It’s rare that food is quick, cheap, yummy, and low in calories, but these six Trader Joe’s products manage to be all four. To be clear, we’re not saying these frozen meals are healthy — sodium levels are off the charts in many cases — only that they won’t completely eviscerate your calorie-counting goals. But really, anyone should try these six Redditor-approved frozen food favorites.
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Vegetable Pad Thai
$3.49
360 calories per serving
Trader Joe’s vegetable pad Thai has a lot going for it. It’s vegan, under 400 calories, and it comes with all the fixings, including bean sprouts, cashews, and tofu.
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Chana Masala
$2.99
180 calories per serving
While photos of this microwavable chana masala leave a lot to be desired — it looks like a uniform, molten soup — it’s a favorite among Redditors. The ingredients list is also remarkably benign, with not one arcane, multisyllabic chemical compound.
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Riced Cauliflower Bowl
$2.99
120 calories per serving
This healthy, vegan bowl continually makes best of lists simply because it’s “really delicious,” as one fan writes. The fact that it’s plant-based, low in calories, and keto-friendly is just an added bonus.
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Reduced-Guilt Mac and Cheese
$1.99
270 calories per serving
Reduced guilt? Guilt-free? You shouldn’t ever feel guilty for eating mac and cheese, even if it’s the richest, gooiest, most artery-cloggin’ mac around. With that out of the way, we understand why people might want to enjoy a lower-calorie alternative. This “reduced-guilt” version is nearly 100 calories less per serving than the retailer’s “diner” version.
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Shrimp Seafood Burgers
$6.99
90 calories per serving
Described as “simple,” “easy,” and “versatile,” these 90-calorie patties go well in just about anything — from salads and Asian-style wraps to seafood burgers. And did we mention that they’re just 90 calories?
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Tarte d’Alsace
$4.99
140 calories per serving
Known as flammkuchen or tarte flambée, this Alsatian dish is like a crunchy, light, tomato-less pizza. Trader Joe’s version — a mere 140 calories per serving — comes topped with crème fraîche, ham, caramelized onions, and gruyère cheese.
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