The overall struggle of a new college student is to learn how to cook for themselves, or even live without a home cooked meal for months. These seven simple recipes will soon make your college experience better by offering you some easy meal options. All of the recipes listed below only require a microwave.
1. Mac And Cheese In A Mug
First, the ingredients you will need for instant mac 'n' cheese are 1/2 cup of elbow macaroni, 1/2 cup of your favorite cheeses and 1 cup of water. Microwave on high the mug of noodles and water for eight minutes. Then, while there is still a little bit of water left at the bottom, add in your cheese and microwave for another 30 seconds. Lastly, stir and enjoy!
2. Egg White Bagel Sandwich
The ingredients you will need for this breakfast sandwich recipe are one thin bagel, 10 spinach leaves, 3/4 cup of egg whites, one cream cheese wedge, two slices of tomato, two slices of avocado and kosher salt. To begin, place egg whites, spinach leaves and salt in a bowl and microwave for 90 seconds. Then, spread cream cheese onto the bagel and add tomato and avocado slices on top. Next, gently flip egg onto the sandwich. Season with more salt or hot sauce, if desired.
3. Microwavable Omelet
The ingredients for this recipe depend on how you like to top your microwave omelet. Ham, onions, mushrooms, peppers and cheese are all very common. The only ingredients you'll definitely need are two eggs and one tablespoon of milk. Mix the egg into a mug with milk and place in microwave for two minutes. Lastly, add your favorite ingredients to the top and microwave for 30 more seconds.
4. Spinach and Feta Mashed Potatoes
Two pounds of potatoes, three tablespoons of butter, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 cup of milk, two cups of packed fresh spinach, and two ounces of crumbled feta are needed to make spinach and feta mashed potatoes. First, wash potatoes and place in microwave for five minutes. Next, slice the potatoes into several smaller pieces, and transfer them into a bowl. Add butter, garlic powder, salt and milk. Mash the potatoes until until butter is melted and seasoning is spread out. Then, stir in the spinach leaves. Lastly, crumble feta cheese over the potatoes.
5. Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole
The ingredients needed for this casserole are one serving size of Minute Ready-to-Serve Rice, two tablespoons of shredded cheese, four to five frozen broccoli florets, and one tablespoon of water. Prepare the rice as instructed on the package. After rice is done cooking, add broccoli, cheese and water into a bowl and microwave for two minutes. Next, remove from microwave and smash broccoli with a fork. Lastly, pour in the rice and mix together.
6. Birthday Cake Oatmeal
First, for birthday cake oatmeal, you will need one cup of old fashioned oats, 1/2 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and four tablespoons of yellow cake mix. In a bowl, add oats, milk, water and vanilla extract. Microwave for two minutes. Next, remove bowl and add cake mix. Stir until mixed.
7. Banana Chocolate Chip Quinoa
The only ingredients needed for banana chocolate chip quinoa are three tablespoons of mashed bananas, 1/4 cup egg white, 1/2 cup quinoa flakes, one table spoon of chocolate chips, one tablespoon of pecans and a pinch of cinnamon. First, grease 16 ounce microwave safe dish. Next, place all ingredients into a bowl and mix until fully incorporated. Press mixture together evenly with a fork. Microwave on high for two minutes.
