Rice Free Turmeric-Ginger Parsley Lemon Pesto
Bright, herby, and loaded with bold flavor, this pesto is the kind of condiment that quietly upgrades everything it touches — pasta, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, crusty bread, or even a simple grain bowl. Parsley takes center stage here instead of the usual basil, giving it a clean, grassy bite that pairs beautifully with the warmth of fresh ginger and ground turmeric. Walnuts bring a creamy richness without any of the fussiness of pine nuts, and the lemon juice and zest keep the whole thing tasting alive and vibrant. The entire thing comes together in a food processor in just a few pulses, so there's almost no effort standing between you and a jar of something genuinely delicious. Because every ingredient here is naturally grain-free, you never have to second-guess labels or scan for hidden fillers — it's just whole, real food blended into something spectacular. Store it with a layer of plastic wrap pressed right against the surface and it stays brilliantly green in the fridge for up to five days, ready to pull out whenever you need a fast flavor boost.
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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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