Lupin Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
Bright, herbaceous, 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 tartness that makes every bite feel alive. A double hit of ginger — ground for warmth and freshly grated for a little zing — gives it a personality that's hard to stop tasting. The whole thing comes together in a blender or food processor in just a few pulses, with olive oil streamed in until the sauce turns silky and that gorgeous deep green color locks in. Lupin flour and lupin-based thickeners have quietly crept into a lot of packaged sauces and condiments, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay clear of it entirely. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can spoon this generously over grilled fish, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or pasta without a second thought. It stores beautifully in a jar, so make a full batch and keep it on hand all week.
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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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