Studying is challenging enough without worrying about what you will eat every day. Many students in digs face a busy schedule and a limited budget. Still, it is important to take good care of yourself, and that starts with healthy food. Luckily, there are plenty of quick and nutritious recipes for students in digs that you can make without spending hours in the kitchen. Here are some of my favourite healthy recipes for students in digs.
Toast with eggs and avocado
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices of wholemeal bread
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chilli flakes, lemon juice, cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Toast the bread until golden brown.
- Mash the avocado in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and possibly a little lemon juice.
- Fry the eggs in a pan (fried or scrambled, whatever you like).
- Spread the mashed avocado on the toasted bread and top with the eggs.
- Add chilli flakes and sliced cherry tomatoes for extra flavour and colour, if desired.
Quinoa salad with vegetables and chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tin of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the packet and leave to cool.
- Mix the cooled quinoa with the chickpeas, cucumber, pepper, red onion and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Mix olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl and pour over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
Pasta with spinach and tomato
Ingredients
- 200 grams whole-wheat pasta
- 2 handfuls of fresh spinach
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 2 teentjes knoflook, fijngehakt
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes and bring to the boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the spinach and stir until it has shrunk.
- Mix the cooked pasta into the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with a little grated Parmesan cheese if you like it.
Vegetarian wraps
Ingredients
- 4 whole-wheat wraps
- 1 tin of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 red pepper, cut into strips
- 1 green pepper, cut into strips
- 1 red onion, cut into thin rings
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup mixed lettuce
- 2 tablespoons hummus or yoghurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a pan and fry the pepper and red onion until soft.
- Heat the wraps according to the instructions on the packet.
- Spread each wrap with a tablespoon of hummus or yoghurt.
- Divide the sautéed pepper, red onion, black beans, corn, avocado and mixed lettuce among the wraps.
- Season with salt and pepper and roll up the wraps tightly.
- Cut the wraps in half and serve immediately.
Stir-fry with chicken and vegetables
Ingredients
- 200 g chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 red pepper, cut into strips
- 1 yellow pepper, cut into strips
- 1 courgette, diced
- 2 teentjes knoflook, fijngehakt
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sesame seeds and fresh coriander
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breast and fry until golden brown and cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the garlic to the pan and fry until fragrant.
- Add the pepper and courgette and fry until soft.
- Put the chicken back in the pan and add the soy sauce and honey. Mix well and cook for a few more minutes until everything is well heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately and garnish with sesame seeds and fresh coriander if desired.
These recipes for students in digs are not only quick and easy to make, but also nutritious and budget-friendly. Perfect for busy students who want to eat healthy without too much hassle. Enjoy your meal!