Yeast Free Turmeric-Ginger Parsley Lemon Pesto
This vibrant, herb-forward pesto is a punchy blend of fresh parsley, raw walnuts, garlic, and bright lemon that comes together in a food processor in minutes. The addition of fresh ginger and ground turmeric gives it a warm, slightly earthy depth that sets it apart from anything you'd find jarred on a store shelf. Because it's built entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden fermented additives or yeast-derived flavor enhancers — everything here is exactly what it looks like. The lemon juice and zest keep the flavor lively and sharp, while the olive oil pulls it all into a thick, spoonable paste with a gorgeous golden-green hue. It works beautifully tossed through pasta, spread on flatbread, dolloped over roasted vegetables, or stirred into soups for an instant flavor boost. Store it in a jar with plastic wrap pressed against the surface and it stays bright and fresh in the fridge for up to five days — making it a seriously useful staple to have on hand.
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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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