Soy Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this pesto is a serious upgrade from the jarred stuff — and it comes together in minutes with just a blender or food processor. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form a lush green base, while fresh lime juice, lime zest, and grated ginger layer in a zing that feels almost electric. Garlic and a drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil round everything out into a sauce that's silky, bold, and endlessly versatile. Store-bought pestos and sauces can be a minefield of hidden additives, but every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward — no fillers, no surprises. The slow stream of olive oil into the running blender is the move that transforms the chopped herbs into something genuinely smooth and vibrant. Spoon it over grilled fish, toss it with noodles, swirl it into soup, or use it as a dipping sauce — it holds up beautifully in just about any direction you take it. A quick taste and adjust at the end means you can dial the brightness exactly to your liking before it goes into the jar.
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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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