I'm a dietitian and mom of 2. These are the 9 Trader Joe's staples I buy to make healthy meals in less than 30 minutes.

On busy night, I reach for Trader Joe's entrées and sides to feed my family.

Ana Reisdorf

As a dietitian, I care about making nutritious, balanced meals. But between caring for my two kids and running a business, there are some days when convenience takes precedence.When I need a meal to come together quickly but don't want to throw health out the window, I turn to preprepared sides and meals from Trader Joe's.The store has a range of protein-packed, nutrient-dense options that my kids will actually eat. Many are frozen or don't need to be refrigerated, so I can stock up on them without worrying about expiration dates.Over the years, I've curated a list of the Trader Joe's items I reach for when I'm tight on time but still want to serve my family a healthy meal.

Trader Joe's traditional meatloaf in classic tomato sauce makes a usually time-intensive dish quick to prepare.

This meatloaf comes in a classic red tomato sauce.