Artificial Flavors Free Turmeric-Ginger Parsley Lemon Pesto
Every ingredient in this vibrant pesto is exactly what it says it is — fresh parsley, real ginger, whole walnuts, and a generous squeeze of actual lemon. There are no flavor packets, no bottled shortcuts, and absolutely nothing artificial standing in for the bold, bright taste you get from scratch. The turmeric adds a warm, earthy depth while the ginger brings a gentle heat that makes this feel more complex than a classic basil version. It all comes together in a food processor in just a few pulses, so the effort is minimal but the payoff is seriously impressive. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, toss it with pasta, or use it as a spread — the thick, slightly textured consistency makes it incredibly versatile. Storing it with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface keeps that gorgeous green color intact for days, so you can make a batch and use it all week long.
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6 servings
- 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- ⅓ cup raw walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp water, as needed to thin (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the parsley, walnuts, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is coarsely chopped and the ingredients are roughly combined.
- 2
With the processor running, stream in the olive oil in a slow, steady pour until the pesto comes together into a thick, slightly textured paste, about 20–30 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides once midway through.
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