Nutmeg Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this blender pesto is the kind of sauce that makes you want to drizzle it on absolutely everything. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the green base, while fresh lime juice and zest cut through with a clean, zippy acidity that keeps every bite lively. A double hit of ginger — ground for warmth and freshly grated for a little zing — gives this pesto a personality that sets it apart from the classic Italian version. The whole thing comes together in minutes: pulse, stream in the olive oil, taste, and adjust. Because every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable herb, spice, or pantry staple, there's no guesswork about what's actually in the jar. It's fantastic tossed with noodles, spooned over grilled fish or chicken, used as a dipping sauce, or stirred into a grain bowl for an instant flavor upgrade.
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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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