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
Ingredients
Instructions
Spread 1/2 tablespoons of butter on two slices of bread
Put one slice of cheese on each side
Sprinkle parsley, basil, rosemary, and other spices on each side evenly
Cook the sandwich on a pan over medium heat
Heat each side up for about 3 minutes until the cheese has melted. Serve!
Fettucine Alfredo
Ingredients
Instructions
Take a pot and fill it 1/3 with water
Wait until it boils on medium heat
Add in the noodles and stir until noodles become soft and chewy
Melt butter in a separate pan over medium heat
Add the alfredo sauce (I use the Bertolli Garlic Pasta Sauce) and stir
Once creamy and hot, mix with the noodles and add garnishes if preferred
Strawberry Caprese Salad
Ingredients
Instructions
Chop up strawberries, spinach, tomatoes, and herbs (such as basils, mints)
Place herbs and cheese into a dish
Add 2-3 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar, salt, and vinegar
Mix altogether and serve
4. Chicken Tacos
Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat up a tortilla on medium heat with olive oil and let it warm up for a couple of minutes
Turn the tortilla over until it begins to turn more yellow. Then put it on a plate.
Add shredded lettuce/cabbage, carrots, and onions to the tortilla
Add chicken slices (I usually buy baked chickens from Safeway and use this)
Garnish with jalapenos, limes, and taco sauce (I use ‘Old El Paso’ sauce)
Cheese Omelette
Ingredients
Instructions
Beat salt, pepper, and eggs into a bowl until blended
Pour it on a medium heated pan once butter has been added
Use a skillet to flip the eggs and turn the eggs
Once the eggs stop being runny, add in shredded pieces of cheese and meat
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