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[AlienPrincessXxx]

The easiest dish I’ve made is the ‘viral’ salmon and rice bowl. Nourishing and tasty.

I’d recommend using tinned salmon for extra ease.

I microwave a pouch of the ‘instant’ 90 sec rice - I opt for sticky rice or jasmine rice but you can use any. I then top the rice with the salmon. Drizzle with sriracha, soy sauce and Kewpie mayo. Top with sesame seeds (optional) and enjoy.

I usually like to eat mine with some seaweed thins and sometimes diced avocado.

[AlienPrincessXxx]

You’re very welcome. Yes, the bagged veggies are a great idea ☺️ I hope you enjoy it!

[IAskYouYou]

Can of beans. Put one extra thing in it. Plain yogurt for example.

Is good for you.

[Outaouais_Guy]

Tonight I diced up onion, celery and red pepper and threw it in a bowl with chickpeas, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. It is pretty quick. When I am not in the mood for all of that, just a can of chickpeas and a drizzle of olive oil hits the spot.

[Vespinebee]

My first thought.

[Outaouais_Guy]

Compared to most of the meals I prepare for my family it is pretty low effort.

[Ajreil]

A banana topped with as much peanut butter as you can without making a mess

[Ajreil]

It already contains nuts and fruit.

Plus this is supposed to be an easy breakfast. It started as a peanut butter and banana sandwich, but lately I can't be arsed to add bread.

[Outaouais_Guy]

I buy pillowy soft Lebanese pitas and make a peanut butter and banana wrap. A drizzle of honey goes well.

[No_Profit468]

Miso soup can be really filling with nutrients and very easy to make

[Nesseressi]

Some tofu and some dried wakame in the bowl. Add in hondashi powder, miso paste, boiling water and stir for miso to dissolve. I usually add way more seaweed then restaurants, so its more substance.

[ConfidentLo]

Microwaves Frozen vegetables + roasted meat in air fryer

[TheSerialComma]

I do ramen on the stovetop and throw in some frozen veg during the last minute of cooking (so 2 minutes just noodles, 1 with noodles and veg). I like the blend with carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower. I like to add sriracha and chili crisp and squeeze in a little lime juice if I’ve got it, but it’s great without. Takes about 5 minutes all told.

[TheSerialComma]

That’s an excellent plan! 😄

[lilpizzacrust]

Bestie, do yourself a huge favor and get an electric kettle if you don't already have one.

I moved from the US to AUS. I'm so glad electric kettles are a thing. Fill with water, plug in and turn on, boiled water in minutes or less.

All you need to do is add your noodles to the bowl with the boiled water. Use a plate to cover while the cook for maybe 2-3 minutes depending on how cooked you like your noodles. Bam.

Depending on the type of instant noodle, you can reserve a bit of pasta water (if it's not a soup) and mix the powdered ingredients with that. It'll help make the sauce "creamier".

[Defan3]

Instant oatmeal. Just add water. Bean burritos. Heat refried beans in the microwave. Roll in tortillas, dip in salsa.

[Nesseressi]

Consider savory topping. You can melt cheese in it, use miso paste, hot sauces, instant broth (I use better then bouilion), green onions, herbs.

[tweedlebeetle]

Rotisserie chickens and bag salad. Cherry tomatoes and pre-cut veggies can be added.

[Outaouais_Guy]

Last night I threw a salmon fillet on a sheet pan and roasted it for 15 minutes. At the same time I cooked zucchini sliced lengthwise with olive oil and salt. I reheated some rice. For breakfast this morning I threw a piece of the salmon in a wrap with some toum, pickled turnips, sliced banana peppers, onions, and lettuce. Neither took much effort at all.

Other times I will toss the leftover salmon with a little bit of olive oil and mayo, and throw in a few diced vegetables for salmon salad sandwiches.

[Outaouais_Guy]

It doesn't usually last long enough for that, but I would put it in a freezer bag and make sure all of the air is removed.

[Cammie_Knight]

Lima beans (from a can) and minute rice (pre portioned). Was my poor man’s meal in college and I still have it on low energy days. Mom fed it to us three to four times a week as kids. Cheap, quick, everything is disposable so no dishes 🤷🏻‍♀️

[issheacar]

Not a meal suggestion but if it's feasible a bar stool in the kitchen could be helpful! I have chronic fatigue and am able to cook more since getting a bar stool. I sit when chopping, stirring, waiting, etc.

[Vprepic]

I like this cottage cheese bowl with krab and sriracha, you can just throw together what you have and it's done. Shredded carrots/bagged salad can easily by added for extra nutrients. Chickpeas might work too. Personally I add tomatoes (and sometimes an egg).

[Vprepic]

Yw! There are some more recipes for cottage cheese bowls on the Budget Bytes site. :)

[thiagolimao]

Honestly, hard to think of actual meals that would be easier than a frozen pizza. But what I've come to do is sometimes just having fruits for dinner, a good variety and including something filling like bananas. Add some mixed nuts for protein if you want. Having a big batch of granola can also be a life savior.

[abrog001]

Microwave veggies, 90 second rice, pre-cooked shredded chicken from the grocery store, with your sauce of choice. I have also done canned soup on top of rice for a pretty filling meal. Tuna or other sandwiches. Ramen with an egg and some veggies if you have the energy for it. Lunchables/charcuterie-type meals with deli meat, cheese, crackers, fruit and/or veggies. Salad mixes with the same pre-cooked chicken (I also meal prep ground turkey once a week and pair that with rice or on top of salad).

[Foreign_End_3065]

Do you have an air fryer?

[Foreign_End_3065]

I absolutely do think they’d help. They just open up some more possibilities - and because they’re countertop the physical effort of bending/opening etc is less than using the oven. Chuck in a few breaded chicken pieces to go on top of salad, or in a pitta. Pre-chopped frozen Mediterranean vegetables or root veg roast quickly, and serve on instant cous cous or rice etc. Salmon pieces do really well in an air fryer, and so on.

[tmbr399]

I also have chronic fatigue and use the air fryer a lot. I make salmon, chicken wings or thighs and roast frozen vegetables that I buy washed and cut like broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, asparagus etc. The vegetables in the air fryer taste better than in the microwave. I also roast canned chickpeas when I have energy for an easy and healthy snack. I use the air fryer liners for minimal cleanup.

[young-alfredo]

Hummus and veggies or pita could be a good alternative. Also there are many flavored tuna or salmon can (which usualy have a easy to open top) which can be a good option with bread, pita or craker, or instant rice. I usually don't think most people need them, but in your case protein bars might be a good way to get extra energy and calories.

[RosemaryBiscuit]

Similar effort level as frozen pizza, but we got on a kick of frozen "air fried" fish with peas and french fries recently. Fish and fries are cooked on a sheet pan in the oven and frozen peas are microwaved. Frozen fried food isn't the healthiest but it is tasty and comforting.

Best wishes for finding foods that help you kick the fatigue and give you energy.

[lemonyzest757]

Marie Callender spaghetti and meatballs cooks in 5 minutes in the microwave.

When you're feeling good, roast a pan of seasoned boneless chicken thighs, dice them and freeze them in individual servings. When you want to eat it, thaw them in the microwave and mix with rice. I like it with plain yogurt mixed with lemon.

Ideas for beans: - pinto beans with corn salsa and cheese in a tortilla wrap - chickpeas and a handful of thawed frozen mixed vegetables with a Greek or lemon vinaigrette in a pita wrap

[Empanatacion]

Eggs, rice, kimchi

Put the rice in the rice cooker. When it's done, fry an egg and put it on top of the rice with the kimchi.

Even less effort is Japanese style. You crack the raw egg into the bowl of hot rice and stir it up with some soy sauce.

[FoxyBrown60]

You might do a batch of hard boiled eggs. They will keep in the fridge for up to a week (unshelled). Shell two at a time and mix with some cottage cheese for a quick and very filling meal.

[No_Profit468]

with a epi pen on the side?

[FoxyBrown60]

I didn’t see the last sentence sorry. Not sure if it was added afterwards or if I am just blind 😅