Looking for a vegetarian lunch option to get you through Lent? Try Trader Joe's Tofu and Edamame Nuggests

Trader Joe's Tofu and Edamame Nuggests. Source

For those of you who observe Lent, welcome to your first non-meat Friday. Finding a good substitute to your meat-filled sandwich might be tricky as you get back in the swing of vegetarian Fridays. I’m happy to report that Trader Joe’s Tofu and Edamame Nuggets are a GREAT lunch alternative to actual chicken nuggets. I tried them today for lunch and am thrilled to agree with this blogger and to rate them great on my gross to great scale! Despite the packaging, there isn’t a sauce inside the bag – so be sure to grab that from the Trader Joe’s shelf when you pick these up.

First of all, the Trader Joe’s Tofu and Edamame Nuggets are filling. You can have 8 of them and be full. They’re also really tasty they actually get crispy – not soggy at all. They’re packed with tofu and edamame and have a nice flavor as well – not bland at all like tofu can sometimes be. 

Trader Joe’s Tofu and Edamame Nuggets are also easy to make. I’ve made them in the contientnal oven as the directions indicate, but I’ve also microwaved them. They’re a lot better in the continental oven, but the microwave makes an okay substitute for the office. Just cook them a little longer in the microwave (an extra minute or so) to make them more crispy.

Also – Trader Joe’s Tofu and Edamame Nuggets are low calorie! Five of them will fill you up and have only 200 calories. Yum and healthy! The fat is a little high (10 grams for 5 nuggets), but if you balance your fat intake throughout the day it shouldn’t be a problem.

Finally – they’re cheap! At $2.99/bag, the Trader Joe’s Tofu and Edamame Nuggets are a steal. There are about 15 nuggets per bag, so you get 3 lunches for $2.99 (or about $1/lunch!). Great, great deal!

I highly recommend these nuggets to anyone looking for a vegetarian meal option, especially for the non-vegetarian looking for something to get them through Lent Fridays. They’re great – definitely pick them up the next time you visit your local Trader Joe’s.