Easy Trader Joe's recipes for weeknight dinners
These Trader Joe's recipes use pre-cut veggies, sauces and frozen shortcuts, so dinner is ready in about 30 minutes. Seven meals, about $42, one list.
Start my Trader Joe's week planTrader Joe's dinner recipes this week
$42 / 7 dinners
Mon
Lemon garlic chicken & rice
Tue
Turkey taco bowls
Wed
Creamy tomato pasta
Thu
Sheet-pan sausage & veggies
Fri
Black bean burrito skillet
Sat
Salmon rice bowls
Sun
Veggie fried rice with eggs
Dinners in this plan
Lemon garlic chicken & rice$3.74/serving
540 kcal · P 38g · C 52g · F 16g
Turkey taco bowls$3.41/serving
590 kcal · P 34g · C 61g · F 20g
Creamy tomato pasta$2.42/serving
610 kcal · P 19g · C 84g · F 21g
Sheet-pan sausage & veggies$3.96/serving
560 kcal · P 24g · C 38g · F 33g
Black bean burrito skillet$2.64/serving
520 kcal · P 22g · C 70g · F 15g
Salmon rice bowls$5.39/serving
580 kcal · P 35g · C 55g · F 22g
Veggie fried rice with eggs$2.09/serving
490 kcal · P 18g · C 68g · F 15g
Trader Joe's recipe shopping list
Produce
- ☐ Onions
- ☐ Garlic
- ☐ Lemons
- ☐ Bell peppers
- ☐ Broccoli
- ☐ Spinach
Protein
- ☐ Chicken thighs
- ☐ Ground turkey
- ☐ Smoked sausage
- ☐ Salmon fillets
- ☐ Eggs
Pantry
- ☐ Long-grain rice
- ☐ Pasta
- ☐ Crushed tomatoes
- ☐ Black beans
- ☐ Tortillas
Dairy
- ☐ Shredded cheese
- ☐ Sour cream
- ☐ Butter
Tips for shopping at Trader Joe's
- Pre-cut veggies and sauces save 10-15 minutes per dinner.
- Prices are stable year-round, so your weekly cost is easy to predict.
- Frozen rice and fish are great backups for busy nights.
About this collection
Trader Joe's: fun, fast dinners built from shortcut ingredients
EverYum plans 7 dinners around what you can buy at Trader Joe's, with calories, macros and one aisle-grouped list. Prices are approximate and vary by location.
Frequently asked questions
Salmon rice bowls, creamy tomato pasta, turkey taco bowls and veggie fried rice are quick Trader Joe's recipes that need only a few ingredients.
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