Vegetarian Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
This vibrant, herb-forward pesto is a bold twist on the classic, swapping basil for a punchy combination of fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley with a citrusy backbone that makes every spoonful feel alive. The double hit of ground and freshly grated ginger gives it a warm, aromatic depth that pairs beautifully with the brightness of lime juice and zest. It all comes together in a food processor in just a few pulses, making it one of those sauces you'll want to keep stashed in the fridge at all times. The entire ingredient list is plant-based and straightforward — fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, and citrus — so there's no need to scan labels or swap anything out. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, toss it with pasta, spread it on flatbread, or use it as a dipping sauce and it will absolutely deliver. The final taste-and-adjust step is key here, so don't skip it — a little extra lime juice or pinch of salt can take the flavor from good to genuinely great.
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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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