Tag: Frozen Food

QUICK REVIEW: MorningStar Farms Baja Black Bean Pizza

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MorningStar Farms Baja Black Bean Pizza

Purchased Price: $4.49
Size: 5.65 oz.
Purchased at: Safeway
Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Very tasty, thanks to the slightly spicy Baja chile sauce which reminds me of a Taco Bell sauce (not the sauces in packets). Lots of fire-roasted corn, which added flavor, and black beans, which didn’t add flavor. Whole grain crust was mostly crispy, thanks to the crisping tray. Awesome source of fiber and good source of protein. Pizza was six inches in diameter, but was filling to me. 100% vegetarian.
Cons: Pricey. Corn and black beans not arranged to make a smiley face. Should’ve had more tomatoes. Waiting 16-17 minutes for a small pizza in a conventional oven (thank goodness for the crisping tray). Cheese didn’t have much flavor. I’m surprised it doesn’t have any of the fake meat MorningStar Farms produces.

MorningStar Farms Baja Black Bean Pizza Closeup

Nutrition Facts: 380 calories, 100 calories from fat, 11 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 20 milligrams of cholesterol, 420 milligrams of sodium, 300 milligrams of potassium, 59 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of fiber, 5 grams of sugar, 17 grams of protein, 15% calcium, and 10% iron.

QUICK REVIEW: Old El Paso Chicken Burritos Frozen Entree

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Old El Paso Meal for Two Chicken Burritos

Purchased Price: $6.99 (on sale)
Size: 2 burritos/20 oz.
Purchased at: Safeway
Rating: 5 out of 10
Pros: Decent sized frozen burritos (6″ x 2.5″ x 1.5″). Lots of beans, rice, and corn. Salsa verde has a very mild kick and decent flavor. Each burrito is prepared in its own nifty steaming bag. Thank goodness for hot sauce.
Cons: Tastes like other frozen burritos I’ve had. Pricey for two decent-sized burritos. After microwaving, the tortilla on the bottom of the burrito is dried out and tough. Not a lot of chicken (I’m lucky a chunk ended up in the picture below). Didn’t notice any cheese. Most bites were beans and rice. Some Pace salsa would’ve made it taste better.

Old El Paso Meal for Two Chicken Burritos Closeup

Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito – 480 calories, 150 calories from fat, 17 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 40 milligrams of cholesterol, 1050 milligrams of sodium, 59 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of fiber, 5 grams of sugar, 23 grams of protein, 10% vitamin A, 15% calcium, 35% vitamin C, and 30% iron.

A delicious blend of all white meat chicken, rice, beans, roasted onions and corn, Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses smothered in our own salsa verde. All wrapped in a tasty flour tortilla. It’s a meal you know and love made with authentic Old El Paso flair that defies frozen.

QUICK REVIEW: California Pizza Kitchen Limited Edition Greek Recipe Crispy Thin Crust Pizza

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California Pizza Kitchen Limited Edition Greek Recipe Crispy Thin Crust Pizza

Purchased Price: $5.99 (on sale)
Size: 14.3 oz.
Purchased at: Safeway
Rating: 5 out of 10
Pros: Wonderful crispy crust. Preservative-free crust. Lots of veggies, especially olives and tomatoes. If you don’t eat meat, you may like this pizza. Decent source of vitamin A and calcium. Ready in 12 quick minutes.
Cons: ALL I CAN TASTE AND SMELL ARE OLIVES!!! (Okay, occasionally, I could taste parmesan, spinach, and a little bit of garlic.) Tomatoes give the pizza a juicy texture. Red onions were flavorless. Didn’t notice the tzatziki sauce. Some lamb might’ve been nice. A serving is a third of the pizza…who’s going to cut a pizza into an odd number of slices? I suck at fractions.

California Pizza Kitchen Limited Edition Greek Recipe Crispy Thin Crust Pizza Closeup

Nutrition Facts: 1/3 pizza – 300 calories, 130 calories from fat, 15 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 20 milligrams of cholesterol, 550 milligrams of sodium, 30 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 2 grams of sugar, 10 grams of protein, 20% vitamin A, 2% vitamin C, 20% calcium, and 10% iron.

QUICK REVIEW: Marie Callender’s Mini Carrot Cakes

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Marie Callender's Mini Carrot Cakes

Purchased Price: $2.50
Size: Two cakes
Purchased at: Market Basket
Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Definitely better thawed than microwaved. Gentle carrot cake smell and fairly complex flavor. Sweet icing and fun spongy texture. Occasional carrot shreds. Less saturated fat than the Marie Callender’s Chocolate Satin Mini Pies
Cons: The size of a small cupcake. Unexpected walnuts that I mistook for raisins on first glance. Frosting might slide off during heating. Heating leads to inconsistent temperature. Less filling when heated. Having to wait for it to thaw for a better experience. Strange yellow chunk of… carrot?

Marie Callenders Mini Carrot Cakes Before Microwave

Nutrition Facts: 1 cake – 300 calories, 130 calories from fat, 15 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 35 milligrams of cholesterol, 360 milligrams of sodium, 85 milligrams of potassium, 39 grams of carbohydrates, 1 grams of fiber, 25 grams of sugar, 3 grams of protein, 30% vitamin A, 2% calcium, and 4% iron.

QUICK REVIEW: Weight Watchers Smart Ones Classic Favorites Spicy Black Bean Soup

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Weight Watchers Smart Ones Classic Favorites Spicy Black Bean Soup

Purchased Price: $2.49
Size: 8 oz.
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Nice savory and smoky flavor. Pleasant mild spiciness. Cilantro and lime have a very mild flavor and complement the spiciness well. I can pronounce most of the ingredients listed. Only 170 calories. Vegetarian. Good source of fiber; thanks black beans! Awesome source of vitamin A; thanks…corn? 4 PointsPlus.
Cons: I wish it had more black beans because I loves the fiber. Not as filling as this Smart Ones soup. Waiting 5 minutes for soup seems a bit long when you want something warm in your body. Fire roasted corn looked like regular corn.

Weight Watchers Smart Ones Classic Favorites Spicy Black Bean Soup Closeup

Nutrition Facts: 170 calories, 25 calories from fat, 3 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 1 gram of polyunsaturated fat, 1 gram of monounsaturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 470 milligrams of sodium, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 7 grams of fiber, 5 grams of sugar, 8 grams of protein, 45% vitamin A, 10% calcium, 10% vitamin C, and 20% iron.