasta, grilled fish, or roasted vegetables. Many store-bought pestos and condiments sneak in sweeteners you might not expect, so blending your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the jar. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just a few pulses — no cooking, no fuss, just fresh ingredients doing all the heavy lifting. Ground ginger lays down a warm, earthy base, and if you want even more zing, a little freshly grated ginger takes it to another level entirely. It's the kind of sauce that makes a simple weeknight meal feel like something you'd order at a restaurant.
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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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