Creative Ways to Use Trader Joe's Vegan Pesto

Avocado Pesto Pasta

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Make this oh-so-creamy, warm, and delicious homemade pesto pasta by puréeing ripe avocado with Trader Joe's vegan pesto and garlic powder.

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Pesto Pizza

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Sauté veggies in Trader Joe's vegan pesto, then instead of tomato sauce, spread a layer of pesto on whole wheat pizza dough, top with the pesto veggies, and pizza is served!

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Stuffed Shells or Lasagna

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Purée soft tofu with Trader Joe's vegan pesto in a food processor, and use it for the filling in stuffed shells or vegan lasagna.

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Pesto Paninis

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Spread some Trader Joe's vegan pesto on two slices of sourdough or whole wheat bread, and make a panini — I used Chao Creamy Original Vegan Slices.

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Tofu

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Sauté cubed tofu with a little olive oil and Trader Joe's vegan pesto to add to salads, wraps, or Buddha bowls.

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Whole Grains

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Add a little zesty flavour to plain cooked whole grains by mixing in a little Trader Joe's vegan pesto.

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Potatoes

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Mix cubed potatoes with Trader Joe's vegan pesto before roasting.

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Edamame Pesto Pear Crostini

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Throw shelled edamame in a food processor with Trader Joe's vegan pesto, spread on crostinis, and top with fresh diced pear.

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Salmon

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If you're not vegan and you eat grilled salmon, top yours with a little Trader Joe's vegan pesto.

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