2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, diced (1-cup) 3 scallions, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 medium tomato, diced (1/2 cup) 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1-can Trader Joe’s Organic Black Beans, drained 1-4.5oz. can Chopped Green Chilies, drained 1/4 cup water Garnish (optional): 1-teaspoon cilantro, …
Name brand water crackers are REALLY expensive (at least in the quantities we consume) so I love Trader Joe’s brand which is a fraction of the cost. Not quite as good but almost. Just a touch too bland which doesn’t bother anyone when paired with a flavorful spread or cheese.
These are super crispy, crunchy slices of irish soda bread embedded with cranberries. They are very thin and very crunchy – not only are they a great snack but an extra special crouton crumbled on top of salads. They are just a little bit sweet and lowfat: .5 grams a serving …
These tasty little goodies give you the salty crunch of a cracker along with the bite of rye bread. They aren’t too overpowering, though – which is nice if you’re not a huge rye fan. Scoop up some TJ’s Bruschetta or your favorite dip, or eat with soft cheese. Delish!
This is a wonderfully unique salsa with “a sweet combination of corn, red peppers, onion and a touch of heat.” It’s great with tortilla chips, but would also be good as a topping for grilled chicken, pork chops, etc. I could personally eat it by the spoonful!!
This is a favorite treat of mine from Trader Joes. I tend to crave crunchy and sweet snacks more than savory and this fits the bill. It has a light caramel coating, not as thick and dark as the caramel popcorn you find in big tins around the holidays. Each bag …
This is a Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans & tomatoes and is flavored with lemon, olive oil, mint and other spices. Very flavorful and delicious! I sometimes pick it up during my lunch hour for a quick lunch. I can eat it by itself, or, for a more “hearty” …
A tub of guacamole topped with fire roasted goodness: tomato, onion, chili, peppers. Just a hint of heat and totally delicious.
These are just like the regular pretzel slims but they are topped with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, garlic and caraway seeds. These are FANTASTIC and are great alone or with the cilantro yogurt dip TJ sells. Definitely put these on your next shopping list.
Pistachios, pumpkin seeds, figs and sesame seeds in a granola trail mix type of traveller’s blend…its so yummy to munch on and its got your good fats and its also low carb
