I spotted these Spinach & Kale Bites in the frozen case at my store several weeks ago and decided it was time to give them a try. To be honest I didn’t have high expectations given that the chunky green appearance isn’t very appealing, but these were surprisingly satisfying. Note that despite the healthy name […]
Super Spinach Salad (vegan)
This salad reminds me of the Squash & Quinoa Salad in that it has a lot of different ingredients that I wouldn’t have necessarily put together – quinoa, carrots, cranberries, chickpeas, edamame, tomatoes and pumpkin seeds. However, it works pretty well and is one of the few vegan salad options in the prepared foods case. […]
Mint Ice Cream Mouthfuls
A treat for those who love mint. Ideally I’d like to taste vanilla, chocolate and mint, but the mint dominates the other flavors. The ice cream is nice and creamy and the Oreo-like cookie retains a good texture. Like many Trader Joe’s mini-desserts, it’s difficult to eat just one. Location: Frozen food section Quantity: 15 […]
Trader Joe’s Goddess Dressing (vegan)
This Goddess salad dressing appears to be exactly the same as the Annie’s brand. This is a rich and tasty dressing that takes even a plain salad up a notch. This is a vegan salad dressing – the creamy texture is from tahini. Location: Grocery aisle with salad dressings Quantity: 8 oz bottle, 8 servings […]
Trader Joe’s Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (vegan)
Trader Joe’s carries good quality olive oil for much less than health food stores. Go for the extra virgin, cold pressed option for the best flavor. Organic is a bonus. Location: Grocery aisle near the condiments Quantity: 16.9 oz bottle, 33 servings per bottle Calories: 120 calories per serving, 120 calories from fat Cost:
Trader Joe’s Chimichurri Rice
This rice is technically Peruvian, but it goes really well with Mexican food. I use it as a base for TJ’s frozen enchiladas. Sometimes I add a can of black beans and a can of corn to the rice, which makes it almost a complete meal. Warning: this has some unusually large chunks of onion […]
Trader Joe’s Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells
These are the best of TJ’s low calorie entrees. Tasty and relatively filling. Serve with a side salad or sautéed greens for a complete meal. Location: Frozen foods section Quantity: 8.5 oz box, 1 serving per box Calories: 270 calories per serving, 60 calories from fat Cost: $2.69
Trader Joe’s Vegetable Pakoras (vegan)
These are very tasty and have a nice crispy texture without being greasy. Bake them in the oven, instead of microwaving, to maintain the texture. Makes a great side dish for an Indian meal and good enough to serve as a party appetizer. The enclosed tamarind chutney sauce is really good. I wish TJ’s carried […]
Trader Joe’s Edamame Hummus (vegan)
TJ’s Roasted Garlic Hummus was my favorite until I discovered this Edamame Hummus. Not only is the flavor good, but the texture is sort of whipped. I always intend to make a nice hummus plate or wrap with this, but so far have ended up eating it straight from the container. Location: Refrigerated section, usually near produce […]
Trader Joe’s Vegetable Biryani with Vegetable Dumplings (vegan)
The photo on the box is really misleading. They show nearly all the dumplings, but only about 1/4 of the rice so you assume there are a lot of dumplings. In reality, the dish is mostly rice. However, the flavor is really good and the extra rice comes in handy. Just move the dumplings to […]