When we're grocery shopping for the week, sometimes we just really want some healthy options to choose from — like these yummy vegetarian meals that are so easy to make, you won't even need a crock pot. Whether you have dietary restrictions or you're just trying to cut out meat, Trader Joe's has tons of sweet and savory options for you to pick from. Here are a few of our favorite picks.
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 even more surprising is this dish delivers 30 grams of protein in a single serving – big news for people looking to eat more protein.
Chicken-less Mandarin Orange Morsels
Spruce up your takeout with these sans-chicken Orange Chicken bites that look, feel and taste like chicken. We love to hear that this vegan mealtime fave doesn't flop on flavor, either.
Kimchi & Tofu Soup
This soup has an elite amount of spice. Along with a signature flavor, this microwavable soup goes heavy on the veg to form a healthy meal with all the right textures. Although it's vegan, at 11g of protein, it'll definitely fill you up on colder days.
Gluten Free Mac & Cheese
Not only is this mac & cheese vegetarian, it's also gluten-free! TJ's has stepped up their GF mac 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.
Cauliflower Gnocchi
Toss these tasty bites in butter, cheese, or pasta sauce. Because they're made with just 75% 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 pillowy gnocchis, you won't want to eat anything else. *Chef's kiss*
Mini Vegetable Samosas
These samosas are the perfect afternoon munch or movie snack. A veggie-packed filling gets enveloped by perfectly flaky layers of Phyllo dough that turns extra crispy when cooked – yum!
Organic Açai Bowl
Your basic smoothie bowl just got a big update. Munch on this fruity treat in the summertime when you need to cool down. Not only will it feel refreshing to eat, you're doing your body a favor by ingesting healthy foods.
Chipotle Vegetable Quesadillas
Onions, black beans, sweet corn and a smoky sauce make this vegetarian dish anything but bland. These quesadillas are great to have on-hand for when those painstaking midnight snack cravings hit.
Gluten-Free Cheese Pizza With A Cauliflower Crust
Get ready for this yummy dish, which cooks to a soft-in-the-middle, crispy-on-the-edges perfection. Gluten-free vegetarians will find a best friend in this pizza that's made from cauliflower for the crust, rather than your ordinary dough.
Falafel Mix
We cannot wait to cover these in tzatziki. This just-add-water falafel mix is full of fragrant spices, and loads up your meals with plenty of protein to leave you satisfied, bite after flavorful bite.
Vegan Enchilada Casserole
Carnivores and vegans alike will love digging into this dish. 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 whole fam doesn't break the bank.
Ricotta & Lemon Zest Ravioli
This ravioli pasta's sunflower shape will make you feel like it's summer all year long. The ricotta and lemon zest filling recalls the best and freshest seasonal flavors for you to enjoy alone or with your favorite TJ's pasta sauce.
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 appetizers to share!
Vegan Poke
Trader Joe's vegan poke makes use of tender beets – that's right, the vibrant red root vegetable that you hated as a kid gets reimagined into an easy topping for any vegetarian dish, no fishy vibes around it.
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Kale, edamame, mushrooms, and shredded tofu work together inside an addictively crisp spring roll coating for the best vegetarian meal starter you may ever experience. Dip them in a spice-infused soy sauce to take things to the next level.
Italian Tomato & Red Onion Focaccia
Ripe tomatoes and red onions turn crispier and more flavorful when you bake this focaccia. Bubbly dough houses the light filling to get your dinner started.
Korean Beefless Bulgogi
The "beef" in this Korean-inspired vegetarian dish is actually constructed of a textured soy-based protein. Before being packaged up and ready for our consumption, the meatless meat gets marinated in a traditional mix of soy sauce, pear, green onions, ginger, and sugar.
Cheese & Green Chili Tamales
These cheese-stuffed tamales are a workweek lunchtime savior. Just a few minutes in the microwave, and you've got yourself a hot and tender masa tamale to eat! Pair with some sweet salsa to step up your vegetarian meal game.
Artichoke Timbales
Artichokes get a major facelift with this Trader Joe's take. Artichoke hearts are baked and filled with a spinach-cheese mix that's honestly to die for.
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This post has been updated.