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 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 Baby Beets (vegan)
These steamed and peeled beets are very tasty, versatile and convenient. Added points for being a good vegan source of iron. Beets pair well with salad greens, citrus and goat cheese. However, I usually just cut the beets into quarters and toss them with a little orange vinegar, olive oil and rosemary. Note that the […]
Organic Heirloom Tomatoes (vegan)
First time I’ve seen these at my store. No two containers had the same variety of tomatoes so fun to look for the most unique ones. Not quite as flavorful as I’d hoped, but still a nice summer treat and a great value. Location: fresh produce section Quantity: 16 oz Calories: not provided Cost: $2.99
Trader Joe’s Fresh Fruit Spears (vegan)
TJ’s carries sliced pineapple, mango and a Tropical Blend (pineapple, mango and papaya). These are really handy for breakfast and snacks. The pineapple is the most consistent quality and will last all week in the fridge. The mango is sometimes good and other times hard and tasteless. The darker orange the color, the riper and […]
Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Medley Cherry Tomatoes (vegan)
Convenient, handy and colorful. I eat these as a snack and add them to salads and pasta. My store always has these, but the assortment changes a bit throughout the year. The pear shaped yellow ones are my favorite. I usually leave half the tomatoes at room temperature on my kitchen counter and put the other half […]