12 Recipes for When You Don't Feel Like Cooking (2024)

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12 Recipes for When You Don't Feel Like Cooking (1)

Having one of those days? You get home and the very last thing you want to think about is what to make for dinner. Fear not! Instead of ordering in, I’ve compiled 12 of my favorite vegan go-to recipes that are ready and on the table in 30 minutes or less!

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Kale Chip Nachos (30 Minutes!)

30-minute, 8-ingredient vegan nachos made with kale chips, sweet potato rounds, black beans, avocado, and salsa! A filling, flavorful, healthy plant-based meal or snack.

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Fresh Tofu Salad Rolls with Cashew Dipping Sauce

30-minute tofu salad rolls with fresh veggies, basil, and tofu, served with a savory-sweet cashew sauce. A hearty plant-based entrée or side!

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5-Minute Green Salad with No-Mix Tahini Dressing

A quick-and-easy salad for when your body is craving greens and simplicity! Greens and vegetables in a 3-ingredient no-mix dressing. A simple, fresh, healthy side.

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Crunchy Kale Salad with Spicy Cashew Sesame Dressing

Super crunchy kale salad with a quick, creamy cashew-sesame dressing! Crunchy Miso Chickpeas are optional for added crunch and protein! A delicious, hearty plant-based entrée or side.

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Quinoa Gado-Gado Bowl (30 Minutes!)

A modern take on a classic Indonesian dish called Gado-Gado! Quinoa replaces rice for added protein, fresh and steamed veggies add plenty of nutrition and fiber, and it’s all topped with a spicy, 2-minute peanut sauce!

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1-Pot Kale Sweet Potato Curry

A hearty 1-pot curry with kale, sweet potato, and roasted cashews. Red curry is infused with coconut milk for big flavor and creamy texture. 30 minutes.

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30-Minute Vegan Alfredo (GF)

Creamy, 30-minute vegan alfredo made with 9 ingredients and simple methods. Add spring peas and vegan parmesan cheese for a satisfying plant-based meal.

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Zucchini Pasta with Lentil Bolognese

A hearty red sauce with lentils and carrots over zucchini noodles! A flavorful, healthy, 30-minute plant-based meal.

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Garlicky Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

SUPER flavorful, 30-minute Kale Salad with a creamy roasted garlic tahini dressing and crispy tandoori roasted chickpeas!

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Saucy Portobello & Butternut Squash Tacos

Insanely saucy and delicious portobello mushroom and butternut squash tacos. Hearty, healthy, and ready in less than 30 minutes. The perfect plant-based, gluten-free lunch or dinner.

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Pea Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Arugula (Vegan + GF)

Amazing, 30-minute pea pesto pasta that's vegan, gluten-free, and tossed with arugula and sun-dried tomatoes. A hearty, flavorful plant-based meal or side.

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Weeknight Chickpea Bolognese

Easy, flavorful, 10-ingredient chickpea bolognese over carrot noodles! A healthy, fast, satisfying plant-based meal!

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Enjoy these quick, easy + nutritious recipes! Be sure to tag any of your creations #minimalistbaker on Instagram so we can see what you cook up. Cheers!

xo – Minimalist Baker

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  1. Nina says

    Amazing!!! I’m always busy with work and gym so this is a life saver for me. Does anyone know good recipes sharing apps/websites? I mean I tend to cook something I found online and then a week later don’t remember where I got it from. I started using Handybooks app so I can take photos of every step and then can go back to it when I need it or even ping it over to my cooking friends. I don’t know if there are better solutions…… if anyone knows one I would appreciate some info. Just planning to digitalise all my recipes :D

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  2. Melynda says

    I also would like to add the Chickpea Shawarma Sandwich is another great weeknight meal, I just made it last night. Uses minimal dishes (1 baking sheet and 1 small bowl for hummus + plates) and it takes less than 20 minutes. It’s also one of my favorite recipes so far, extremely delicious and unique. The Chickpea Bolognese is another great one, made that this past week.

    https://minimalistbaker.com/chickpea-shawarma-sandwich/

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  3. Laura B says

    Make dinner recipe with extras for lunch the next day or so.

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  4. sydney says

    yasssss thank you for these *bookmarked*

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  5. L says

    let me preface this by saying i live on your recipes and you never let me down. one thing i struggle with is lunches. I have to be out the door at 7 am so I dont have time to put anything together and sometimes that causes me to grab a frozen entree at the store when I would much rather have a huge veggie packed homemade meal. or if i do prepare food my evenings are spent making dinner, eating, cleaning, making lunch, cleaning, sleeping. I work two jobs & time is not abundant so a post like this about make ahead friendly lunches that keep well in the fridge/freezer and also dont require an additional hour of cooking in the evening would be extremely helpful!!! sorry if this is an inappropriate place to comment this request! Love you!!!

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    • Lauren says

      I agree I would love to see more posts for make-ahead-of-time lunches (or dinners) that can be frozen/refrigerated for later in the week =)

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  6. Ellie Kennard says

    Hi there Dana
    I thought I had made a comment on your post, saying that you have a comment on your Google+ post, if you want to check it out. Maybe my comment was deleted as it contained the link to your G+ post?
    I hope you get this.
    Best regards,
    Ellie

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  7. Natalie says

    Love a good lazy recipe, I think those tacos will be happening this weekend!

    – Natalie

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  8. Ellie Kennard says

    Hi Dana,
    In case you don’t get notified of comments on your G+ posts, I hope you will go and read what is on this one: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Minimalistbaker/posts/L12JY4GfFum (Sophie is a Google employee and if she is encouraging you, then it is worth checking it out).
    I have followed your posts for a long time and have tried and adapted many of your recipes in my whole foods plant based kitchen.
    Warm regards,
    Ellie

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12 Recipes for When You Don't Feel Like Cooking (2024)

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12 Recipes for When You Don't Feel Like Cooking? ›

Shelf-stable items like canned tuna and beans are incredibly helpful for adding a boost of protein to meals. One of my favorite throw-together meals is mixed greens with chickpeas, boiled eggs, avocado and dressing. Other ideas include sliced bread with hummus and vegetables or quesadillas with black beans and cheese.

What to make for dinner don't feel like cooking? ›

50 easy recipes when you're feeling too lazy to cook
  • 1Cheeseburger nachos. ...
  • 2Crispy Japanese sushi salmon patties. ...
  • 310-minute vegetarian pad Thai. ...
  • 4Chicken Lorraine. ...
  • 5Creamy Italian salmon tray bake. ...
  • 6Creamy French onion chicken pasta bake. ...
  • 7The ultimate cheat's gozleme. ...
  • 8Honey soy chicken with noodles.

How do you cook when you don't like cooking? ›

How to Enjoy Cooking When You Hate to Cook: 20 tips
  1. Stop comparing yourself to others.
  2. Let go of misconceptions.
  3. Get motivated by savings.
  4. Get motivated by others.
  5. Simplify the recipe search.
  6. Know nutrition basics.
  7. Organize your kitchen.
  8. Upgrade equipment and utensils.
Jul 4, 2023

What to cook for dinner when lazy? ›

30 lazy dinners to make on weeknights
  1. Ramen carbonara. 4.75. 4.8. 30 Minute Cheesy Chicken Risoni. 4.3617. 4.4. ...
  2. Thai Green Curry Chicken Noodle Soup. 4.875. 4.9. Family Friendly Fried Rice. 4.31818. 4.3. ...
  3. Sri Lankan Coconut & Cashew Chicken with Saffron Rice. 4.19084. 4.2. Potato Gems Shepherd's Pie. 4.2. 4.2.

What food do you usually eat when you are tired and don't want to cook? ›

Shelf-stable items like canned tuna and beans are incredibly helpful for adding a boost of protein to meals. One of my favorite throw-together meals is mixed greens with chickpeas, boiled eggs, avocado and dressing. Other ideas include sliced bread with hummus and vegetables or quesadillas with black beans and cheese.

How do I regain my passion for cooking? ›

Here are five top tips that will make you want to spend more time in the kitchen once more.
  1. Invest in a new gadget.
  2. Buy better ingredients.
  3. Focus on locally inspired recipes.
  4. Make home cooking a social event.
  5. Be more efficient.
Mar 31, 2023

What to make for dinner when tired? ›

33 dump-and-go dinners for when you're too tired to cook
  • 1Creamy chicken and risoni tray bake. ...
  • 2Easy slow-cooker lasagne recipe. ...
  • 3One-pan creamy chicken pesto pasta bake. ...
  • 4Chicken chow mein tray bake. ...
  • 5One-pot creamy chicken ravioli. ...
  • 6One-pan miso chicken drumsticks. ...
  • 7Chicken, chorizo and olive tray bake.

Is it normal to not want to cook? ›

Some people love to cook. Others despise it. And many more fall somewhere in between. They might not mind cooking certain dishes, but it's also not something they get excited about.

What is the easiest thing to cook? ›

150 of the easiest things to make for dinner
  • 1Kung pao chicken noodle tray bake. ...
  • 25-ingredient meatball carbonara. ...
  • 310-minute cheat's fried rice. ...
  • 4Easy beef stir-fry. ...
  • 5Easy tuna, sweetcorn and rice slice. ...
  • 6Quick fish finger burgers. ...
  • 7Japanese-style pork and soba noodle stir-fry. ...
  • 8Salmon tacos with lime and orange salsa.

What to cook when you're bored easy? ›

24 Fun Things to Cook When You're Bored in the Kitchen
  1. 01 of 24. Giant Meatballs With Ricotta. ...
  2. 02 of 24. Bacon, Egg, and Toast Cups. ...
  3. 03 of 24. Loaded Potato Bites. ...
  4. 04 of 24. Fondue for Two. ...
  5. 05 of 24. Potato Gnocchi. ...
  6. 06 of 24. Sheet-Pan Pizza. ...
  7. 07 of 24. Beans-and-Greens Stuffed Peppers. ...
  8. 08 of 24.
Jul 16, 2024

What foods stop tiredness? ›

A diet with lots of leafy green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats such as fish, nuts, and seeds may help lessen the effects of feeling tired! This booklet and the study dietitian will help you learn how to make room in your diet for foods that can help fight fatigue.

What to eat when you have no food and can't cook? ›

Ways to Eat Healthy Without Having to Cook
  • 1/13. Precooked Whole Grains. ...
  • 2/13. Frozen Veggies. ...
  • 3/13. Precooked Chicken Strips. ...
  • 4/13. That's a Wrap. ...
  • 5/13. Deli Chicken. ...
  • 6/13. Lower-Sodium Soups. ...
  • 7/13. Canned Salmon. ...
  • 8/13. Ready-to-Eat Boiled Eggs.
Aug 28, 2023

What to eat when you don't feel like making food? ›

Salads. No cooking required for this well-balanced and delicious option! Salads can be made from so many different options: fresh produce, thawed frozen produce (corn, edamame, peas, etc.), leftover roasted vegetables, leftover or deli meat, cheeses, hard-boiled eggs, nuts and seeds, crackers or croutons, etc.

What to cook for someone who doesn t like food? ›

These things—grilled cheese and tomato soup, boxed macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly—are childhood classics because they're tasty and satisfying and user-friendly.

How do I get over not wanting to cook? ›

Here are some additional tips to help you overcome your fear and become a more confident cook:
  1. Start with simple recipes: Begin with simple recipes that have few ingredients and are easy to follow. ...
  2. Follow the recipe: you may know by now, I'm not so keen on recipes. ...
  3. Practice: You MUST cook to get better at cooking.

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