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15 healthy and easy to prepare meals for when you're eating all alone

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With these suggestions, you don't have to struggle with leftovers.

If you wake up late in the morning or come home late from work or school, you no longer have to worry about having to prepare for a full meal. You can now whip out these easy to prepare and healthy dishes for one, thanks to BuzzFeed.

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By Nikky Andres (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
Catholic Online (https://www.catholic.org)
4/20/2015 (8 years ago)

Published in Home & Food

Keywords: food, recipe, lists, top 10, advice, how to, home, family, meal, healthy, easy recipe

strong>1. Masor Jar Pear and Pomegranate Salad

Pack your lunch in a fancy way. Make this healthy dish from leftover ingredients in your fridge.
 
2. Korean Lettuce Wraps

This flavorful food highlights thin slices of pork marinated into spicy sauce, pan-fried and cook to perfection, and then wrapped up in lettuce.

3. The Do-It-Yourself Freezer Oatmeal Cups

This can be served for breakfast or as a snack. You get to customize your oatmeal and you can also have your children assist you in the kitchen, as this is very easy to prepare.
 
4. Cauliflower Couscous and Carrots

This healthy dinner dish is composed of carrots, olives, cauliflower, couscous, and Moroccan-spiced cod to be mixed together in a pan.

5. Indian Tadka Soup

There are layers of flavor in Indian cooking. In this dish, we incorporate the Indian spice mix tadka, which gives off the rich aroma and taste to this food.

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6. Ham and Greens Bowl

You may eat this for breakfast or lunch and still feel full for the whole day. Add hard-boiled egg and avocado to it.
 
7. Paleo Cauliflower Stir Fried Rice

Paleo dieters will surely love this dish as this is both delicious and satisfying. It has zero cholesterol, low in sodium, and gives off the right amount of vitamin A and vitamin C.

8. Carrot Smoothie

Aside from carrots, this recipe would require banana, almond milk, natural sweeteners, and classic spices.

9. Vegetable Sushi Rolls

Be on a roll with this interesting dish. This is full of protein, healthy fats, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, and nutrients.
 
10. Nutella and Banana Ice Cream

Got craving for ice cream but you want to make it healthier? Try making this one and just add banana for that kick of potassium.
 
11. BBQ Walnut Crumble with Leafy Greens

Be amazed at how flavorful this food is. This has a bold, rich, smoky flavor which gives off a wow factor.

12. Fruit Boats

Enjoy making and eating this food that is everything that you want in a healthy snack. It is filling, hydrating and delicious too.

13. Blueberry Muffin in a Mug

Bake muffins without having to use an oven. You can put maple syrup on top for the extra sweetness needed.
 
14. Spicy Tacos with Shrimp and Garlic Cilantro

Get some shrimps loaded with spices with this dish together with cheese, cilantro, cabbage slaw, and creamy lime sauce for your tacos that will satisfy your hunger.
 
15. Chicken Barbecue Salad

This is one quick, easy, healthy, and hearty dish that you can prepare for you or your loved-one. Enjoy your veggies with bacon for the best part.

Now you no longer have to worry about leftovers or unhealthy fatty fast foods because surely, these meals are more than enough to satisfy you while staying healthy.

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