Trader Joe’s Baked Falafel Salad Palette consist of falafel cubes, feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, and red onion on a bed of romaine lettuce and kale with yogurt-hummus dressing. This is a filling salad but the flavors and textures don’t quite work. The heavy toppings flatten the lettuce and cause it to become limp and sometimes […]
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 Roasted Garlic Hummus (vegan)
This hummus has a nice texture and flavor. My only complaint is that like all TJ’s hummus containers, there’s a large indentation in bottom so there’s much less hummus than you anticipate. Location: Chilled case, usually near the produce section Quantity: 7 oz tub, 7 servings per container Calories: 50 calories per serving, 25 calories […]
Trader Joe’s Middle East Feast (vegan)
Trader Joe’s Middle East Feast is a satisfying lunch plate. 3 pineapples for this excellent value. This “feast” contains hummus, tabouli, falafel, pita bread and tahini. It’s too much food (and calories) for one person, but not enough for 2. I usually split this and make a salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, garbanzo beans and […]
Trader Joe’s Edamame Hummus (vegan)
TJ’s Roasted Garlic Hummus was my favorite until I discovered this Edamame Hummus. Not only is the flavor good, but the texture is sort of whipped. I always intend to make a nice hummus plate or wrap with this, but so far have ended up eating it straight from the container. Location: Refrigerated section, usually near produce […]
Your Favorite Trader Joe’s Hummus?
Trader Joe’s offers a large and interesting selection of hummus. Great on pita bread or whole wheat bread with some veggies for a sandwich or with pita chips or blue corn chips for a snack. Which TJ’s hummus is your favorite? The roasted garlic hummus was mine until I discovered the amazing edamame hummus. Haven’t […]
Trader Joe’s Falafel (vegan)
I didn’t have high expectations for these frozen falafel since reheated falafel are often dry. However, these are a pleasant surprise, especially given that they cook quickly in the microwave without getting tough. In general, falafel don’t stand well on their own, but need some sauce to add flavor and moisture. Trader Joe’s tahini is […]