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Easy Student Meal ideas please.

(85 Posts)
Jaxjacky Wed 22-Jan-25 12:22:57

Pasta bakes
Frittata

Is it possible to get and use a slow cooker? Often cheap or free to buy, they’re so good with cheap cuts of meat, vegetables, beans and lentils.

Cossy Wed 22-Jan-25 12:14:35

Jacket potatoes with various fillings are also a good go-to
Home made meatballs and spaghetti (use a sauce from a bottle!)
Chili
Fajitas - any fillings

Shelflife Wed 22-Jan-25 12:12:15

Well that does make the situation a little more clear . I had no intention of appearing off hand , apologies if I gave that impression.

Kateykrunch Wed 22-Jan-25 12:09:17

Grandmadinosaur

Stir fries are very easy adding whatever protein she prefers.

Good idea, I’ll add that to my list, thank you.

Kateykrunch Wed 22-Jan-25 12:08:41

Sago

Lentil/chickpea dhal.
Vegetarian ragu,
Meat ragu,
Veg/meat chilli.
Omelette,
Mac and cheese.
Recipes for the above are all available online.

Thank you.

Kateykrunch Wed 22-Jan-25 12:08:05

Shelflife

There are books available to help students cook simple nutritional meals. Failing that , beans on toast , scrambled eggs, add cheese for extra nutrition. Fresh fruit , minimal fat - use a spray like fry light. Cook simple vegetables - I am sure a student is perfectly capable of rustling up a basic healthy meal !

Well thank you, as my post says, I am looking for tried and tested ideas from GN’s. I am aware of a vast number of books available! And, unfortunately, this particular Student, does not have these particular skills already, hence our planned cookery sessions (for reasons I am not going into).

Grandmadinosaur Wed 22-Jan-25 12:07:32

Stir fries are very easy adding whatever protein she prefers.

Sago Wed 22-Jan-25 12:04:54

Lentil/chickpea dhal.
Vegetarian ragu,
Meat ragu,
Veg/meat chilli.
Omelette,
Mac and cheese.
Recipes for the above are all available online.

Shelflife Wed 22-Jan-25 11:55:47

There are books available to help students cook simple nutritional meals. Failing that , beans on toast , scrambled eggs, add cheese for extra nutrition. Fresh fruit , minimal fat - use a spray like fry light. Cook simple vegetables - I am sure a student is perfectly capable of rustling up a basic healthy meal !

Kateykrunch Wed 22-Jan-25 11:49:18

I am no cook, I am of the pierce and ping brigade, but have promised to help my friends daughter get Uni ready by helping her with some basic, healthy, nutritious, yet super simple and quick meals. I wonder if you have any tried and tested ones please, to add to the few I can think of. Preferably using the microwave and/or oven and hob (AirFryer not allowed) Many thanks in anticipation.