College life can be busy. That being said, a busy college student still has to eat! If you’re like me, these quick, easy and cheap (ALWAYS on a budget) meal ideas might speak to you and help you realize that there are so many things you can easily whip up in the kitchen, whether you’re in an apartment or a dorm!
- Pretty Much Any Pasta-Based Dish
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Pasta is one of the most versatile food items that I think you could cook with as a college student. The possibilities—or should I say, “pasta-bilities”—are endless.
- Roasted (Frozen) Vegetables
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Roasted vegetables, especially if they’re from the frozen section, can serve as a quick and easy addition to any meal. Just plop them on a pan, give them a good bit of oil, add some spices and pop them in the oven!
- Eggs (In So Many Forms)
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During my junior year, I realized that eggs are very cheap and easy to cook. Then, I went from being a girl who rarely cooked eggs to a girl who was boiling, scrambling and otherwise cooking eggs constantly.
- Frozen Meals (From the Frozen Section)
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There’s no shame in popping a frozen meal in the microwave when you’re on the run! They can be cheap, easy to make and healthy, if you’re looking at the right ones!
- Macaroni and Cheese
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I know, I know, I already talked about pasta, but macaroni and cheese is so easy and yummy that I think it deserves its own section. That’s just my two cents. Get it by the box, or make it yourself!
- Salads
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Honestly, if you keep all of the salad fixings on hand, making salads can be a super quick and easy way to fill up when you’re on the go!
- Frozen Pizza
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Pop a frozen pizza in the oven, sit down and do some homework. Before you know it, you’ve got an easy dinner.
- Any Casserole You Could Think Of
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There are so many different casserole recipes out there. Throw one together, pop it in the oven and there’s your meal!
- Anything in a CrockPot
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Turn it on for a few hours, while you’re doing your thing, and you can come back to a delicious meal! There are so many recipes to try!
- Take Out, Anyone?
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And, if all else fails, just order take out, right?
Hopefully, these meal ideas gave you some food-spiration for your next meal. Even if you’re busy, there’s bound to be something you’ll have time to whip up. Happy cooking!