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When dinner’s feeling like a total chore but your stomach cannot stop screaming, Trader Joe’s has your back with endless easy meal combos – you just have to know which pairings work for you! With just three TJ’s ingredients (or fewer), you can throw together something that tastes way more sophisticated than the effort it takes. These five low-effort meal ideas using Trader Joe’s products are perfect for busy weeknights, lazy Sundays, or anytime you simply want to eat well… without breaking a sweat.
Scroll on for 5 easy Trader Joe's meals to keep in your back pocket for lazy days!
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Caprese Salad Wrap
Ingredients: Fresh Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, Trader Joe’s Sonora Style Flour Tortillas
To make: Slice mozzarella and tomatoes, then wrap them in a tortilla. Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze if you’re feeling extra fancy.
Why you should make it: Fresh and creamy, this wrap delivers big flavor with zero cooking required. It’s perfect for a light lunch or snack on the go.
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Everything But The Bagel Avocado Toast
Ingredients: Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Seasoning, mashed avocado, Trader Joe's Sourdough Sandwich Bread
Directions: Toast the bread, spread the mashed avocado on it, and sprinkle with the seasoning.
Why you should make it: Avo toast is always easy. It’s rich, salty, and satisfying with very minimal prep. It works as a breakfast, lunch, or just a mid-day pick-me-up.
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Mediterranean Hummus Wrap
Ingredients: Trader Joe's Olive Tapenade Hummus, Trader Joe's Mediterranean Style Salad Kit, pita bread or chips
Directions: Warm the pita bread in the oven or microwave for a few minutes. While it’s toasting, assemble the salad kit. Once the pita is toasted to our liking, spread the hummus on it, then add a scoop of the assembled salad kit.
Why you should make it: This low-effort meal idea is crunchy and creamy at the same time, offering a fresh bite that comes together super quickly. It’s especially nice to have on-hand for lazy days where you still want to eat healthy.
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Easy Pesto Pasta
Ingredients: Pesto, Trader Joe's Organic Brown Rice & Quinoa Fusilli Pasta
Directions: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then stir in however much pesto your heart desires. You can serve this one hot or cold.
Why you should make it: This fast, no-fuss comfort meal tastes like you spent way more time on it than you actually did. The pesto adds bold, herby flavor to any pasta base without you having to pull out any extra spices or seasonings.
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Spicy Tofu Stir-Fry
Ingredients: Trader Joe's Sriracha Flavored Baked Tofu, Trader Joe's Asian Style Vegetables, jasmine rice
Directions: Cook the tofu in a pan with a small amount of oil until heated through. Add the frozen vegetables and stir-fry with the included sauce until tender. Serve over cooked jasmine rice.
Why you should make it: Need a hearty, protein-packed dinner, but don’t want to try too hard making one? With built-in flavor thanks to pre-marinated tofu, this meal idea is as easy as tossing everything in a pan and dinner’s done in under 15 minutes.
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