How much does a week of Trader Joe's dinners cost?

Our sample plan comes to about $42 for 7 dinners. Prices are estimates and vary by location and season.

What are easy Trader Joe's dinner ideas?

Chicken and rice, taco bowls, sheet-pan sausage and veggies, and fried rice are quick, cheap and kid-friendly.

Can I see calories and macros?

Yes. Every dinner shows calories, protein, carbs and fat per serving.

Is EverYum affiliated with Trader Joe's?

No. EverYum is independent and not affiliated with Trader Joe's. We only use the store name to show where the ingredients can be bought.

Trader Joe's grocery list for a week of dinners

One Trader Joe's grocery list, grouped by aisle, that covers 7 dinners for about $42. Plus recipes and macros.

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Your week at Trader Joe's

$42 / 7 dinners

Mon

Lemon garlic chicken & rice

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 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

Trader Joe's doesn't publish a weekly meal plan, but EverYum builds one from Trader Joe's staples: 7 dinners for about $42, with recipes and a shopping list.

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EverYum is not affiliated with Trader Joe's. Store names are used only to describe where ingredients can be bought. Prices are estimates.