Pistachio Free Mint & Herb Pesto

Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this pesto is a serious upgrade from anything you'd find in a jar at the grocery store. Three fresh herbs — mint, basil, and flat-leaf parsley — come together with garlic, lemon zest, and a generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil to create something that tastes genuinely vibrant and alive. The mint gives it an unexpected lift that makes it feel lighter and more aromatic than a classic basil-only version. Store-bought pestos are notorious for sneaking in tree nuts, and even "plain" versions can be processed on shared equipment — so making your own from scratch is the cleanest, most reliable move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and nut-free by nature, with no substitutions needed. Just herbs, garlic, lemon, salt, and good olive oil doing exactly what they're supposed to do. A food processor brings it all together in under a minute, and the slow drizzle of olive oil gives you that coarse, spoonable texture that clings beautifully to pasta, grilled vegetables, or crusty bread. A quick taste and adjust at the end means you can dial up the lemon or salt to suit your preference. Make a batch, press plastic wrap right onto the surface, and it keeps beautifully for days.

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