5 Lazy Dinners for When You're Too Tired to Cook | Essen Recipes

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water is a budget-friendly option.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are nutritious, while frozen peas are often cheaper.

Cook the ramen according to the package directions.

Drain the ramen well.

Heat up 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.

Stir in the garlic and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.

Fry garlic for about 1 minute over low heat.

Lightly beat 1-2 eggs.

When the garlic is soft, stir in 1 tsp brown sugar and 1 tbsp soy sauce.

Add the drained noodles to the sauce and toss to coat.

Push the noodles to one side of the pan.

Turn the heat up and add the lightly beaten eggs to the pan.

Season with salt and 1 tsp everything bagel spice or to taste.

Add chopped green onion and enjoy hot.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan.

Add 1/2 onion and cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.

Add 1/2 red bell pepper and season with salt and white pepper powder.

Stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste and 1 1/2 cup (380 ml) hot water.

Add 3 packs of instant noodles, cover, and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes.

Beat 4 eggs with salt, black pepper, and 1/2 tsp sweet paprika.

Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cover, cooking over low heat for 2-3 minutes.

Add 3.5 oz (100 g) Gruyère cheese and let it melt.

For another dinner, beat 1 egg and set aside.

Bring 1 cup (250 ml) of water to a boil in a small saucepan.

Add 1 instant ramen noodle pack and cook for 2 minutes.

Gently swirl in the beaten egg and cook for another minute.

Turn off the stove and add 2 tbsp butter and 1 tsp garlic powder.

Add chopped green onion and everything bagel seasoning (optional).

Bring 2 1/2 cups (600ml) of water to a boil in a small saucepan.

Add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the flavor packet, stir, and continue cooking for another 30 seconds.

Remove the pan from the heat and carefully add the egg without stirring.

Pull the noodles over the egg and let sit for one minute to poach.

Toast 1/2 tsp sesame seeds for 2-3 minutes over medium/low heat until golden brown.

Add chopped shallot green part only to the serving bowl.

Add 2 slices of American cheese to the bowl, allowing it to melt.

Add 1/2 tsp butter and toasted sesame seeds as garnish.

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