Trader Joe's healthy selection of frozen food is one for the books; as soon as we walk down the aisle, our taste buds start to water. From basics like veggie fried rice that can go alongside any big dish to its broccoli and kale crust that makes a great alternative to regular pizza dough, there's a healthy replacement for almost any dinner. One sweep down TJ's frozen-food section and you'll have enough quick and satisfying meals for a whole week. Ahead, find all of the best healthy frozen foods at Trader Joe's we just can't get enough of.
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
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Swap red meat for these tasty Trader Joe's Turkey Meatballs. Place them on top of pasta, or use them as appetizers for guests. One thing's for sure, they're delicious.
If you haven't tried Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi, you haven't lived. The Italian knockoff is such a good replacement for regular gnocchi and makes a great dinner smothered in a creamy tomato sauce.
This rice is always a crowd-pleaser, and it's vegetarian! Packed with vegetables like peas, carrots, red peppers, corn, edamame, and pieces of onion, this rice tastes good by itself or mixed with tofu (assuming you want an all-vegetarian meal).
Trader Joe's Riced Cauliflower is the perfect substitute for regular rice. Use it as a side for chicken and veggies or in a "grain" bowl; there are so many options!
Heat up the Trader Joe's Meatless Meatballs in tomato sauce, season them with your favorite seasoning, and voila! You'll fool anyone into thinking they're the real deal.
This may just be a bag of plain corn, edamame, and diced red pepper, but it makes a quick burrito filling when warmed up with a can of black beans! Serve it with salsa, guacamole, and hot sauce for an easy and satisfying meal.
You can't go wrong with the Trader Joe's Rice Medley. Simply add protein, beans, leafy greens, or whatever you're craving into the mix. Sauté it in a little oil, and your weeknight meal is complete.
A bag of Trader Joe's Superfood Pilaf is a scrumptious meal all by itself. The pilaf's sweet potatoes and kale chunks are packed with flavor, and the quinoa is a healthier alternative to rice. If you want a quick and healthy bite to eat, this superfood pilaf is it.
Trader Joe's Brown Rice is life-changing. Instead of waiting forever for rice to cook, this quick meal takes under five minutes to make. Simply throw a bag in the microwave, and it's ready to be served!