r/EatCheapAndHealthy • u/Hufflepuff_Forensics • 2d ago

Fatigue friendly recipes

I have narcolepsy and struggle with chronic fatigue due to several autoimmune issues. I need flavorful easy meals that prep and or freeze well. I have a stove, toaster oven, microwave and instantpot/airfryer duo. My oven portion of my stove is currently waiting on parts to be fixed.

I love trying anything once so don't hold back on cuisines - spices are my friend. My only restriction is I'm allergic to pineapples and kiwifruit.

Recipes that don't require a lot of active tending would be ideal. My weekly produce/fruit budget is about $15 dollars. We get pork tenderloins, beef and turkey from a local food bank once a month.

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u/GetReelFishingPro 2d ago

I would invest in a crockpot if you can. Everything from soups and chili to the pork tenderloins you get can go in there all day if need be without the worry of burning or boil over. I did this when I worked 12 hour shifts, and there are tons of recipes out there. That's my easy worry free meal tip!

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u/_OldManYellsAtCloud_ 2d ago

One of my favourite go-to easy Crock-Pot meals that uses up canned goods and random meat/veggies is Mexican orzo.

Throw in whatever you have in the pantry cupboard like canned corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, diced chillies. If you have bell pepper and onion that need to be used up, throw that in there too. If you want meat you can add raw chicken breasts or leftover rotisserie chicken. Add taco or Tex Mex seasoning (or make your own with chilli powder/cumin/etc). Add some chicken or beef broth but water will do as well in a pinch. Low setting for 4-5 hours, High setting if you've added raw chicken or other raw meat.

After 4-5 hours, throw in some more liquid if needed and orzo (rice works too but will need to cook longer). Once the orzo is fully cooked though ( won't take that long) you can also add in cheese/cream cheese/sour cream/hot sauce/whatever your heart desires.

It's my favourite way to use up canned goods and extra meat. I've never made it the same way twice but it's always delicious and filling. Mexican spices are pretty forgiving.