High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Turmeric-Ginger Parsley Lemon Pesto
This vibrant, herb-forward pesto is a serious upgrade from the jarred stuff, and every single ingredient in it is exactly what it says on the tin — no sweeteners, no fillers, no mystery additives. That matters more than you'd think, because store-bought condiments and sauces are notorious hiding spots for high fructose corn syrup, even in products that seem totally savory. Here, it's just fresh parsley, raw walnuts, garlic, ginger, lemon, turmeric, and good olive oil — whole, real ingredients blended into something genuinely delicious. The turmeric gives it a warm golden hue and a subtle earthiness, while the fresh ginger adds a little zing that makes the whole thing feel alive. A generous hit of lemon juice and zest keeps it bright and punchy, and the walnuts bring a creamy richness that holds everything together without any dairy. It comes together in a food processor in just a few pulses, so the effort is minimal but the payoff is huge. Spoon it over grilled chicken, toss it with pasta, spread it on toast, or use it as a dipping sauce — it's the kind of versatile condiment that earns permanent fridge-door status.
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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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