what to cook when you dont want to cook?

lisakirt

Easy quick fast.? Is there any healthier options when you just don't want to cook a healthy meal? A grab and go kinda thing that will be good for a supper?

Nebrie

I'm a firm believer in food prep for the week. Otherwise known as leftovers. Something quick is rinsed canned tuna or chicken on salad if the tubs of leftovers in the fridge aren't singing to you.

silentKayak

Keep the fruit bowl and vegetable drawer full and it shouldn't be a problem. I like tuna on rice crackers, or yogurt and fruit, or salad with string cheese, or canned soup with some extra veggies thrown in.

kimw91

A basic soup without too many additives. Couscous (pour water over and let sit for 5 minutes) with pre-cooked chicken and mango. Any healthy microwave meal (I used to buy Innocent pots back in London). Tuna pasta, if you have some pre-cooked pasta left in your fridge. A healthy sandwich. Smoked salmon salad.

47Jacqueline

I keep frozen dinners around for this. But my regular cooking is pretty fast. I usually just grill a piece of chicken or small steak or microwave a piece of fish and add some microwaved veggies.

yesimpson

I eat steak with half an avocado and a fried egg (chilli sauce optional) if I don't want to stand for longer than 5-10 minutes total to prepare and cook my dinner.

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CarrieCans

I like to make food ahead of time and freeze it. Double the batch every time you cook and freeze it into pre-measured portions. All you have to do later is is thaw, log, heat and eat.

ScientificExplorerGirl

Omlette with add-ins.
Cheese, spinach, ham, bacon, onions, peppers--anything you have on hand.

moonacre67

I put a portIon of fish in the oven for 15 mins, microwave a mixed bag of veg or add a mixed salad to it, adding lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper etc if you desire.

FitPhillygirl

zachbonner wrote: »

Eggs and oatmeal

^ This, along with 2 cups of Gluten free corn Chex cereal and almond milk.

Slasher09

Cook one day a week (sunday) and make lots of leftovers to freeze. One day I could make a few batches of pancakes, a pot of soup, roasted chicken, chicken breasts, etc. Then I have pancakes for 3 weeks (my fiance and son are obsessed), 7-8 servings of soup, chicken to use throughout the week, etc. You can also do something like this and swap with a friend.

vendygirl

I tend to make large batches of Lasagna and Chili so that I can freeze half of it for later for the lazy days. We also keep frozen veggies around for a quick side dish and a few frozen meals from Trader Joes.

Need2Exerc1se

Usually when I don't want to cook, I drizzle oil and spices over some type of vegetable(s) and meat/fish and roast them. Total time to eat is about 30-60 min but prep time is about 5 min.

SingRunTing

Leftovers, breakfast food, or grilled cheese is usually what we do when we don't want to "cook".

cosmichvoyager

-miso soup with soba, veggies (fresh or frozen), tofu or some shrimps
-tortillas with canned refried beans, cheese, salsa and a salad on the side
-steak with broccoli and a baked sweet potato
-I often pre-cook for the week ahead and have frozen stew and soups in my freezer

PowerfulHunt

PB & J sandwich

dbmata

lisakirt wrote: »

Easy quick fast.? Is there any healthier options when you just don't want to cook a healthy meal? A grab and go kinda thing that will be good for a supper?

now that I have an immersion circulator, I'll cook stuff up, freeze it, then heat it back up when it's time to eat it. Easy, fast, and made by a culinary expert.

fastfoodietofitcutie

Soup and salad. I ate popcorn for dinner one night last week. It wasn't in my weekly plan but I was just too tired and not in the mood to cook. I figured once in a while isn't too harmful and I was still within my macros for the day.

JoRocka

eggs is usually my first go to.

can of tuna is easy.

but 9/10 if I want a snack- I eat popcorn or ice cream- because I'm lazy.

trisH_7183

Veggie-cabbage soup without meat,but lots &lots of frozen,fresh or canned veggies.A serving of 1 &1/2 C is about 150 cals.According to how hungry I am,might have a sandwich or crackers & cheese to go with.The soup is filling & homemade. Very quick to heat & I most always have soup in the fridge.
Another filling meal is to micro a large potato,then top with whatever you like.Add a quick salad if you want.
When you are tired of it all,a bowl of cereal will fill you up

lisakirt

Thanks for the ideas everyone..

Alatariel75

I'm big on grilled meat and salad. Throw some seasoning at the meat of your choice, chuck it on the grill. While it's cooking, throw raw veg at a plate, drizzle with dressing of choice, add meat, eat.

It's our go-to a couple times a week.

dbmata

oh, like right now, I'm a bit bushed from my workout.

I'll cook up an old fashioned at times like that.

Charlottesometimes23

I use my airfryer...a chicken breast and some chopped veges, coated in sweet chilli or olive oil and all in together. Prep time is under 5 minutes. You can do the same thing in the oven.

bonnieh1638

patceoh wrote: »

Veggie-cabbage soup without meat,but lots &lots of frozen,fresh or canned veggies.A serving of 1 &1/2 C is about 150 cals.According to how hungry I am,might have a sandwich or crackers & cheese to go with.The soup is filling & homemade. Very quick to heat & I most always have soup in the fridge.
Another filling meal is to micro a large potato,then top with whatever you like.Add a quick salad if you want.
When you are tired of it all,a bowl of cereal will fill you up

Do you have a recipe for this? I love soup during the winter months.

lydia8117

Veggie omelet.....1 whole egg + 3 whites, with whatever veggies are in the fridge. If I've got the calories to spare, a dollop of guacamole on top.

lisakirt

I find it hard sometimes for myself when I just want to make the kids hot dogs and kraft dinner..after a long day at work..than to think of something quick for myself as well

jvmay1703

tonight I got a bagged ceasar salad, grilled and ready chicken strips- 3-5 minutes and then wrapped chicken and the salad stuff (no croutons) in a low carb wrap. Not sure how healthy but it is quick.

flabassmcgee

Slow cooker! Invest and use.

nmluna

Working swing shift I tend to have a few "grab and go" meals that are needed. I found that I like to buy frozen grilled/chopped chicken breast and some bags of steamable veggies. Microwave each and toss in a bowl together. Wa-la a healthy quick meal.

But I also agree on meal planning - that has saved me TONS. I do two weeks at a time. I also make sure to keep quick foods on hand. Things like a Jelly sandwich or a protein bar. Since I know I will have these "grab and go" days I make sure to plan for them.