Seeds Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
This vibrant, herb-forward pesto is a serious upgrade from the jarred stuff, bursting with fresh cilantro, parsley, and a double hit of ginger that gives it a warm, zippy depth you won't find anywhere else. A generous pour of lime juice and a touch of zest keep everything bright and punchy, making it the kind of sauce you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Traditional pesto often leans on pine nuts or other seeds for body and richness, but this version skips them entirely — the olive oil and fresh herbs do all the heavy lifting, creating a silky, luscious texture without any seed-based ingredients. That makes it a genuinely safe and delicious option when seeds are off the table, with no substitutions or compromises needed. The whole thing comes together in a blender or food processor in just a few pulses, so it's weeknight-friendly and practically foolproof. Use it as a pasta sauce, a marinade, a dipping sauce, or spooned straight over grilled chicken or roasted vegetables — honestly, the possibilities are endless.
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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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