15 Easy Trader Joe’s Recipes to Try Before 2024
One of the reasons Trader Joeโs has such a loyal following is that its shoppers love the vast amount of prepared foods that make throwing together a meal super simple – and delicious! Hit up your closest Trader Joe’s and try a few of these recipes before 2023 is over!
1. Curry Meatballs

Here weโre leaning on TJ meatballs and cooking them in a flavorful curry sauce, all served over rice and sauteed cabbage. Itโs a balanced meal, with tons of flavor, and ready in 20 minutes.
2. Lobster Ravioli and Sauce

Wondering what sauce to use on Trader Joeโs lobster ravioli? This lobster ravioli sauce recipe is a simple and subtle sauce that lets the seafood shine.
3. Ground Turkey Meal Prep Bowl

This is a perfect, quick and easy lunch with just four ingredients and it will keep you full until dinner. Ground turkey, peanut sauce, broccolini and quinoa are all you need to make this delicious and healthy lunch.
4. Trader Joe’s Chicken Shawarma Hummus Bowls

If you find yourself with a package of chicken shawarma, this is just the meal you need! With a few more simple ingredients, weโll turn this into a delicious and nutritous meal โ shawarma chicken hummus bowls.
5. Trader Joeโs Tikka Masala

This easy recipe made with Trader Joeโs steamed lentils means that you can have lunch on the table in minutes. You will also need some Trader Joeโs Simmer Tikka Masala sauce, and some riced cauliflower. You are going to love this flavorful meal!
6. Pollo Asado Quinoa Bowls

If you are looking for a sweet, savory, and spicy dish that you can meal prep ahead of time then this just might be the recipe for you. You can have it on the table in just under 15 minutes by using Trader Joeโs frozen quinoa and pre-marinated pollo Asado.
7. Chicken & Veggie Curry

This chicken curry recipe is nutritious, flavorful, and EASY! Use the Trader Joeโs Thai red curry sauce for a flavor shortcut that has major flavor.
8. Trader Joeโs Cheese Board

This will show you that making a fabulous Trader Joeโs cheese platterย doesnโtย have to cost $100! Iโll show you exactly what to buy, the best Trader Joeโs cheese for cheese boards, how to arrange the items, and the tools youโll want to use to make the ultimate Trader Joeโs cheese board!ย
9. Egg Roll in a Bowl

This is a tasty meal that you can have on the table in just a few minutes thanks to some Trader Joeโs products like shredded coleslaw and Goyza dipping sauce. Brown some ground pork and grab any additional ingredients you might like to add and dinner is done!
10. Trader Joeโs Italian Meatball Sub

Meatball subs are a great comfort food meal and you can have them on the table in minutes with the help of Trader Joeโs. Grab a bag of their frozen meatballs, a jar of your favorite pasta sauce, some fresh baked bread, and some sliced cheese and you are good to go. These would also make a great game day meal!
11. Carne Asada with Pepper & Corn Salad

This is a delicious meal everyone is going to love. Grab a pre-marinated Trader Joeโs carne asada, some fire roasted bell peppers and onions, and some roasted corn. Cook your steak and the pepper and corn salad at the same time. Dinner will be ready in just a matter of minutes!
12. Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Craving a quick and easy takeout meal, but trying to avoid eating out? Then this air fryer orange chicken recipe might be just what you’re looking for. Sweet and savory orange chicken pieces crisped to perfection in the air fryer, served over rice, with a side of broccoli florets, and you have a well-rounded meal the whole family will love!