24 Trader Joe’s Vegetarian Meals So Good, You’ll Forget They’re Meatless

Organic Vegetarian Chili

This best-selling Organic Vegetarian Chili is just like moms: hearty, flavorful, and protein-packed with organic beans and veggies. Just heat it up for a quick, cozy meatless meal.

Chiles Rellenos Con Queso

Trader Joe’s Chiles Rellenos Con Queso delivers all the cheesy, crispy, roasted goodness of the classic dish — no fire-roasting or frying required. Just heat and eat!

Kimbap

Trader Joe’s Kimbap is a colorful Korean-inspired roll packed with tofu, greens, and pickled veggies. Microwave or pan-fry for a savory, satisfying anytime snack.

Japanese Style Fried Rice

This Japanese Style Fried Rice is umami-packed and ready in minutes. With edamame, tofu, and seaweed, it’s your new freezer MVP — just add a fried egg!

Southwestern Chopped Salad

Trader Joe’s Southwestern Chopped Salad brings bold flavor and serious crunch. With spicy avocado dressing, cotija, and tortilla strips, it’s a fiesta in a bag! Add avocado and organic black beans for even more protein and nutrition.

Risotto Semplice

This rich, creamy, risotto is way easier than the stovetop version. Just heat, eat, and pretend you stirred for hours. TRy the Mushroom Risotto too. Mangia!

Vegan Spinach & Cashew Ravioli

Trader Joe’s Vegan Spinach & Cashew Ravioli tastes just like the cheesy classic — but it’s totally dairy-free. Plant-based, pasta-loving perfection in just minutes!

Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms

Trader Joe’s Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms are prepped and ready for all your umami cravings. Just add pasta (or pizza, or soup) and let the flavor magic happen!

Vegetable Pad Thai

This fan-favorite entrée (or a side dish, it's your choice) is brimming with scallions and tofu that emulate your go-to takeout order. Each serving of this Trader Joe's vegetarian meal is equal parts spicy and sweet, delivering a slurp-worthy bite.

Riced Cauliflower Bowl

This microwaveable fare is full of grains and just good ol' veg. Enjoy it on its own for a easy-peasy worktime lunch, or envelop its contents inside a tortilla to chow down on a healthy wrap.

Tteok Bok Ki

Inspired by Korean cuisine, this Trader Joe's vegetarian (and vegan) meal combines irresistibly soft rice cakes and a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce that'll leave you craving more every time. For an extra-filling dish, crack an egg over the rice cakes and watch it all meld deliciously together.

Vegan Pasta Bolognese Bowl

A warm and hearty bowl of pasta is our definition of comfort food. This easy-to-prep vegetarian meal mimics the rich, meaty flavors of traditional Bolognese, without any actual meat. What's more, is this dish delivers 30 grams of protein in a single serving – big news for people looking to eat high-protein.

Gluten Free Mac & Cheese

Not only is this mac vegetarian, it's also gluten-free! TJ's has stepped up their GF game with this new recipe that uses four cheeses instead of two. Yes, we said four. That's enough excuse to try this easy meal!

Dill Pickle Mini Falafel

These bite-sized grain balls make up one of the best Trader Joe's vegetarian meals. They are infused with a delightful amount of dill, inspired by our favorite pickle snacks! Their size makes them the ultimate contender for a snack tray or charcuterie board, especially when paired with tzatziki or dill pickle ranch.

Cauliflower Gnocchi

Toss these tasty bites in butter, cheese, or pasta sauce. Because they're made with cauliflower, cassava flour, potato starch, extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt, you won't have to worry about excess wheat, sugar, dairy, or eggs in your dinner. Once you get a mouthful of these crispy (yet super pillowy) gnocchis, you won't want to eat anything else. *Chef's kiss.*

Mini Vegetable Samosas

These samosas are the perfect afternoon munchie or movie snack. A veggie-packed filling gets enveloped by perfectly flaky layers of Phyllo dough that turns extra crispy when cooked – yum!

Buffalo Style Chickenless Wings

Buffalo wings are... iconic. And when it comes to Trader Joe's vegetarian meals, why should vegetarians have to miss out on the flavorful fun?! These meatless chicken wings are smothered in the spicy goodness, making for an excellent appetizer.

Gluten-Free Cheese Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

Prepare your body for this pie, which cooks to soft-in-the-middle, crispy-on-the-edges perfection. This cheese pizza is a vegetarian's BFF because its crust is made from cauliflower, rather than your ordinary dough. Friday night dinner is solved.

Vegan Enchilada Casserole

Carnivores and vegans alike will adore digging into this Trader Joe's vegetarian meal. A dinnertime classic gets the vegan treatment – but this time, it tastes just as good. Plus, this casserole retails at only $6, so feeding the fam won't break the bank.

Yellow Tadka Dal and Tikka Vegetables

Have these delicious curry dishes separately, or eat them together. Just make sure that whichever option you pick, you eat them with all the naan.

Black Bean & Cheese Taquitos

We could eat taquitos all day long, and if you feel the same way, you have to try these. They make great snacks, finger foods, and shareable appetizers!

Vegan Poke

Trader Joe's vegan poke makes use of tender beets – the root vegetable that you hated as a kid – and reimagines it into an easy topping for any vegetarian dish, no fishy vibes about it.

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Kale, edamame, mushrooms, and shredded tofu work together inside an addictively crisp spring roll coating for the best Trader Joe's vegetarian meal starter you may ever experience. Try dipping them in a spice-infused soy sauce to take things to the next level.

Cheese & Green Chili Tamales

These cheese-stuffed tamales are a lunchtime savior. Just a few minutes in the microwave, and you've got yourself some hot and tender masa tamales to eat! Pair these with some sweet salsa to elevate your vegetarian grub.