These steamed and peeled beets are very tasty, versatile and convenient. Added points for being a good vegan source of iron. Beets pair well with salad greens, citrus and goat cheese. However, I usually just cut the beets into quarters and toss them with a little orange vinegar, olive oil and rosemary. Note that the […]
Trader Joe’s Orange Muscat Vinegar (vegan)
I always have a bottle of this vinegar in my fridge and keep a spare bottle in my pantry since this isn’t always in stock. Not quite as versatile as balsamic, but the orange flavor enhances many salad ingredients including beets, avocado and jicama. The really great thing is that because this vinegar is relatively […]
Trader Joe’s Balela (vegan)
I’ve never heard of balela, but I love chickpeas, garbanzo beans or whatever you want to call them so this seemed like a good bet. Unfortunately, this is pretty much like eating garbanzo beans with salsa which isn’t that exciting and a bit odd. I suspect the sumac and mint are supposed to distinguish this […]
Trader Joe’s Sai Tung Green Curry (vegan)
The photo on the box didn’t look very appetizing to me so I put off trying this for several weeks. However, I’m happy to report that this is a very interesting and tasty dish. The “vegetables” are morning glory, coconut shoots and banana flowers so I had no idea what to expect. The morning glory […]
Trader Joe’s Confetti Rice (vegan)
This rice dish has a rich taste and colorful appearance. The rice is fluffy with dominant flavors of lemon grass, ginger and thai lime. Tiny pieces of baby corn and tomato add nice color and texture. Not a nutritional power house since this is white rice. Location: frozen foods case Quantity: 20 oz box, two […]
Trader Joe’s Country Potatoes (vegan)
A flavorful side dish for dinner or Sunday brunch. The potatoes are thin enough that they cook quickly. The green beans and herbs provide some nice color and the mushrooms and onions add to the savoriness of this dish. Location: frozen food case near rice and vegetable side dishes Quantity: 16 oz bag, 4 servings […]
Trader Joe’s Vegetable Pad Thai (vegan)
This Pad Thai is tasty and filling, but in spite of the name there are hardly any vegetables – just bean sprouts, chives and radish. It’s basically noodles and tofu so a rather bland appearance. Some carrots and red pepper would have added much needed color and crunch. The calorie count is higher than I […]
Trader Joe’s Soft-Baked Snickerdoodles (vegan)
Homemade snickerdoodle cookies are a favorite in our house so I gave these a try. These cookies have a very strong cinnamon flavor which is OK for me, but might not go over with kids. Also, the texture is a bit gritty – probably due to the non-wheat flours. These are soft-baked cookies so soft […]
Trader Joe’s Organic Superfood Pilaf (vegan)
From the name alone you know this is going to be super healthy – like vegan retreat in an old growth forest healthy! Fortunately, this pilaf is also pretty tasty. All the pieces have distinct tastes and textures. The kale is bright green and the sweet potatoes aren’t too mushy so someone got the freezing […]
Trader Joe’s Dolmas (vegan)
These bite-size treats are hidden away in the grocery aisle near the olives and artichoke hearts and make a great addition to a Mediterranean plate. If you are use to fresh dolmas you may not like these as much as I do. However, I actually prefer the small size and soft texture of canned dolmas […]