Paraben Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
Bright, herbaceous, and punchy with citrus, this blended green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the leafy backbone, while fresh and ground ginger layer in a warm, slightly spicy depth that sets it apart from a classic basil pesto. A generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil brings it all together into a silky, vivid sauce that clings beautifully to whatever you drizzle it over. Avoiding parabens in packaged sauces and condiments can be genuinely tricky, since preservatives often hide in ingredient lists under names most people don't recognize. Making this from scratch means every single component is visible and intentional — fresh herbs, real lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt. There's no need to squint at a label or second-guess a store-bought jar. The food processor does the heavy lifting in just a few minutes, and the result is a sauce that's far more vibrant than anything you'd find on a shelf. Use it on grilled proteins, toss it with roasted vegetables, swirl it into grain bowls, or spread it across flatbread — it's endlessly versatile and keeps well in an airtight container.
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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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