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Top 8 Best Trader Joe’s Frozen Meals Ranked

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at MMM chapter.

Two facts all college students can relate to: college is super busy and fast meals are a priority. With the never-ending assignments and activities, finding time to make a satisfying meal can seem impossible, and ordering food is expensive. So as a busy college student myself, my go-to is Trader Joe’s frozen meals. They are cheap (usually between $2-$5), quick, and delicious. I have tried them all and probably consume at least four a week. Here are my favorites!

 

#8 Vegetable Pad Thai

Pad Thai is a crowd pleaser, and this one is no exception.

 

#7 Chicken Burrito Bowl

This is definitely one of their most filling meals. Think Chipotle bowl, but a fifth of the price.

 

#6 Ricotta and Spinach Tortellini

Cheese, veggies, and red pesto sauce ready in 5 minutes, what else can be done to make it more perfect?

 

#5 Chile Relleno

Do I eat this straight out of the microwave every time and burn my tongue? Of course. Is it always worth it? For sure.

 

#4 Butter Chicken

Trader Joe’s hits the flavors excellently with this one. For those of you who don’t do well with spice, I don’t recommend this one, but for those of you that do, it is great!

 

#3 Vegetable Panang Curry

The curry is creamy and flavorful, and the assortment of veggies complement it just right. Definitely a freezer staple.

 

#2 Stacked Eggplant Parmesan

One of my favorites! I eat this about once a week and never get tired of it. Layers of sauce, cheese, and eggplant always leave me wanting more.

 

#1 Chicken Tikka Masala

 

There might be something in this meal that actually makes it addictive. I buy it every time I go to Trader Joe’s and constantly crave it. I like to add steamed veggies to make it a bigger meal! 

 

Also if Trader Joe’s would like to start sponsoring me gift cards, it would be greatly appreciated!

 

Senior at Marymount Manhattan College studying Business, Fashion, Public Relations, and Law!
Campus Correspondent at MMM  Hey guys, I’m Kyra! I grew up in the small town of North Lake Tahoe and now I am going to college in the big city- New York City! It is such a dream come true to be living in New York! I love it so much! I am a Digital Journalism Major with a double minor in Fashion and Business Management.    Get in contact with me, I'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @kyramattson Blog: dream-catcher-blog.com