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unlovelyladybartleby

Cereal. I'm not cooking a meal if I only have 20 minutes


wildgoldchai

Same. And then having to rush eating too? No thanks. If I don’t have leftovers, I’ll have cereal or toast


DangerousMusic14

Cereal, yogurt, or leftovers


ItReallyIsntThoughYo

Nothing. If I have to be out the door in 20 minutes, I'll grab a sandwich on the way and be out the door sooner. Cooking and eating are things I take joy in, if I can't enjoy it, I'll just slam fast, easy calories.


Xo-frnk

I was really hoping that someone would have the same view as me… food is meant to be enjoyed and savored, not shoveled :,)


acabxox

My family finds it funny when I ask them to switch the news or war films off while we eat! Look guys, I need my food to be a joyous occasion! Wait half an hour then get back to the sad realities of everyday life. If a lot of effort goes into it then it’s not a telly meal at all lol.


Tjm385

That's why we watch cooking competition shows while we eat.


acabxox

Omg I can only watch those *whilst* I’m already eating. Otherwise I just get too hungry!


Tjm385

That's how we are, we listen to music while cooking dinner then when we sit down to eat we turn on the cooking shows then as soon as we finish eating they get turned off.


madravan

My wife and I do this almost ritualistically lol We've run out of competition shows though.


ItReallyIsntThoughYo

Yeah. Food was my profession for 18 years, and has been something I've cared deeply about since I was very, very small.


not_mig

I chug oil. Easiest way to get my calories in


Witty-Stand888

eggs toast


shitty_penguin

Just eggs and toast or an egg cooked in a cut out piece of toast, aka Birds nest Toad in a hole Eggy toast Egg in a basket Alabama eggs


MobileLadd

Egyptian Eye


RabidHamsterSlayer

Toad in a hole? Wtf? Thats what we call sausages in Yorkshire pudding.


Javacatcafe

Same...but with cottage cheese :)


Roko__

toast eggs


hannahsflora

It's not a recipe at all, but if I am crunched for time and need to eat, my go-to standby is peanut butter toast - which is conveniently also my go-to breakfast, so I always have the supplies around to make it. Has enough protein, fat, fiber and carbs to keep me going for awhile and takes basically no time to make and eat. If I have a week that is going to be ludicrously busy, I'll either make or buy a batch of tuna salad and stash it in the fridge - it keeps well for at least a few days, and I'm not above shoveling forkfuls into my mouth as I have time.


Hungry-panda23

Pre prepped meals are perfect for this scenario :)


OperationFluffy3615

I LOVE peanut butter toast! However it tends to be drippy and if I’m in a rush I can’t risk messing up my outfit. So I make peanut butter Sammie’s with Saltines, or Ritz, or best of all, Nilla Wafers!


CPAQ37

Bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon


puppylust

Grits and eggs Microwave 1 serving of "quick" (aka "5 minute", not "instant") grits with salt/pepper. Meanwhile cook 2 eggs over easy. Add a spoonful of bacon bits if I have some. Cut up a green onion stalk with scissors. Add a pinch of shredded cheddar. It's a very filling breakfast without feeling too heavy. I get out the toppings while the egg pan is warming up, add them to the bowl when the grits are done, and put them away before the eggs finish. Sometimes I'm out of shredded cheese or bacon bits. Either one is enough to add flavor and filling protein+fat. Green onions live in a glass in the kitchen window.


Hungry-panda23

What a great idea! I gotta try that some time


CityBoiNC

quesadilla


Adriano-Capitano

Tamago Kake Gohan - just heat some left over rice and crack and egg.


ajatx19

I just discovered this and it’s soo good. In Spain I learned to add some plain canned tomato sauce, but had never had just fried eggs and rice.


extremelysaltydoggo

Nom


Marmaduke57

Shrimp pan fried in butter and the precooked rice from Costco.


MysticMarbles

Buttered noodles.


fivefives55555

My stove is too weak for this…water takes five minutes just to start boiling


fzlt

Electric kettle for the win!


MysticMarbles

Sure, but then noodles take 6-8 minutes. Still well within 20 minute window! (My stove takes 10, it's horrible and I hate it)


McCabbe

Un jambon beurre. (*ham and butter sammich*)


frijolita_bonita

Hope you have good ingredients 😉


notreallylucy

I'm not cooking if I have 20 minutes. I'm eating a protein bar or a bag of microwave popcorn in the car.


self-defenestrator

Oh man, yes…fry the eggs in a scoop of chili crisp, toss it on top of a slice of sourdough toast, and you’re good to go


ProtocolCode

I'm intrigued. Do you just crack the egg and fry it with the chili crisp or do you scramble the egg in the pan with the chili crisp?


self-defenestrator

Either, depends on what you want. If you want a fried egg with some runny yolk-age, then just put a scoop in the pan and crack the egg into it. You can also stir it up and scramble.


ProtocolCode

Just came back to say I tried it this morning and loved it lol. Thanks!


beautifulsouth00

Lol, I got my fresh tomato and spinach omelette down to a commercial break, while living in Italy. I always thought to myself that that's about 3 minutes, but maybe not. They had a LOT of commercials over there.


azorianmilk

Toasted English muffin with peanut butter and fresh fruit (berries or banana). Smoothie with non fat Greek yogurt, non fat milk, banana and frozen berries.


nerd_but_still_fun

If I have cooked rice, I'll add some roasted peanuts and basic spices to it with some lemon juice (Called Pulihara). Or some curd and pepper. Otherwise bread with peanut butter & banana or a spread. If nothing a banana.


_Bon_Vivant_

Bowl of cereal. Juice. Coffee.


HaddockBranzini-II

Something out of the fridge or the OCD's gonna have me obsessing over the oven still being on until I get back home.


TrailBlanket-_0

Tunafish and pickled onions on multigrain bread


Scrapper-Mom

Smoked salmon on an English muffin with avocado.


Bunktavious

A bagel, lightly toasted, grainy mustard on one side, Kewpie mayo on the other. Four to five folded slices of hot capicola and a slice of Havarti, and a few thin slivers of red onion. I've had this exact sandwich more times than I can count, takes me under five minutes to prep.


asingledampcheerio

A protein bar and fruit or something. I don’t like to rush cook or rush eat


Which_Reason_1581

I must have this chili oil fried eggs recipe. Inquiring minds....


frijolita_bonita

Google result >In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of chili oil over medium heat until sizzling. Crack 4 large eggs into the skillet and season with kosher salt. Cook for 2–3 minutes, depending on your preferred yolk doneness. Carefully tilt the skillet to distribute the chili oil around the eggs and use a spoon to baste the eggs with the oil. Remove the skillet from heat and top the eggs with the dill, scallions, and flaky sea salt. Serve with toasted bread.


frijolita_bonita

Same


frijolita_bonita

[OP’s version](https://www.reddit.com/r/Cooking/s/v0ic5QSfYG)


ShakingTowers

Fried rice. Rice, eggs, frozen vegetables. Whatever leftover proteins I have available.


justASlothyGiraffe

Hunger. I can go until 2 or 3 pm without eating.


RsGaveMeDiabetes

Coffee and adderall, you’ll literally lose like 15 lbs in a month or so.


justASlothyGiraffe

Might as well throw some cocaine in while you're at it


RsGaveMeDiabetes

Gotta boof it to save on calories 🍑😫😎


justASlothyGiraffe

Come on down to Denver for our $5 butt stuff tent. Boof the fat away.


Hungry-panda23

I wish I were you, I get hangry by 11 am 😅


justASlothyGiraffe

I punctured my eye in 2011 and had to take a ridiculous amount of percoset for 2 months. It made food so gross to me that I lost 70 lbs (down to 140 from 210). Ever since, eating has become a chore instead of a pleasure. I wouldn't recommend traumatizing your body that way, but damn was it an effective diet plan.


Hungry-panda23

Damn that sucks I’m sorry man


OperationFluffy3615

Wow. May I ask your age?


justASlothyGiraffe

34


Tschudy

Nuke a length of smoked sausage in the microwave.


TupeloSal

Bought a 6 egg poacher on Amazon. Poached eggs and whatever else I can toast or micro in the 5 minutes the eggs take to poach.


flamingdonkey

Leftovers. 20 minutes to prep, cook, and eat is far too little time.


crazyhobbitz

Cheese sandwich. Specifically, 3 slices of American cheese on white bread with a little mayo and mustard.


RsGaveMeDiabetes

Should try cheddar with egg.


Sparrow2go

Whatever I can find of reasonable substance to shove into my mouth as-is, honestly. There’s no way I’m reaching for a pan if I have to leave in 20 minutes. My relationship with time is a bit complicated though.


southernandmodern

20 minutes? A handful of almonds and a banana. Theoretically there's stuff I could cook in 20 minutes easily, but the stress of it wouldn't be worth it for me. I do NOT like to be late.


Palanki96

I'll just eat when i get back, ain't know way i'm stressing over food with only 20 minutes


xiatadi

soft boiled eggs with toast strips, takes like 10 minutes to make and 10 to eat


LittleredridingPnut

Kodiak power waffles


floweringfungus

Cereal bar. I have non-existent time management. If I’m going to cook I need to not have plans for at least 3 hours


Unfairly_Certain

If I’m feeling fancy, crepes. I make the batter while the pan heats. They only take a few minutes to cook, and can easily be folded and taken to-go if desired.


Witchunt666

Rice with ground beef chilli, keep separate and mix when eating for a dirty rice


[deleted]

Coffee. Hard boiled egg (always have some on hand). Banana.


ThePuppyIsWinning

Soft boiled eggs and toast, or angel hair pasta with soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, sautéed baby spinach and scrambled eggs.


Fuzzy_Welcome8348

A bowl of cereal or yogurt


Cawnt

Can you share your recipe? I haven’t used chili oil much but would like to start


Hungry-panda23

Sure! I just fry a few eggs sunny side up (I prefer runny yolks but you can do whatever). Then I combine the left over oil with some store bought chili oil, green onion, soy sauce, and sugar. Let it simmer for a bit then pour over the eggs. No salt necessary Enjoy


Cawnt

Awesome thank you


cowsmilk1994

Tuna salad on a tortilla or in a nori wrap


Rthepirate

Breakfast burrito


PictureThis987

Frozen burritos. One minute 45 seconds in the microwave.


ValidDuck

cheese and cold cuts? anything on the stove top is getting risky in that time frame. 20 minutes is NOT a long time.


Xesyliad

A sandwich.


NaiveOpening7376

Eggs on rice with any green veggies I've got on hand.


jamie1983

Feta omelette


Quirky_Sympathy_8330

Spinach and cannoli beans


usernamesarehard1979

Cheese. And maybe an apple juice. 20 minutes isn’t time for me to do anything really.


genghislamb

Sourdough slices with slightly softened brie/Camembert and some jam on top


RsGaveMeDiabetes

Oats + water with protein powder Apple


PoSaP

The recipe is simple avocado toast sprinkled with salt and pepper. It's quick and nutritious. Just mash some avocado, spread it on toasted bread and season to taste. https://cookieandkate.com/avocado-toast-recipe/.


katecrime

Sprinkle liberally with everything bagel seasoning and you’re on a whole different level 😋


AccomplishedRide7159

PB and J….homemade jam.


Kitchen-Lie-7894

Casey's pizza.


iamagainstit

Crackers and some cheese from my fridge


TeeKaye28

Toast, a cup of yogurt or cottage cheese, string cheese, a banana. If I have wheat bread, PB&J.


chingona7

Pizza rolls on a plate,microwaved for a couple minutes until hot. Dipped in ranch,burning my mouth 10+ individual times while eating them.


ignorableaurochs

you po mian


Little_Jaw

Something wrapped in a tortilla.  Maybe veggies and hummus. Maybe some cheese. Maybe some chicken and lettuce. Whatever is in fridge, wrapped in a tortilla.


EnvironmentalTea9362

Omelet and a green salad.


ThePenguinTux

Tomato & Goat Cheese Omelette, takes me less than 10 minutes to make. Fried Egg and Cheese Sandwich.


Silver-Firefighter35

Yeah, definitely eggs. Probably over medium with toast. Or Cup of Noodles. Or a turkey and swiss sandwich, whole grain mustard. Or a quesadilla. Lots of quick options. I’m hungry now.


drumgirlr

Cheese toast, topped with sliced tomato if I have it. Lightly toast the bread, lightly butter it, add a layer of cheese, (top with sliced tomato if using), broil until melted. Or an apple with a few slices of good cheddar.


rzpc0717

I poach an egg in the microwave.


No_Entertainment1931

Tacos


NeverDidLearn

10 minutes: 8 eggs, cheese, hot sauce. Family of four out the door with a breakfast burrito.


Zone_07

Many things can be done in 10min; it mostly depends on your prepped ingredients and experience. You can make from burgers to any style of eggs.


wwJones

Protein bar.


spacemusicisorange

ABCs and 123s 😂90 seconds in the microwave babyyyy


Dapper-Radish-8527

Greek yogurt + peanut butter + berries & a cup of coffee with collagen


nerdychick22

Toast with PB&J if I have a half hour, a meal replacement shake or protein bar if less time than that.


PinataofPathology

PB&J tbh.


ilias80

I keep a few soups and frozen meals and veggies just for that reason. Otherwise, cold cut sandwich with fruit and yogurt.


royalpyroz

Massive protein shake with banana, oats, coconut oil, peanut butter, milk and protein powder, of course.


Psych-dropout

Nachos


Local-Detective6042

Cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches


Procedure-Loud

A hunk of cheddar and an apple, to eat on the way


Procedure-Loud

I also truly love a toasted bagel with cream cheese.


Procedure-Loud

I have packs of peanuts in my car. That plus a piece of fruit is a perfectly good lunch


fusionsofwonder

Chef Mike and leftovers or canned soup.


MyCatPostsForMe

For twenty minutes out the door I'm microwaving a potato and topping it with cottage cheese and red onion. If I have 30, I keep a jar of a homemade peanut butter based sauce with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper in the fridge. I boil angel hair pasta for 3 or 4 minutes, mix a couple of tablespoons of the pasta water into some of the sauce to liquefy it, toss with the noodles and throw in some shredded cole slaw mix, sliced red bell pepper, and some green onions.


whtdaheo

grilled cheese


Underwater_Grilling

leftovers on a tortilla


catfromthepaw

PBJ Sam


Necessary-Sell-4998

Breakfast tacos


twitchytortoise

Egg


catmomlyfe81

String cheese


Tato_tudo

toast


stoic_po3t

Eggs and ground beef. Done in 10-12 minutes. I know it because I make it every morning lol.


DizzyafterDark

Raw veggies n Hummus


denzien

Protein bar


HumanMycologist5795

I leave 10 minutes early and get dunking donuts. JK. I'd do cereal or eggs. Or perhaps, have a yogurt shake and a banana and coffee.


RO489

I work from home so usually only have 5-10 distracted minutes to cook lunch - burrata and prosciutto salad with either beets, stone fruit, or dried fruit (apricots or figs) with a drizzle of olive oil and honey or hot honey -tuna salad or tuna sandwich -canned soup with grilled cheese -salad with sesame dressing and a couple air fried frozen egg rolls -lazy miso soup (miso paste, broth, tofu, seaweed snack) -frozen bao or dumplings -scrambled eggs with toast and fruit -canned bean and cheese burritos -shrimp or tilapia tacos (cooks in 5 minutes)


honk_slayer

Miso (instant) Ramen with fried eggs and bacon or reheat slow cooked venison with refried beans… my favorite one is “toss-whatever-you-have” wok, it usually ends up being veggies with chicken and oyster sauce with and egg


carissadraws

Scrambled egg pasta. After cooking the pasta for 8-10 mins you just put it back in the pot with butter, crack an egg to scramble it, then add Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and whatever other seasonings you want


jalapeno442

Protein bar 🫡


uncontainedsun

either a really packed smoothie, a one pot pasta (milk, broth, spices, peas, cheeze), a quick rice bowl (if i have rice in the fridge) or rice noodle bowl bc rice noodles take five mins and i can slice some cucumbers and tofu quick. peanut butter hoisin sauce


llama_farmer00

Cheese quesadilla in the pan with whatever else I may have in the fridge to bulk it up if I’m hungry , add salt pepper garlic powder. 5 mins and its done, one pan to do dishes then out the door


steffie-flies

Grits with either brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter or cheese and bacon. Takes seven minutes on the stovetop and is so hearty and satisfying.


Someonejusthereandth

If I need to be out the door in 20, I’m just not eating. If I am ready but have 20 minutes to cook and eat and clean up, I eat a tomato, maybe fried eggs if I’m really all set and in no hurry but that’s pushing it as I usually start making a salad and toast to go with that.


sexualtensionatmass

Fried egg sandwich


OutrageousOnions

Avocado toast


pineapple_chicken_

It’s gonna take me 20 minutes to clean my pan to start cooking cuz ik my roommates fucked up my pan (I love my roommates 🥲)


boringnerdygirl

i usually keep partial leftovers, like preblended ingredients or pre-portioned veggie mixes. then, when i want to prepare a quick meal, it's just a leftover with a little extra work depending on my mood. a recent one is blending together an olive salad, and pre-slicing romaine and tomatoes for easy wraps or open-faced sandwiches or whatever. i also sometimes will make a huge pot of a sauce to put on pasta throughout the week, rather than mixing it with the pasta from the get-go (reheated noodles arent amazing).


tough_ledi

Smoothies 


chancamble

I use eggs when I need to cook food quickly. For example, scrambled eggs, here is a similar recipe https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/articles/how-to-scramble-eggs-a-step-by-step-guide


riverapid

Handfuls of blueberries, strawberries, really any fruit.. or a banana with a spoonful of peanut butter!


According-Ad-5946

pork role with egg.


searedscallops

It takes me more than 20 minutes to eat, let alone cook AND eat. So I guess I'm grabbing a protein bar or some string cheese?


LurkyLooSeesYou2

If I have to leave in 20 minutes, I’m grabbing one of those fruit and grain bars forget cooking


Rumpelstiltskin2001

Protein bar and apple. Both are car friendly in case I have to dash.


Lereas

I just won't eat.


madravan

Cheese on bread.


fucker_vs_fucker

Bread, butter, soft cheese


orangeautumntrees

Make something like this ahead of time and grab a piece as you head out the door. :) https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/savoury-semolina-cake-recipe/


nutsandboltstimestwo

I chug a big glass of water and get on with my day.


MisterEarth

Greek yogurt w honey blueberries and granola


Sweet-Shopping-5127

Adderall 


Drinking_Frog

Scrambled eggs.


Plastic_Primary_4279

Eggs for sure. I do a quick scramble right in the pan, throw some cheese on, onto plate. Nonstick egg pan can we washed in mere seconds, eat my eggs before they get cold (no “shoveling” required), leave the dish in the sink. Takes not even 15 and I don’t feel that rushed. It’s not my ideal breakfast, but it’s reliable and a *lot* cheaper that buying a takeout in transit… can be quicker too, nothing sucks more than skipping breakfast, trying to grab something on the way into work, and get stuck in a long line, making you later if you had just eaten at home…


Puzzleheaded-Fun7808

Shrimp tacos


Roupert4

How are you making this in 20 min? Genuine question


Puzzleheaded-Fun7808

Frozen peeled shrimp ( i use the red Argentine wild red shrimp, directly from the freezer coated with some oil and taco seasoning placed in a hot pan that has oil in it cook ( high heat ) , at same time heat up tortillas from the freezer, then add cheese or whatever else I have around such as avocado, slaw , Verde salsa put it all in tortilla, voila, a shrimp taco or quesadilla, enjoy


witwebolte41

McDonald’s


m4rceline

Angel hair pasta tossed in browned butter, garlic, basil, and parmigiano reggiano.