Top 10 Vegan Trader Joes Items Food Lovers would Enjoy
Vegan Trader Joes options are huge hits in the plant-based community. Each product provides so much flavor to your life. Below I listed 10 Vegan Trader Joes Foods that will make your day better!
1. Soy Chorizo
The Soy Chorizo is supposed to be a plant-based version of traditional Chorizo. Chorizo is usually a spicy ground pork sausage. It is used in different dishes in the Hispanic world. And as a person of Mexican heritage, the chorizo was a big part of my life.
This is one of my all-time favorite items from Trader Joes. I will never forget how I tasted this product and was shocked by how this tasted identical to the real thing. My mom loved it too. We made traditional Mexican dishes with this product and remained true to our culture. It is as if we never made changes to the dishes.
2. Spicy Porkless Rinds
This is correct! There is a plant-based version of pork rinds now! This item initially caught my attention because I loved pork rinds when I was a kid. I remember eating full bags of these products. Leaving no room for my family to enjoy.
And now with the vegan version, I was amazed. Although I felt like the texture wasn’t 100% accurate to the real thing, It was close enough. The morsels are super crispy and crunchy. A super fun texture! And the flavor is incredible! The rinds were spicy and very well-seasoned! A must-try if you are a pork rind fan!
3. Vegan Tikka Masala
For people who are big fans of Chicken Tikka Masala, this Vegan Trader Joes version will blow you away. It is a frozen dinner entree. Meaning that it is already prepared and cooked. All you have to do is microwave this meal for around 5 minutes. Then you’ll have a delicious dish waiting for you.
The Vegan Tikka Masala contains basmati rice and a vegan meat substitute covered in Masala sauce. The whole thing is incredible. I usually combine marinated meat with rice to make an awesome combo of flavors. It is quick, flavorful, easy to make, and healthy!
4. Jackfruit Crabless Cakes
For seafood lovers, these Jackfruit Crabless Cakes will definitely remind you of the real thing. These cakes are made from Jackfruit. A fruit that is well known to be a meat substitute. The texture, when shredded, looks a lot like pulled pork. And its usage in this dish is not missed!
I loved this item when I first tried it. It had a really nice texture and even tasted fishy. That is because of the seaweed that is inside the cake. The jackfruit also sells itself in place of the crab meat. You will definitely feel like you are eating seafood when enjoying this!
5. Chicken-Less Mandarin Orange Morsels
As a fan of the Panda Express Orange chicken, this Vegan Trader Joes item got my attention. I was intrigued to see how good the chicken looked when I cooked it. And when I finally poured the orange sauce over the morsels, I got super excited. The flavor did not disappoint.
This is one of my favorite items on the list because it really reminded me of Panda. One of my favorite fast food places. I was even crazy enough to order the fried rice and noodles from Panda Express. Then, I paired the two sides with the Vegan Orange chicken. I have never been so happy!
6. Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls
Believe it or not! You can buy Cinnamon Rolls that are vegan! Although this product is not labeled as vegan, it has been confirmed that there are no animal-based ingredients in this dessert.
This is a big deal because cinnamon rolls are usually not vegan. Especially when there are no intentions of making it plant-based. This is why it is called “accidentally vegan.”
The Cinnamon Rolls are super delicious and will definitely add to your dessert party. And since they are jumbo-sized, you would definitely have to make room in your stomach!
7. Vegan Pasta Bolognese
This dish is incredible. It first imitates the Bolognese sauce making it with meatless crumbs. It also has mushrooms and red lentil pasta to accompany it. All these flavors and textures make a delicious dish that will satisfy pasta lovers!
The Bolognese is also a frozen ready-to-eat meal! So no cooking and assembly is required. All you have to do is heat it in the microwave for a few minutes and enjoy. And do not worry, it will taste like a home-cooked meal. Not like a cheap frozen dinner you’d find at Wal-Mart.
8. Vegan Enchilada Casserole
This Vegan Trader Joes item is perfect for someone who wants to fiesta! This dish is truly a party since it grows enchiladas into a lasagna-type of dish. It is super hefty but super simple to make. And that is because it’s already assembled for you! All you have to do is bake it in an oven.
Red chile sauce, seasoned pinto beans, and roasted vegetables come together. They are layered between corn tortillas and topped with vegan mozzarella and cheddar cheese. This truly is one heck of a fiesta. And it is a perfect dish to bring to parties and pot-lucks!
9. Taiwanese Green Onion Pancakes
These savory pancakes remind me of the Korean Scallion pancakes I tried. The texture of the pancakes was so nice and flaky. The scallions inside added so much flavor to the mix. I was so shocked that it was frozen food because it tasted like fresh street food.
These savory pancakes will make perfect appetizers for any occasion. I personally paired it with kimchi, a homemade pad thai, and mock meats. But you can pair this with anything you want. It is a versatile food that can go with anything.
10. Cheese-Less Cheesecakes
And last but certainly not least. A cheesecake to finish the meal!
This vegan cheesecake will make a perfect conclusion to any meal you have. It is super decadent, sweet, and delicious. It is one of the best plant-based cheesecakes I have ever tried. I cannot even describe how great it is. You will have to taste it for yourself!
