This is a confusing and disappointing item. The name sounds like a vegetable side dish, but the photo and description seem like fries. However, these definitely don’t cook up like fries. The beets and carrots are just too dense and wet and many of the pieces are very short – about 1 inch long. Plus, […]
Trader Joe’s Squash & Spinach Gratin
This seasonal vegetable side dish is a delicious, cheesy, calorie bomb! The container technically has 4 servings, but that would be a tiny little square that would look silly even as a side dish. Half the container is more reasonable and where I started. By the time I finished I’d scraped every last bit out […]
Trader Joe’s Roasted Brussels Sprouts (vegan)
Found roasted brussels sprouts in the chilled produce area right next to the baby beets that I buy nearly every week. I thought I’d enjoy eating these brussels sprouts as-is, but they are really hard (probably intentionally under cooked so they aren’t mushy) and don’t have much flavor. A little balsamic vinegar or soy sauce […]
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 […]