Macadamia Free Mint & Herb Pesto

Bright, herby, and bursting with freshness, this triple-herb pesto is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Mint, basil, and flat-leaf parsley come together in the food processor with garlic, lemon zest, and a generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil — no nuts of any kind, which means none of the cross-contamination concerns that come with store-bought versions. Many commercial pestos lean on pine nuts or macadamia nuts as a base, so making your own is genuinely the cleanest route to a sauce you can trust. The lemon juice and zest give it a citrusy lift that sets it apart from a standard basil pesto, and the mint adds a cool, almost garden-fresh quality that's surprisingly versatile. Toss it with pasta, spoon it over grilled chicken or fish, swirl it into soups, or spread it on crusty bread — it works beautifully in almost any direction you take it. The whole thing comes together in under five minutes of active effort, and the tip about pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface before storing is a small but smart move that keeps the color vivid for longer.

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