“There’s been a huge growth in the meatless set. These new iterations of products are really going after the flexitarian customer,” Amy Gaston-Morales, one of the chain’s category managers, said on a 2021 episode of the Inside Trader Joe’s podcast. “As people are looking for ways to have a healthier lifestyle and improve their overall general health … they are incorporating meat-free days.” To that end, it’s no surprise that Trader Joe’s has come out with everything from vegan butter and ice cream, to meat-free takes on bolognese-style pasta sauce and its ever-popular Mandarin Orange Chicken. And since Trader Joe’s items typically go through rigorous product testing before they are available for purchase, you can rest assured that the California-based chain’s vegan foods are impressively tasty, and will likely satisfy even the most critical meat eaters. Keep reading to find out which Trader Joe’s vegan products will make your Meatless Mondays (and beyond) even easier! RELATED: 12 Tips and Secrets to Make the Most of Your Next Trader Joe’s Trip Not a feta fan? Try TJ’s vegan Shredded Parmesan Cheese Alternative instead. The shreds are made from a base of highly refined coconut oil, and will add a cheesy flavor to salads, roasted vegetables, pasta dishes, and potatoes. RELATED: 11 Tips for Making Tastier Plant-Based Meals, According to Professional Chefs If you’d rather make your own pasta dish, you can still get some help from Trader Joe’s Vegan Bolognese Style Pasta Sauce, which works as a zoodle or noodle topper. RELATED: Trader Joe’s Employees Just Revealed Their Favorite Frozen Foods—and the Results are Hilarious RELATED: A 1-Pound Chocolate Bar and 12 More Trader Joe’s Items Chocolate Fans Will Love
