There’s always times when we feel lazy and we just don’t know what to do about it. Then it ends up making our whole day dreadful especially when it comes to food. HOWEVER this is the place for advocacy when you are lazy but want to still have a guilt-free day! These recipes include non-vegetarian, vegetarian, vegan options.
Nevertheless, there are two options for each category which I mentioned above for food recipes. They are easy and fun to make and you won’t feel like you wasted your day.
Non-Vegetarian :
1. Chicken Wrap
(Recipe is from BBC goodfood)
This recipe takes 5 minutes and serves 2 people: It can be used as a snack for on the go or can be used as lunch/dinner oh and breakfast.
Ingredients:
100g Cooked Sweet Potato
2 Multigrain Wraps
200g Cooked Chicken (Shredded)
Salad leaves
Baby Plum (Halved)
Cherry tomatoes (Halved)
Now that you know the ingredients, time for the steps!
STEP 1:
Starting off with the Cooked Sweet Potato, you have to mash it up until its all smooth. Then with your multigrain wrap, taking the mashed sweet potato spread it onto the wrap making sure that the layers aren’t too thick.
STEP 2:
Taking the other ingredients like the salad leaves, chicken and tomatoes, divide them evenly between the wraps.
STEP 3:
Lastly bend the wrap to fold it up, trying to not make the fillings fall out. This wrap could be eaten right away or you could save it for later. By wrapping it in baking parchment and then foil for later.
2. 5-minute Soup
(Recipe from Cooking.nytimes)
This recipe is an easy, quick, low-calorie appetizer.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups : Chicken Broth
- Half of Cucumber (scrubbed, sliced very thin and not peeled)
- 4 raw mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cups of leafy green vegetables (shredded)
- 1 tomato (cubed)
- 1/2 cup lean meat (cooked and shredded)
- Salt & Pepper
Now that you know the ingredients, time for the steps!
STEP 1:
Firstly you need to heat the broth.
STEP 2:
Afterwards you need to add the vegetables plus meat.
STEP 3:
Next you need to bring it to boil then reduce the heat. Finally it needs to simmer for 5 minutes.
This can be served immediately.
Vegetarian:
1. Mocha Oatmeal
(Recipe from HurryTheFoodUp)
This is a 7 minute, new twist of oatmeal breakfast recipe and serves 1 person. Its the perfect recipe for when you have a busy day ahead.
Ingredients:
- 1 Banana
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp instant coffee
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp cacao powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp walnuts, crumbled
- 1/2 cup milk (your choice) Ex: Soy, almond, rice, etc…
Now that you know the ingredients, time for the steps!
STEP 1:
Starting off from the banana, you have to peel then squash it.
STEP 2:
Afterwards grabbing the pan, with the next ingredients like the oats, coffee, cacao powder, salt and walnuts, not forgetting about the banana put it into the pan on medium heat.
STEP 3:
As well as add the cup of water.
STEP 4:
Following, wait while it’s simmering and stop it once it takes on a thick texture.
STEP 5:
Then put it into a bowl, with it add some milk and honey. You can eat it!
2. Scrambled Eggs + Cheese
(Recipe from HurryTheFoodUp)
Undoubtedly this recipe we’ve all heard, about the classic scrambled eggs, it’s easy to make and even the younger ones could help in the making. It takes about 5 minutes in total and serves one person.
Ingredients:
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1/2 tsp olive oil or can be replaced with butter
- salt and pepper
- 1 slice wholegrain bread (toasted)
Now that you know the ingredients, time for the steps!
STEP 1:
Starting off with the ingredients butter/oil, put them in the frying pan. In particular make sure you put it on medium heat.
STEP 2:
Then with the eggs, crack them and put them in a whole. Later beat it fast using a fork.
STEP 3:
Afterwards grate the cheese so it’s ready.
STEP 4:
Then using the eggs from step 2, put the eggs from the bowl to the frying pan.
STEP 5:
In addition coat the surface with cheese on top.
STEP 6:
Also the eggs will start to thicken really quickly, so remember that as soon as that happens, use a spatula to bring the eggs from the side so they can be in the middle.
STEP 7:
In contrast to the bringing the eggs to the middle from the side and middle to the side, repeat that procedure several times.
STEP 8:
It should be noted that the time taken for cooking should only be about 2-3 minutes as its very easy to overcook them. When you see that the eggs have no “watery bits” left it’s a sign that you are done. In a quick manner take them off from the heat to put it in a plate. Or an option is you can use the toasted wholegrain bread and put it on there instead. Adding on to enlighten the taste add some salt and pepper. That’s about it!
Vegan:
1. Spicy Udon Noodles
(Recipe from CheapLazyVegan)
This recipe takes such little time and fulfills the cravings of something spicy. I love Asian food so it was amazing when I found this recipe and I can have it when I am lazy or when I am in a hurry. It’s also not hard to make and could be eaten any point of the day only taking a few minutes of your time. This recipe serves 1 person.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 block extra firm tofu (cut into cubes)
- 1 serving of udon noodles
- 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1/4 of small onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional: 1 stalk green onion (chopped)
- Optional : 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp soy sauce/tamari
- Optional: 1/2 tbsp mirin
Now that you know the ingredients, time for the steps!
STEP 1:
Firstly with a non-stick pan, heat it on high heat.
STEP 2:
Next you can coo the udon noodles. The udon noodles should have the instructions that come with it.
STEP 3:
Later on, taking the oil(small amount) and tofu pieces add them in the pan. While the tofu is cooking you can get the chopping of vegetables done or mixing together the sauce. Adding on to the making of the sauce you can mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
STEP 4:
Taking your focus back on the tofu, flip the tofu on the other side so the other side can be cooked as well. Once done, take them off the pan then add the mushrooms and onions. Saute them until they have the results that the mushrooms start to turn brown and the onions start to soften.
STEP 5:
Once the noodles are finished cooking, drain them and put them in the pan as well. Then you can add the tofu backing in along the sauce and mix it well.
STEP 6:
When its mixed well you can turn off the heat and stir in sesame oil. Later you can top it off with the optional ingredients such as green onion and sesame seeds. Then it’s ready to eat.
2. Sloppy Joes
(Recipe from OneGreenPlanet)
Another one of my favourite things to eat is sloppy Joes, and it’s something that the whole family will enjoy. However it is messy but that’s the just the fun part of what makes this dish one of the best. It takes only 5 minutes and 3 steps to create something that everyone will love!
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp veggie oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- half bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 jalapeno (diced)
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 2 packages tempeh (crumbled)
- 1 tbsp raw sugar
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- Salt and Pepper
- 4-6 whole wheat burger buns
- Daiya cheddar cheese shreds
- Dill pickles
Now that you know the ingredients, time for the steps!
STEP 1:
Early on starting from the oil in a large pot heat it on medium heat. Adding on the onions, garlic, peppers and spices. Something to remember is the could should take 1-2 minutes.
STEP 2:
Afterwards the crumbled tempeh can be added. Saute it momentarily. Then adding in the sugar, tomato sauce and ketchup. Finally season it with salt and pepper, let it cook for until the mixture is hot and bubbly.
STEP 3:
Lastly, put preferred amount of mixture in between the burger buns, topping it with Daiya, and pickle. It’s done!