Amy's Kitchen Review and Giveaway

I've been aware of Amy's for quite a few years now. I've tasted their delicious pizzas and I love that the company is based off of healthy, natural, and organic ingredients.



Amy's Kitchen was founded in 1987, with the purpose of making healthy, organic, and easy-to-prepare frozen food. Owned and run by Andy and Rachel Berliner, Amy's Kitchen took its name from their then-newborn daughter.

The majority of Amy's food products are aimed at vegetarians and vegans, a small but determined focus is also given to people on kosher diets, as well as those who are unable to tolerate ingredients such as wheat gluten, soy, lactose, and maize derivatives.

While most of Amy's wares are frozen, some are not, such as their line of pasta sauces and canned soups. Frozen or not, however, all their products are marketed to people with specialized diets and anyone who considers themselves health-conscious. The organic compound of their product line ranges from 70-95%. None of their products include actual animal meat (i.e., chicken or beef), though some contain animal-derived elements (such as dairy and honey). They do not, however, use eggs in any of their products.

Amy's offers a range of meals; kid's meals, entrees, desserts, pizza,'s, sauces, soups, veggie burgers, pot pies, salsas, and more. The food is wholesome, hearty and tastes great.


Why should you try Amy's?
Amy's made from organic ingredients. Fruits, vegetables and grains are grown organically, the way nature intended food to grow, without the use of insecticides and other harmful chemicals. This benefits the growers, the consumers, and the environment.

Everything is vegetarian. No meat, fish, poultry or eggs are used in any product. Cheeses are made with pasteurized rBST hormone free milk and do not contain animal enzymes or rennet.

You’ll never get bored. We have a large selection of meals! In this section, you will find quickly prepared fast food items from pockets, veggie burgers, pizzas and burritos to complete meals like Country Dinner and Enchilada Whole Meals. Some are gourmet, some just plain “down-home cooking.”

Special Diet? No problem: Amy’s makes several products for people with special dietary restrictions. For those who cannot tolerate wheat, Amy’s offers over 50 no-gluten-added offerings. For the lactose intolerant and those who prefer not to eat dairy, there are more than 50 non-dairy/lactose free, cholesterol free dishes from which to choose.

It’s a family business. Everyone participates, from grandmother to 20-year old Amy, with the family supervising every aspect of the business and taking pride in customer satisfaction. The family tastes all dishes regularly to ensure that each product is of the highest quality.


I was sent four meals to try from the new light and lean line of Amy's. I received Soft Taco Fiesta, Black Bean and Cheese Enchilada, Pasta and Veggies, and Spinach Lasagna.


•Each meal contains less than 300 calories, 5g fat, and 590mg sodium.
•Each meal is 4 - 5 Weight Watchers Points.*
•These convenient, tasty, low fat, low calorie meals are perfectly proportioned and are made with natural and organic ingredients.

I tried the spinach lasagna for lunch today. I've never had lasagna without meat, so I was intrigued to see what Amy's lasagna would taste like. I popped it in the microwave and it was done within 4 minutes. The portion size was large for having less than 300 calories, I was surprised. When I think of lasagna, I generally think of a very heavy, but delicious meal. I don't eat it very much because it generally packs a lot of calories. It's a treat to be able to eat and enjoy a delicious meal that is low on calories.

The lasagna had a very light amount of cheese and was filled with a delicious layer of beautiful and green spinach. The noodles were layered generously and on top was a rich, delicious looking marinara sauce. The lasagna was delicious and very filling. I loved the subsitution of meat for spinach, as it is much healthier for you. The lasagna did not taste like a frozen meal, but tasted as if it was just cooked moments before I ate it. It was truly delicious and I did not feel guilty for eating the entire meal because it supplied a low calorie count and provided healthy ingredients with nothing artificial added. The noodles were al dente and perfect, the spinach fresh and tasty, and the marinara sauce warm and comforting. The cheese was warm and melted. I really enjoyed this meal and can't wait to try another selection from the new Light and Lean line. The meals would be perfect for on the go, or just when you want a break from cooking.

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