Gut Friendly Turmeric-Ginger Parsley Lemon Pesto
Bright, herby, and loaded with ingredients that your gut will genuinely thank you for, this pesto is a serious upgrade from anything you'd find in a jar at the store. Parsley brings a clean, grassy freshness while walnuts add a creamy richness and healthy fats that help the whole sauce come together beautifully. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric do a lot of heavy lifting here — both are well-known for their soothing, anti-inflammatory properties, making this more than just a condiment. A generous squeeze of lemon juice and a hit of zest keep everything bright and balanced, cutting through the richness of the olive oil without overpowering the herbs. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just a few pulses, so there's almost no effort between you and a deeply flavorful sauce. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, stir it into grains, toss it with pasta, or use it as a dip — it's endlessly versatile and keeps in the fridge for up to five days. When so many store-bought sauces are packed with preservatives or hard-to-digest additives, having this kind of clean, whole-ingredient option on hand feels like a genuine win.
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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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