Trader Joe's Obsessions
To distract me from grades here are the "lazy Trader Joe's" meals I make
Since I move into my new studio in Queens I live 3-5 subway stops from a Trader Joe’s so I’ve been going more frequently. It is a nice Trader Joe’s in Forest Hill. I love going there with new cute pink mini tote bag and shopping. I love it since Trader Joe’s has really good prices and saves me a lot of money. There is a supermarket near my apartment but I mainly buy bannans, dried beans, pre-chopped bellpeppers and red onions, and Queso Fresco. It is pretty pricey, but I make it a point not to buy anything else from that super market. I order Costco online for cleaning products, frozen fruit, and some food items. No more instacart since the new price increase.
SALAD
Ingredients
Sweet Mini Peppers
Slice Roast Turkey Breast
Shredded Carrots
Red Onion
Canned Whole Kernel Corn
Homeade Crutons (I use whatever leftover bread I made
Organic Romaine and Chicory Blend
Dressing
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
100% Organic Sicilian Lemon Juice
MEDITERRANEAN BOWL
Ingredients
Fully Cooked Falafel (frozen)
Veggies (I roast these with olive oil, salt, and pepper)
Califlower Florets
Organic Tri-Colored Bell-Peppers
Red Onion
Cut Butternut Squash
Organic Brussel Sprouts
Broccoli
Greek Nonfat Yogurt Plain
Dill
Mint
Cucumber
Roasted Pinenut Hummus (Costco since the hummus at Trader Joe’s has guar gum 🙄)
Brown Jasmine Rice
Romain Salad
Crumbled Feta
I made a tzatziki with the greek yogurt, dill, mint, and salt pepper i n my mini food processor.
For the veggies I just roast anyone of them I have on hand. I have been obsessed with roasting veggies since I got my Wonder Oven from Our Place. I love it now I am eating more veggies and not using my microwave to reheat food. I bake the falafel in the oven too, surprisingly it is really good.
SLOW COOKER RAVIOLI SOUP
Ingredients
1 package of Chicken Meatballs
Diced Yellow Onions
2 cubes of Crushed Garlic (frozen section)
1/2 tablespoon of Italain Seasoning (got at Whole Foods since Trader Joe’s doesn’t have Italian Seasoning)
1 tablespoon of Pesto Genovese ]
3 cups of Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth
Organic Chopped Spinach (Frozen)
1 Package of Ricotta & Lemon Zest Ravioli
Basil leaves (optional for serving)
1/2 cashew milk (I get it at Whole Foods)
1/2 of cornstarch
I use cashew milk instead of heavy cream since I do not use heavy cream since it would go to waste since I do not use heavy cream and with cashew milk I can use it for smoothies and oatmeal.
Directions
add everything but the ravioli, spinach, cashew milk and cornstarch to the slow cooker and cook it on low for 3 hours
add the remaining ingredients and cook on high for 30 min
QUESADILlA
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of refried pinto beans (I make beans in my Instant Pot and mash them without any oil)
1/2 cup of Monterey Jack Cheese (I have a shredder and shred my own too many ingredients in the pre-shredded cheese)
1/3 cup of Mélange à Trois (frozen)
Sliced Yellow Onion (go crazy with the amount)
Avocado Oil Spray
Vista Hermosa Flour Tortillas (at Whole Foods since these are the only tortillas that are organic)
Directions
spread the beans on one tortilla and spray oil on the bottom of another tortilla and flip it and add the cheese, peppers, and onions. Put the tortilla with the beans on the top and then spray the oil on the top. Airfry it at 350 degrees for 6 min and then flip and airfry for another 6. Let cool for 5 min.
OMLET
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro
1/3 cup of Mélange à Trois (frozen)
1/3 cup of diced yellow onions or green onions
2 eggs
1/4 of cheese (I use Monterey Jack)
1 teaspoon of Onion Salt Seasoning
Pepper
Directions
Whisk everything together and pour into a round baking pan (since I use frozen peppers it takes longer)
I have the Wonder Oven and it airfrys and I got the round cake pan (if you have a regular Airfryer pour everything in the liner)
Airfry at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes (since I use frozen peppers it takes longer)