Got leftover pesto? Here are 22 creative and delicious ways to use it up and add a burst of flavor to your meals.
1. Pesto Pasta
Toss pesto with your favorite pasta. A quick and delicious meal.
2. Pesto Pizza
Spread pesto on pizza dough instead of tomato sauce. Top with your favorite ingredients.
3. Pesto Sandwich Spread
Use pesto as a spread on sandwiches. Adds a burst of flavor to your lunch.
4. Pesto Salad Dressing
Mix pesto with olive oil and vinegar. A tasty and easy salad dressing.
5. Pesto Chicken
Marinate chicken in pesto before baking or grilling. A flavorful and easy dinner.
6. Pesto Eggs
Stir pesto into scrambled eggs. A delicious and herby breakfast.
7. Pesto Soup
Swirl pesto into soups for extra flavor. Perfect for tomato or vegetable soups.
8. Pesto Roasted Vegetables
Toss veggies with pesto before roasting. Adds a delicious herby flavor.
9. Pesto Dip
Mix pesto with Greek yogurt or sour cream. A tasty dip for veggies or chips.
10. Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms
Fill mushroom caps with pesto and cheese. Bake for a delicious appetizer.
11. Pesto Grilled Cheese
Spread pesto inside your grilled cheese sandwich. A flavorful twist on a classic.
12. Pesto Meatballs
Mix pesto into your meatball mixture. Adds a burst of flavor to your meatballs.
13. Pesto Rice
Stir pesto into cooked rice. A quick and flavorful side dish.
14. Pesto Fish
Spread pesto on fish fillets before baking. A tasty and easy dinner.
15. Pesto Mashed Potatoes
Mix pesto into mashed potatoes. A herby and delicious side dish.
16. Pesto Burgers
Mix pesto into your burger patties. Adds a unique flavor to your burgers.
17. Pesto Bruschetta
Spread pesto on toasted bread and top with tomatoes. A tasty and easy appetizer.
18. Pesto Quinoa
Stir pesto into cooked quinoa. A healthy and flavorful side dish.
19. Pesto Hummus
Mix pesto into hummus. A tasty and unique dip.
20. Pesto Grains
Stir pesto into cooked grains like farro or barley. Adds a burst of flavor.
21. Pesto Stir-Fry
Add pesto to your stir-fry for extra flavor. Perfect with veggies and chicken.
22. Pesto Tofu
Marinate tofu in pesto before baking or grilling. A flavorful and vegetarian option.
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