I have never really understood what pesto is meant for. Is it a dip? A sauce? or maybe even a spread? The unknown of what it is truly meant for has left me turning a cold shoulder to the green substance. That being said after trying this Trader Joes vegan kale, cashew, and basil pesto I have realized there is no need to place it into one category.
The first time I tried this pesto was actually with eggs. I know you are probably thinking eww. I have to admit it was an odd pairing, but my mom recommended it and it was delicious! The pesto is very fresh tasting and the texture is much less oily than normal pesto which I liked a lot. The sauce is made up of kale, olive oil, water, basil, cashew butter, garlic, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper.
After trying it for the first time I was hooked. I have now tried it with eggs, spread on toast, mixed in with pasta, and even sautéed with vegetables. The sauce is priced at 3.69. If you are thinking that is expensive for the size of the container don’t worry because a little bit of the sauce goes a long way. Overall this product is the most surprising Trader Joes product I have tried. It is a solid 7/10.
Ani and Food 
trader joes is at it again with the tastey products!
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Interesting. I’m trying to eat more ‘green’ myself so this would be a great thing to try
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Almost any pesto is delicious! I like to add it to noodles but I haven’t tried this kind.
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I absolutely LOVE basil pesto. Going to have to try this brand for sure!!
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Pesto can really go on really anything!
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I LOVE pesto. I recently made pasta with a brothy, red sauce and added a dollop pesto to it. It adds the perfect taste to any dish.
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I love pesto! This is such a cool find at Traders, I’ll defiantly have to give it a try!
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“Turning a cold shoulder to the green substance”. Best description of me and pesto.
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Not the biggest fan of pesto but I’m always open to trying new things especially if it’s as good as it sounds
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