Easy, quick but interesting hot lunches

IHN · 2023-10-11T10:16:02Z

I did a thread a bit like this last year, but it's that time again when the days get a bit colder and greyer and a nice lunch that adds a bit if literal and metaphorical warmth to the day is more appreciated. So, let's have your ideas. It should be something that's ideally cookable in under 10 minutes, up to 15 minutes at a push, with faff levels kept to a minimum. I'll start - get one of those packets of Korean-style noodles, the ones with the dried noodles and little sachets of flavouring/spices, a selection veg and an egg. Finely slice the veg, you need a good handful. Start frying the egg. Put the veg in a pan with about half a pint of water, bring to the boil. Give it a couple of minutes and add the noodles and spices. Let that boil for a couple of minutes then turn the heat off and it can sit for a bit. Pour the veggie noodles into a bowl, put the egg on top, and for an extra flourish add a dollop of whatever exotic chutney you may have available. Lovely.

Cougar

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Any tips for things that are <5 minutes?

Yeah, prep the night before.

Back when I lived on my own I cooked for four. One portion for now, one in the fridge for tomorrow's lunch, the other two in ziploc bags in the freezer for home-made ready meals in the future. Do that for a week and you'll eat for three.

Posted : 11/10/2023 9:34 pm

johndoh

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Thread ressurection!

I have just made this dead easy Black Bean Quesadilla https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cheesy-black-bean-quesadillas

It's absolutely gorgeous – I also added 1/2 tsp of hot chilli powder as I like my food spicy. Following the recipe gives enough for 2 or 3 tortillas (depending on tortilla size and how generous you are with the filling).

Posted : 17/04/2024 1:38 pm

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kittyr

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got me wondering what i could do with them to add protein, whether you could add a few whisked eggs ‘a la carbonara’ but i think that may end up a bit gopping. got to admit i dont really fancy the ‘veg in boiling water’ recipe ^^^ so anyone got any ideas to add a decent amount of protein to these noodles and still be tasty (and healthy-ish)?

I buy sirloin steak (2 for £8 from asda), thinly slice, freeze on a tray and portion into bags in the freezer into 4 portions. When cooking the noodles dump in a bag of steak and some frozen edamame and sweetcorn.

Also the same with chicken but I poach before freezing.

Posted : 17/04/2024 2:18 pm

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