Being in college doesn’t mean you have to eat Ramen noodles every night or become a regular at your favorite fast-food restaurant. Eating out can be expensive when you’re in college. It’s also the not healthiest thing you can do for yourself while you’re working hard to achieve your college goals. You can still enjoy healthy and delicious vegan meals that are easy to make. Even if you’re new to cooking, and only know basics, these vegan meals are easy to make and are perfect for all skill levels. You can easily find all the ingredients at your local grocery store. So ditch the ramen noodles and ordering take-out, and get in the kitchen and cook yourself one of these five delicious vegan meals.
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Vegetable Soup
What you’ll need
- Tablespoon of cooking oil
- 4 cups of Vegetable Broth
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 2 Cloves of garlic (minced)
- Bag of frozen vegetable mix
- Can of diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
- Can of chickpeas (drained)
- 1/2 cup of instant brown rice
- Tablespoon of Paprika
- A teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- 1/4 Teaspoon of pepper
- A teaspoon of salt
Instructions
- First, add the olive oil and onion to a large skillet and sauté over medium heat until the onion and garlic is soft and transparent (about 5 minutes).
- Then add the frozen vegetable mix, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, brown rice, and spices. Let simmer for about 30 minutes or until all the ingredients have cooked thoroughly. Serve with a side of bread or a salad.
Black Bean Tostadas
What you’ll need
- Tostada shells
- Tablespoon of cooking oil
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 2 Cloves of garlic (minced)
- Can black beans, drained and rinsed
- Can of petite diced tomatoes with green chiles
- Tablespoon of hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
- Lettuce, avocado, and tomatoes for topping
Instructions
- First, add the olive oil and onion to a large skillet and sauté over medium heat until the onion and garlic is soft and transparent (about 5 minutes).
- Then drain and rinse the black beans, and add the beans and diced tomatoes with chiles to the skillet, along with the hot sauce, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- Next, stir and simmer the mixture until it thickens and liquid no longer pools on the bottom of the skillet (about 10 minutes).
- Lastly, lightly toast the tostada shells then spread black bean over the tostada shells and top with lettuce, avocado, and tomatoes. Serve it with a side of Spanish rice.
One-Pot Vegetable Pasta
What you’ll need
- 2 cups of penne pasta
- 2 1/2 cups of water
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 2 Cloves of garlic (minced)
- Tablespoon of cooking olive oil
- Zucchini (sliced)
- Yellow squash (sliced)
- 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
- Tablespoon of Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup of pasta sauce
Instructions
- Add olive oil, onions, and garlic to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until the onions are transparent (about 5 minutes).
- Next, add the pasta, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, Italian seasons, salt. Then pour in the 3 cups of water into the pot and make sure that the pasta is covered.
- Cover the pot and cook while stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Then stir in the pasta sauce and remove the pot from the heat. Serve immediately with a side salad or garlic bread.
Overnight Oats
What you’ll need
- 1/2 cup of rolled oats
- 1/2 cup of non-dairy milk
- Tablespoon of brown sugar
- optional fruit (fresh or dried) or nuts
Instructions
- Add non-dairy almond milk, oats, brown sugar, and fruit if using to a jar or container and stir until all the ingredients are combined. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 5 hours.
- In the morning, add additional non-dairy milk or warm it up in the microwave if you’d like. Once you’ve achieved the desired consistency, and you can top it with fruit or nuts.
Veggie Hummus Wrap
What you’ll need
- Tortilla Wraps
- Hummus
- Chickpeas
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Red Bell Pepper
- Salt and Pepper (optional)
Instructions
- First, slice your vegetables and drain a can of chickpeas. Next, lightly warm your tortilla wraps.
- Then add hummus, lettuce, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and top with salt and pepper. Lastly, roll up all the ingredients. Enjoy this dish with a side of chips, a cup of soup, or a small salad
If you like these check out my other vegan recipes here! Or if you want to learn more about meal planning check out How to Make Meal Planning Easy.
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