Seed Oil Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this pesto is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the green base, while fresh and ground ginger layer in a warm, slightly spicy depth that sets it apart from any classic basil version. A generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil is the only fat here — no canola, no sunflower, no mystery blends — which means you get a clean, rich finish without any of the refined seed oils that sneak into so many store-bought sauces and dressings. The whole thing comes together in a blender or food processor in just a few pulses, making it one of the easiest ways to stock your fridge with something genuinely useful. Spoon it over grilled chicken or fish, toss it with roasted vegetables, swirl it into soups, or use it as a bold sandwich spread — it holds up beautifully across the board. The lime juice and zest keep the color vivid and the flavor sharp, so every jar looks as good as it tastes.
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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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