
This triple-herb pesto is bright, bold, and completely plant-based ā built entirely from fresh mint, basil, and flat-leaf parsley blitzed together with garlic, lemon, and good olive oil. The mint gives it an unexpected lift that sets it apart from the classic version, while the parsley keeps things grounded and the basil ties it all together. It comes together in a food processor in under a minute, making it one of those sauces that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. There's no poultry, no meat, no animal products of any kind ā just herbs, citrus, and olive oil doing exactly what they do best. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, swirl it into pasta, spread it on flatbread, or use it as a dipping sauce for whatever you have on hand. The tip about pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface before storing is a small but smart move that keeps the color vivid and the flavor fresh for longer.
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Add the mint, basil, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 8ā10 times until the herbs are coarsely chopped and the garlic is broken down.
With the processor running, pour the olive oil through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream until the pesto comes together into a coarse, spoonable paste ā about 20ā30 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula, then pulse once or twice more to incorporate any remaining herb pieces.
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