Very easy, very yummy recipes for study days
5 easy recipes for the weeks leading up to exams.
At Accountancy Hub, we understand that eating healthily during an accountancy apprenticeship can be challenging, especially in the weeks leading up to exams.
Here are our go-to easy recipes to prevent you from ordering ANOTHER takeaway. You mind, body and bank account will thank you for it :D.
Spaghetti with chilli and lemon
Cook your spaghetti in boiling water with a big pinch of salt
Meanwhile, in a frying pan, fry off some garlic and some finely chopped fresh chilli
Chop up a hand-full of parsley
When the spaghetti is cooked, drain but reserve some of the cooking water
Add the spaghetti to the frying pan, with some of the reserved water, a big squeeze of lemon juice and the parsley
Stir to combine and add some parmesan, black pepper, chilli flakes and salt to taste
2. Baked potato with topping of your choice
Pre-heat the oven to 200 C (Fan)
Rub your baked potato in olive oil and lots of salt
Cook in the oven for 20 minutes, then turn the heat down to 180 C (fan) for another 30-40 minutes
When your potato is cooked and fluffy inside, add baked beans, bacon, cheese, butter, tuna or anything you like!
Add a little salad on the side
3. Puy lentil pasta
Cook your pasta in boiling water with a big pinch of salt
Meanwhile in a frying pan, fry some onion and garlic in oil
Add a tin or pack of puy lentils to the pan with a little water (we love the Merchant Gourmet packs!)
Add some spinach
Drain your pasta and mix it into the frying pan ingredients!
4. Thai-green curry
Boil some basmati rice in a pan with lots of salt
In a frying pan, add some oil and meat and/or vegetables of your choice (chicken, mangetout, red pepper, onion perhaps)
Add a some thai-green curry paste (or red if you prefer)
Mix in, fry for a minute, then add coconut milk
Simmer for 10 minutes or until the meat and veg is cooked through
Add some spinach and service with your rice!
5. Halloumi salad
Chop your halloumi into 1cm slices
Fry your halloumi in a hot pan with olive oil, then turn the heat to medium
Sprinkle some oregano on top and maybe some chilli flakes or powder (if you like some spice)
Whilst the cheese is cooking, assemble a salad of your choice (we like some Little gem lettuce, red peppers, cherry tomatoes and french dressing)
Once your halloumi is golden brown on both sides, add to the salad and serve
Batch cooking is a great way to reduce your cooking time! Some great meals to batch cook and keep in the fridge/freezer include:
Chillis (beef or veggie)
Bolognese sauce (beef or Quorn)
Soups
Stews
