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Cooking for One: Budget Meals for Solo Diners

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and mixed vegetables, sautéing until tender.
  3. Stir in chickpeas and soy sauce, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Serve over cooked rice or quinoa.

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté vegetables until soft.
  3. Combine cooked pasta and vegetables, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté vegetables until soft.
  3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour eggs over vegetables in the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until set.

Instructions:

  1. Boil diced sweet potato until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain and mix with black beans, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Warm tortillas and fill with the sweet potato mixture.
  4. Top with avocado and salsa if desired.

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