16 Easy, Crowd-Pleasing Recipes Using Trader Joe’s Must-Haves
With the right ingredients, cooking can feel a whole lot easier. These 16 easy, crowd-pleasing recipes use Trader Joe’s must-haves to help you create flavorful dishes without the extra work. From quick meals to simple favorites, each one is designed to save time while still delivering great results. If you’re looking for go-to recipes that make the most of your grocery run, this is a great place to start.
Chile Lime Shrimp Bowls
These Chile Lime Shrimp Bowls are equal parts zesty, citrusy, and delicious! AND it’s made in just 10 minutes! Make a big batch as part of your meal prep routine and enjoy all week long, hot or cold.
Trader Joe’s Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
An easy, 3 ingredient, one pan meal, that takes less than 20 minutes start to finish?! You think I’m kidding, but this Trader Joe’s Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry checks all the boxes and tastes just like the Chinese takeout version.
Chickpea Pasta Salad
This healthy Chickpea Pasta Salad is perfect to serve with picky eaters around and you’ll get some extra protein. It’s filled with fresh and creamy ingredients all tossed in a cheesy Italian dressing.
Trader Joe’s Yellow Thai Curry Recipe
This flavorful Thai Yellow Tofu Curry is an easy weeknight meal that uses Trader Joe’s popular Thai Yellow Curry Sauce. This curry comes together in 25 minutes with tofu, potatoes, carrots, peas and more. Pair with some rice and/or naan the perfect meal!
Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for summer! Filling, fresh and full of flavor, it’s a dish that is perfect for a weekend barbeque, weeknight dinner or even a quick afternoon snack!
Mexican Street Corn Dip (Elote Dip)
Serve this Mexican Street Corn Dip as a crowd pleasing appetizer, a tasteful spread for poultry, or a snack to be enjoyed by the spoonful and ready in just 15 minutes. Warm cheese, mayo, and roasted corn never tasted so good!
Cauliflower Gnocchi Soup with Sausage
This Cauliflower Gnocchi Soup with Sausage is perfect to enjoy on a chilly winter day. It’s a clean out the freezer meal, made with ingredients you may already have on hand! Top with some crackers for a delicious crunch and enjoy!
Sweet Potato Egg Cups
Sweet Potato Egg Cups are a healthy and nutritious breakfast consisting of shredded sweet potatoes, eggs, veggies and cheese. This easy breakfast in a cup is a delicious way to fuel your morning.
Homemade Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This homemade version of Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is the perfect, cozy fall meal. It’s creamy, cheesy, savory, and absolutely delicious! Also a great way to sneak in some extra veggies for those kiddos and picky eaters, too.
Carne Asada Street Tacos
These Carne Asada Street Tacos combine juicy steak and fresh vegetables into a delicious meal. Plus, it’s easy and quick to make and so fun to enjoy!
Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad
There’s a reason cilantro and lime are paired together so often. It’s a burst of fresh flavor that just works! And that combination is what makes this Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad just amazingly tasty. Fresh tomatoes, crunch cucumbers, and sweet corn mixed with farfalle noodles and coated with a creamy, homemade Green Goddess dressing makes for an amazing lunch, meal prep staple, or barbecue side dish.
Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders with Apple Coleslaw
Sweet and tangy barbecue sauce over juicy pulled chicken breasts paired with a creamy and sweet apple, cabbage slaw makes these Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders an addicting little sandwich. They’re perfect for parties, game days, have a couple for dinner or even make these for meal prep!
Perfect Trader Joe’s Winter Cheese Board
Here’s how to create a Perfect Trader Joe’s Winter Cheese Board! From easy prep ahead ideas to festive garnish, I’ve got you covered on inspiration! Plus a video of how I put mine together!
Green Enchilada Sauce
This quick green enchilada sauce is the perfect addition to your Mexican or Tex-Mex meals, and so much better than store-bought! Made with roasted green chilis, jalapenos, and fresh cilantro, it comes together in just 25 minutes with a tangy, savory flavor.
Spinach Strawberry Champagne Salad
Spinach Strawberry Champagne Salad has fresh baby spinach, fresh sliced strawberries, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped walnuts with Trader Joe’s Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar.
Shopska Salad
Shopska Salad is a fresh, flavorful Macedonian salad that is perfect for summer time! Grab your fresh cucumber, tomatoes, peppers and onions and get ready for a side dish you will want to serve with everything!
