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I dont know about you, but thecoronaviruspandemic has got me wanting tocookless, not more.
Row of bread slices with various toppings
At this point, three-ingredient recipes are getting me through.
Maybe its because it feels like Ive been making breakfast, lunch, and dinnerevery singleday without a break.
Maybe Im subconsciously stressing out over the man-made toilet paper crisis.
(Really, America?
Are we going there?)
Here are a bunch of three-ingredient recipes I personally vouch for:
1.
(Okay, maybe notnow,but certainly pre-pandemic.)
Enter my baked-potato special.
This recipe also works well if just about everything in the grocery store is sold out.
Put everything back in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds to melt the cheese.
If youre feeling fancy, and you have it on-hand, top with salsa.
Its incredibly easy, delicious, filling, and, most importantly, satisfying.
Most folks will recommend soaking the cashews for at least 30 minutes to help them blend easier.
But truth be told, I dont do that half the time and I didnt do it here.
Mix the pasta and sauce together and season with whatever youd like.
I used garlic salt this time.
Kale, hummus, chickpeas
We always like to say that healthy eating isnt all about kale and quinoa.
But that doesnt mean that a good kale salad cant hit the spot from time to time.
My favorite part about eating raw kale is the chewing.
Theres something utterly satisfying about masticating all that fiber manually.
(Just me?)
For example, we ate it with the cashew pasta mentioned above.
It would also pair well with a piece of buttered french bread or half of a turkey sandwich.
Ive probably had this combination 45 times in the past couple of years, and it never disappoints.
Bonus: It takes less than 10 minutes to make.
While thats cooking, slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
Once everything is done, mix it all together.
Now, I have to be honest, Im not a sheet pan kind of gal.
The main reason is that sheet pan meals have too many vegetables for me.
I like vegetables in my meal, but only as my vegetable,notas my carb.
For my carb, I prefer bread, rice, or pasta.
The only starchy vegetable that satisfies me is potatoes (and not sweet potatoes, white potatoes).
Place the potatoes on a sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Rice, black beans, salsa
This recipe is as easy as it sounds.
Season with salt and pepper, and voila: ready to eat!
Turns out the recipe is actually delicious, and its become a household staple.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for two to four minutes.
It sounds like a lot of steps, but its super easy once you get the hang of it.
(I know, technically this is four ingredients, but its fun to break the rules.)
Use a fork or potato masher to mash the fruit to your desired consistency.
Stir in two tablespoons chia seeds until combined.
Reduce heat and simmer for two to four minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
(The jam will thicken as it cools.)
Transfer the leftovers to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to two weeks.
Find something you like here?
Next time you go shopping, add a few of these ingredients to your cart and enjoy!
