Peanut Free Mint & Herb Pesto

Traditional pesto can be a minefield for anyone avoiding peanuts, since store-bought versions often share production lines with nut-heavy products or sneak in unexpected ingredients. This version keeps things beautifully simple — bright mint, fragrant basil, and flat-leaf parsley blended with garlic, lemon, and good olive oil, and nothing else. The triple-herb combination gives it a flavor that's more complex and refreshing than a classic basil-only sauce, with the mint adding a cool, almost floral lift that makes it genuinely hard to stop tasting. A food processor does all the heavy lifting, and the slow drizzle of olive oil brings everything together into a glossy, spoonable paste in under a minute. It's endlessly versatile — swirl it into pasta, spoon it over grilled vegetables, spread it on crusty bread, or use it as a bright finishing sauce for roasted chicken. Pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface before storing is a smart little trick that keeps it vivid green and fresh for longer.

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