5 Quick Meals For When Your Tummy’s Not Rumbling
Cooking can be tough when you’re not feeling hungry or are short on time. Luckily, there are delicious and quick meals you can whip up in minutes, keeping both flavour and good ingredients in mind. Here are five simple recipe ideas for light eating… without complicating things.
1. Avocado & Poached Egg Toasties for a quick meal
| Servings | Preparation | Cooking Time | Total Time |
| 2 | 5 min. | 10 min. | 15 min. |
Ingredients
- 2 slices of whole grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 eggs
- 5 ml (1/2 tbsp) white vinegar
- 5 ml (1/2 tbsp) lemon juice
- 1 pinch of Espelette pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) sesame seeds (optional)
Preparation
- In a saucepan, heat the water, add the white vinegar, and bring to a boil.
- Crack an egg into a small ramekin, then gently pour it into the simmering water using a spoon. Repeat with the second egg.
- Poach the eggs for 3 minutes, so the white is set, and the yolk remains runny. Then, remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel.
- In a bowl, cut the avocado in half, scoop out the flesh, and mash it with a fork. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste, until smooth.
- Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
- Spread the avocado mash onto the slices, then gently place a poached egg on each one.
- Sprinkle with a bit of salt, pepper, Espelette pepper and sesame seeds if you like. Serve and enjoy!
2. Greek Yogurt with Berry Bonanza
| Servings | Preparation | Cooking Time | Total Time |
| 2 | 5 min. | –– | 5 min. |
Ingredients
- 250 g (1 cup) plain Greek yogurt, 2% fat
- 300 g (2 cups) sliced berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries)
- 60 g (2/3 cup) fine granola
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) honey
- Maple syrup to taste
Preparation
- Pour the plain Greek yogurt and honey into a bowl, then mix.
- Slice the fruit and add them to the bowl.
- Sprinkle with granola.
- Drizzle with maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Serve and enjoy this delicious sweet treat!
3. Grilled Ricotta, Pear and Honey Tartines
| Servings | Preparation | Cooking Time | Total Time |
| 2 | 15 min. | 15 min. | 30 min. |
Ingredients
- 2 slices of whole grain bread
- 1 pear
- 150 g (2/3 cup) ricotta
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) honey
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
- 5 ml (1/2 tbsp) lemon juice
- 2 pinches of cinnamon
- Salt (or sea salt flakes) and pepper to taste
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta, cinnamon and honey until well combined into a smooth paste, then set aside.
- Peel the pear, cut it in half and remove the core. Slice each half into thin pieces.
- Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the bread slices and cook until nicely golden on each side.
- To complete, spread a generous layer of ricotta on the slices of bread. Add the pear slices on top. Finish with a drizzle of honey, a pinch of salt, some pepper – and it’s ready!
4. Nourishing Banana & Peanut Butter Smoothie
| Servings | Preparation | Cooking Time | Total Time |
| 2 | 5 min | –– | 5 min |
Ingredients
- 250 ml (1 cup) of cow’s milk, soy milk, or almond milk, as you wish
• 150 g (2/3 cup) of banana
• 65 g (1/4 cup) of peanut butter
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) of maple syrup
• 130 g (1 cup) of ice cubes
Preparation
- First of all, peel the banana.s (depending on the weight of the fruit).
- In a blender, place all the ingredients and be sure to cover with a lid.
- Blend for 40-50 seconds until the smoothie has a uniform texture.
- If it’s too thick, push the ingredients toward the blades using a flat spatula. Cover and resume blending.
- Pour the mixture into a large glass and serve for breakfast or as a snack!
5. Mini Chicken-Pesto Sandwich Snackers for a quick meal
| Servings | Preparation | Cooking Time | Total Time |
| 2 | 10 min | 5 to 10 min (to taste) | 15 to 20 min |
Ingredients
- 120 g (about 2/3 cup) of cooked chicken, sliced
• 30 g (2 tbsp) of pesto
• 20 g (about 1½ tbsp) of mayonnaise
• 5 ml (1 tsp) of lemon juice
• 4 small ciabatta rolls (or slices of whole grain bread)
• 40 g (1/3 cup) of mozzarella, Swiss, or mild cheddar cheese
• A few arugula or lettuce leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, mix the sliced chicken with the pesto, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Coat the chicken well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Cut the ciabatta rolls in half. For added texture, lightly toast them or bake for 5 minutes at 180°C/350°F (optional).
- On the bottom half of each roll, place a portion of the chicken mixture.
- Add a few arugula (or lettuce) leaves and sprinkle with shredded or thinly sliced cheese.
- Close the sandwiches and they’re ready to serve!
Bonus Tip: For a hot and melty version, pop the sandwiches in the oven for 5 more minutes until the cheese starts softening.
We hope these quick meals suggestions will delight your taste buds and woo your desire to cook! For more gourmet ideas, feel free to explore our Chefs’ Recipes section. Bon appétit and see you soon with fresh culinary inspirations.