You can keep lots of things in a pouch – pencils, pens, paper clips, maybe some loose change. Has it ever occurred to you to store your vegetables in a pouch? It occurred to us, and that’s why you’ll find Trader Joe’s Crispy Vegetable Pouches in our freezers this holiday season.

Crispy Vegetable Pouches are adorable, handmade pockets of pastry dough filled with vegetables and savory seasonings, gathered and “tied” at the top with a string made of more pastry dough, so they resemble little golden bundles. Bundles of gastronomic joy, really. Inside each wonton-like Pouch is a blend of vegetables including jicama, taro, cabbage, carrots, onions, and shiitake mushrooms. The veggies are accented with garlic, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, and red chili. Each Pouch is just a bit bigger than bite-sized, and the gathered top acts as a handle of-sorts, making these ideal appetizers for a cocktail party where guests are standing, and balancing plates is not always an option. While they are excellent hors d’oeuvres, you might also consider them for a light dinner. Serve alongside a quick slaw accented with Carrot Miso Ginger Dressing, and you have a super (and super cute) supper in just a few minutes.