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24 Low-Carb Frozen Foods From Trader Joe's You Need To Try

Easy and low carb? Yaaas queen.

By Sam Gutierrez
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Whether you're trying to keep your carb intake to a healthy amount (the Mayo Clinic recommends between 225 to 325 grams per day) or you're trying to shed a few pounds with a really low-carb diet á la Atkins, you've got to check out these picks from TJ's.

1

Mini Chicken Tacos

Trader Joe's Mini Chicken Tacos
Sam Gutierrez

Mini chicken tacos are here because low carb shouldn't mean you can't party.

Carbs: 19g
Net Carbs: 17g

2

Chimichurri Rice

Trader Joe's Chimichurri Rice
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This Peruvian-inspired rice is loaded with flavor (not to mention veggies!), making it an easy way to dodge the frozen food section's other temptations, like mac & cheese and all of those loaded pizzas.

Carbs: 16g
Net Carbs: 14g

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3

Broccoli And Kale Pizza Crust

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Kristin Salaky

Just because you're low-carb, doesn't mean you have to miss pizza night. This pizza crust, made with broccoli and kale, is even more delicious than the cauliflower version.

Carbs: 15g
Net Carbs: 15g

4

Channa Masala

Trader Joe's Channa Masala
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If you go crazy for TJ's Indian options, you're definitely gonna love this low-cal number.

Carbs: 19g
Net Carbs: 13g

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5

Palak Paneer

Trader Joe's Palak Paneer
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Chana Masala not your groove when it comes to Indian food? Give this Palak Paneer a try. It's a mix of spinach and Paneer cheese and it has a little kick to it, thanks to the chili seasoning.

Carbs: 8g
Net Carbs: 4g

6

Shrimp Stir Fry

Trader Joe's Shrimp Stir Fry
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When the packaging itself says "low fat" you know this shrimp stir fry is def going to be low cal too.

Carbs: 6g
Net Carbs: 4g

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7

Rice Cauliflower Stir Fry

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Kristin Salaky

If you're still craving take-out, this will give you your rice fix with none of the carbs.

Carbs: 7g
Net Carbs: 5g

8

Shiitake Mushroom Chicken

Trader Joe's Shiitake Mushroom Chicken
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This shiitake mushroom chicken is here to prove that healthy frozen food doesn't have to suck.

Carbs: 9g
Net Carbs: 7g

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9

Kung Pao Tempura Cauliflower

Trader Joe's Tempura Cauliflower
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TJ's gives a classic Chinese dish the cauliflower treatment with this bomb veggie version of kung pao chicken. (Psst...for another take on Chinese-gone-cauli, try our General Tso version).

Carbs: 21g
Net Carbs: 20g

10

Just Grilled Chicken Strips

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Kristin Salaky

These things are a lifesaver. They're fully cooked chicken strips, so you can heat and eat them over things like mashed cauliflower or simply defrost them and throw them on a salad.

Carbs: 2g
Net Carbs: 2g

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11

Cauliflower Gnocchi

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Kristin Salaky

The literal holy grail of low-carb products. Finally you can enjoy pasta again without derailing your diet.

Carbs: 22g
Net Carbs: 16g

12

Just Sauce Turkey Bolognese

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Kristin Salaky

You need something to put ON the cauli gnocchi and that's where this stuff comes in. You couldn't dream up a better low-carb meal that its still reaaaallly satisfying.

Carbs: 6g
Net Carbs: 5g

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13

Chile Lime Chicken and Turkey Burgers

Trader Joe's Chicken Burgers
Sam Gutierrez

If you're trying to be healthy but are craving a burger, TJ's chicken and turkey burgers are both good substitutes. The chile lime chicken burger is especially good if you want a chicken burger that's actual 🔥.

Chicken burger:
Carbs: 3g
Net Carbs: 1g

Turkey burger:
Carbs: 0g
Net Carbs: 0g

14

Uncooked Ground Buffalo Burgers

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Kristin Salaky

OK, it's no secret that a buffalo burger would be low-carb, but these are bragged about so frequently they had to make the list. YUM.

Carbs: 0g
Net Carbs: 0g

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15

Mahi Mahi and Salmon Burgers

Trader Joe's Mahi mahi Burgers
Sam Gutierrez

For the surf-over-turf people, Trader Joe's also has some great fish patty options, like mahi mahi and salmon.

Mahi mahi:
Carbs: 1g
Net Carbs: 0g

Salmon:
Carbs: 3g
Net Carbs: 0g

16

Cauliflower & Broccoli or Carrot & Pea Vegetable Patties

Trader Joe's Vegetable Patties
Sam Gutierrez

If meat patties aren't your thing, give these veggie patties a try. Sneaking in some vegetables while chowing down on a burger = a win-win all-around.

Cauliflower & broccoli patties:
Carbs: 6g
Net Carbs: 4g

Carrot & pea patties:
Carbs: 8g
Net Carbs: 6g

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17

Veggie Burgers

Trader Joe's Veggie Burger
Sam Gutierrez

Veggie burgers are a classic for carnivores and herbivores alike, and of course, TJ has the hook up. Beware though: This version has black beans, and, therefore, considerably more carbs than other strictly veggie versions. (Still, the extra fiber's worth it.)

Carbs: 22g
Net Carbs: 16g

18

Hi-Protein Veggie Burger

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Kristin Salaky

OK fine, one more meatless option!! This for the people who are always hungry. This veggie burger gives you tons of protein to keep you going but is still very low-carb and very vegetarian-friendly.

Carbs: 12g
Net Carbs: 8g

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19

Stacked Eggplant Parmesan

Trader Joe's Eggplant Parm
Sam Gutierrez

Eggplant parm is bae whether you're trying to lose weight or not, which is why this low-carb version is basically the best thing to ever happen to everyone on the planet.

Carbs: 25g
Net Carbs: 23g

20

Turkey Corn Dogs

Trader Joe's Turkey Corn Dogs
Sam Gutierrez

We know "low carb" and "corn dogs" are not word combinations you'd ever expect to go together, but given the turkey frank, it seems you can diet and eat the best fair food in the game after all.

Carbs: 22g
Net Carbs: 21g

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