what to cook when you dont want to cook?

lisakirt
lisakirt Posts: 19 Member
edited November 10 in Food and Nutrition
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?
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  • Nebrie
    Nebrie Posts: 56 Member
    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
    silentKayak Posts: 658 Member
    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
    kimw91 Posts: 355 Member
    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
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    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
    yesimpson Posts: 1,372 Member
    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
    CarrieCans Posts: 381 Member
    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
    ScientificExplorerGirl Posts: 535 Member
    Omlette with add-ins.
    Cheese, spinach, ham, bacon, onions, peppers--anything you have on hand.
  • moonacre67
    moonacre67 Posts: 4 Member
    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
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    edited January 2015
    zachbonner wrote: »
    Eggs and oatmeal

    ^ This, along with 2 cups of Gluten free corn Chex cereal and almond milk.
  • Slasher09
    Slasher09 Posts: 316 Member
    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
    vendygirl Posts: 718 Member
    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
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    edited January 2015
    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
    SingRunTing Posts: 2,604 Member
    Leftovers, breakfast food, or grilled cheese is usually what we do when we don't want to "cook".
  • cosmichvoyager
    cosmichvoyager Posts: 237 Member
    -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
    PowerfulHunt Posts: 281 Member
    PB & J sandwich
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    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
    fastfoodietofitcutie Posts: 523 Member
    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
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    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
    trisH_7183 Posts: 1,486 Member
    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 :D
  • lisakirt
    lisakirt Posts: 19 Member
    Thanks for the ideas everyone..
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,341 Member
    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
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    oh, like right now, I'm a bit bushed from my workout.

    I'll cook up an old fashioned at times like that.
  • Charlottesometimes23
    Charlottesometimes23 Posts: 687 Member
    edited January 2015
    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
    bonnieh1638 Posts: 28 Member
    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 :D

    Do you have a recipe for this? I love soup during the winter months.
  • lydia8117
    lydia8117 Posts: 5
    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
    lisakirt Posts: 19 Member
    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
    jvmay1703 Posts: 42 Member
    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
    flabassmcgee Posts: 659 Member
    Slow cooker! Invest and use.

  • nmluna
    nmluna Posts: 34 Member
    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.
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