Paleo Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this pesto is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the green backbone, while fresh and ground ginger layer in a warm, slightly spicy depth that sets this version apart from anything you'd find in a jar at the store. A generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil brings it all together into something silky and vibrant — no cheese, no nuts, no grains, just clean whole-food ingredients that happen to be completely grain- and dairy-free. That makes it a natural fit for anyone eating ancestrally without having to swap or substitute a single thing. The double hit of lime juice and zest keeps the flavor sharp and bright, so it works just as well as a marinade for grilled chicken or fish as it does spooned over roasted vegetables or cauliflower rice. It comes together in a blender in just a few pulses, which means you can have a restaurant-quality condiment ready before you've even finished preheating the grill. Make a batch, stash it in a jar, and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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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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