Trader Joe’s Rants & Raves (mostly raves, a few rants)

I’ve mentioned before that Trader Joe’s has a few very decent canned products, great for your pantry. I count having some of them, especially during the Summer, when I may not feel one bit like cooking! If thats the case, I have a stock in the pantry of some really tasty, super easy cans of good foods.

I can easily think of at least three items that I buy all the time. All of them are “Mediterranean” style foods (and vegetarian to boot):

GRECIAN EGGPLANT, DOLMAS (stuffed grape leaves), and finally this can called “GIANT BAKED BEANS in tomato sauce” – Large but tender white Cannellini beans cooked in a tasty tomato based sauce. Its a take on a classic Greek bean dish, and these are in fact made in Greece for Trader Joe’s “in small batches”.

Canned you say!? Yes I do …

“Canned? you say. Don’t let the can fool you. This ready-to-eat dish with its smooth, aromatic sauce; cubes of peeled tomatoes; and tender, melt-in-your-mouth beans does not disappoint—even enjoyed at room temperature, straight out of the can. Serve these Giant Beans in a little white bowl as part of a meze spread. Or, warm it up and combine with some wilted spinach and top with Crumbled Feta. It even makes a quick, compact vegetarian lunch—no refrigeration required!”

https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/giant-baked-beans-in-tomato-sauce-056278

Just open a can of these and you have a tasty and not to mention healthy dish, loaded with protein (14 grams). Give these a little drizzle of good olive oil, perhaps a squeeze of lemon and maybe even some oregano. You can Heat them, or eat them a troom temp.

You could add them on top of a salad. Maybe add some hard boiled eggs, or a can of tuna or sardines if you like for even more protein.

You could even toss in say a package of CHICKEN MEATBALLS, warm it up and have a complete dinner with no effort.

Like I said these are a great handy item to have in the pantry – and at two bucks pretty reasonable too. Even good for taking on a picnic.

Giant Baked Beans in tomato sauce – $1.99

I would buy them again.

VEGAN