This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Winthrop chapter.
If anything positive has come out of this quaratine for me, it’s that I have been able to try and learn so many new recipes. I have spent plenty (and probably too much) time in the house, but I have truly been able to focus on my health and creating DELICIOUS meals. All of these meals are super easy, affordable, and quick – perfect for a college girl on the go.Â
Chicken, Spinach, and Mushroom Quesadillas
Ingredients:
- 2 La Banderita Carb Counter Tortillas (or any other tortillas you prefer)
- Shredded Rotisserie Chicken (I like to go to my local grocery store, purchase an already made rotisserie chicken, and shred it myself)
- Shredded Cheese (I prefer Italian Style or Mozzerella)
- Spinach
- Sliced Baby Portobello Mushrooms
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Powder, Salt & Pepper
- Optional: Salsa
Directions:
- Drizzle a little olive oil (about a 1/2 a tablespoon) in a skillet. Heat on medium-high.Â
- Add mushrooms and allow to sautee for 3-5 minutes.
- Add spinach to the pan. Sprinkle with plenty of garlic powder, salt, & pepper. Cut the heat to medium-low.
- Finish cooking until the spinach is wilted; then remove the spinach and mushrooms from the pan.
- Spread enough spinach and mushrooms, chicken, and shredded cheese to cover one tortilla. Then place the other tortilla on top.
- Place the quesadilla in the skillet you used earlier. Heat on medium.
- Once one side of the quesadilla gets crisp, flip the quesadilla and allow the other side to heat.
- Heat until the cheese is completely melted. Then remove from the pan and use a pizza cutter to cut into triangles.
- Serve alone, with salsa, or with any topping of your choice. Enjoy!
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Flatbread Pizza
Ingredients:
- 1 FlatbreadÂ
- Shredded Cheese (I prefer Italian Style or Mozzerella)
- Pizza Sauce
- Optional: Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Spinach, Any Toppings You Enjoy
- Italian Seasoning
- Cooking Spray
- Aluminum Foil
Directions:
- Â Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
- Tear a large enough piece of aluminum foil to fit your flatbread.
- Spray cooking spray onto the aluminum foil, and place your flatbread on the aluminum foil.
- Spread pizza sauce onto the flatbread – enough to cover but don’t overload it or it will weigh the flatbread down.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese onto the flatbread.
- Add any toppings you would like. Then sprinkle another layer of cheese on top.
- Add italian seasoning to the pizza.
- Put in the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.Â
- Cut into squares, serve, and enjoy!
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Veggie Egg ScrambleÂ
Ingredients:
- Eggs – at least 2
- Fresh Spinach
- 1/2 Red Slicing Tomato cut into small pieces
- Sliced Baby Portobello Mushrooms
- Weber Garlic Parmesan Seasoning (I got this from Walmart; it’s AMAZING)
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
Directions:
- Whisk eggs in a small bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil in a pan. Heat on the stove at medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms and sautee for 3-5 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add the tomatoes and spinach. Stir around.
- Add the whisked eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic parmesan seasoning.
- Scramble the egg and veggie mixture with a spatula.Â
- Once the eggs are light and fluffy, the egg scramble is done.
- Serve and enjoy with toast or whatever you choose!
Note: you may add/omit any veggies of your choice. You can even add cheese if you would like.Â
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These three recipes are simple, healthy, and absolutely delicious. If you’re looking for something you can make in your shared kitchen or something that can serve as a quick meal between classes, these dishes are for you! I have unashamedly eaten these meals at least a couple of times a week. Feel free to modify them to your diet, however you choose, and most importantly – enjoy!
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