Healthy Trader Joe’s Mexican Meal Starters: Chicken Mole, Vegan Casserole, Cauliflower Rice

Jan 27 2025

Spotted on Shelves… Trader Joe’s Edition!





Trader Joe’s Chicken Mole

5 oz. (about 1/3 of container): 190 calories, 7g total fat (1g sat. fat), 530mg sodium, 12g carbs, 1g fiber, 6g total sugars (6g added sugars), 20g protein
WW Points® value 5*
Warning: Today’s email will make you very hungry for delicious Mexican food! We’re starting off strong with this incredible frozen chicken mole which was, in a word, unbelievable. The tender fully cooked dark meat chicken in smoky chile sauce is seriously restaurant quality—SO impressive! We tasted it on the latest Hungry Girl podcast and were fighting over the leftovers. Pick up your own ASAP.



Trader Joe’s Vegan Enchilada Casserole

1 cup: 260 calories, 11g total fat (3.5g sat. fat), 660mg sodium, 35g carbs, 6g fiber, 4g total sugars (0g added sugars), 5g protein
WW Points® value 7*
Vegan cheese isn’t always delicious, but BOY, they pulled it off in this dish! The heat & serve casserole is so incredibly creamy, it’s almost like a dip. The seasoned pinto beans and roasted vegetables are layered with red chile sauce and corn tortillas, then topped with mozzarella & cheddar style shreds. The texture and spices make it soooo cozy. Enjoy it as a meal, or eat it like a hot dip! Find it in the refrigerated section with the prepared entrées.



Trader Joe’s Spicy Mexican-Style Riced Cauliflower

1 cup frozen: 50 calories, 2.5g total fat (0g sat. fat), 330mg sodium, 5g carbs, 1g fiber, 2g total sugars (0g added sugars), 2g protein
WW Points® value 1*
Flavor alert! If you’ve considered this frozen riced cauliflower but worried it would be kind of bland, we can officially tell you that it is NOT. Not only is it flavorful, but it’s also legitimately spicy! The vegan blend includes tomatoes, tri-colored bell peppers, and jalapeños, all of it nicely seasoned. It’s the perfect base for an easy burrito bowl—top with your favorite protein and a dollop of sour cream, and WOW.



And that’s all we’ve got. ‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!



Chew on this:

Sure, it’s Monday, but it’s also National Chocolate Cake Day (January 27th). Better make a Fudgy Flourless Chocolate Cake to start the week off right!

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