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Easy Meal Ideas for College Students – Struggling to find the fuel to power you through those long days of studying, classes, and work? Don’t worry – this collection of recipes has got you covered. Low-cost and efficient, these easy meal recipes are packed with delicious, healthy options crafted specifically with the college student in mind. So whether you’re a student yourself, or know someone who just graduated who could use a helping hand in the kitchen, here’s the perfect collection of easy meal ideas for college students!
48 Easy Meal Ideas for College Students
1. Easy Tomato Bruschetta
This easy tomato bruschetta recipe is a quick appetizer that will leave everyone satisfied and returning for more. Bruschetta are perfect for summer parties, weeknight dinners, or weekend brunch!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box2. Veggie Spring Rolls
these Veggie Spring Rolls are fresh, flavorful bites that will make healthy eating a breeze. Even with a hectic schedule, you can whip up this quick college-friendly meal!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box3. Easy Chicken Salad
This easy chicken salad is undoubtedly a crowd-pleasing salad recipe! Make this classic chicken salad for lunch, a picnic, or a potluck! Try this effortless meal for lunch on campus!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box4. Tomato Strawberry Gazpacho
This tomato strawberry Gazpacho recipe is a light and delicious summertime cool soup recipe ever!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box5. Whipped Cream Cheese Toasts with Smoked Salmon
This cream cheese toast recipe with smoked salmon looks fancy but is incredibly quick and easy! Try these salmon toasts when you have company at home!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box6. Strawberry Balsamic Crostini
An elegant and tasty appetizer for all your party needs.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box7. Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
8. Grilled Shrimp Avocado Toast
Perfect for your breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a midnight snack!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box9. Sauteed Swiss Chard Toasts
This vegetarian snack is so healthy and delicious.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box10. Cream Cheese, Asparagus and Salmon Tartines
Super flavorful and creamy, but still light and healthy.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box11. Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Toasts
A quick and easy appetizer to please your guests at any spring or summer event. A delicious student-friendly recipe you can always use to impress your roommates (and make them jealous)!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box12. Zucchini Tomato and Feta Bruschetta
13. French Toasts Pizza
These french toast pizza make a gorgeous breakfast you’ll want everyday.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box14. 5-Minute Instant Pot Ground Beef Lasagna Soup
This easy Instant Pot Ground Beef lasagna soup brings all your favorite lasagna flavors in one amazing recipe. This Instant Pot wonder is the perfect balance for busy college students!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box15. Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
Shrimp ceviche is so fresh, flavorful, and super quick to make. Enjoy a light, healthy meal with our shrimp ceviche recipe!
Cooking time: 1 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box16. Asparagus Scrambled Eggs
This easy asparagus scrambled eggs recipe is full of Spring flavors and perfect for a breakfast, brunch or a light vegetarian lunch. The scrambled eggs are so fluffy it's like eating a cloud!
Cooking time: 3 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box17. Baked Parmesan Zucchini Bites
These baked parmesan zucchini bites make a healthy treat, perfect for an appetizer, side dish, or just a snack!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box18. Whipped Cream Cheese Toasts with Smoked Salmon
This cream cheese toast recipe with smoked salmon looks fancy but is incredibly quick and easy! Try these salmon toasts when you have company at home!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box19. Pineapple Toasts with Maple, Cheese and Mint
20. Scrambled Eggs with Avocado and Tomato
This simple scrambled eggs recipe is a nutrient packed, healthy breakfast that will keep you energized throughout the day. Jump-start your day with these easy scrambled eggs!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box21. Kale Salad Omelet Recipe
A fresh, delicious, and easy to make breakfast that keeps you going strong all day.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box22. Pizza Toast with Ham,Tomato and Mozzarella
Your new go-to breakfast! pizza toasts with Ham,Tomato and Mozzarella are a sure hit for a gourmet breakfast.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box23. Honey Garlic Shrimp
Spice up your lunches and dinners with this easy honey garlic shrimp recipe. This shrimp recipe is synonym for "big flavor in under 30 minutes"! A budget-friendly meal for busy college students!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box24. Simple Tomato Avocado Salad
This simple tomato avocado salad is a light and healthy meal packed with juicy sweetness and creamy texture. Serve the tomato avocado salad as a light lunch, a hors-d'oeuvre, or as a side dish for dinner!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box25. Cucumber Mango Crab Salad
Cucumber mango crab salad is a delicious, and refreshing salad which features imitation crab as its main ingredient. You'll love this crab salad for a light lunch or dinner!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box26. Crab Rice Bowl (10-Minute )
This delicious crab rice bowl recipe is easy and flavorful. Made with imitation crab, cucumber, mango, rice, and a spicy homemade dressing, this crab salad tastes wonderful!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box27. White Bean and Carrot Salad
A warm white bean carrot salad recipe with a 2-ingredient lemon maple sauce as a dressing! This white bean carrot salad is easy to make and full of bright flavors!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box28. Healthy Lettuce Shrimp Avocado Salad
This avocado shrimp salad recipe with lettuce and tomato, is THE BEST healthy salad meal. Perfect for lunch or any night of the week!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box29. Lettuce Wrap Sandwich with Ham, Tomato and Mozzarella
This low-carb Lettuce Wrap Sandwich is the perfect option for lunch on the go. Paleo, gluten-free and keto friendly!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box30. Easy Chicken Tacos
These Easy chicken tacos are better than take-out and ready in minutes. perfect for busy weeknights. Tackle hunger with this 5-minute meal perfect for college students!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box31. 20-Minute Sausage Pasta Skillet
This sausage pasta recipe is quick, easy, and full of incredible flavors.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box32. Tomato Spinach Sausage Pasta Recipe
This sausage pasta dinner recipe is crazy delicious and only 30 minutes of work! One of the best sausage pasta recipe ever!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box33. Beef Pasta in Tomato Sauce {Beef Ragu Pasta}
Ground beef pasta recipe is so delicious and so comforting! Everything is cooked in one pot - Everyone will love this easy pasta dish!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box34. Air Fryer Salmon Tacos
Make these airy fryer salmon tacos for an easy and festive weeknight dinner! A time-saving meal when you're exhausted after busy classes!
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box35. Juicy Garlic Pork Stir-Fry
Try this pork stir-fry recipe tonight! Savory, sweet, and spicy, our pork stir-fry is easy and delicious!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box36. Cucumber Mango Crab Salad
Cucumber mango crab salad is a delicious, and refreshing salad which features imitation crab as its main ingredient. You'll love this crab salad for a light lunch or dinner!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box37. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Baked with Asparagus
These oven-baked chicken bites with asparagus are quick to make and don’t require any frying. The baked chicken bites are so juicy, tender, and delicious you’ll eat them hot right off the sheet pan!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box38. Easy Salmon Rice Bowl
This tasty salmon rice bowl makes for a satisfying lunch or dinner and takes only 5 minutes to put together. It's so good, you'll be making the salmon rice bowl recipe on repeat! Get dinner on the table in a flash with this tasty salmon rice bowl!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box39. Garlic Butter Parmesan Pasta
This spicy garlic butter pasta recipe is another quick pasta dinner with a ton of flavor!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box40. Cream Cheese Spinach Chicken Pasta
This creamy spinach chicken pasta recipe comes together quickly and is a total comfort food dinner. You can make this incredible chicken pasta dinner in less than 30 minutes flat! Surprise your roommates with this easy budget-friendly pasta recipe!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box41. Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
Tender garlic butter baked salmon and roast green beans with a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce! All baked on a sheet pan for a weeknight healthy dinner.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box42. Easy Pasta Salad with Avocado
Pasta salad with creamy avocado slices is so easy to make! the best Pasta salad to add to your dinner table. - One bowl of this healthy pasta salad will delight even the pickiest eaters!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box43. Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans
These Instant Pot pork chops with green beans are a delicious and easy pork recipe your whole family will love. Don't have much time to cook? This college-friendly recipe is perfect!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box44. Fried Butter Gnocchi with Garlic & Parmesan
Comfort food at its finest! This easy skillet gnocchi recipe takes only 15 mins to make and is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box45. Italian Sausage with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
This easy sausage and cauliflower skillet dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes and cooks in one pan for easy cleanup!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box46. Baked Parmesan Crusted Salmon
Cheesy, moist and delicious — Ready in 20 minutes.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box47. Cilantro Lime Shrimp
This cilantro lime shrimp is the most easiest and flavor packed shrimp recipe!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box48. Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
This chicken recipe is a winning dish for a weeknight dinner for two!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
48 Easy Meal Ideas for College Students Who Don’t Have Time: Easy Tomato Bruschetta
by eatwell101
Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 10 min
This easy tomato bruschetta recipe is a quick appetizer that will leave everyone satisfied and returning for more. Bruschetta are perfect for summer parties, weeknight dinners, or weekend brunch!
Ingredients you need for the Easy Tomato Bruschetta
Directions
1. To make the tomato bruschetta: Halve tomatoes, then discard the seeds. Slice the tomatoes into small pieces then add to a medium bowl with a generous pinch of salt, a small pinch of black pepper, one tablespoon of olive oil, and chopped basil. Give a quick and let marinate while you prepare the bread.
2. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Drizzle the bread slices with the remaining tablespoon of oil and toast for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden, warmed through and nice grill marks appear.
3. Rub one side of the warm toasted bread slices with fresh garlic.
4. Give another stir to the tomatoes and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Spoon a generous amount of tomatoes onto each toasted bread slice. Sprinkle parmesan shavings on top. Using a spoon, drizzle a little of the remaining juice over the tomatoes. Serve the tomato bruschettas immediately. Enjoy! ❤️
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