Cheap Trader Joe's meals on a budget
These Trader Joe's cheap meals use frozen rice, sauces and pre-cut veggies, so a family dinner costs under $10 and takes about 30 minutes.
Start my Trader Joe's week planTrader Joe's budget meals 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
Trader Joe's budget meals under $10
Veggie fried rice with eggs$2.09/serving
490 kcal · P 18g · C 68g · F 15g
Creamy tomato pasta$2.42/serving
610 kcal · P 19g · C 84g · F 21g
Black bean burrito skillet$2.64/serving
520 kcal · P 22g · C 70g · F 15g
Cheap Trader Joe's meals 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.
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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
Veggie fried rice, creamy tomato pasta and black bean burrito skillets are among the cheapest Trader Joe's meals, each under $10 for four.
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