33 dump-and-go dinners for when you're too tired to cook (2024)

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33 dump-and-go dinners for when you're too tired to cook? ›

There are great frozen food options that are nutritionally balanced and taste good. Frozen vegetables can also be huge helpers in this situation, since they don't need much cooking and are still packed with nutrients. You can also make a bigger portion on the cooking days and freeze them to have them later in the week.

There are great frozen food options that are nutritionally balanced and taste good. Frozen vegetables can also be huge helpers in this situation, since they don't need much cooking and are still packed with nutrients. You can also make a bigger portion on the cooking days and freeze them to have them later in the week.

If you're unfamiliar, dump dinners are exactly what they sound like: Dump all of the ingredients into a casserole dish, slow cooker, sheet pan or pot, and dinner is just about done.

Shelf-stable items like canned tuna and beans are incredibly helpful for adding a boost of protein to meals. One of my favorite throw-together meals is mixed greens with chickpeas, boiled eggs, avocado and dressing. Other ideas include sliced bread with hummus and vegetables or quesadillas with black beans and cheese.

While its name might sound unappetizing, the "dump dinner" is a thing of beauty: Take ingredients, dump them into your cooking vessel, set a timer, and walk away until the timer goes off.

You can also call a dump a "landfill," but dump makes sense — it comes from the verb dump, "to toss, drop, or throw away." A figurative meaning of the word is to abruptly and unkindly break off a romantic relationship with someone: "It would be so mean to dump him on his birthday."

What is a garbage can dinner? ›

On the grate, place, in order, corn-on-the-cob, red potatoes, carrots, onions, cabbage, sausages (any kind will do, but the Elks used apple brats, jalapeno brats, mild brats and Polish sausage) and boneless ham. If desired, add Old Bay or some other kind of seasoning. Place the lid securely on the can.

A diet with lots of leafy green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats such as fish, nuts, and seeds may help lessen the effects of feeling tired! This booklet and the study dietitian will help you learn how to make room in your diet for foods that can help fight fatigue.

Rice Bowls are so easy and versatile. You can top them with whatever little bits of meat, cheese, beans, and veggies you have on hand. Depending on which rice you buy, dinner can be ready in 20 to 45 minutes. Cook some rice, assemble your toppings, and get to good eating!

Start with a base of healthy grains, such as brown rice, quinoa or farro (you can buy these pre-cooked, or cook up a large batch and store in your fridge or freezer). Add in any of the following: assorted greens, chopped veggies, canned tuna or beans, pre-cooked chicken or hard-boiled eggs, nuts, seeds and/or fruit.