10 Min. Baked Bean + Hashbrown Bowl
Easy, Fast Meals — Burnout Friendly
so wholesome and so quick
This bowl has been one of my staples as of late because of its ease (hello, burnout). I really mean it when I say this baby is done in 10 minutes. Maybe even 7 if you're on superspeed that day.
The secret to this big bowl of deliciousness is using pre-cooked/pre-prepped ingredients. As you'll see below, the only thing you really gotta do is warm everything up and throw it all together.
So buy those pre-cooked Grains and pre-chopped Veggies. Opt for the pre-made Dressing. Get real cozy with your microwave and toaster.
Save yourself from unnecessary cooking and dishwashing fatigue by stocking your pantry and fridge with low-prep foods. If you're prone to ADHD Burnout or if low energy/spoons days can strike at any moment, you'll thank yourself later.
[Makes: 1+ Bowl]
Ingredients
pre-cooked Quinoa, Rice, or other Grain
can of Baked Beans
frozen Hashbrown Patty(s)
pre-shredded Carrots
Lettuce Leaves
a yummy Dressing (I like Follow Your Heart Ranch or Vegan Honey Mustard)
Equipment
Toaster
Microwave
Instructions
Gather your ingredients!
Pop your Hashbrown(s) into the toaster. My toaster usually takes 2 rounds on the highest setting.
Pour your Baked Beans and pre-cooked Grains into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for ~4-5 min till warmed through.
When everything is toasty warm, add in the Hashbrown(s).
Tear the Lettuce with your hands (or chop), and add to the bowl. Then sprinkle some Carrot Shreds over the top.
Douse the whole thing in plenty o' Dressing.
And that's it! Grab your favorite spoon or fork and cozy up with this awesome bowl of goodness. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe doesn't have specific measurements to conserve dishes and working memory. So follow your heart! Adjust proportions as you like.
If using unseasoned pre-cooked Grains, add your favorite Spices/Seasonings so it's not super bland. I typically use, at minimum, Garlic or Onion Powder and Salt.
Precooked Grains can come frozen or in a lil shelf-stable pouch. They require anywhere from 1-3 minutes to warm by themselves, but you're gonna want to add an extra couple minutes if microwaving with other items.
what do you embrace when cooking is tough?
If you've been here a while, I'm sure you've noticed that dishwashing is my least favorite chore. So when my energy is zapped, my number one priority in the kitchen is reducing dirty dishes. That's why the ADHD Burnout Meals on this site prioritize this.
But everyone's got their own energy zaps. Heck, maybe you even like washing dishes. I wanna know what you embrace (or remove) to help make cooking easier.
Are you all about the frozen foods? Or are you more of a takeout person? Do you load up on the pre-made goodness from the grocery store? What your highest priorities are when conserving energy in the kitchen?
Lemme know in the comments!
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