Whether your idea of cooking is a gourmet meal or a pizza, cooking for one is an invaluable skill, one we must all learn in our adult lives. There are infinite resources and recipes in the world at large and, hey, learning a new skill is always a plus.
Here are some staples to keep around for quick and nutritious meals: red potatoes, eggs, almond milk, cheese, spinach, beans, onions, garlic, kale, whole wheat bread, tortillas, and avocados. Having just a few of these items on hand at any given moment will be sufficient to cook a quick, filling meal any time of day. The steaming process is nothing more than adding a dash of water to the pan and putting a lid on top until the cheese melts. If you’re making a dish that calls for a tortilla, heat it up in a separate pan and add the filling to it there.
Here are a few recipes, prep and cook time varies between 10-20 minutes.
Spinach Tacos:
- One bunch of spinach, cooked down
- Garlic and onion to taste
- Two tablespoons of parmesan cheese steamed on top
- Corn tortillas
- Sliced avocado on top
- Black or pinto beans on the side
Kale Salad:
- One bunch of kale, cooked down
- Garlic and red onion to taste
- Parmesan cheese steamed on top
- Chunked avocado
- Mashed red potatoes on the side
- (Optional: Apple cider mixed with extra virgin olive oil as a vinaigrette dressing on the salad. Substitute sour cream for a bonding agent in your mash instead of milk and butter.)
French Toast:
- Whole wheat bread
- ½ cup of almond milk
- Two eggs
- Potato side dish of your choice
Breakfast burrito:
- Three eggs
- ¼ cup of cheddar or Jack cheese
- One small red potato, chunked
- Flour tortilla
- Black or pinto beans on the side
- (Optional: Throw in some spinach for an extra Vitamin C boost.)
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