Being a full-time student in New York City, it is extremely important to get proper nutrition. Yet, in today’s society, the healthiest food is often the most expensive! This can be a huge setback for the majority of broke college students. However, there are still ways to cook in your dorm room at little cost! If you loved to cook before starting classes, and are feeling discouraged after a couple of sluggish months, the following recipes will make life easier!
Breakfast
Microwave Omelet
Ingredients:
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3 eggs: $2.99 per half dozen ($1.49 for 3 eggs)
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2 tbsp of skim milk: $4.88 per gallon
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¼ cup of fresh spinach: $1.99 per 4 oz.
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1 tbsp of finely chopped red onion: $1.49
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1 tbsp of finely chopped red bell pepper: $1.99
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2 tbsp of chopped tomatoes: $1.99
Total: $15.33
Total for One Serving: $4.59
Recipe Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6P1Xzcg77k
Pancake Oatmeal
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup quick cooking oats: $2.69 per 16 oz
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1 tsp cinnamon: $2.05 per 2.37 oz
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1 tbsp honey: $3.00 ($0.25/Ounce)
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1 tbsp maple syrup: $9.49 ($0.73/Ounce)
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1 small banana: $1.79 ($0.36/Count)
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Low-fat or fat-free milk: $2.53 ($0.04/Ounce)
Total: $21.55
Total for One Serving: $1.94
You can make approximately 12 meals with this recipe!
Recipe Link: https://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=1491
Lunch
Microwave Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup dried macaroni or shell pasta: $1.39 ($0.09/Ounce)
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1/2 cup water: $0
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1/4 tsp salt: $1.19 ($0.05/Ounce)
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1/4 cup milk, any percent: $2.54 ($0.04/Ounce)
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1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded cheese: $2.49 ($0.31/Ounce)
Total: $7.61
Total for One Serving: $1.15
Recipe Link: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-one-bowl-microwavbe-macaroni-and-cheese-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchen-94006
Microwave Pizza Quesadilla
Ingredients:
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2 small flour tortillas: $2.99 for 10
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A handful of pepperoni: $2.44 per 3.5 oz
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1 cup shredded cheese Italian blend: $3.75 per 2 cups
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese: $2.55 per 5 oz
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1/2 cup pizza or spaghetti sauce: $2.99 per 14 oz
Total: $14.72
Total for One Serving: $4.49
Recipe Link: https://www.lifealittlebrighter.com/2014/11/ultimate-pizza-quesadilla/
Dinner
Dressed-Up Meatballs
Ingredients:
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2 lbs frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs: $7.67 ($0.29/Ounce)
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2 medium carrots: $1.57 ($0.05/Ounce)
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1 small onion: $0.61
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1 small green pepper, julienned: $1.50
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1 garlic clove, minced: $0.55 per one bulb
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1 jar (10 oz) sweet & sour sauce: $2.09 ($0.21/Ounce)
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4 ½ tsp soy sauce: $2.43 ($0.24/Ounce)
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Hot cooked rice: $2.19 ($0.07/Ounce)
Total: $18.61
Total for One Serving: $13.31
Recipe Link: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/dressed-up-meatballs/
Rice Bowl with Fried Egg and Avocado
Ingredients:
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4 scallions: $1.79 per bunch
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2 cups cooked brown rice: $2.50
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1 tsp red wine vinegar: $2.44 per bottle
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Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper: $1
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3 tbsp olive oil: $5.99 per bottle
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4 large eggs: $2.99 per half dozen
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1 avocado: $1.39
Total per 4 servings: $17.11
Total for One Serving: $4.27
Recipe Link: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/rice-bowl-fried-egg-avocado
Hope you enjoy these meals and that they help you keep both your belly and your wallet full!