10 easy recipes for students

10 Easy recipes

1. Teriyaki Chicken Foil Packets
2. Quesadilla
3. Ground Beef Tacos
4. Mac and Cheese
5. Tomato Egg Stir-Fry
6. Greek Yogurt Parfait
7. Spaghetti Bolognese
8. French Bread Pizzas
9. Avocado Toast
10. Minestrone Soup

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Sometimes, as a student, you won't have much time to cook due to academics, social life, traveling around Europe, and possibly a part-time job, or maybe you just haven't cooked before. Considering all this challenges, finding easy recipes can be the best solution. Quick and simple recipes can save you a lot of time and effort, ensuring a yummy meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Therefore Mate App is providing you with 10 easy recipes that you'll LOVE❤️. These recipes are not only simple to follow but also require minimal ingredients and preparation time. Whether you're looking for breakfast options, quick lunches, or satisfying dinners. So, don’t wait and follow these recipes.

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Teriyaki Chicken Foil Packets

The perfect choice for dinner, the Teriyaki Chicken Foil Packets is a delicious Japanese-inspired meal that contains meat and vegetables.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast
• Teriyaki sauce
• Bell peppers
• Pineapple chunks
• Onion
• Broccoli

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200ºC.
2. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and marinate in teriyaki sauce.
3. Cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
4. Place chicken and vegetables on a piece of aluminum foil.
5. Fold the foil to create a sealed packet
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
7. ENJOY YOUR TERIYAKI CHICKEN FOIL PACKETS!

Quesadilla

This delicious dish from Mexico is an ideal choice for lunch or snacks. Customizable with the ingredients you MOST LIKE!

Ingredients:

• Tortillas
• Grated cheese
• Cooked meat or vegetable, the one you want
• The sauce of your choice! Some ideas are…
  • Avocado sauce
  • Sour cream
  • Hot sauce

Instructions:

1. Sprinkle cheese and desired toppings on half of the tortilla.
2. Fold the tortilla in half and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
3. SERVE WITH YOUR SELECTED SAUCE!

Ground Beef Tacos

One of the most famous Mexican dishes, Tacos is perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.

Ingredients:

• Tortillas
• ground beef
• Taco seasoning
• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Cheese
• Salsa

Instructions:

1. Cook ground beef in a skillet with oil.
2. Add taco seasoning and water, simmer until the sauce thickens.
3. Fill tortillas with meat and desired toppings.
4. SERVE WITH SALSA AND ENJOY!

Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese is a delicious choice for those who like American cuisine. Good for launch and dinner.

Ingredients:

• Pasta
• Cheese
• Milk
• Butter
• Flour

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta until al dente, normally about 8 minutes.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter, add salt, pepper and stir in flour to make a roux.
3. Gradually add milk, stirring  constantly until thickened.
4. Add cheese and stir until melted.
5. Mix sauce with cooked pasta.
6. ENJOY YOUR MAC & CHEESE!

Tomato Egg Stir-Fry

A very easy Chinese dish perfect for launch and dinner.

Ingredients:

• Tomatoes
• Eggs
• Salt
• Sugar
• Rice

Instructions:

1. Beat eggs and season with eggs
2. Heat oil in a pan, add eggs and scramble until just set.
3. Remove eggs from the pan and set aside.
4. Add tomatoes to the pan, cook until soft.
5. Return eggs to the pan, stir to combine, and season with salt and sugar.
6. PREFERABLY SERVE WITH RICE!

Greek Yogurt Parfait

A very good choice for a healthy and easy breakfast, the Greek Yogurt Parfait.

Ingredients:

• Greek yogurt
• Granola
• Honey
• Fruits of your choice

Instructions:

1. Layer Greek yogurt, granola, and berries in a bowl or glass
2. Drizzle with honey.
3. READY TO EAT!

Spaghetti Bolognese

The classic Italian pasta dish is a perfect choice for a well-balanced launch or dinner.

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti
• Ground beef
• Onion
• Garlic
• Tomato sauce

Instructions:

1. Cook spaghetti until al dente, normally about 8 minutes.
2. Sauté onion and garlic  until softened.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
4. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. SERVE SAUCE OVER COOKED SPAGHETTI!

French Bread Pizzas

French Bread Pizzas are a quick, easy and yummy alternative to traditional pizza. Perfect for a quick lunch.

Ingredients:

• French bread
• Tomato sauce
• Mozzarella cheese
• Meat or Vegetable of your choice

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200ºC.
2. Slice French bread in half.
3. Spread tomato sauce on each half.
4. Top with cheese and desired toppings.
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
6. ENJOY YOUR FRENCH BREAD PIZZAS!

Avocado Toast

Quick and customizable trendy dish perfect for breakfast.

Ingredients:

• Bread
• Avocado
• Lemon juice
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions:

1. Toast bread slices.
2. Mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread avocado mixture on toasted bread.
4. Add optional toppings like tomatoes, radishes, or a poached egg

Minestrone Soup

The famous Minestrone Soup is a very healthy Italian choice  filled with vegetables and pasta. Perfect for a well-balanced dinner.

Ingredients:

• Onion
• Carrot
• Celery
• Zucchini
• Canned tomatoes
• Kidney beans
• Pasta
• Spinach

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion, carrot and celery until softened.
2. Add zucchini, canned tomatoes, and kidney beans.
3. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add pasta and cook until tender.
5. Stir in spinach until wilted.
6. SERVE AND ENJOY!

At Mate App, we hope you can find the recipe that best matches your preferences while being quick, healthy, easy, and yummy. If you are an Erasmus student we recommend you also read our blog “Best Tips for your Erasmus Year”