Do you find yourself scrambling for time to prepare a satisfying meal after a long day at work? I promise you, you’re not alone. I’m a big foodie, and I hate to go to work without packing some lunch because ready-to-eat meals are rarely satisfying or healthy.
As a 9–5 worker, it can be challenging to muster up the energy and creativity required to cook a tasty and nutritious dinner. Not everyone is Mum Zee. Fortunately, there is no need to make a hefty sacrifice or settle for a monotonous routine of takeout and microwave dinners. There are a lot of quick and easy recipes that cater specifically to the busy 9–5 worker. You can indulge in delicious meals without compromising on your packed schedule. Here are four quick and easy recipes to try out.
Stir-fry Noddles and Eggs
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Everyone is familiar with the famous noodles and eggs. You can prep this meal in 15 minutes, and if you have a thermos flask, your noodles will stay nice and warm until you’re ready to eat. Boil your noodles for about 5 minutes. Then, in a frying pan, pour in your whisked and seasoned eggs. Let it fry for a bit, then add your chopped veggies to the pan. Stir gently on low heat for about 2 minutes. Then add 2 oz. of water to the mix and finally the noodles. Stir and let it heat for about 3 minutes, then take it off the heat. Your noodles are ready for work.
Spiced Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
This one is for the island Geng! Actually, this recipe is for anyone, as long as you can afford it. Plus, it will save you time on both cooking and cleanup. Preheat your oven and arrange chicken breasts on one side of a baking sheet. On the other side, toss well-spiced vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and cucumbers—they actually taste nice when roasted—potatoes and bell peppers with olive oil. Roast everything together until the chicken is well cooked and the vegetables are tender. This 35-minute recipe is a complete, nutritious meal ready to be enjoyed with little effort.
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Beef Salad and Agege Bread
This is a quick and easy option for a light lunch or snack. The agege bread adds a unique flavour to the classic beef salad. In a bowl, combine some shredded beef, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, cabbage, carrot, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Spread chicken salad on slices of agege bread. You can add any other ingredient to the veggie mix to suit your taste.
Overnight Oats
Breakfast doesn’t have to be a rushed affair. You can prepare overnight oats by combining rolled oats, your choice of milk (dairy or non-dairy), honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of salt in a jar or container. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight. This takes just about 5 minutes. The next morning, your breakfast awaits in a perfectly creamy and satisfying state. Customise your oats with assorted toppings such as fresh berries, nuts, or some peanut butter.
Being a busy 9-5 worker doesn’t mean compromising on what you love to eat. With these quick and easy recipes, you can conveniently whip up some dishes in no time.
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