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by KELLI FOSTER
1These Trader Joe's picks are 10 of my favorites to help me prepare no-cook suppers when I'm too busy to get the oven going.
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These pre-cooked, steamed lentils are all about convenience — one quality I’ll happily take. Turn these into cold salads and hearty vegetarian wraps.
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Use this stuff to make poke bowls at home. If making rice is too much cooking for you, you can also put this tuna on a salad.
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This thinly sliced turkey breast is a staple in my fridge because when all else fails and I need a dinner, it’s sandwiches to the rescue.
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Some nights it's too hot to even put an uncooked meal together — and those nights, yogurt dip and pita chips is a totally sufficient.
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This one is a current fave because it’s got feta cheese and crunchy roasted chickpeas.
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Using the microwave does not count as cooking. This frozen meal is immensely flavorful and pairs especially well with TJ’s garlic naan.
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Another microwave option! Zap this and add some black beans for quick and filling dinner.
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TJ's recently started carrying A Dozen Cousins, which is one of our favorite bean companies here at Kitchn.
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Breakfast for dinner is always a winner. This cheesy, mini quiche is enough for one and, you guessed it, cooks in the microwave.
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Tinned fish, particularly sardines, are the savory, salty backbone of simple and satisfying no-cook summer meals.