When I’m short on time, these are some of my favorite filling meals! They’re not only fast and easy, but also delicious and satisfying. I hope you love them as much as I do!
Groceries
I picked up:
- 2 lbs Bananas
- 2 Zucchini
- 1 pack Slivered Almonds
- 2 cans Tuna in water
- 1 can Black Beans
- 1 can Chickpeas
- 1 can Pinto Beans
- 1 container Cottage Cheese
- 16oz Peanuts
- 2 Avocados
- 3 Bell Peppers
- Feta Cheese
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 pint Blueberries
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Recipes
Feta, Zucchini, and Pepper Grilled Cheese
This recipe requires about 5 minutes of prep, so I recommend doing the veggie slicing earlier, before you need to cook. Slicing the veggies in very thin pieces will ensure this dish comes together quickly!
Ingredients
Method
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and add oil. Add zucchini and bell peppers and saute until cooked to desired doneness, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
- Wipe out the pan, if desired, and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Place 2 slices of bread on melted butter and top one slice with a quarter of the zucchini and peppers. Top with 1 oz of Feta cheese and season with Italian seasoning, to taste. Top with the other slice of bread and cook until bread is toasted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Once crispy and toasted on one side, flip and continue cooking until the other side is toasted, about 1 minute more.
- Serve and enjoy!
Tuna Stuffed Avocado with Olive Oil Lime Dressing
This lunch or dinner idea comes together super fast and is sure to satisfy. If you don’t have lime or lemon on hand, substitute white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar in the dressing. If you don’t have any of those things, substitute with your favorite dressing.
Ingredients
Method
- In a small jar or bowl, combine lime zest, lime juice, oil, honey, salt, pepper, and chili flakes, if desired. Stir or shake until combined.
- Slice avocados in half and remove the pits. Evenly stuff each avocado with tuna.
- Drizzle with dressing. Serve and enjoy!
5-Minute 3 Bean Salad
This 3-bean salad is the best I’ve ever had! I love that it uses few ingredients, is served cold, and is incredibly refreshing. Making the dressing from scratch is my preference, but if you don’t have those ingredients on hand, simply substitute with your favorite vinaigrette. This dish is perfect as a meatless lunch or dinner for 4 people and can also be served as a side dish for up to 8 people.
Ingredients
Method
- In a small bowl or jar, add white wine vinegar, oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper and stir or shake until combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add chickpeas, black beans, pinto beans, cucumber, onions, Italian seasoning, and prepared dressing. Stir until completely combined and coated.
- Serve evenly in bowls and top with Feta, if desired. Enjoy!
Peanut Butter and Honey Sandwiches with Bananas
There’s nothing better than a peanut butter sandwich, in my opinion, especially when the peanut butter is homemade. If you don’t have the 5-8 minutes to make your own peanut butter, simply purchase already made peanut butter. I love making my own peanut butter so I can add all kinds of nuts and seeds and really make it my own. I served it on some toasted bread with a drizzle of honey and a banana on the side. YUM!
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add peanuts to a food processor and blend for 10 minutes or until peanut butter is smooth and creamy. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Cottage Cheese with Blueberries and Slivered Almonds
This fast breakfast is one of my favorites when I’m short on time (or when I forgot to make overnight oats the night before). Simply add everything to a bowl and you’re done! It doesn’t get any simpler than that. Add any fruit, nuts, or sweetener that you love to really make this recipe your own. If cottage cheese is not your favorite, simply use Greek yogurt instead and enjoy!
Ingredients
Method
- In a small bowl, add cottage cheese and top with almonds, blueberries, and honey, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
I hope you enjoy the recipes and at least get a few ideas for meals to make in your home! Please let me know if you try anything and what you thought!
Happy Cooking!
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