These 9 Trader Joe's pantry essentials make it easy to prepare 5+ simple and satisfying weeknight meals.

9 Must-Have Pantry Items from Trader Joe's for Dinner

You don't need multiple grocery trips to cover an entire work week of dinners. With just one visit to Trader Joe's, you can gather the ingredients for five nights of healthy, home-cooked dinners—mostly from pantry staples, with a few optional freezer items or leftovers to mix in. Discover these 9 essential pantry picks and a meal plan to make them shine.

Hearty Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce

Spicy Chunky Tomato & Pepper Pasta Sauce

Organic Yellow Lentil & Brown Rice Spaghetti

Falafel Mix

Organic Balsamic Fig Dressing

Yellow Tadka Dal Lentils

Organic Basmati Rice

Organic Thick & Chunky Salsa

Organic Stone Ground Yellow Corn Taco Shells

5-Day Dinner Plan

Here are five dinner ideas you can whip up using the pantry staples mentioned above:

1. Falafel Salad: Combine leafy greens with Organic Balsamic Fig Dressing and top with prepared Falafel Mix.
2. Indian Takeout Fake-Out: Serve reheated Yellow Tadka Dal over a bed of Organic Basmati Rice.
3. Mediterranean Spaghetti: Mix Giant Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce with Organic Yellow Lentil and Brown Rice Spaghetti.
4. Taco Night: Fill Organic Stone Ground Yellow Corn Taco Shells with roasted vegetables, beans, or leftover chicken, then top with Organic Thick & Chunky Salsa.
5. Pasta Party: Pair Spicy Chunky Tomato & Pepper Pasta Sauce with Organic Yellow Lentil and Brown Rice Spaghetti, and add reheated frozen meatballs or leftover sautéed mushrooms, beans, or cooked meat or plant-based protein.