Quick meals for hungry kids
I have listed some ideas for quick meals for hungry kids (or adults). These recipes are perfect for making a quick hot lunch or supper - perfect for uni kids or people working from home that want to eat unprocessed food but do not have much time.
*Some of these recipes require some advanced prep but this can be done in batches so you make 5 meals in the time it takes to make 1 meal.
Freezer Chicken Fajitas - perfect for batch cooking
From ‘The Modern Proper’
Freezer meals are a total life saver, and freezer chicken fajitas just might be our favorite of all. With just a few ingredients, and minimal prep, they’re one of our best back-pocket dinners.
Spicy Korean Gochujang Noodles
These spicy Korean Gochujang noodles are so easy to make, saucy, spicy yet sweet and perfect for a simple 10 minute meal. Served with ground meat of choice such as beef, turkey or chicken for a simple and protein packed recipe.
It is possible to portion the mince and the sauce and freeze so it is even quicker to make.
Ingredients for 1 person
200g pound ground beef, turkey or chicken
1 serving of easy cook noodles
30g tamari
20g gochujang paste
1 tablespoon coconut cream
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon water
1/2 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic purée
1/2 teaspoon ginger purée
Instructions
Cook the mince in the oil, breaking it up with a spoon so there are no lumps. Place the mince in a bowl to one side.
Add all the other ingredients to a jamjar and shake well.
Next add the noodles to the pan and heat for a minute. After a minute add the sauce from the jamjar to the pan and heat over a high heat for one minute, stirring all the time. Finally add the meat back into the pan and stir for another minute.
Serve and enjoy.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
From ‘Taming Twins’
An absolute classic fakeaway, this Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala is an complete winner for a weekend (or weeknight) curry night. This creamy tomato curry is a comforting, tangy, rich dish that’s perfect for the whole family or when cooking for guests. Perfect for batch cooking and freezing in portions.
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken {with Sticky Sauce}
From ‘Taming Twins’
This recipe for Honey Garlic Chicken is cooked in the slow cooker with just 5 minutes preparation needed.
With just a few simple ingredients, you’re left with a delicious sticky, Asian-style sauce and super tender meat.
I make a batch of this and split it into portions in the freezer.