Today's blog post is written by Faye Smith. Faye is a sophomore at Syracuse University majoring in Health and Exercise Science. She is an avid reader of College Corner and is excited to share her favorite dorm room meals with you!
Omelettes are one of my favorite meals to make for breakfast. They are easy to make, delicious and nutritious. Usually, omelettes are made on the stove, but we're making one in the microwave for this dorm hack.
Ingredients:
- Two eggs
- Bell pepper, halved and diced
- Two slices of ham, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh arugula, chopped
- Three cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper
Directions: Combine all of the ingredients in a microwavable mug and cook for two-to-three minutes on high. Stir the ingredients every one minute to avoid the egg overflowing and enjoy!
Image Credit: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/omelette_in_a_mug/
Quesadillas are one of my favorite foods. They are easy to make, customizable and very filling! This is my favorite dorm hack recipe to make! I love to add chicken to my quesadillas, but if you prefer steak, tofu, veggies, or any other filling, this recipe is still for you!
Ingredients:
- Two medium flour tortilla
- 1/2 cup of shredded chicken
- Half a bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- One tablespoon of taco seasoning
- Two cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions: Microwave the tortillas until it is warm and in a bowl, mix the seasoning with all the ingredients. Place the ingredients on one tortilla and cover it with the other. Place the quesadilla in the microwave on high for 7 minutes.
Image Credit: https://www.rowanblog.com/2017/10/29/seven-dorm-friendly-microwave-meals/
Cauliflower Gnocchi
Cauliflower Gnocchi is one of Trader Joe's most sought-after items. It is versatile, tasty and can easily be made in the microwave! My favorite way to cook this gnocchi is with pesto sauce! This recipe is practically making itself and I always find myself wanting seconds!
Ingredients:
- One packet of Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi
- Four tablespoons of pre-made pesto
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions: Follow the microwave instructions on the back of the gnocchi package. Once cooked through, add the pesto, parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Image Credit: https://iowagirleats.com/3-ways-to-cook-trader-joes-frozen-cauliflower-gnocchi/
The Chipotle on Marshall Street is one of my favorite places to go for burrito bowls, but when I do not have any money to spend, this is my go-to recipe! This veggie burrito bowl is easy to make, filling and giving me the same satisfaction as Chipotle!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of Trader Joe's Brown Rice
- 1/2 cup of Trader Joe's Organic Brown Beans
- 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 3 tablespoons of salsa
Directions: In a microwavable bowl, cook the brown rice as instructed on the packaging. Once the rice is cooked, add all the rest of the ingredients and enjoy!
Image Credit: https://www.healthy-liv.com/5-minute-vegetarian-burrito-bowl/
While being healthy is essential, so is getting your daily dose of chocolate! These energy balls are a fan favorite among my friends and I love making them! Be careful about how many you make because once you have one, it's difficult to stop!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of oats
- 1 1/4 cups of Nutella
- 1/2 cup of agave nectar
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup flaxseeds
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
Directions: In a bowl, stir together all of the ingredients until they are combined. Refrigerate the mixture for half an hour and once it is cooled roll it into bite-sized balls. Store these energy balls in the fridge and enjoy!
Image Credit: http://www.loveandbellinis.com/2014/10/no-bake-nutella-energy-bites.html
Hi! Loved this article! The format and layout of the article was clear and easy read, while also providing some amazing recipes to make. Living in a dorm can be hard for people with picky eating but you provided a range of recipes and suggestions that could help any student eat more enjoyably during college. I love that you incorporated vegan options and was inclusive of dietary restrictions and choices so each student can feel represented. From personal experience, I know the dining halls can be intimidating, full of lackluster selections and can sometimes be a hassle to get to, so these recipes are great to know and implement into my routine. Thank you so much and I'm excited to read the next post :)
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ReplyDeleteI live on South Campus, and I do not have a meal plan, so I am always looking for new recipes to try out. I found this blog not only helpful but creative! These are easy recipes, but I would never think to make them. Something I will definitely pick up the next time I go to Trader Joe's is the Cauliflower Gnocchi. I have always seen it, and I have been tempted to get it, but I never knew if I would like it enough. Now that you have suggested it, I will have to try it out! Also, the Nutella balls stuck out to me. They look so delicious and are clearly easy to make. They also seem relatively healthy. I will definitely be adding some items to my list for my trip to the grocery store tomorrow. I am glad I read this today, so I did not miss out on making these next week!
-Eliana Koenigsberg
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