10 Delicious Trader Joe's Meal Hacks to Make Dinner Easy

"I add the curry sauce to chicken plus one can of its coconut milk. Once cooked, I shred up the chicken, add cooked potatoes, and then put it over rice, and it tastes better than takeout." — Shannon Vestal Robson

"The Crispy Crunchy Mochi Rice Nuggets make the perfect croutons, and they don't get soggy. Also, when the soup is warming up, I add in some garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of sugar — crispy herbs would be good, too!" — Jae Payne

"Grab a bag of mixed greens, a can of tuna packed in olive oil, a sack of baby potatoes, jars of kalamata olives and cornichons, and a bottle of vinaigrette for a tasty, healthy, cheap, and quick dinner." — Angela Elias

"With a hand-held spiralizer, you can quickly make your own zucchini noodles while you heat up the bolognese. Top it off with red pepper flakes and shredded parmesan for a yummy, carb-free dinner." — AE

"Use balela beans as a great topping to a salad (along with the dressing in the container) with just romaine, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. Amazingly tasty salad in a pinch." — Lauren Hendrickson

"I have to stop myself from cooking this butternut squash soup more than once a week. Use chicken broth, diced butternut squash, a can of coconut milk, a jar of harissa (instead of curry paste), a tube of ginger purée, onions, garlic, and frozen naan." — AE

"I like to sauté Trader Joe's cauliflower rice in olive oil and garlic, add a can of black beans, and top a bowl of the mixture with TJ's shredded Mexican cheese, a fried egg, and hot sauce! Protein-packed dinner on the cheap." — Erin Cullum

"I love putting together this easy plate when I don't feel like cooking. The only preparation required is cooking some asparagus over the stove top with olive oil. The rest I throw onto a large board or plate: prosciutto, asparagus, slices of french baguette, EVOO, balsamic vinegar, and marinated mozzarella balls." — Nicole Yi

"This is a tasty side that's perfect for bringing to a potluck with a bag of pita chips or piling on top of its frozen naan bread. Dump a package of steamed lentils, feta cheese, and a few spoonfuls of TJ's jarred buschetta mix and combine in a bowl. You can also add cherry tomatoes and a bag of arugula." — AE

"Hatch chili salsa mixed with a little yogurt and olive oil makes a perfect salad dressing for a taco salad." — LH