what to eat?! for someone with no stove

shanayjune
shanayjune Posts: 11
edited November 11 in Health and Weight Loss
I was wondering if anyone of you had suggestions on quick COOKLESS meals because I don't have a stove :(. Healthy frozen food options etc. I'm really trying to lose this 20 pounds by april. Thank you in advance!!

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  • briannarios60
    briannarios60 Posts: 237 Member
    Have you tried those smart ones frozen meals or lean cuisine ones? Theyre microwave food and not too healthy because of the sodium but they are low in calories :)
  • Jolinia
    Jolinia Posts: 846 Member
    edited February 2015
    They sell microwave sweet potatoes and potatoes if those agree with your plan. You can always make a bowl of fresh greens without cooking at all. If you have a blender, smoothies might be a quick option, too.

    Edit: I'll add trailmix, even though it's my personal devil of food right now because I just can't moderate it!
  • ana3067
    ana3067 Posts: 5,623 Member
    Any food that you like. CICO.
  • annaheyoolay
    annaheyoolay Posts: 100 Member
    Buy a rotisserie chicken once a week or so and use in salads and sandwiches. Do you have crock pot? If so, the possibilities are endless. If not, check the thrift store.
  • girlviernes
    girlviernes Posts: 2,402 Member
    Get an induction plate, those about about 100 bucks I think and supposed to be great.

    You could also try a Raw food diet :P
  • paulaviki
    paulaviki Posts: 678 Member
    Cous cous is good, you only need boiling water so if you have a kettle you can cook it. You can eat it hot or cold.
  • MoiAussi93
    MoiAussi93 Posts: 1,948 Member
    frozen veggies...just microwave them. Canned salmon or tuna. I microwave eggs for breakfast just because it is easier. Canned beans...can microwave to heat. I have a stove and almost never use it.

    Greek or regular yogurt with some fruit. Or an apple with peanut butter.

    Also...if you want to bake things, consider getting a toaster over. I make chicken and fish in it all the time instead of using my regular oven.
  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    You can cook normal food in your microwave too :) Like potatoes you wrap them in a wet paper towel do them in a closed bowl and microwave them. almost like a baked potato.
    Fish with spices etc in a closed bowl is yummie too. And a lot of other meals out of the microwave with fresh food. Pinterest is your friend ;)
  • segacs
    segacs Posts: 4,599 Member
    MoiAussi93 wrote: »
    Also...if you want to bake things, consider getting a toaster over. I make chicken and fish in it all the time instead of using my regular oven.

    +1 to this. If you're permitted to own a toaster oven, it's a great idea. You can bake, toast and broil in one, meaning you can cook almost anything you would in a real oven.
  • Alassonde
    Alassonde Posts: 228 Member
    We had to go without a stove for a few months we got by with the crock pot, electric frying pan and microwave. I don't know if you have those things, but the crock pot and electric frying pan really help if you don't have an oven/stovetop.
  • turtlez23
    turtlez23 Posts: 156 Member
    Can you purchase a crockpot?
  • shanayjune
    shanayjune Posts: 11
    annaheyoolay wrote: »
    Buy a rotisserie chicken once a week or so and use in salads and sandwiches. Do you have crock pot? If so, the possibilities are endless. If not, check the thrift store.
    that's a good idea never thought of that

  • shanayjune
    shanayjune Posts: 11
    Alassonde wrote: »
    We had to go without a stove for a few months we got by with the crock pot, electric frying pan and microwave. I don't know if you have those things, but the crock pot and electric frying pan really help if you don't have an oven/stovetop.
    I can't have a electric frying pan in the barracks but I will look into a crock pot
  • shanayjune
    shanayjune Posts: 11
    segacs wrote: »
    MoiAussi93 wrote: »
    Also...if you want to bake things, consider getting a toaster over. I make chicken and fish in it all the time instead of using my regular oven.

    +1 to this. If you're permitted to own a toaster oven, it's a great idea. You can bake, toast and broil in one, meaning you can cook almost anything you would in a real oven.
    Unfortunately I can't because of barracks policy
  • Jolinia
    Jolinia Posts: 846 Member
    shanayjune wrote: »
    Alassonde wrote: »
    We had to go without a stove for a few months we got by with the crock pot, electric frying pan and microwave. I don't know if you have those things, but the crock pot and electric frying pan really help if you don't have an oven/stovetop.
    I can't have a electric frying pan in the barracks but I will look into a crock pot

    Crock pots are amazing, you can do just about anything with them.
  • pmanney
    pmanney Posts: 25 Member
    Do you have access to a freezer and microwave? Frozen fruits and vegetables may work for you.

    I like uncooked oatmeal with skim milk--good filler-upper.

    There are a lot of reasonably healthy canned soups, stews, and chilis. Some cheeses are good for nutrition, and come in small packages: some of which, I believe, do not require refrigeration.

    Whole wheat crackers, and there is always peanut butter, hummus, and the like.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Hot plate
  • Codilee87
    Codilee87 Posts: 509 Member
    annaheyoolay wrote: »
    Buy a rotisserie chicken once a week or so and use in salads and sandwiches. Do you have crock pot? If so, the possibilities are endless. If not, check the thrift store.

    Yes, rotisserie chickens are a godsend when you can't cook. And buy an electric kettle to heat water quickly, then you can make instant oatmeal, couscous, rice noodles and other easy meal starters. That, plus lots of fresh veggies and maybe some canned beans and tuna/salmon and you'll be golden.
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