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    47 Cheap And Easy Three-Ingredient Trader Joe's Meals That I've Made Over And Over

    For those times when you want something outrageously easy — but still delicious.

    I love cooking; but once in a while, I just want to make something as easy and fast as possible.

    So for your lazy cooking pleasure, I wanted to share some of my all-time favorite meals that you can whip together with just three Trader Joe's ingredients. (If you also have a go-to easy meal, I'd love to hear about it in the comments!)

    1. Tortellini Salad With Prosciutto and Brussels Sprouts

    2. Miso Wonton Soup

    Stir-fry vegetables, a carton of miso ginger soup, and frozen pot stickers in a shopping cart.

    3. The Easiest Shakshuka Ever

    4. Chicken-Less Mandarin Orange Fried Rice

    5. Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Cacio e Pepe

    Brussels sprouts, cacio e pepe, and fully cooked bacon.

    6. Turkey Bolognese and Marinated Vegetable Rice Bowl

    7. Creamy Cauliflower Gnocchi With Broccoli

    Frozen broccoli florets, cauliflower gnocchi, and a jar of autumnal harvest pasta sauce in a shopping cart.

    8. Vegetarian Ramen

    9. Salmon Soba Bowls With Broccolini

    10. Peanut Udon Noodle Bowls With Chicken

    Peanut udon noodle salad, shredded cabbage, and frozen chicken breast strips in a shopping cart.

    11. Creamy Sweet Potato Ribbons With Turkey Meatballs

    Fully Cooked Turkey Meatballs, sweet Potato Ribbons, and Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

    12. Lobster Ravioli Alfredo

    Lobster Ravioli, Alfredo Pasta Sauce, and Organic Peas

    13. Carne Asada Taco Bowls

    Spicy Mexican-Style Riced Cauliflower, Carne Asada Autentica, and Chunky Guacamole

    14. Chicken Shawarma Pitas With Hummus

    Mediterranean-style hummus, pita bread, and shawarma chicken thighs in a shopping cart.

    15. Pork Carnitas Tacos

    16. Chicken Caesar Wrap

    17. Bulgogi Beef and Kimchi Fried Rice

    18. Hearts of Palm Pasta With Pesto

    19. Loaded Paella

    Seafood Paella, Smoked Andouille Chicken Sausage, and Chicken Tenders<

    20.

    Cage free brown eggs, chilaquiles rojos, and refried pinto beans.

    21. Cauliflower Tempura Stir-Fry

    22. Spinach Artichoke Pasta With Chicken Sausage

    Farfalle, spicy chicken sausage, and creamy spinach and artichoke dip in a shopping cart.

    23. Spicy Vegetarian Pumpkin Curry

    Frozen brown rice, spicy pumpkin curry simmer sauce, and Asian style vegetable stir-fry in a shopping cart.

    24. Pulled Pork Sliders

    Pulled pork, aloha rolls, and coleslaw kit in a shopping cart.

    25. Grilled Chicken With Prosciutto and Mozzarella

    26. Avocado Toast With Smoked Salmon

    27. Scallion Pancakes With Pork Belly and Fried Egg

    Ingredients: Scallion Pancakes + Eggs + Fully Cooked Pork Belly

    28. Pesto Zucchini Noodles With Chicken

    29. Beef Kibbeh and Cauliflower Tabbouleh Bowls

    Cauliflower Tabbouleh,  avocado tzatziki, and kibbeh

    30. Ground Beef Fiesta Bowls

    Ground Beef, 5 Layer Dip, and Organic Brown Rice

    31. Shrimp and Corn Elote Salad

    A bag of frozen roasted corn, frozen shrimp, and a lemony arugula salad kit in a shopping cart.

    32. Shrimp and Broccoli Mac 'n' Cheese

    33. Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Mushrooms and Pancetta

    34. Fall Risotto With Scallops

    Mushroom risotto, fresh sea scallops, and shaved Brussels sprouts.

    35. Butternut Squash Soup With Chicken Sausage

    36. Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad

    Breaded chicken tenders, buffalo-style chicken dip, and buffalo ranch chopped salad in a shopping cart.

    37. Chicken Asada Rice and Bean Bowls

    Chicken asada, canned Cuban-style black beans, and frozen rice medley in a shopping cart.

    38. Naan Flatbread With Tzatziki and Gyro

    39. Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons

    40. Crispy Fish Tacos

    Frozen fish nuggets, southwestern chopped salad kit, and corn tortillas in a shopping cart.

    41. Spicy Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Bowls

    Beef-Less Ground Beef, Spaghetti Squash, and Arrabbiata Sauce

    42. Miso Soup With Tempura Shrimp and Bok Choy

    Miso Ginger Broth, Tempura Shrimp, and Baby Shanghai Bok Choy

    43. Mediterannean Chicken Shawarma Bowls

    44. Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas

    Tortillas, frozen raw shrimp and mixed vegetables.

    45. Veggie Hash With Chicken Sausage

    46. Ahi Tuna Avocado Stacks

    47. Shrimp Stir-Fry With Cauliflower Rice

    What are your favorite easy dinners from Trader Joe's that only need a few ingredients? Share in the comments!