This is a really tasty curry dish due mostly to delicious sauce. Extra points for being vegan and low cost. The rice is packaged in a separate compartment in the tray and cooks up nice and fluffy. The vegetables aren’t readily identifiable. I wouldn’t have known there are asparagus and kale in the mix unless […]
Trader Joe’s Stir Fry Vegetables (vegan)
This frozen stir fry mix has a nice selection of vegetables, but suffers the fate of all frozen stir fry mixes. The vegetables just don’t have the fresh taste and crisp texture that are the crucial characteristic of a good stir fry. Even though TJ’s wisely sliced the mushroom and carrots very thin so they […]
Trader Joe’s Asian Vegetable Stir Fry (vegan)
I love the idea of a quick, convenient and fresh stir fry mix. Unfortunately, Trader Joe’s Asian Stir Fry mix just doesn’t cut it. The first issue is that it’s almost all peppers and onions so it seems more like a Mexican fajita mix than an Asian stir fry mix. The second issue is that […]
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 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 Vegetable Fried Rice (vegan)
This an easy, versatile and colorful rice dish. The edamame is a nice touch in addition to the usual green peas. I prefer the flavor of TJ’s Japanese-style fried rice better, but this dish provides a nice neutral base that can be seasoned as you wish. Good starting point for a meal with stir fry […]
Trader Joe’s Vegetable Bird’s Nest (vegan)
An intriguing product from Trader Joe’s that doesn’t quite live up to expectations. Two pineapples for too much oil and onions. I don’t eat fried foods on a regular basis, but I do enjoy them. However, these Vegetable Bird’s Nest were disappointing. The onions overwhelm the other vegetables (carrot and kale) and both the onions […]
Trader Joe’s Japanese Fried Rice (vegan)
Trader Joe’s Japanese Style Fried Rice is a satisfying side dish that serves as a starting point for a tasty and easy meal. 3 pineapples for this flavorful rice mix. This dish is comprised of a rice base with a small amount of edamame, carrot and tofu and a savory sauce. The shredded tofu gives […]
Trader Joe’s Shelled Edamame (vegan)
Trader Joe’s Shelled Edamame makes it into my cart every week. 4 pineapples for this protein rich treat. Trader Joe’s carries both shelled and unshelled edamame. I buy the shelled version because it makes a really easy addition to salad, rice dishes and stir frys. However, the unshelled version makes a good appetizer with the […]