Sesame Free Mint & Herb Pesto

Bright, herby, and punchy with lemon, this triple-herb pesto is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Mint leads the charge alongside basil and flat-leaf parsley, creating a flavor that's fresher and more complex than a classic single-herb version. A food processor does all the heavy lifting — a few pulses to break everything down, then a slow drizzle of good olive oil to bring it all together into a coarse, spoonable paste. Store-bought pestos are notorious for sneaking in tahini, sesame oil, or seeds that can make label-reading a real chore, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The lemon zest and juice keep the color vivid and add a brightness that balances the richness of the olive oil beautifully. Spoon it over grilled chicken, toss it with pasta, swirl it into soup, or spread it on crusty bread — it's endlessly versatile. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before storing and it'll stay gorgeous in the fridge for days.

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