Is Trader Joe's Green Chile Chicken Bowl Vegetarian?

Description
Ready to eat frozen bowl offering savory, mildly spicy and tangy flavors with a subtle smoky undertone; texture combines tender bites, a soft base and creamy, saucy consistency. Commonly microwaved for quick lunches or dinners, reviewers note convenience, consistent heat level, satisfying portions, occasional uneven component distribution, and reliable reheating.

Description
Ready to eat frozen bowl offering savory, mildly spicy and tangy flavors with a subtle smoky undertone; texture combines tender bites, a soft base and creamy, saucy consistency. Commonly microwaved for quick lunches or dinners, reviewers note convenience, consistent heat level, satisfying portions, occasional uneven component distribution, and reliable reheating.
Ingredients
WATER, DARK CHICKEN MEAT, DICED GREEN CHILE PEPPERS (GREEN CHILE PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID [TO PRESERVE]), WHITE RICE, SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME, ANNATTO EXTRACT [FOR COLOR], TAPIOCA STARCH), DICED ONION, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SEA SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, LIME JUICE, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CORNSTARCH, CHILI PEPPER, OREGANO, CUMIN POWDER, DRIED CILANTRO, SUGAR, BLACK PEPPER. CONTAINS MILK.
What is a Vegetarian diet?
A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.


