This vibrant, herb-forward pesto is built entirely from whole, naturally grain-free ingredients — fresh mint, basil, pistachios, olive oil, lemon, and a bold hit of turmeric and ginger that makes it anything but ordinary. Every component goes straight into the food processor, so you get a thick, aromatic paste with real texture and brightness in just a few minutes. The combination of cooling mint and warm spice is genuinely surprising in the best way, and the golden hue from the turmeric makes it look stunning on a plate. Because there's no grain, no starch filler, and no hidden flour-based thickener anywhere in the recipe, it's a completely worry-free option for anyone avoiding rye or other grains — just clean, punchy flavor from start to finish. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, swipe it across flatbread, toss it with pasta, or use it as a dipping sauce — it's endlessly versatile. Store it in a jar with a thin layer of olive oil on top to keep it fresh and vibrant for days.
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Add the mint, basil, pistachios, turmeric, grated ginger, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using) to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is coarsely chopped and the herbs are broken down.
With the processor running, stream in the olive oil through the feed tube until the pesto comes together into a thick, slightly textured paste, about 20–30 seconds. Scrape down the sides once midway through.
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