Trader Joe’s Riced Cauliflower Bowl
Why It Scored This Way
Strong overall nutrition, simple ingredients, and minimal processing make this a reliable base food within a balanced diet.
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Verdict
Riced Cauliflower Bowl is a frozen plant-based meal featuring a mix of vegetables, tofu, and chickpeas. Its main strength is the moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is the relatively low calorie density per serving. Overall, it serves as a light, nutrient-dense base for a quick lunch.
How to Use This
Suitable for regular use within a balanced diet, including daily use when portions are moderate. Pair it with a side of sliced avocado or a handful of toasted seeds for a more filling meal bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by low calories and minimal saturated fat, with a balanced amount of fiber and protein. Sodium levels are kept low for a prepared frozen meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 150mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs | 10g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 3g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 5g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 4% |
Ingredient Analysis
The bowl is built from whole components like cauliflower, sweet potato, tofu, and kale. A tahini-based sauce and marinated chickpeas add flavor and richness, though these secondary components introduce some processed syrups and salts to the formulation.
Ingredients
RICED CAULIFLOWER (CAULIFLOWER, WATER), TAHINI SAUCE (WATER, SESAME SEED PASTE, LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, RED PEPPER PUREE [RED BELL PEPPER, SALT], EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, TAPIOCA SYRUP, SEA SALT, CHILE PEPPER, MARJORAM, ONION POWDER, RICE VINEGAR), SWEET POTATO (SWEET POTATO, WATER), MARINATED CHICKPEAS (CHICKPEAS [CHICKPEAS, WATER], EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CHILI POWDER [CHILE PEPPER, CUMIN, GARLIC], GARLIC POWDER, DRIED OREGANO, CUMIN POWDER), TOFU (SOYBEAN, WATER, NIGARI [MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE]), KALE, RED ONION, TAMARI SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEAN, SALT), PARSLEY.
