What can I make in a college dorm room that is easy and nutricious?

Question

The dining hall is terrible so I need to cook now. I have a refrigerator... but the kitchen is very far. I also have a toaster in my room. What can I make that is easy and nutrisous!! Please help I am starving but dont want junk food!

Answer 1

Use some canned tuna fish (from the health food store is the best). Put the tunafish into a bowl and mix in some Safflower Mayonaise (however much you like). Then mix in a small handful of chopped walnuts and a few red grapes cut into halves. Mix this up well and salt to taste. Then put on a peice of high quality bread that you have toasted -- put a few peices of raw spinach on top.

It is delicious, easy and good for you! I eat this for lunch quite often.

Answer 2

there are lots of things, trust me i know,i work behind a desk and there is only a microwave and a toaster here, but i have some ideas for you.
1. grilled cheese and tomato soup.
for the grilled cheese you can toast your bread and then add butter, melt the cheese in the microwave. if you don't have a microwave you can grill your sandwich with a clothes iron, (it really works!) then for your tomato soup, just heat in mircowave, or if no microwave, use the hot water from your coffee maker
2. salads
just buy lettuce and all that you like in them, or buy the pre-mixed stuff
3. bagel pizzas
toast the bagel, open a can of pizza sauce, and put it on the bagel with peperoni,cheese, or whatever you like on pizza
4. ramen noodles
put them in the microwave, or use the water from the coffee maker.
for added nutrition you could drop an egg in there while it is cooking. you could also add some sausage or cheese, very yummie! oh, the best noodle flavor with this is chicken
5. mashed potatoes and gravy.
make the instant mashed potatoes with a microwave or hot water from coffee maker, buy a can of gravy and there you go.

if you like these so far, i've got a lot more, just e-mail me and i'll send you a lot more. good eating! :-)

Answer 3

If you don't have a microwave, get one - then you will have at your fingertips all kinds of good, nutritious and easy microwave meals. Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, South Beach Diet, and Weight Watchers all have good-tasting frozen foods; the new paninis come out GREAT and toasty. Microwave popcorn is a good and healthy snack, full of fiber so it fills you up more than chips. Cereal is good at any time of day; also try my favorite breakfast: smoked salmon (not as expensive as you think), a toasted English muffin with light cream cheese and chives, and a fresh sliced tomato. Crock pots are also great for dorms; there are frozen ready-made crock pot meals in the freezer. (They're kind of high in fat so watch the labels.) You just put them in your crock pot, go to your classes, and when you come home dinner is already done! Also try some of the ready-cooked (grilled) chicken strips; they are low in fat and quite tasty. Microwave a tortilla, put some cheese or sour cream on it (light of course), some onions and peppers, and the chicken strips for a fajita. I hate recipes; as a student you are too busy to cook! Get the microwave and discover all the great easy things in your grocery's freezer section!

Answer 4

I lived in a dorm my first year and I know totally what you're talking about.

A good thing to do is get one of those roasted chickens they sell in the supermarket for $6.99 and stick it in the fridge. And some cold cuts.
Other then this get: romaine lettuce, green pepper, tomatoes, onion, cheddar slices, various fruits, salad dressing, salsa, bagels, tuna, tortilla wraps, buns or baguettes, whole wheat bread and condiments. (also I used to sneak stuff like hard boiled eggs,oranges and apples from the meal hall...but we had a compulsory meal plan that I didnt want to waste).

Anyways with this you can make:
-toast with jam/peanut butter/cinnamon sugar/etc.
-Various wraps(with the chicken/coldcuts/tuna and salsa,lettuce, tomato, onion,etc.)
-sandwiches(egg, chicken, tuna, vegetable)
-chicken caesar salad
-just plain chicken and a couple of cherry tomatoes is yummy too.
The trick is to mix it up with the condiments...maybe honey-mustard one day and mayo&hot sauce the next kinda thing.

Breakfast is probably easy at the meal hall. Does yours have a cereal bar? And a fruit and yoghurt buffet? If it does, that makes a decent enough breakfast.

I'd also REALLY recommend investing in a small hotpot. You can find some for less then 20 dollars. If you have a bit more money kicking around(pr maybe a christmas gift?), get a small microwave (50-70 dollars). With either of these and the toaster you can make:

-Scrambled eggs on toast/bagel. (chop up some green pepper, onion and tomato and throw them in the eggs)
-oatmeal(you can just boil water for the instant kind or you can actually cook oatmeal)
-Various soups. Canned or from scratch. If you want to make tomato extra yummy, add some finely chopped onions. And mushroom soup tastes amazing with a bit of chopped garlic,half a cheese slice and a bit of chicken stock thrown in.
-rice and stove-top dressing (mmmmmmmm).

Now IF you get a little hotpot I'm gonna share one of my favourite made-in-my-room meals. Toss roughly chopped onion and tomatoes along with a bit of butter/olive oil/whatever into the hotpot and sautee it on high. toss in some salt and pepper to taste. If you like, its really really yummy with like 1-2 tsp of plum sauce added in. Now this only needs to be cooked for a short while. You want the onions cooked but still crisp. Serve over a bit of rice.

Just make sure you have lots of fruits and vegetables. And protien. And if you really want to keep it healthy, the best thing to do is just to not have anything 'bad' around. If its not there you wont eat it.

This is about as easy but nutricious as it gets. There's loads more you can do of course if you have the time...there were some other great ideas posted :).
Good luck! Enjoy.

Answer 5

You didn;t say you had a microwave (but you really should), but if you do, here's an extremely easy recipe that's made entirely in the microwave. It was featured on a recent episode of George Duran's Ham on the Street. I have made it several times and it is very tasty!

MICROWAVE CHICKEN CURRY

2 tablespoons Indian curry paste
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 bunch basil, leaves chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
2 (13.5-ounce) cans coconut milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Steamed rice, to serve
Paprika, for garnish
1 scallion, thinly sliced, for garnish

In a large microwave safe pot with a lid, mix together the curry paste and oil. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Add the chicken to the pot and stir. Cover with the lid and microwave on medium for 8 minutes.
Add the basil, cilantro, coconut milk, and soy sauce and season with salt and pepper. Give it a good stir, cover it, and microwave on medium for 4 minutes. Stir it again, cover, and let it rest for 3 or 4 minutes. Serve over steamed rice, garnished with paprika and scallions.

Answer 6

toaster for just toasting or kind of grill toaster? it depends also what's is in your fridge....
1) Cornflakes + milk
2) unbuttered Toast and on top:cheese+tomato+green pepper slices+oregano ... if you can grill it you have a nice homemade, easy+nutricious pizza

Answer 7

what do you consider far when you are starved...you can make toast bagels english muffins waffles...and any thing that only has to be cold...trade toaster in for a good toaster oven or micro...

Answer 8

Bagels

Answer 9

Try these!!

Crock Pot Enchiladas
Serves 6

1 lb Ground Beef, lean
1 (8.5 oz) White Onion, chopped
1 (4 oz can) Chopped Green Chilies
1 (14 oz can) Enchilada Sauce
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Golden Mushroom Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cheddar Cheese Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Celery Soup

Instructions:
Brown hamburger and chopped onion and pour off grease.

Put all ingredients in crock pot. Mix and cook low 4-6 hours.
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Chicken Parmesan
Serves 6

1/3 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 Tsp Italian Seasoning, crushed
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1/2 Cup White Onion, diced
1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup 2% Milk
1 (1 oz packet) Ranch Flavored Salad Dressing Mix
6 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 (10 oz pkg.) Spinach, frozen, thawed, drained
1 Tbsp Pimiento, chopped

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

In a small mixing bowl combine cheese, ranch salad dressing mix, and Italian seasoning. Roll chicken pieces in cheese mixture to coat lightly; set remaining cheese mixture aside. Arrange the pieces in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish. In a small saucepan cook onion in hot margarine until tender.

Stir in flour; add milk all at once. Cook and stir till bubbly; stir in drained spinach and pimiento. Place a slice of cheese and spoon the spinach mixture over the chicken; sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until tender.
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Chicken Pasta Alfredo
Serves 6

6 Qts Water
12 oz Fettuccine Pasta
2 Tbsp Peanut Oil
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
2 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (20 oz bag) Frozen Broccoli Florets
3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions:
Heat a large pot of water, over high heat. When water comes to a boil add the pasta and boil for 8-10 minutes. Drain; reserving 2 cups pasta water. Cut the chicken into strips (1/4''x1''); set aside.

In a large frying pan, over medium-high heat, add the oil and chicken pieces stirring frequently until golden brown.

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add the chicken pieces, sauce, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, stirring frequently. Add the remaining pasta water into the saucepan and bring just to a boil, then add the broccoli. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Divide the cooked pasta evenly between serving dishes and top with chicken and broccoli mixture.
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Spanish Meatloaf
Serves 6

1-1/2 lb Ground Beef, lean
1 (5.5 oz envelope) Wyler's ''Hearty Beef Stew'' Soup Starter
1 (8 oz bag) Mexican Style Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 (4 oz can) Diced Green Chili Peppers
1 (14-1/2 oz can) Diced Tomatoes, drained
1 Cup BBQ Sauce (recommended: Kraft Carb Well)

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

In a large bowl add the soup starter, diced green chili peppers, and the diced tomatoes; mix until the liquid is absorbed. Add the ground beef and BBQ sauce and mix thoroughly until well combined.

Place 1/2 of the mixture in a loaf pan, making a well in the meat, top evenly with the cheese and place the remainder of the meat mixture on top to seal.

Bake for 45 minutes; drain any residual fat if necessary.

Place the meatloaf on a warmed serving platter and serve immediately. Serve with mixed vegetables or a salad.
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Crab Quiche
Serves 6

1 (8 oz pkg.) Louis Kemp Crab Delights, flaked
3/4 Cup Mexican Style Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/2 (8 oz pkg.) Cream Cheese, cut into 1/4'' cubes
1/4 Cup Green Onions, sliced
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Basil
1/2 Cup Heart Healthy Bisquick
1 Cup 1% Milk ''Skim''
1/2 Cup Eggbeaters
3 SecondsNonstick Cooking Spray

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

Mix the crab delights, shredded cheese, cream cheese, onions, salt, and basil in a medium bowl.

Coat a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray and spread the crab mixture into the bottom.

Beat the remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour over the crab mixture and bake for about 40-45 minutes.

Serve immediately.
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Strawberry Shake
Serves 2

1 Cup Frozen Strawberries, thawed
2 Tbsp Honey
1 Cup Cold 2%Milk
1 Cup Plain Yogurt
2 Tbsp Sugar Substitute (recommended: Splenda)
2 Whole Strawberries, garnish

Instructions:
Puree the strawberries and honey in a blender or food processor. Add milk, sweetener and yogurt; blend until smooth.

Pour into glasses; garnish each with a whole strawberry

Answer 10

any fresh fruits and vegtables