If you're looking for a way to step up your holiday hosting game, look no further than Trader Joe's Mushroom & Truffle Flavored Pesto.
As the name suggests, Trader Joe's new Mushroom & Truffle Flavored Pesto is bursting with rich umami flavors. The spread is made from a blend of romano cheese, white truffle oil, and three types of mushrooms: portabella, cremini, and shiitake. As Trader Joe's explains, "These fun, fungi components are suspended in a smooth oil blend, with some pine nuts added for crunch (and pesto credibility)." The whole thing is then finished with a little bit of chopped Italian parsley, salt, and black pepper.
If you're looking for ways to enjoy the new Mushroom & Truffle Flavored Pesto, try serving with some toasted bread, or smeared atop Brie en Croûte.
Mushroom-Infused Pesto Spreads
Trader Joe’s Mushroom & Truffle Flavored Pesto is Full of Flavor
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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