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Although most of us are aware that cooking from scratch is the healthiest and one of the cheapest ways to get your nutrition game up and going, sometimes it’s the last thing you want to do.

That’s when the temptations come in: cheesy tacos, meaty burgers, or frozen pizza. But it turns out you don’t need that much effort to prepare a pretty good meal and “I Don’t Feel Like Cooking Today” meals can be an art form in itself.

So when someone asked people “What is your go-to ‘I don't feel like cooking’ meal?” on Ask Reddit people rolled up their sleeves, sharpened their kitchen knives, and got to work. From very basic ingredients to as little effort as possible, this is what we call a perfectly optimized meal.

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Close-up of creamy pasta with bow tie and elbow noodles, an easy meal for when you don't feel like cooking. Pasta with butter or olive oil and powdered parmesan

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    Not magic but fried egg sandwiches are quick, cheap and easy on a weeknight and the whole family likes them. Egg fried the way you like, cheese on toasted bread. Bonus if you've got some leftover ham or bacon in the fridge.

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    Bread and cheese. French bread and French cheese to be precise.

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    “My favorite go-to no-cook meal is DIY (do it yourself) tacos,” the pediatric dietitian and feeding expert Rachel Rothman, MS, RD, CLEC, who is also the owner of Nutrition in Bloom told Bored Panda.

    “I grab a can of black beans, and shredded cheese, chop lettuce and tomatoes, heat up a microwavable bag of rice, and serve with tortillas. It's a perfect super easy family-friendly meal - everyone gets to make the taco of their choice.”

    If you want to check more of Rothman’s DIY dinner ideas and why she loves them so much, check out this post.
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    Bowl of cereal with milk as an easy I don't feel like cooking meal shared by people to try out. Cereal

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    Freezer filled with labeled containers and frozen meals, showcasing easy and convenient options for people who don't feel like cooking. I always keep at least 5 "lazy day meals" in my freezer for this exact purpose. If I see a good discount on ingredients I'll buy more than I need, cook a larger portion than what I intend to eat that day, and keep one in the freezer. It helps a lot when you get sick and need to eat like a normal human being. Just remember FIFO (first in; first out).

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    Grilled cheese

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    Those days when we don't feel like cooking, frozen food and take-outs can be our saviors. Rothman believes that we shouldn’t demonize them but on the contrary, she argues that take out, frozen food, and fast-food can be part of the food that we are eating - and should be part!

    “Life can get busy and these convenience foods serve a purpose–they are convenient. Plus, many of these foods have similar nutrients to a home-cooked meal,” she said.

    “As a pediatric dietitian working with busy parents I often encourage my clients to use these foods. Sometimes we have to make choices (like spending extra time with our children or having a fun outing) and if that means skipping out on cooking from scratch I am all for it!”
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    Frozen easy meals and snacks inside a refrigerator, ideal for quick meals when you don't feel like cooking. A freezer pizza

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    Uncooked dumplings arranged in a pan ready to be cooked as an easy meal for people not feeling like cooking. Frozen dumplings from the supermarket

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    #9

    Basket of toasted bread triangles with butter, a simple and easy meal perfect for when you don’t feel like cooking. Toast. An entire loaf of toast.

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    Peanut butter and jelly sandwich on bread with wooden spreader next to an open jar of peanut butter, easy meals to try. PBJ

    seawee8 , Giorgio Trovato Report

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    Close-up of easy meals showing cheesy quesadilla slices perfect for quick I don't feel like cooking options. quesadilla

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    #12

    Egg on rice, lil soy sauce, lil sesame oil. *mwah* 👌

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    Plate of easy nachos topped with cheese, salsa, and green onions, a popular easy I don't feel like cooking meal option. Nachos

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    Bowl of easy meal with noodles, soft-boiled egg, green onions, and broth perfect for people who don't feel like cooking. Ramen and an egg

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    Baked potato

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    Sandwich with sliced meat, cheese, and fresh greens on multigrain bread, a popular easy meal for when you don't feel like cooking. There's a lot of cooking going on in this thread. For me a sandwich. Specifically cream cheese and ham.

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    Easy meals with tortillas topped with shredded cheese, cream, and small pieces of vegetables for quick cooking. A flour tortilla with shredded sharp cheddar and some La Victoria salsa. Fold it over and nuke it for 30 seconds, and eat away!

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    Bowl of creamy mashed potatoes as an easy meal option for people who don't feel like cooking. Instant mashed potatoes with butter and peas

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    Open-faced tuna melt with melted cheese and vegetables, a popular easy meal for when you don't feel like cooking. Tuna melt on English muffins here. Always got tuna, mayo, an onion and something I can toast under some cheese .

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    Close-up of an easy meal with olives, soft cheese, and hummus, perfect for people who don't feel like cooking. Lunch meat, pepperoni, pickles, olives and cheese.

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    Caramel sauce being poured over a cookie, illustrating easy meals for when you don't feel like cooking. Peanut butter on a spoon

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    Instant noodles pack of Mi Goreng beef fried noodles, a popular easy meal for people not feeling like cooking. Same here, though it's more like "we don't feel like coming up with anything to make, or going shopping" since it still involves some cooking. We get these noodles called Mi Goreng, make them, add some sauteed vegetables (whatever we have) cooked in gochujang, with a fried egg on top. It is so good.

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    Close-up of easy meals with fried eggs on bread, perfect for people who don’t feel like cooking simple dishes to try out. toast with sunny side up eggs, feta cheese, tomatoes and cucumbers

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    Bowl of easy no-cook meal with beans, corn, and vegetables, a simple option for when you don’t feel like cooking. Black bean chili. A can of black beans, a can of diced tomatoes, some onion, some garlic, some chili powder, salt, pepper, and a bit of simmering. Easy, cheap, and tasty. It's a weeknight staple now.

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    People enjoying easy meals at a busy taqueria with slow-cooked meat for I don't feel like cooking meals. Shawarma place less than a 5 min drive from me.

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    Eggs and toast,

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    Rotisserie chicken and a box of stuffing.

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    Close-up of easy no-cook stuffed grape leaves meal being served from a tray, perfect for quick and simple recipes. Canned stuffed dolmas from Trader Joe’s. Also a great work lunch.

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    Frozen stir-fry vegetables package on a wooden surface, perfect for easy meals when you don't feel like cooking. I nuke a bag of veggies and legit just eat out of the bag with a fork

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    Close-up of an easy meal with spaghetti, tomato sauce, shredded cheese, and chopped green onions for people not feeling like cooking. My family has done this all the time ever since I was little and now I have my wife making it too. We affectionately call it shaker cheese spaghetti.

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