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A student life is not easy these days. The pressure of studies and never-ending financial crises are dealt with by the majority of students, yet we swallow our shortcomings and try to look cool. It’s quite normal to see students pack up after class to get to a part-time job.
Sometimes, we work 4-5 hours a day in order to make up for some of the expenses. After a long, tiring day, the last thing we want to do is prepare dinner.
So, today, we are going to discuss a few healthy recipes that can be prepared in a short amount of time (some even in 10 minutes).
1. Beans on Toast
This is not just healthy, but cheap as well. You can prepare it well within 10 minutes and it also tastes good (if you love beans). Consider adding tomatoes, cheddar cheese (grated), or pepper to make it more flavourful. Some people boil the beans first to make a thick sauce and caramelize the beans. It is up to you to decide which version you want to go with.
2. Omelette
Most students are big fans of omelettes. It’s an easy dish to prepare and it sure is healthy. Now, what type of omelette you want to prepare depends on your preferences. Omelettes are prepared differently in different parts of the world, so you can make your favorite version. Or, just follow the following steps and try out this one:.
- Crack two eggs and mix them well with two tbsp. of milk.
- Add some salt and pepper.
- Place a red copper pan on the stove, and heat some butter on it. Then add the egg mixture.
- Add onions, mushrooms, ham, tomatoes or any other ingredients of your choice.
- Let the omelette heat up for 2-3 minutes, then flip it.
- Sprinkle some cheese on top of the omelette and cook for 2-3 minutes more.
- Fold the omelette in half, and enjoy your dinner!
3. Soup
If you are looking for a light and healthy option for dinner, go for soup. You can buy cans or cartons of soup, but I recommend you cook it yourself. It will cost less than those cans and cartons, and it will be a lot healthier. French Onion Soup, for example, is full of flavor:
- Chop ½ kg of onions.
- Take pot and add some butter in it. Melt the butter on low heat and add the chopped onions.
- Increase the heat and keep cooking until you see the onions becoming sticky and caramelized.
- Add 1.2 liters of chicken stock or beef stock, cooking until it starts boiling.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- If you want, toast some baguette bread and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle grated cheese and bake it in the oven for a few minutes until the bread is golden.
- Enjoy your soup with toast on top.
4. Jacket Potato
If you have a microwave in your kitchen, you’ll want to use it for jacket potatoes. This is one dish on the list that will take more than an hour to prepare, so if you can hold your starvation for an hour, go ahead with this recipe.
- Wash the potatoes and prick them with a fork.
- Rub salt on the potatoes.
- Pre-heat the oven to 220C and place the potatoes in it. Cook the potatoes for about an hour or until the skin becomes crispy.
- Cut open the potatoes and add your favorite fillings – cheese, cottage cheese, coleslaw, beans or sour cream. Consider topping with bacon and green onion.
5. Mushroom Risotto
Did you know that risotto is also an easy dish to make? There is no obvious list of ingredients, so you can choose whatever you want, from chicken to prawns or even vegetables.
- Chop one onion and some mushrooms. Crush one garlic clove as well.
- Take a saucepan and melt some butter in it on medium heat. Add the onions and cook them until they become translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and garlic. Turn up the heat a bit and cook for 2 minutes.
- Take 150 grams of risotto rice, put it in the pan, stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 600 ml of vegetable stock so the rice can be properly cooked. Stir the pan, scraping the bottom, until the liquid evaporates.
- Take the pan off the heat, add some salt and pepper. For the final touch, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top.
This article was contributed by guest author Monica.
