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10 Easy Trader Joe’s 3-Ingredient Vegan Meals

Recreate these simple dinners with ingredients from your fave vegan-friendly grocery store!

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Recreate these simple dinners with ingredients from your fave vegan-friendly grocery store!

Sometimes it feels like our love for Trader Joe’s is a personality trait. Who can relate? We appreciate the abundance of vegan food products both novel and long-standing alike! This American grocery store especially comes in handy when it’s time to throw together a quick and tasty meal. Although the plant-based possibilities are endless, these are our current go-to easy dinner combos from Trader Joe’s!

Vegan Spinach & Cashew Ravioli, Vegan Pesto, and Shredded Parmesan Cheese Alternative

For a super easy, flavorful, and filling dinner, you need to try out this Trader Joe’s combination! Simply boil up the Vegan Spinach & Cashew Ravioli, mix in a dollop of the Vegan Kale, Cashew, & Basil Pesto, and top with the Shredded Parmesan Cheese Alternative. Dinner is done and cleanup is pretty simple.

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Vegetable Fried Rice, Asian Style Vegetables with Stir Fry Sauce, and Chicken-less Mandarin Orange Morsels

Takeout, who? We’re bypassing that delivery fee by making this plant-based fried rice with some of our favorite Trader Joe’s freezer staples. To recreate this tasty dinner at home you’ll need the Vegetable Fried Rice, Asian Style Vegetables with Stir Fry Sauce, and Chicken-less Mandarin Orange Morsels. Prepare each item according to the package instructions, combine, and enjoy!

Chicken-less Mandarin Orange Morsels

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Mexican-Style Riced Cauliflower, Soy Chorizo, and Shredded Spicy Mexican Style Blend Cheese Alternative

We’re going Tex-Mex with this Trader Joe’s easy dinner combo! Combining the Mexican-Style Riced Cauliflower, Soy Chorizo, and Shredded Spicy Mexican Style Blend Cheese Alternative is one of our go-to dinners when we don’t have much time to cook. Snag these three TJ’s staples and easily recreate it at your house ASAP. Serve with tortilla chips and a homemade margarita to round out your dinner.

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Stir Fried Garlicky Cabbage, Korean Beefless Bulgogi, and Steamed Vegetable Soup Dumplings

In need of some simple dinner inspo? We’ve got a Trader Joe’s easy dinner combo for you! Pairing the Stir Fried Garlicky Cabbage and Korean Beefless Bulgogi is one of our go-to vegan meals. Serve these fan faves with Trader Joe’s Steamed Vegetable Soup Dumplings for some extra dinnertime enjoyment! You certainly won’t regret it.

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Dolmas, Vegan Tzatziki Dip, and Greek Chickpeas with Cumin and Parsley

Grab your favorite vegan pita bread or bag of mixed greens and let’s get cooking! Although, this quick TJ’s dinner doesn’t require much kitchen preparation after all. Simply combine your Dolmas, Vegan Tzatziki Dip, and Greek Chickpeas with Cumin and Parsley. Next, serve these Greek-inspired ingredients with your bread or greens of choice. For extra credit, top with Trader Joe’s olives and fresh herbs.

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Gluten-Free Battered Plant-Based Fish Fillets, Sweet Potato Fries, and Garlic Spread Dip

It’s never been easier to enjoy an at-home vegan fish and chips night! So, if you haven’t checked out Trader Joe’s Gluten-Free Battered Plant-Based Fish Filets, this is your sign! Just pair them with the brand’s frozen Sweet Potato Fries and Garlic Spread Dip for a tasty meal. You can also slice up some fresh lemon wedges, whip up a simple slaw, and serve with a side of peas if you like.

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Organic Hearty Minestrone Soup, Vegan Caesar Dressing, and Salad Mix

Who doesn’t love a little soup and salad meal moment? We are all about it. For the ultimate TJ’s combo, pair the grocery store’s Organic Hearty Minestrone Soup, Vegan Caesar Dressing, and Salad Mix for an incredibly simple and nutritious dinner! Add some vegan chicken if you like.

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Cauliflower Gnocchi, Bruschetta Sauce, and Nutritional Yeast

Simple meals don’t have to taste boring. And this Trader Joe’s easy dinner combo is far from it. To whip this one up in a snap, prepare the Cauliflower Gnocchi on the stove or in the oven—yes, sometimes we like a little crunch to our gnocchi. Top them with the flavor-forward Bruschetta Sauce and our coveted Nutritional Yeast for an effortless and enjoyable meal. Serve with your fave vegan meatballs if you have a few extra minutes to spare.

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Sriracha Flavored Baked Tofu, Thai Wheat Noodles, and Soyaki Sauce

Give us a 3-ingredient noodle bowl and we are happy campers. Get on our level by cubing the Trader Joe’s Sriracha Flavored Baked Tofu and popping it in the air fryer for a few minutes. Serve over warm Thai Wheat Noodles with Soyaki Sauce for a crave-worthy meal. And if you’re ok with a fourth ingredient, there’s always room for some veg!

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Meatless Meatballs, Mini French Baguettes, and Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce

Up for a meatball sub? Head to Trader Joe’s to pick up groceries for this 3-ingredient vegan meal. Prepare your Meatless Meatballs with TJ’s Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce and place them inside your freshly baked Mini French Baguettes. While vegan cheese is optional, you can always melt a little on top for extra goodness.

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Anja Grommons

Anja Grommons

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During her studies to become a registered dietitian nutritionist, Anja—a longtime vegetarian—transitioned to a vegan diet. Living in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the time, she met Maggie and Tammie through VegOut Kalamazoo (one of VegOut’s first focus cities) and began collaborating with the duo. When she’s not writing about new vegan eats, you can find her whipping up veg-centric meals, traveling, and practicing yoga.

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