Are your weeknights jam-packed with activities that leave little time for cooking? Fear not, culinary warriors! With a little innovation, and the wide array of unique products from Trader Joe’s, you can whip up delicious, nutritious meals with minimal effort. Here, we share five fabulous meal hacks using Trader Joe’s products to transform your busy weeknights into a feast of flavors!
Contents
Spicy Italian Soup in a Snap
Ingredients:
- Trader Joe’s Sweet Italian Style Chicken Sausage
- Trader Joe’s Organic Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
- Trader Joe’s Frozen Spinach
- Trader Joe’s Organic Italian Style Bread Crumbs
Instructions: Slice and brown the sausage in a pan, then add the soup and a handful of frozen spinach. Let it simmer until well combined and heated through. Sprinkle with bread crumbs just before serving for a soup that’s hearty, warming, and satisfying.
Quick Asian Stir-fry
Ingredients:
- Trader Joe’s Frozen Vegetable Fried Rice
- Trader Joe’s Frozen Shrimp
- Trader Joe’s Soyaki Sauce
- Trader Joe’s Sweet Chili Sauce
Instructions: Sauté the frozen shrimp until pink, then add the Vegetable Fried Rice to the pan. Stir in Soyaki Sauce and Sweet Chili Sauce to taste. Voila! A quick Asian-inspired noodle stir-fry that rivals your favorite takeout.
Lazy Day BBQ Pizza
Ingredients:
- Trader Joe’s Gluten-Free Pizza Crust
- Trader Joe’s Carolina Gold Barbecue Sauce
- Trader Joe’s Grilled Chicken Strips
- Trader Joe’s Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Trader Joe’s Organic Arugula
Instructions: Top the pizza crust with barbecue sauce, cooked chicken strips, and mozzarella cheese. Bake as per the crust instructions, then top with fresh arugula once out of the oven. It’s a BBQ pizza night, with a gourmet twist!
Mexican Bowl in Minutes
Ingredients:
- Trader Joe’s Mexican Style Roasted Corn with Cotija Cheese
- Trader Joe’s Fully Cooked Carnitas
- Trader Joe’s Cuban Style Black Beans
- Trader Joe’s Avocado’s Number Guacamole
- Trader Joe’s Organic Brown Rice
Instructions: Heat the corn, carnitas, black beans, and rice separately according to package instructions. Assemble in a bowl, starting with the rice as a base, followed by layers of black beans, carnitas, and roasted corn. Top with a generous dollop of guacamole and enjoy a vibrant Mexican bowl that’s as tasty as it is colorful.
Easy Peasy Greek Tacos
Ingredients:
- Trader Joe’s Greek Style Feta Dressing
- Trader Joe’s Middle Eastern Flatbread
- Trader Joe’s Grilled Chicken Strips
- Trader Joe’s Mediterranean Style Salad Kit
Instructions: Warm the grilled chicken strips and flatbread. Lay the flatbread flat, layer on the salad ingredients, top with chicken strips, and drizzle generously with the Greek Style Feta Dressing. Fold in half for a Greek-inspired taco that’s bursting with flavor.
Elevate your weeknight meals with these simple yet innovative hacks, all thanks to the versatility and variety of Trader Joe’s products. The best part? These meals come together quickly without sacrificing flavor or nutrition, perfect for those busy weeknights. Happy cooking!
