Eating right is a big part of staying happy and healthy. But if you’re a nurse or clinician, that’s not always easy to do! We’re here to help you keep things simple and relatively healthy with these quick and easy recipes for busy nurses and healthcare professionals.
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8 Quick and Easy Recipes for Nurses & Clinicians
#1: Tuna poke bowl
It doesn’t get much quicker and easier than a tuna bowl. And this recipe from Tieghan Gerard is packed with veggies and rice for plenty of nutrients and energy.
Ingredients:
1 can tuna
¼ cup soy sauce or sesame seed oil
½ cucumber
½ onion
½ avocado
1 cup uncooked rice
Optional: Dash of ginger
Optional: Tablespoon of spicy mayo
Instructions: While the rice is cooking (about 25 minutes with this stovetop recipe), mix everything else together. When the rice is done, simply top it with the tuna and veggies.
#2: Tuna salad sandwich
If you prefer your protein in sandwich form, try this recipe from Clare Greco. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with veggies, it’s fast, filling, and healthy.
Ingredients:
1 can tuna
1 tablespoon mayo or Greek yogurt
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ cup celery
¼ cup onion
Bread of choice (or crackers)
Instructions: Chop the veggies. Drain the tuna, break it up with a fork, then mix with the mayo, mustard, and veggies. Serve on bread, or with crackers.
#3: Cottage cheese taco bowls
This healthy, zesty take on tacos from Nadia Shatila is packed with flavor and protein, and cooks up in about 15 minutes.
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup rice
2 cups chopped lettuce
1 large tomato
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup salsa
¾ cup cheddar cheese
Optional: Corn chips
Instructions: While you’re cooking the rice and ground meat (don’t forget to add the taco seasoning), chop the veggies into cubes. Then assemble the bowls in this order: Rice, lettuce, tomatoes, and meat, topped with a dollop of cottage cheese, cheddar, and salsa.
#4: Hummus vegan wraps
This recipe from Elena Szeliga is vegan, but it also offers plenty of protein, fiber, and other nutrients.
Ingredients:
7 oz. hummus
½ cup dressing (tahini, avocado, roasted garlic, or vegan mayo)
½ cup purple cabbage
2 carrots
1 bell pepper, red or yellow (or ½ of each)
½ avocado
4 whole grain wraps
Instructions: De-seed the peppers and chop the veggies. Blend the hummus and avocado, then spread in a layer over about half of a wrap. Layer in the veggies, then wrap it up by folding in the sides about a third of the way across and holding them in place with your fingers while you lift the bottom part over with your thumbs. Then keep wrapping into a tight bundle.
#5: Oatmeal with fruit
Modified from a recipe by Laura Fuentes, this one cooks up in just minutes and goes perfectly with your favorite fruit.
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
3 cups water
Pinch of salt
Toppings: Fruit of your choice (e.g., sliced bananas or berries), Greek yogurt, honey, maple syrup, and/or a pinch of cinnamon
Instructions: Boil the water, then lower to a simmer and add the oats. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes without stirring. Top and enjoy!
#6: Cheese omelet
Enjoy a classic breakfast any time of day with this simple recipe from Martha Stewart. Don’t be afraid to add other cheeses, meat, mushrooms, or veggies.
Ingredients:
3 eggs
1 teaspoon milk or water
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Sliced tomato, chopped chives, or buttered toast
Instructions: Beat the eggs with the milk or water, then add salt and pepper. Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet and add the eggs. When fully cooked, sprinkle cheese on one side, remove from heat, and fold the other side up and over. Slide onto a plate and add toppings.
#7: Greek salad
It doesn’t get much easier — or much healthier — than a classic Greek salad, and this one from Angela Morris comes together in just minutes.
Ingredients:
3 Roma tomatoes
1 cucumber
1 green bell pepper
½ small red onion
¼ cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
4 oz feta cheese
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions: Crumble the feta cheese and chop the tomatoes, then mix with the veggies. In a separate bowl, whisk the oil and vinegar with oregano, salt, and pepper, then pour over the veggies and toss gently.
#8: Veggie tacos
Finally, at 30 minutes (at most), this recipe from Lauren Paige Richeson may take a little longer, but it’s still fast enough to whip up before or after a busy shift.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 sweet red pepper
1 onion
2 teaspoons sugar
15 oz. black beans
1 cup salsa
4 oz. green chiles
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
8 taco shells
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 avocado
Instructions: Rinsed and drain the beans, peel and slice the avocado, chop the pepper and onion. Sauté the cabbage, pepper, and onion for about 5 minutes and sprinkle with sugar. Stir in the beans, salsa, chiles, garlic, and seasonings; bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover, and simmer. Add to shells and top with cheese and avocado.
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