Thread: The Unhealthy-Healthy College Kid Meal

I usually eat tuna with mustard and lemon juice on whole-grain bread, but since I tire of eating tuna sandwiches all the time I just concocted this like 2 seconds ago. It's a good way to put a healthier spin on ramen noodles.

Package of ramen noodles
can of tuna
clove of garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
olive oil
parmesan cheese
pepper
dried parsley

I boiled the ramen, drained the water and put it in a large bowl. I drained and mashed up the tuna and added the lemon juice, garlic, parsley, pepper, and a little bit of grated parm and mixed it all together. Mixed it with the noodles and drizzled some EVOO so it doesn't dry up, then enjoy.

The Verdict: it's very tasty, light, and filling. More filling than eating a bowl of ramen (which I can usually eat two packages of with the seasoning and not be fulfilled) or a tuna sandwich.

It's a good way to cut out sodium from ramen because you don't need the seasoning packet and it's a good way of opting out of mayonnaise that many tuna recipes call for. So it's a good "inbetween" in my opinion.

Next time, I'm going to use whole wheat pasta.

Originally Posted by bill90

^ agreed. nice try with the ramen instead cook up a bunch of whole wheat pasta like you were gonna try next so you can just grab n heat throughout the week. do the same with some broccoli. heat a serving of broccoli and pasta then add 2 cans of tuna. mix it all up with a dose of sriracha chili sauce (oriential aisle in grocery store) and bam you got a great tasting post-workout meal greens, good source of carbs, about 60 grams of protein and hell throw in a handful of almonds if ya want for some fat. Quick easy and efficient if you like spicy stuff.

Good call. Pasta is not only cheap and easy to bring along to school/work because of how it can fit into any container but it's LOADED with nutrients. It's even high in protein, as a bonus. Pasta is the best friend for the bodybuilder on the go or on a low budget...hell, even for those who aren't!

Eat up!