I tried frozen stir-fry from Wegmans, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's. The best one blew the others out of the water.

Ted BergAug 9, 2024, 22:25 IST

I tried and ranked stir-fry from Wegmans, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's.Ted Berg<ul class="summary-list"><li>I compared three blends of <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-trader-joes-frozen-dinners-reviewed-photos-2022-1">frozen stir-fry</a> from Wegmans, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's.</li><li>Wegmans had my least favorite stir-fry, and there wasn't anything notable about the Whole Foods one.</li></ul>Stir-fry is one of my go-to quick, crowd-pleasing <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/costco-favorite-things-busy-mom-quick-meals-snacks-2023-9">weeknight meals</a>. I like to pick a protein, throw it in a skillet with some vegetables and seasoning, and then serve it over rice or noodles for my family to chow down on.However, individually purchasing and chopping up all the necessary vegetables can be time-consuming. Luckily, supermarket chains like Trader Joe's, Wegmans, and Whole Foods sell pre-cut blends of <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/which-trader-joes-frozen-appetizers-are-best-for-party-photos">frozen vegetables</a> intended specifically for stir-frying.To see which store offered the best frozen stir-fry, I bought one bag from each and prepared them all the same way. Here's how the frozen stir-fry mixes compared to each other.Prices may vary by location.

I started with the Wegmans Hong Kong stir-fry.

Wegmans' Hong Kong stir-fry was the only option available at my store.Ted Berg

I appreciated how balanced the Wegmans version was.

I cooked the Wegmans stir-fry for six minutes on the stove.Ted Berg

The Wegmans stir-fry blend came out looking slightly unappetizing.

The cooked vegetables from the Wegmans Hong Kong stir-fry had a greenish-brown color.Ted Berg

The Wegmans version was my least favorite of the three.

I'd pair the Wegmans stir-fry with a sauce next time.Ted Berg

Next, I tried the Whole Foods 365 organic stir-fry blend.

The Whole Foods 365 organic stir-fry blend was the cheapest of the three.Ted Berg

While cooking, the Whole Foods blend looked more appetizing than the version from Wegmans.

The red-pepper pieces in the Whole Foods stir-fry blend masked the brown color of the vegetables.Ted Berg

The Whole Foods version had a nice flavor.

The texture of the Whole Foods stir-fry was perfect.Ted Berg

I'd buy this stir-fry blend again if I was already at Whole Foods.

The Whole Foods 365 organic stir-fry blend wasn't a bad option, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it again. Ted Berg

Finally, I moved on to the Trader Joe's Asian-style vegetables with stir-fry sauce.

Trader Joe's Asian-style vegetables with stir-fry sauce featured a more unique variety of vegetables. Ted Berg

The Trader Joe's version smelled incredible while cooking.

For the sake of comparison, I didn't use the sauce that came with Trader Joe's stir-fry.Ted Berg

The flavors from the Trader Joe's vegetables were a breath of fresh air.

I especially loved the water chestnuts and baby corn from the Trader Joe's stir-fry.Ted Berg

However, I'd skip the sauce from the Trader Joe's blend.

I didn't love the stir-fry sauce that came with the Trader Joe's stir-fry.Ted Berg

Overall, Trader Joe's frozen stir-fry blend was my favorite.

I'll definitely repurchase Trader Joe's Asian-style vegetables with stir-fry sauce.Ted Berg

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