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Like every Trader Joe’s shopper, I have favorite products that I buy over and over again. And now that I no longer live a convenient distance from a Trader Joe’s—the closest one is two hours away!—most of my must-have items are of the shelf-stable variety because of the long drive home. One relatively new favorite item that I make sure to stock up on whenever I find myself near a TJ’s is theEggplant Garlic Spread with Sweet Red Peppers.
This eggplant garlic spread is excellent on crackers (especially Trader Joe’s Pita Bite Crackers), pita bread, sourdough toast, sandwiches, fresh veggies and so much more. One of my favorite easy breakfasts to make is a slice of toasted sourdough bread slathered with a layer of this eggplant garlic spread and with an over-easy egg on top.
I’ve even convinced others to try the spread, likeEatingWell’sassociate food editor,Alex Loh. She tried the product after hearing my positive review, and said, “It was so good.” She used the spread on a piece of sourdough toast and topped it with burrata and arugula for a quick dinner. This spread also makes a great addition to a charcuterie board, and I’ve even thrown it over leftover pasta as a makeshift sauce.
As far as nutrition goes, each 2-tablespoon serving has 30 calories, 4 grams of carbs and 220 milligrams of sodium, which makes this dip a delicious and nutritious addition to a healthy meal. Use it tomake sandwiches,breakfast toastor dip some crunchy raw veggies into it. The possibilities are endless. The best part? It only costs $2.99 for a 12-ounce jar, which is a great deal for something ready-made that tastes like it took hours to make. It also seems to be available year-round, so you can always pick up a jar (or three) on your Trader Joe’s shopping trips.
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