This sounds sad, but it doesnt have to be.
The key to eating well while living that dorm life is not constant takeout.
Feeding yourself in a dorm situation is a little like campingyou have to be prepared.
Find easy proteins near your dorm
First of all, outsource your meat.
The pre-cooked rotisserie chicken is a convenience food icon for a reason.
(you’re able to also get a non-Costco rotisserie chicken, but I like theirs best.)
Cannedtunaandsalmonare also good, filling, cheap staples to have around, as isfake crab.
If you need eggs in your life, I have good news: you cancook them in the microwave.
A large bag of mandarin oranges will last a long while, as will a container of cherry tomatoes.
I also recommend onions, as they pack a lot of flavor and keep for quite some time.
If you get a salad craving, buy lettuce the day of.
First, get a seasoning blend thats good on everything and thenput it on everything.
(We have a lot of recommendations here.)
Invest in a good salad dressing, or some oil and vinegar if you prefer.
Find a hot sauce that brings you utter joy, and never let it get away.
You also need pickled things and olives, obviously.
(You canpickle some onions without a single heat source, and you should do that.)
Drain some black beans, heat them if desired, and mix with the chicken.
Serve with soy sauce and spicy mayo (just mix plain mayonnaise and Sriracha together).
All you need is bologna, a slice of cheese, and an egg.
Take a carrot, and slice it into pretty ribbons using ay-peeler.
Toss those in with the lentils.
Ramen (duh):Ramen is a great base for a filling, cheap meal.
Stir in some shredded chicken or spoon in a microwave-poached egg, and enjoy.
Chili cheese potato:Pierce a potato with a fork a few times andmicrowave for about seven minutes.
Nuke your favorite canned chili, split the potato, and fill her up.
Top with cheese, sour cream, and chives.
Its lack of watery ingredients means it can hang out in your backpack without getting soggy.
It actually tastes best at room temperature.
