Back in November I shared 5 recipes I had loved making in my apartment downtown, and now I am back with some more! These recipes, much like the first 5, are delicious “healthy-ish” comfort foods. (All of these recipes were easily made gluten-free to accommodate my roommate and me).
- Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
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This meal not only cured my craving for spicy food, but was also inclusive to my vegetarian roommates. It’s always a plus when all of my roommates with different dietary needs can enjoy a meal.
- Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries
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These zucchini fries were a healthier alternative to regular french fries, and went amazingly as a side to a turkey burger I quickly put together.
- BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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Although I was at first skeptical about this combination, this dish turned out to be really tasty. It was filling, and I found the use of sweet potatoes to be a more exciting and healthier option than the usual russet potato I go for.
- Mexican Brown Rice Bake
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This recipe is probably the least healthy on this list, but it totally hit the spot for a delicious comfort meal. I added fresh corn to the recipe, and topped mine with some sour cream and avocado.
- Oatmeal Bake
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My roommate used other recipes to create her own perfected recipe for an oatmeal bake breakfast.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, 1/2 cup oat milk or any milk alternative, 1/2 banana, 1 egg, some cinnamon & nutmeg, and any add ins you want (chocolate chips, raspberries, blueberries, apples, nuts, etc).
All you have to do is mix together the ingredients in a mug and microwave for 2 and a half minutes! It tastes like eating dessert for breakfast, but has way more nutritional value than traditional pancakes or other forms of dessert-like breakfasts.
I hope this list of recipes can help you if you are stuck looking for new meal ideas!