Or serve the dish over some cooked frozen veggies or whole grains, such as brown rice, quinoa, or bulgur. Another option: For dessert, have a plate of fruit and a little cheese—a good protein and fiber combination.

While our tests provide a good overview of frozen meals, there are lots of similar products packed into the freezer case at your grocery store. For example, those with a USDA Organic label do have ingredients grown without most pesticides, but they could still contain plenty of sodium or added sugars.

Ideally, a meal should have no more than one-third of the DV for added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat and contain at least 20 percent of the DV for fiber, says CR nutritionist Amy Keating, RD.

While many of the meals we tested had mostly whole foods, some had a lot of additives. Fewer is better. Instead of refined grains like white rice or pasta, search for meals that contain higher-fiber carbs like quinoa or farro.

They tend to have more fiber and other nutrients than refined carbohydrates, and can keep you fuller longer, says Marissa Meshulam, RD. Meals with legumes and several veggies in them are also good picks. The meals we tested are grouped by category and ranked in order of nutrition, followed by taste.

Meals with the same scores are listed alphabetically. These recommended meals have the best combination of nutrition and taste, according to our experts.

CR members can read on for ratings and reviews of the best frozen meals, based on our lab tests of 25 products. For more options, check out our full frozen meal ratings and frozen vegetable ratings. FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: The white meat chicken, black beans, and white rice are in a tasty tomatillo sauce, and there's a hint of lime.

The corn tortilla was slightly soggy. Package size: 9 oz. FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: Chicken and spinach are in corn tortillas and topped with a tangy green pepper sauce. The rice is well seasoned, but the beans are a bit too smoky. Package size: 10 oz. FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: The well-balanced flavors, tender chicken, and tasty cheese sauce earned high marks for taste.

But it's light on the black beans, corn, and red pepper. Package size: FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: This dish has smoky but mushy chicken, white rice, and few veggies. The cheese was the only flavor standout. FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: This is quite salty. The "tortilla" is made of cheese and chicken and filled with mashed chicken.

The tomatillo sauce has some tang. FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: This is a nice mix of cauliflower florets, lentils, and al dente whole grains. The curry and chili sauce give it some spicy heat.

It's fairly low in sodium. Package size: 9. FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: The fragrant brown rice, nuts, peas, beans, lentils, and curried potatoes and other veggies blend well together to create an interesting dish.

FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: Made with chickpeas, cauliflower florets, carrots, peas, and white basmati rice, this is a flavorful dish with some spicy heat. FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: A blend of seitan, lentils, whole grains, and veggies, this meal is just okay. The coconut milk sauce is a little sweet, and the veggies are slightly soft.

FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: This contains cheese in a tomato-based masala sauce with a little spicy heat and rice. It's light on the veggies.

FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: Rao's lasagna has a good amount of ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. The tomato sauce is flavorful and contains finely ground meat. FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: This fresh-tasting dish has plentiful cheese and a meaty, slightly spicy tomato sauce with browned beef and pork.

Package size: 32 oz. FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: There's not much cheese filling in this one. It's mostly pasta—three layers of thick noodles—and meaty tomato sauce with mozzarella on top.

FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: You get lots of cheese, but the noodles are thin and soft, and the sauce is a tad sour. Package size: 28 oz. FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: This fairly salty bowl has mini lasagna noodles, tomato sauce with chewy beef crumbles, and little cheese.

FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: This mix of chickpeas, kale, sweet potatoes, and crunchy cauliflower comes in a very spicy tahini sauce. FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: Here's a decent-tasting mix of "chicken" and vegetables in a mild soy-ginger sauce. The "chicken" is chewy and sometimes slightly tough.

Package size: 16 oz. FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: This fresh-tasting mix of white meat chicken, cauliflower, and zucchini comes in a mild Mediterranean dressing. FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: This dish has tender beef and ample red peppers. But the broccoli is slightly soft and the sauce is a bit watery.

FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: The veggies in this are a bit soft, and it has a few tough chicken pieces. The mild soy-ginger sauce improves the flavor.

FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: This fresh-tasting dish has white meat chicken and bell peppers in a sweet and sour sauce with pineapple flavor, but it's short on the vegetables.

FLAVOR AND TEXTURE: The dish is mostly white rice with sparse chewy chicken pieces and few veggies. The soy-based sauce is tasty. Package size: 8 oz. When you want to live your healthiest life, this is the frozen meal to reach for. If you're craving Mexican but don't feel like going out, this is the next best thing.

Sienna is a Deputy Editor at Hearst, where she oversees the commerce team's coverage of wellness, home, tech, fashion, parenting, and more. She lives in California with her husband and two littles.

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The Best Tortilla Chips, Ranked. Collectively, we've tried a lot of Trader Joe's frozen foods—including the vegan ones —to tell you what you should add to your grocery list.

While this list is by no means representative of every delicious frozen meal from TJ's, it does include all of our absolute favorites.

Whether you're looking for a protein-packed individual meal, an easy side, or a sweet dessert , we've got you covered. Out of the fried rice options in the TJ's freezer section, this one is our favorite. It branches out beyond the typical veggies and includes edamame, tofu, hijiki seaweed, and carrots.

Another vegan favorite is the Cauliflower Gnocchi. You can swap this roasted corn for nearly any recipe that calls for frozen corn to add additional flavor. Toss it in white chicken chili or this black bean and corn salad , or sauté it as a side.

It can also be mixed with any veggie for a quick and easy salad. Quick, easy, and flavorful, this protein-packed meal will be a staple in your dinner rotation.

Eat it on its own or add it to a bowl of rice or veggies. These flaky croissants are the perfect addition to your brunch or pigs in a blanket. The same supplier also makes TJ's chocolate croissants and almond croissants. Speaking of pastries, if you like croissants, you have to try the Sfogliatella pastries, which have delicate crispy layers and are stuffed with ricotta and candied orange filling.

Textured soy protein is used in place of beef for a meat-like texture and consistency with plenty of protein. From stir frys to grilled salmon , adding a bit of rice can really round out a meal and help you soak up all those juices.

But, if you just want a small amount, cooking a big pot can be a hassle. Each box of frozen rice comes with individual ounce pouches that can be popped in the microwave or heated on the stove.

In addition to this brown rice , TJ's has other varieties to choose from like jasmine rice, organic brown rice, and a rice medley.

From our frozen Mexican to our frozen Indian food and everything in between — every Saffron Road Frozen Dinner is certified Halal and most are also certified Shop for Frozen International Foods in our Frozen Foods Department at Kroger. Buy 99 discounted from $ SNAP EBT. Bibigo Mini Wontons Chicken and Indulge in quick and easy single-serve meals from Yelloh, formerly Schwan's! We offer prime frozen meal delivery services most convenient to you

Deals on discounted frozen ethnic meals - Shop for Frozen Meals in Frozen Foods. Buy products such as Gordon Ramsay Family Lasagna, Frozen Meals, oz at Walmart and save From our frozen Mexican to our frozen Indian food and everything in between — every Saffron Road Frozen Dinner is certified Halal and most are also certified Shop for Frozen International Foods in our Frozen Foods Department at Kroger. Buy 99 discounted from $ SNAP EBT. Bibigo Mini Wontons Chicken and Indulge in quick and easy single-serve meals from Yelloh, formerly Schwan's! We offer prime frozen meal delivery services most convenient to you

This bowl offers up 16 grams of protein and features riced cauliflower as the base. Free of artificial flavors, colors and preservatives, this Harvest Protein Bowl from Green Giant is a perfect lunch option.

Packed with 14 grams of plant-based protein, this bowl features a blend of vegetables and whole grains. They also come in Asian Style, Italian Style and Southwest Style varieties. RELATED: We're Loving These 15 Vegan Cookbooks For A Meat-Free Treat.

Here's another one for the vegetarians, vegans and anyone embracing MeatlessMonday. Because it's made with both quinoa and lentils, this bowl boasts 10 grams of protein, 12 grams of fiber, and 17 grams of whole grains per serving. This bowl delivers maximum flavor, heat and top-notch nutrition facts.

Loaded with protein, this taco bowl also features a fiber-packed grain blend. Top it with a light Mexican cheese blend and a dollop of plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a hearty and savory meal. Serve up whole-grain noodles with a hefty dose of fresh veggies and lean proteins, a la this Healthy Choice option.

This pick comes in at mg sodium and only calories , making it a great light lunch option. Add in more vegetables for extra fiber and antioxidants too.

This delicious thin-crust pizza offers great flavor and nutrition. We love the premium top quality ingredients that are mostly organic. Pair it with a large salad for a complete meal. In our meal delivery service study, testers gave this plant-based meal delivery service top marks across the board.

Daily Harvest offer a variety of options from smoothies to flatbreads and soups. Our experts love the best-in-class ingredients and that these frozen options just require blending or reheating. For the latest updates on the recall, visit daily-harvest. This veggie-packed gluten-free pizza features a crispy cauliflower crust and is topped with a variety of peppers.

This gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free pizza pocket seriously blew us away! Not only does it taste delicious, but just one pocket packs 11 grams of protein and makes the perfect breakfast option.

Made with simple, pronounceable ingredients like uncured pepperoni and plant-based cheese, this is a healthier and convenient alternative to the traditional comfort food.

You can never really go wrong with a frozen burrito: They're fast, easy and almost always delicious. Many are a sneaky source of sodium. This herby option offers mg considered pretty low compared to other burritos without skimping on flavor. Filled with smoky seitan and seasoned tofu instead of eggs, this hearty vegan breakfast burrito boasts 24 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber.

A delicious and convenient on-the-go breakfast, this option is Non-GMO Project Verified and this hearty vegan breakfast burrito packs in 24 grams of full of great flavor. RELATED: The 33 Best Vegan Food Products. Applegate's new Well Carved line offers a variety of meatballs and burgers that combine organic meat with wholesome vegetables, legumes and grains.

Not only are these mediterranean style meatballs bursting with flavor, but this USDA Organic choice includes ingredients like organic turkey, organic yellow lentils, organic feta, organic spinach and more. The Organic Asian Style Pork Meatballs are also nutritious and packed with flavor.

Free from hormones and antibiotics, one burger offers up 15 grams of protein and comes in under mg sodium. Try it on your favorite multigrain bun or go bunless; chop it up and mix it into a salad for an easy weeknight meal.

This pick is raised without antibiotics and free from preservatives. Top them with grilled veggies and avocado and serve on your favorite multigrain bun. GH Seal Star ALDI Earth Grown offers a variety of innovative vegan and vegetarian items are a competitive price point.

This veggie burger is certified vegan, packed with fiber and bursting with flavor. Enjoy it on a bun with avocado and roasted peppers or chopped in your favorite taco.

It's also available in a black bean chipotle variety. Created by James Beard award-winning Chef Ming Tsai, these veggie-filled Bings combine a slew of good-for-you superfoods inside a brown rice wrapped. Our experts love the incredible ingredients list and amazing flavor on this unique mini-meal option.

You can even enjoy two or three for a meal and still fall under mg sodium. We'll let you in on a little secret: This brand sneaks pureed carrots into its creamy, cheesy sauce for a boost of nutrients. Plus, peek at its nutritional label to find only natural ingredients listed read: nothing artificial.

Let's not tell the kids though, okay? You'll honestly never believe that the first two ingredients in these delicious double chocolate muffins are zucchini and carrots. A perfect way to sneak in some extra veggies, just heat these muffins up and enjoy a moist, decadent lava cake type of experience!

Plus, they're allergy friendly and a good source of fiber. Sienna is a Deputy Editor at Hearst, where she oversees the commerce team's coverage of wellness, home, tech, fashion, parenting, and more.

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