Are you tired of spending time in the kitchen but still want to enjoy delicious and satisfying meals? Look no further! Here is a collection of recipes perfect for busy college students or for those who just don’t feel like cooking. From quick and easy dishes to no-cook options that require minimal effort, discover a range of recipes that will satisfy your cravings. Say hello to new tasty meals for those days when cooking feels like a tiring chore.
FAncy avocado toast
Ingredients: Sourdough (or bread of your choice), fig jam, arugula, prosciutto, honey, red pepper flakes
Directions: Toast your bread to your desired toast-iness. Spread your jam and top with a handful of arugula and pieces of prosciutto. Garnish with a drizzle of honey and red pepper flakes to finish.
homemade chicken salad
Ingredients: Shredded rotisserie chicken, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, salt & pepper
Directions: Dice celery and red onion into small pieces. Combine chicken with vegetables, mayo, mustard, and seasoning. For added nutrients, make a chicken salad wrap by adding your chicken salad and lettuce to a tortilla.
feta & tomato pasta
Ingredients: Grape tomatoes, block of feta, 3-6 cloves of garlic, 1 shallot (optional), fresh basil (optional), pasta of choice (you can also substitute spaghetti squash for pasta!)
Directions: Cook pasta to desired tenderness. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine tomatoes, feta, garlic, and desired seasonings in a dish. Drizzle with olive oil and cook for 40-45 minutes. Add pasta and enjoy.
Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Frozen fruit (of choice), vanilla or plain yogurt, fresh fruit (of choice), honey, coconut water
Directions: Combine fruit, yogurt, honey, and coconut water in a blender until smooth. Pour into a dish and top with granola and any other fruit your heart desires.
Greek Pasta salad
Ingredients: Pasta (I recommend rotini or bows), red onion, tomato, cucumber, romaine lettuce, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt & pepper
Directions: Cook pasta to desired tenderness. Dice vegetables and combine with cooked pasta. Combine with olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar, and mix with seasonings.
Healthy Mexican-inspired chip dip
Ingredients: Tortilla chips, romaine lettuce, bell pepper (1), jalapeño, cucumber, grape tomatoes, avocado, corn, lime juice, chipotle dressing
Directions: Dice and combine all ingredients (except tortilla chips). Dip into dressing and enjoy.
These recipes are quick to prepare and require minimal cooking time. Whether running around in between classes or making a quick dinner before the gym, these recipes are bound to satisfy your cravings. There is no shame in a quick meal, especially as college students and post-graduate adults!