I need recipies!! Please :)

judith3
judith3 Posts: 296 Member
edited November 2024 in Recipes
hi guys i am a college student i was wondering if you guys could help me out with some quick easy and inexpensive meal ideas and snacks i always seem to end up eating the same things over and over and i get bored

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  • fit921
    fit921 Posts: 92 Member
    check out http://www.cleaneatingmag.com They have awesome, easy recipes.
  • DivaDiane
    DivaDiane Posts: 73
    skinnytaste.com is great!
  • ksilver03
    ksilver03 Posts: 1
    Real Simple has very easy recipes that use ingredients you would have in the house anytime - you can search for healthy meals based on dietary requirements or preferences, and so far I have loved everything I've made through them! Good luck!
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    Cheap, makes a ton, freezes great!

    Lentil And Chicken Soup
    skinnytaste.com
    Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups • Points: 2 pts
    Calories: 126.3 • Fat: 0.8 g • Protein: 15.8 g • Carb: 14.1 g • Fiber: 5.0 g

    1 lb dried lentils
    3 small chicken breast halves on the bone, skin and fat removed
    2 chicken bullion (I like Maggi)
    1 packet Sazon (in Latin section)
    1 small onion
    4 scallions
    3 cloves garlic
    1 tomato
    1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
    8 cups water

    In a large pot combine lentils, chicken, water and chicken bullion. Boil, covered over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken from the bone and shred, return to pot.

    Meanwhile, in a mini chopper, finely chop onions, scallions, cilantro, garlic, and tomato. Add to the lentils with sazon and cook 15 more minutes, or until lentils are soft. (Add more water if needed)
  • timadotcom
    timadotcom Posts: 653 Member
    This is what I posted on another post:

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    I have quick recipes to help you out buddy - everything I'm about to list takes little time to prepare, can be put in a tupperware to take to work with you okzzz

    1 - hummus and whole wheat pita
    2 - baba ghanouj and whole wheat pita
    3 - fruit salad chopped up small ( i usually use straberries, pineapple, kiwi and apple) / fat free cottage cheese on the side, you can mix when you are ready to eat.
    4 - lemon and baby carrot snack with cumin, salt and a little spice if you like it. Sometimes this is all I have for dinner, filling and healthy.
    5 - tuna salad made with finely chopped up tomatoes and celery - do not use mayo, use lemon juice, olive oil and season to taste. Pack some romaine lettuce leaves on the side, don't chop them up. You can make lettuce, tuna salad wrap ( make sense?)
    6 - hard boiled eggs / peeled and boiled potatoes - cut these up in squares. I usually add these to a salad, or put in a pita. For sauce I mince galic, lemon juice, olive oil and mix.. these can be put in separate containers until ready to mix.. delish.
    7 - grilled and chopped up chicken mixed with prepared salad / and use with your favorite dressing
    8 - Kefir cheese and pita - healthy and the kefir is 60 cals per tablespoon.

    That's all I can think of for now, but you do not have to heat up one thing out of all of these. You can pack in a little cooler and eat your desk, mess free, YEAY!!

    hope this helped:)
  • sgoldman328
    sgoldman328 Posts: 379 Member
    I'm a college student too, and I find that roasting veggies in my oven is easy, low calorie, and I can spend the time cooking studying, instead of slaving over the stove.

    **Obviously this is a side dish recipe. You're going to need a protein and a carb as well.

    I take a cake pan, spray it with a little Pam, and throw in mushrooms, onions, brussel sprouts, (but you can toss in your favorites. Fresh Broccoli is great roasted, and my roommate's a big fan of roasted tomatoes).

    Toss with pepper, (and if you have the extra calories) olive oil -- if you don't just spray a little more Pam -- and roast in a 400 degree oven for half an hour, checking often. Depending on how much you roast, you don't necessarily have to go for the whole time... just until they're tender.

    Seriously delicious.
  • judith3
    judith3 Posts: 296 Member
    Thank you all for the fantastic ideas i will definitely be trying some of these
  • RoboLikes
    RoboLikes Posts: 519 Member
    tuna+low fat shredded cheese+frozen broccoli+1 minute in the microwave = delicious

    season with salt and pepper if you'd like
  • sgoldman328
    sgoldman328 Posts: 379 Member
    Also -- I don't know if you've got the brand "Ocean Market" in your local supermarket, but they do individual wrapped 4 oz. portions of fish. I let it thaw in my frige, throw on some salt substitute and pepper, sauteed in a skillet -- the portions are perfect, it's just a few minutes on each side and chock-full of protein
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