Xanthan Gum Free Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
This vibrant, herbaceous pesto is a serious upgrade from the classic basil version — punchy with fresh cilantro, bright lime, and a warm kick of ginger that makes it impossible to stop tasting. Everything comes together in a food processor in minutes, and the result is a glossy, jewel-green sauce that works on grilled chicken, tossed through noodles, spooned over fish tacos, or stirred into a grain bowl. Because it's built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, lime — there are absolutely no stabilizers, binders, or thickeners hiding in the mix. That makes it a natural fit for anyone avoiding xanthan gum, which sneaks into a surprising number of store-bought sauces and condiment blends. The double hit of ground and fresh ginger gives it a layered warmth that plays beautifully against the citrusy brightness of the lime zest and juice. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it 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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