You know those days at work where you barely have time to get your work done, let alone even spare a single thought about dinner? These are the nights you need ease. But you also shouldn’t have to sacrifice taste or nutrition. Trader Joe’s is here to help you with those weeknights where you just need to grab something from the freezer and hope for the best. But with Trader Joe’s, you know it’s going to taste delightful and be pretty healthy for you to boot.
If you’re wondering what Trader Joe’s even is, it’s a quirky chain of grocery stores that is known for their low prices and unique food items. If you live near one, it’s definitely worth a stop! They also have a ton of quality frozen foods you can nab for those hectic weeknights, which is what brings us here today. Here is our list of frozen foods you should just go buy five of and stock your freezer with.
Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe
This is the perfect frozen meal if you’re in need of something creamy and comforting. And frankly, who doesn’t need something creamy and comforting some nights? Add a little fresh parsley and shredded parmesan on top and pair this with your favorite wine and you’ll seriously forget you’re eating at home in your sweatpants. Side note, this is also delicious without fresh parsley and shredded parm, so don’t fret if you don’t have any on hand.
Mandarin Orange Chicken
For the nights you could go for some Chinese take-out, but want something even better, be sure to have some Trader Joe’s mandarin orange chicken on hand. Throw your chicken on top of a salad or rice, then cozy up for some Netflix and chill after a long day. Quick, easy, and delicious.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
We’re crazy about any kind of gnocchi, but if you’re looking for a healthier alternative, give Trader Joe’s sweet potato gnocchi a shot. Our idea of a really good dish is slicing up some spicy Italian chicken sausage, mushrooms, and Roma tomatoes and tossing it with your favorite sauce to create a meal that is absolutely bursting with flavor. And may we suggest once again pairing this meal with your favorite wine.
Pork Gyoza Potstickers
We don’t know about you, but we certainly don’t miss an opportunity to make a meal out of potstickers and these pork gyoza dumplings from Trader Joe’s are *chef’s kiss*. You get the idea. These are a great staple to buy several bags of just to have at all times in case of emergencies; especially if that emergency is you’re really hungry for potstickers (that could be a real emergency).
Burrata, Prosciutto, and Arugula Flatbread Pizza
There are two kinds of people in the world: people who always have frozen pizza in the freezer, and people who won’t even consider eating a frozen pizza. If you belong in the second group, let us tell you that frozen pizza doesn’t necessarily have to taste like cardboard, at least Trader Joe’s doesn’t think so! For five bucks you can snatch this delicious flatbread (or three of four of them) right up to have in your freezer for those kind of nights.
