What's your "go to" meal when you don't feel like cooking?

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  • cz611
    cz611 Posts: 37 Member
    Progresso light chicken noodle soup (140 cals per container) or Progresso light clam chowder (200 cals per container)....I always have them in my pantry in case I've "messed up" during the day ; )
  • kb_CG_wife
    kb_CG_wife Posts: 181 Member
    Nachos with cheese and LOTS of salsa.
  • RichOC
    RichOC Posts: 243 Member
    Nachos with cheese and LOTS of salsa.

    Now we're talking...
  • rmartin72
    rmartin72 Posts: 1,085 Member
    Grilled cheese sandwiches and cucumber slices. Yum, had it tonight for supper.

    Yum Yum, really good
  • chellebelle315
    chellebelle315 Posts: 298
    I make a huge batch or soup usually and then freeze portion sizes with calories written on bag. When I dont feel like making anything, I just thaw it and heat it in the micro :D

    This. Just made a big batch of Red Lentil Tomato--it's my grown up healthy version of Tomato Soup. If I have the calories I eat it with grilled cheese, if not, I just eat the soup. The lentils add a decent amount of protein.
  • rmartin72
    rmartin72 Posts: 1,085 Member
    Cereal...or Smart Ones frozen dinners=)

    I like both ideas
  • ThisisMiss
    ThisisMiss Posts: 187 Member
    I make a huge batch or soup usually and then freeze portion sizes with calories written on bag. When I dont feel like making anything, I just thaw it and heat it in the micro :D

    That is one brilliant idea! I am doing this now.

    Usually I will eat progresso or a couple of pierogis maybe pop some popcorn (on the stove, no butter no salt, maybe some garlic or onion powder). If I am in the mood, some eggs with cheese and mushroom. Otherwise, I'll go make someone else cook and just monitor everything they put in the food.
  • Althaltallik
    Althaltallik Posts: 16
    Russian Salad.
    Butter lettuce, feta cheese, Wishbone Russian dressing, and a little bit of malt vinegar.
    I can make it in ~ 2 minutes, and so delish~
  • janna674
    janna674 Posts: 410 Member
    Turkey/lettuce on a wrap...i like to mix the mayo with sriracha sauce for some spice if i have enough cals i will eat 2...if i am ambitious i will microwave some bacon and have BLT's LMAO
  • SistaHope
    SistaHope Posts: 23
    1)Black bean and Cheese Quesadilla on wheat tortilla.
    2)Green pepper and onion omelet with cheese
    3)Granola cereal with vanilla yogurt
    4)Red Beans and Rice Gumbo
    5)Tomato-Spinach-Feta Cheese pita pizza (with or without sauce)

    Because I do these often enough, the ingredients are pretty much on the "staple" grocery list. Keeping spinach in the freezer will not only keep it preserved, but also make it easy to crumble. And all of these are CHEAP as well as healthy. Good luck!
  • jnagy9886
    jnagy9886 Posts: 48 Member
    Popcorn or cereal or hot pockets.
  • ja20102004
    ja20102004 Posts: 349 Member
    Either macaroni & cheese and green beans (My 7 year old's favorite) or else frozen pizza. None of which is all that healthy, but it is quick. I also will do grilled cheese in our griller and make tomato soup.

    I agree or just a turkey sandwich
  • jnagy9886
    jnagy9886 Posts: 48 Member
    grilled cheese sandwich with ketchup for dipping (don't knock it until you try it yummm)
    I used to do this when I was a kid, I loved it!
  • SpanishRapunzel
    SpanishRapunzel Posts: 53 Member
    Eggs with lots of veggies (usually fresh tomatoes and spinach) cooked in it, and a pinch of low-fat cheese, in a whole wheat tortilla
  • wtlos4me
    wtlos4me Posts: 39 Member
    I make a fresh tomato & basil pizza using Naan as the base, an ounce of lowfat shredded monterey jack cheese and a sliced roma tomato topped with Mrs. Dash tomato & basil seasoning, and garlic powder. I pop it in the toaster oven and dinner is ready!
  • choochoobell
    choochoobell Posts: 147 Member
    Tuna
  • mfp_junkie
    mfp_junkie Posts: 359
    Two fried eggs on whole wheat toast with cheddar. Takes under 5 minutes, filling, yummy.
  • mlewon
    mlewon Posts: 343 Member
    hmmm.. yogurt and fruit and almonds!
  • sharleengc
    sharleengc Posts: 792 Member
    bbq chicken salad - I usually keep schwans oven baked chicken breast around for that to give it a little more flavor than grilled chicken that I have so much.

    OR if my husband is home...which he usually is...lol...Ground turkey, pasta sauce and mashed potatoes...quick, easy...and not bad
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    Tortillas with refried beans and cheese.
  • mfp_junkie
    mfp_junkie Posts: 359
    grilled cheese sandwich with ketchup for dipping (don't knock it until you try it yummm)

    Is there any other way to eat grilled cheese? Have to have ketchup or it's not worth eating. Just sayin'
  • BrightEyesx3
    BrightEyesx3 Posts: 335
    Peanut butter and banana
  • skywa
    skywa Posts: 901 Member
    boiled eggs
    grilled chicken strips with bbq/hot mustard sauce
    raw fruit
    raw veg
    pickled veg (namasu, kimchee, daikon, ect).
    protein shake/protein smoothie
    roast chicken sandwich

    i could go on forever. i dont cook unless i have to. lol
  • Lightbulb1088
    Lightbulb1088 Posts: 189 Member
    I use some of the protein drinks,or greek yogurt, Turkey jerky, half peanut butter sandwich, side salads from Bob Evans.
  • marie_2454
    marie_2454 Posts: 881 Member
    Usually an omelet with Morningstar chicken, spinach, and feta cheese, or Greek yogurt mixed with some protein powder and fruit. Or a Lean Cuisine spinach mushroom pizza if I'm feeling uber lazy :laugh:
  • Summersadiva
    Summersadiva Posts: 111 Member
    I always make big batches of soup that I can thaw easily. Or bake batches of salmon or tilapia and store them in foil packets that can go in the oven during my evening workout.

    Another thing I do is keep frozen shrimp and veggies on hand. You can thaw shrimp and fish fillets while you workout or shower for the evening and bake in the oven while relaxing with a glass of your favorite beverage or recovering from your workout.

    Or you can sautee them with minced garlic (I use the pre-minced kind) with some Mrs. Dash while the veggies are nuking. Yeah, it's cooking, but it doesn't take me long to do.
  • hbm616
    hbm616 Posts: 377 Member
    I keep a couple of Gorton's Signature Grilled Haddock fillets in the freezer for when I want a low calorie and quick meal. I usually cook up some brown rice and frozen spinach if I don't have any fresh vegetables to work with. Each fillet is 70 calories and come two to a box. I usually have 2 (140 cal), with 3/4 cup of brown rice (~160 cal) and 3/4 cup of spinach (45 cal). Very easy, low calorie and a fairly healthy/well rounded meal.
  • Innerautumn
    Innerautumn Posts: 120 Member
    Special K cereal with almond milk and a BUNCH of blueberries in it! YUMMY!
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    Two fried eggs on whole wheat toast with cheddar. Takes under 5 minutes, filling, yummy.

    Yep. I probably eat an egg sandwich almost every day, when I have bread and eggs. I always have the walmart marketside salads in my fridge so I just take it out and eat it. Actually, that's what I'm eating tonight. Other wise, it's peach and cottage cheese, chips and salsa or popcorn. I always have premade stuff because I hate cooking most of the time.
  • avt85
    avt85 Posts: 64
    Usually healthy frozen dinner meals but lately I've been having thin corn cakes/bread with hummus. Num num num.....
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