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5 Easy Lunch Recipes for Broke Students

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This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Arizona chapter.

When I first moved into an apartment, I had no idea how to cook simple recipes and dishes. After watching multiple youtube videos and reading countless articles, I can say that my cooking skills have improved. For those who are tired of eating instant ramen and canned soups every day, give these five recipes a try! Here are my top ‘5 Easy Lunch Recipes for Broke Students’

Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 6 minutesTotal time: 11 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Spread 1/2 tablespoons of butter on two slices of bread

  2. Put one slice of cheese on each side

  3. Sprinkle parsley, basil, rosemary, and other spices on each side evenly

  4. Cook the sandwich on a pan over medium heat

  5. Heat each side up for about 3 minutes until the cheese has melted. Serve!

Fettucine Alfredo
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Fettucine Alfredo

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 1 minuteCook time: 15 minutesTotal time: 16 minutesServings:2 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Take a pot and fill it 1/3 with water

  2. Wait until it boils on medium heat

  3. Add in the noodles and stir until noodles become soft and chewy

  4. Melt butter in a separate pan over medium heat

  5. Add the alfredo sauce (I use the Bertolli Garlic Pasta Sauce) and stir

  6. Once creamy and hot, mix with the noodles and add garnishes if preferred

Strawberry Caprese Salad
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Strawberry Caprese Salad

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesTotal time: 10 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Chop up strawberries, spinach, tomatoes, and herbs (such as basils, mints)

  2. Place herbs and cheese into a dish

  3. Add 2-3 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar, salt, and vinegar

  4. Mix altogether and serve

4. Chicken Tacos

Chicken Tacos
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Chicken Tacos

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 5 minutesTotal time: 10 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat up a tortilla on medium heat with olive oil and let it warm up for a couple of minutes

  2. Turn the tortilla over until it begins to turn more yellow. Then put it on a plate.

  3. Add shredded lettuce/cabbage, carrots, and onions to the tortilla

  4. Add chicken slices (I usually buy baked chickens from Safeway and use this)

  5. Garnish with jalapenos, limes, and taco sauce (I use ‘Old El Paso’ sauce)

Cheese Omelette
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Cheese Omelette

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 1 minuteCook time: 5 minutesTotal time: 6 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Beat salt, pepper, and eggs into a bowl until blended

  2. Pour it on a medium heated pan once butter has been added

  3. Use a skillet to flip the eggs and turn the eggs

  4. Once the eggs stop being runny, add in shredded pieces of cheese and meat

  5. If desired, garnishes such as chopped onions complement this basic meal!

If these recipes are too easy and you want to learn a more challenging recipe, check out this article written by a fellow Spoon writer!: https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/an-easy-one-pan-dish-rosemary-lemon-chicken

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Nicole Pon

Arizona '18

Hello, my name is Nicole Pon and I am currently a sophomore student at the University of Arizona. I currently have a major in journalism with a double minor in film/video productions and psychology. In my spare time, I enjoy playing music instruments, going to concerts, and dancing with my friends. I currently write for the Odyssey, am a brand ambassador for Serengetee clothing co., and I'm interning at the KAMP radio station.