From popular air fryer meals to on-the-go snacks.
Simply Recipes / Sabrina Tan
In college, I lived on breakfast bars and peanut butter crackers.
Selections were nowhere near as plentiful as today.
Simply Recipes / Sabrina Tan
Im looking at you, eggplant cutlets which I used to make a fast eggplant Parm.
So what are absolute dorm-room musts from Trader Joes for college kids?
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One customer favorite is the Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice.
There are alsomini tacos, veggie burgers, andteriyaki chicken, as well as several kinds ofmac and cheese.
There’sguacamole,hummus, andbruschetta, as well astzatziki, caramelized onion, and jalapeno-cauliflower dips.
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Perfect for Bachelor Mondays with a bottle of wine.
The Easiest and Tastiest Lentils
Heres a smart and healthy pick that deserves its own category.
Just half a cup of lentils has10 grams of protein and six grams of fiber.
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Besides the nutritional boost, these legumes add a hearty, earthy taste to a meal.
TJs steamed lentils are pre-cooked and can be heated up quickly or eaten cold.
Pre-Made Soups For Now and For Later
Whats easier than microwaving a bowl of soup?
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Load up on Veggies
There are easy ways to add more veggies to your diet.
Browse the produce section and grab asweet potatoto zap in the microwave.
Snack on TJs frozen edamame from the freezer section right from the bag.
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Heat the Stir Fried Garlicky Cabbage and enjoy them with a bagged salad mix.
Rice You Dont Have To Cook From Scratch
No need to make space for a rice cooker.
TJs Frozen Organic Brown Rice comes in packs of three and takes about three minutes in the microwave.
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Heat frozen vegetables for a quick stir fry or add them as a side dish.
you’re able to also find easy-to-microwave all-in-one meals like frozenVegetable Fried Riceor Japanese Style Fried Rice.
If you have a toaster, consider TJs frozen waffles.
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Stash a few in your refrigerator.
Add avocado if you have time for an extra nutrient boost.
you’re able to, of course, also do quite a lot with amicrowave.
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Lynn likes to lightly steam salmon in it, then pair it with steamed lentils tossed in a dressing.
She also makes eggs in the microwave to go with a whole-wheat English muffin and cheese.
