Easy to Cook – 3 Simple Lunches for Kids Under 30 Minutes

02 Mar 2018

The dishes featured in this video are easy-to-cook and prepared by actual mothers and housewives right in their kitchens. Loaded with fibre, they are healthy and perfect for small families with 2 or 3 children!

Recipe

Sesame Udon Noodles

Ingredients:

  • Japanese Udon, 1 Pack
  • Broccoli
  • Carrot, 1 Cup (cut into matchsticks)
  • Eggplant
  • Mushrooms
  • Kewpie Roasted Sesame Dressing

Garnishing Ingredients (Optional):

  • Lime, Sliced into wedges
  • Chillies, Sliced
  • Ground Nuts, sprinkle

Directions:

  1. Cook udon according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté vegetables lightly.
  3. In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked udon, carrots, broccoli and mushrooms and eggplant. Pour dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.
  4. Serve with a squeeze of lime.
  5. Chillies and ground nuts are optional if you want to add a dash of excitement.
Ingredients Cost
Giant Japanese Udon $3.20
Broccoli $0.79
Carrot $0.40
Eggplant $0.36
Mushrooms $1.80
Kewpie Roasted Sesame Dressing $2.45
Peanuts $0.85
Cost $10.16 ($5.08 per serving)

Goodness Salad with Honey Glaze

Glazing Ingredients:

  • Honey, 1/8 cup
  • Freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 tablespoon
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tablespoon

Salad Ingredients:

  • Strawberries, 1 pack
  • Blueberries, 2 packs
  • Pineapple, 1/2 cut into chunks
  • Bananas, 2 whole cut into cubes
  • Pears, 1 cut into cubes
  • Apples, 1 cut into cubes
  • Mandarin oranges, 6 pieces (skin removed & use as wedges)

Directions:

  1. In a big bowl mix all the fruits & toss with honey glaze.
  2. Keep in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and serve chill.
Ingredients Cost
Strawberries $4.45
Blueberries $4.00
Pineapple $1.90
Bananas $1.75
Pears $0.65
Apples $1.00
Oranges $0.60
Honey $4.70
Lemon $0.50
Cost $19.55 ($9.70 per serving)

Garlic Parmesan Baked Carrot Fries

Ingredients:

  • Carrots, 2 sticks
  • Garlic Powder, 1 tablespoon
  • Chopped Garlic, 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh parsley, quarter cup
  • Pepper, 2 tablespoon
  • Salt, half teaspoon
  • Olive Oil, 1 tablespoon
  • Parmesan Cheese, quarter cup

Directions:

  1. Cut carrot into sticks.
  2. Add garlic powder, fresh garlic, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, parsley, oil and bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 15-20 mins.
  3. Toss and serve.
Ingredients Cost
Carrots 0.19
Garlic $2.95
Parsley $1.00
Pepper $1.60
Corn Oil $6.95
Parmesan Cheese $5.75
Cost $18.44 ($9.22 per serving)


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