Tandoor Chef's Masala Dosa frozen entree

The product:  I grabbed Tandoor Chef's Masala Dosa on a quick trip to Whole Foods.  I love Indian food with its many vegetarian options.  There were four individually wrapped masala dosa in the box with two packs of chutney that required 10 to 15 seconds in the microwave.  The product is not microwave friendly and the preferred method of cooking is a griddle.  I do not have a griddle so I went with option #2 my oven.  The product took an extra 4 minutes in the oven.  It cooked up crispy on the outside and was easy to plate.

 

The taste test: The outer shell was airy and crisp.  The potato, rice and onion filling was hearty, rich and nicely spiced.   The chutney mix of coconut and spices and complimented the masala dosa. 

 

Tandoor Chef's Masla Dosa

The verdict:  I enjoyed Tandoor Chef's Masala Dosa.  Unfortunately, due to the griddle and/or oven cooking methods this is not something I could take for lunch at the office.

Chutney

Amy's Quinoa & Black Beans with Butternut Squash & Chard

The product:  Upon finding this in the frozen section at Whole Foods I had high hopes. I'm no stranger to Quinoa.  I have been eating a lot of butternut squash lately considering the cooler weather. Throw in some black beans and Swiss chard and I was sold!

 

The taste test: I tried this product at lunch today. It heated up nicely in the microwave. It was not fragrant, but within the first bite I knew I needed to pick up a few more. The quinoa, butternut squash and chard were tender. The black beans complimented the dish. 

Amy's Quinoa & Black Beans with Butternut Squash & Chard

 

The verdict:  Amy's hit one out of the park with this simple yet tasty light and lean meal.  Time to go pick up some more of these.

Amy's Roasted Polenta with Swiss Chard

The product:  I came across it at Whole Foods.  Could it be?  Roasted polenta and swiss chard as a frozen entrée?  How could this possibly taste good?  The polenta is made with organic cornmeal and is described as being topped with a vegetable stew that includes mushrooms, organic squash and tomatoes.  The swiss chard is slow-roasted.  



The taste test:  I am no stranger to Amy's products and this is one of the latest that Amy's has added to the vegetarian frozen products line.  The roasted polenta was perfectly creamy, smooth and sweet.  The topping of vegetable stew tasted mostly of tomatoes, but complimented the polenta well.  The swiss chard had a surprisingly fresh taste for a frozen entrée.   

 

Amy's Roasted Polenta with Swiss Chard

The verdict:  I enjoyed this meal and will purchase it again.  It is filling, not too heavy and the chard tasted fresh.  As an added bonus this is one of Amy's Light and Lean products and contains only....wait for it...140 calories!

Le Provencal grilled veggie sandwich by Whole Foods

The product: As part of the rotating sandwich line up at Whole Foods the Le Provencal sandwich ranks among one of my favorites.  Grilled vegetables, Brie cheese and sundried tomato pesto on ciabatta bread make up the Le Provencal sandwich.

The taste test: The sundried tomato pesto is sweet and the Brie has a creamy texture that blends well.  The grilled vegetables which give the sandwich its slight crunch include eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, onions and red and green peppers.  The vegetables are seasoned with olive oil, spices, balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard and this combination of flavors works incredibly well.

 

Le Provencal veggie sandwich by Whole Foods

The verdict:  Whole Foods' Le Provencal grilled veggie sandwich is absolutely delicious.  At first the sandwich may seem simple, but the layers of flavor prove otherwise.  It is highly recommended!    

Amy's Vegetable Parmesan Bowl review

The product: I happened across a new bowl from Amy's in the frozen section of Whole Foods.  I purchased the Vegetable Parmesan Bowl for lunch at work the next day.  It is described as a ratatouille of vegetables and organic brown rice.  The bowl is gluten free.

The taste test: The eggplant, onions and mushrooms seemed to be cooked to a mushy texture.  The broccoli and green beans stood out as far as what I tasted the most. The tomato sauce was tangy, but the cheese was lacking.  The portion was a good size for lunch.

The verdict: I will purchase Amy's Vegetable Parmesan Bowl again.  When compared to other Amy's Bowls I feel the vegetable parmesan ranks on the low end as far as taste.