Pregnancy Friendly Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
Bright, herby, and packed with bold citrus flavor, this vibrant 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 lime juice and zest keep things zippy and light — no heavy cream or questionable additives in sight. Ginger is the quiet star here, offering a gentle warmth that also happens to be one of the most well-loved natural remedies for nausea during pregnancy, making this pesto genuinely useful as well as delicious. The ingredient list is clean and straightforward, so you always know exactly what you're eating — a real comfort when you're being more mindful about what goes on your plate. A food processor does all the heavy lifting; just pulse, stream in the olive oil, and you're done in minutes. Spoon it over grilled chicken, toss it with pasta, swirl it into soup, or use it as a dip — the versatility alone makes it worth keeping a jar in the fridge all week long.
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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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