MSG Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
Bright, herbaceous, and punchy with citrus, this pesto is a serious upgrade from anything you'd find in a jar at the store. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form a lush green base, while fresh lime juice and zest cut through with a clean, zippy acidity that makes the whole thing sing. Garlic and a double hit of ginger — ground for warmth and freshly grated for a little bite — give it real depth without relying on any flavor enhancers or additives. The whole thing comes together in a blender or food processor in just a few pulses, finished with a slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil until it's silky and vivid. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's in it — no hidden flavor boosters, no preservatives, just real food. Spoon it over grilled fish, toss it with noodles, swirl it into soup, or use it as a dipping sauce; the possibilities are genuinely endless. Once you make a batch, you'll want to keep a jar in the fridge at all times.
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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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