I’m a dietitian who used to work at Trader Joe’s. Here are 10 easy meal ideas using products from the chain. [Video]

I’m a dietitian and former Trader Joe’s employee who loves creating meals out of simple ingredients.

Here are 10 easy meal ideas using products from Trader Joe’s.

This sweet-potato gnocchi with spinach and sausage is both sweet and savory.

This meal takes 10 minutes to come together and it’s truly satisfying.

To make, just follow the instructions on the back of the gnocchi bag, then add in some precooked cut-up chicken sausage and a handful of spinach. Let the spinach wilt and top with grated Parmesan for some added fat and flavor.

I love how the sweetness from the sweet-potato gnocchi contrasts with the savory garlic chicken sausage.

I view meals from a gentle-nutrition standpoint, which is about choosing foods that satisfy your cravings while still honoring your health.

From that perspective, this meal is completely optimized as it includes all the macronutrients: carbohydrates (gnocchi), protein (chicken sausage), fat …