Quick Dinners For When You Are Rushing Out The Door

This is going to be a quick and simple introduction, because if you read these there’s a chance you might be in this situation right now. (Maybe you’re not going out the door but maybe getting ready for a zoom)

We all have those nights where you need to eat something but are rushing out the door from one thing to the next. Or maybe it’s already 8:00 and you have that 4 page essay that you haven’t started sitting in your bag. Don’t worry, I got you! Here are some quick and delicious recipes anyone can make!

Thanks to one of my best friends for this post idea!

Grilled Ham and Cheese Pita (10 Minutes)

This recipe is faster than a normal grilled cheese because pitas are thinner. This is a great quick recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1 Pita
• 1/2 Tbsp Butter
• 2 Slices of Sandwich Cheese
• 1 Slice of Ham
• Avocado (optional)

Steps:

1. Put your pan on the stove and put on medium/medium-low heat
2. Place butter on while it’s heating up and allow to melt
3. While butter is melting, put the cheese inside the pita on one side, and the ham in between the cheese and the pita.
4. When the pan is heated, place down pita down on the pan.
5. Flip
6. Place on plate and on the side without the cheese, put avocado (if chosen to use) or any other toppings in the pita.
7. Enjoy!

Mug Mac and Cheese (5ish Minutes)

• Water (Obviously)
• Pasta (uncooked)
• 3 Tbsp of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1.5 Tbsp Milk
• 1/3 Tbsp Butter (Unsalted)
• Pinch of Salt

1. In a mug, put pasta and put enough water to pretty much completely cover the pasta.
2. Add a pinch of salt
3. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until cooked
4. Mix in butter, milk, and cheese.
5. Microwave for 1 minute.
6. Mix, and enjoy!

Rice Bowl + Toppings (5-15 Minutes)

This works best if you have some rice prepared ahead of time. But, you can quickly make a single serving size of rice in a pot or pan. Brown rice, white rice, even quinoa or a mix work.

• 1 serving of rice
• 1 tsp of sesame seeds or furikake rice topping
• Toppings of your choice

1. Put the rice in a bowl
2. Add rice topping and any garnish
3. Add toppings

Topping Ideas:

• Smoked salmon, avocado, carrots
• Veggie mix (peas, carrots, snap peas, corn, etc)
• Canned or grilled tuna and broccoli
• Pineapple, peppers, and chicken
• Mushrooms, tofu, spinach, and onion

Easy Pasta (15-20 Minutes)

An easy recipe with little mess! You can get it here!

Egg Scramble – With Vegan Alternative (10 Minutes)

This recipe is one for any meal of the day! You can get it here!