Turkey Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this blender pesto is a serious flavor upgrade for everything from grilled fish to roasted vegetables to a simple bowl of pasta. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the leafy base, while fresh and ground ginger layer in a warm, slightly spicy depth that sets this sauce apart from any classic Italian version. A generous hit of lime juice and zest keeps the whole thing tasting alive and vibrant — the kind of condiment that makes you want to drizzle it on absolutely everything. Since it's built entirely from fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic, and citrus, there's no meat, poultry, or processed protein of any kind to navigate around, making it a completely clean and versatile sauce. The food processor does most of the work in under five minutes, so you can have a jar of this ready to go before you've even decided what you're cooking. Store it in an airtight container and it'll brighten up weeknight meals 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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