Eating healthy is hard on a college campus. Here are some easy recipes that you can make in your dorm that are ten times better than a peanut butter and jelly or another wrap from the Pit.
Quinoa, Edamame and Tomato Salad
What you will need: vegetable broth, 1/3 cup chopped onion, ¼ cup quinoa, a handful of grape tomatoes chopped in half and edamame seeds
For the dressing: 1 teaspoon agave syrup, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons classic Dijon mustard and a pinch of cumin
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First, cook the quinoa in a small pot. Do this by adding ¼ cup of quinoa to about ½ cup of water and bringing it to a boil. Next, let it simmer while stirring occasionally. Cover while the quinoa is simmering. (If you do not have a top, you can use aluminum foil.) After the quinoa seeds look “popped” and are soft, drain out the remaining water and set aside on a cool burner. Next, take a cooking pan and add two to three tablespoons of vegetable oil and then add the veggies and let simmer for a few minutes. Then add the quinoa and dressing. To make the dressing, simply combine all the ingredients together in a small dish. Mix all together and you have your salad! Recipe courtesy of blogilates.com.
Madeline Baker/Old Gold & Black
Chicken with Shirataki Noodles and Pesto
This meal is quick and easy. All you need is some lean chicken meat, cooking spray, Shirataki noodles (low calorie Japanese noodles) or you can substitute with regular whole-wheat spaghetti, and pesto sauce. First, cook the chicken and spice it up with any combination of your choice (I like the Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb blend). When the chicken is finished, set aside and chop into smaller bites. Next, if you are using the Shirataki noodles, make sure to strain them and rinse with water before using them. If you are using regular noodles, then prepare them as directed. After, top the noodles off with some of the pesto sauce and add in the chicken! You could also top it off with Parmesan cheese.
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Banana Pancakes
These pancakes are delicious and only have two ingredients: two eggs and a whole banana. What you want to do is whisk the two eggs in a small bowl and then add a chopped up banana to the mix. Make sure you mash up the banana completely, otherwise the batter will not work as well. Recipe courtesy of blogilates.com.
Madeline Baker/Old Gold & Black
Next, spray some cooking spray on a pan over the stove on low to medium heat. I like to do “mini” pancakes so they are easier to flip. Scoop out some of the batter onto the pan and flip after 30 seconds or so, or when the bottom is cooked. After the top has cooked, remove and repeat until you have used up all the batter. Drizzled with honey and served with Greek yogurt and fruit, you have yourself a complete breakfast!
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Spinach Salad
All you need for this salad is spinach leaves, dressing of your choice (I like Raspberry Vinaigrette) and grape tomatoes (or a vegetable of your choosing). To make the salad, just toss all the ingredients together in a bowl and enjoy!
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Almond Butter Snacks
Almond butter is packed with protein and the good kind of fat that our bodies need. First, you can spread almond butter on a rice cake (plain or flavored) for a tasty and low calorie snack. If you are feeling in the mood for fruit, then you can pair two tablespoons of almond butter with a whole apple.
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