--- title: "Healthy Meals for One You Can Prepare in Minutes ..." description: "Jamie Oliver's Salmon and Couscous; Greens, Eggs and Ham; Single Serving Frittata; Roasted Chicken Breast with Cherry Tomatoes & Asparagus; Stuffed Avocado with Garlic Shrimp; More ..." url: "https://food.allwomenstalk.com/healthy-meals-for-one-you-can-prepare-in-minutes/" category: "food" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # Healthy Meals for One You Can Prepare in Minutes ... When flying solo, it can be tempting to not bother spending extra time preparing a healthy meal. You might just stick to boring salads, grilled meat and fish with veggies, or worse, processed ready meals and convenience foods. But it doesn't have to be that way. I've collected a set of recipes which are diverse, delicious and doable in a short time. Ready to see what's for dinner? ## 1. Jamie Oliver's Salmon and Couscous ![Jamie Oliver's Salmon and Couscous](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/iv/lt/pebldw6y5548cdbe86c74164145020_490x659.jpg) Source: [Salmon and Couscous | Fish](https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fish-recipes/salmon-and-couscous/) ## 2. Greens, Eggs and Ham ![Greens, Eggs and Ham](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wx/gi/r3ze8xk55548cfae0ce02188244910_600x450.jpg) Source: [Greens and Ham Breakfast Bowl](https://www.macheesmo.com/greens-and-ham-breakfast-bowl//) ## 3. Single Serving Frittata ![Single Serving Frittata](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gb/qr/mebkc13a5548cdc068cbc266548743_600x400.jpg) Source: [Cooking For One: Single-Serving Frittata](https://goo.gl/HKckCG) ## 4. Roasted Chicken Breast with Cherry Tomatoes & Asparagus ![Roasted Chicken Breast with Cherry Tomatoes & Asparagus](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yb/k8/bqnkmx5j5548cdc17ea60625923762_512x676.jpg) Source: [Chicken Breast & asparagus](https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/roasted-chicken-breast-with-cherry-tomatoes-and-asparagus/) ## 5. Stuffed Avocado with Garlic Shrimp ![Stuffed Avocado with Garlic Shrimp](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m2/gd/d0mql49w5548cdc4d8ef2702730776_600x800.jpg) Source: [Stuffed Avocado with Garlic Shrimp](https://goo.gl/ymvvnG) ## 6. Speedy Chicken Risotto ![Speedy Chicken Risotto](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zd/e4/zmxajpho5548cfcd231f8983399794_400x368.jpg) Source: [Speedy chicken risotto](https://goo.gl/iHUPc1) ## 7. Smoky Bacon Pot Noodle for One ![Smoky Bacon Pot Noodle for One](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jb/s8/z4kktnt05548cdc3b5f6f190031139_440x400.jpg) Source: [Smoky bacon pot noodle for](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/smoky-bacon-pot-noodle-one) ## 8. Fish in a Bag ![Fish in a Bag](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/s7/lk/qzy50kgj5548cdc586af6387327947_512x682.jpg) Source: [Fish in a Bag](https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fish-recipes/fish-in-a-bag/) ## 9. Creamy Salmon Pasta ![Creamy Salmon Pasta](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x2/nm/bu1kq4265548cfe025267513567197_400x368.jpg) Source: [Creamy salmon pasta](https://goo.gl/FI6bVn) ## 10. Prawn and Coconut Laksa ![Prawn and Coconut Laksa](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ji/qc/r5zbv4v95548cdc68e2d9793488422_440x400.jpg) Source: [Prawn & coconut laksa](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/prawn-coconut-laksa) ## 11. Pumpkin and Mushroom Lasagna ![Pumpkin and Mushroom Lasagna](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vr/xu/tgeamnsw5548cff485790989880901_400x368.jpg) Source: [Pumpkin and mushroom lasagne](https://goo.gl/rcPJIk) ## 12. Mussels with Red Pesto ![Mussels with Red Pesto](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ga/lc/u67ai6175548cdc918281064406000_440x400.jpg) Source: [Mussels in red pesto](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/mussels-red-pesto) ## 13. Roasted Chicken Breast with Pancetta, Leeks & Thyme ![Roasted Chicken Breast with Pancetta, Leeks & Thyme](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ln/d1/pbn0hi2v5548cdca8d800769961688_512x676.jpg) Source: [Chicken & Pancetta | Chicken](https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/roasted-chicken-breast-with-pancetta-leeks-and-thyme/) ## 14. Fresh Burrito Bowl ![Fresh Burrito Bowl](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dk/ma/uo2jor615548cdcaeca64259877986_550x667.jpg) Source: [Fresh, Filling, and Fast: 350-Calorie](https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Healthy-Burrito-Bowl-Recipe-32431275) ## 15. Spaghetti Carbonara for One ![Spaghetti Carbonara for One](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lf/gv/i7n5vgav5548cdcc02996922407330_560x373.jpg) Source: [spaghetti carbonara for one](https://www.eatliverun.com/spaghetti-carbonara-for-one/) ## 16. Tasty Veggie Hotpot ![Tasty Veggie Hotpot](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yn/z3/fh72o6315548d00b658d1160812161_400x368.jpg) Source: [Tasty vege hotpot](https://goo.gl/9rSxYn) ## 17. Eggplant with Spicy Apricot Tabbouleh ![Eggplant with Spicy Apricot Tabbouleh](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jg/n7/n9p06nhv5548cdcdae19f593280870_440x400.jpg) Source: [Aubergine with spicy apricot tabbouleh](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/aubergine-spicy-apricot-tabbouleh) ## 18. Veggie Sushi Rolls ![Veggie Sushi Rolls](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hs/fm/vc2l0j8v5548cdcebad4c580988950_600x400.jpg) Source: [Veggie "Sushi" Rolls](https://nutritionstripped.com/veggie-sushi-rolls/) ## 19. Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry ![Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kz/b4/efb29bv15548cdcfde4df406216805_600x476.jpg) Source: [ak-hdl.buzzfed.com](https://goo.gl/NtUkAf) ## 20. Pasta and Bean Casserole ![Pasta and Bean Casserole](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qu/cx/wn907buw5548cdd2424ce488681380_600x832.jpg) Source: [Jo and Sue: Pasta and](http://joandsue.blogspot.com/2012/12/pasta-and-bean-casserole-single-serving.html) ## 21. Quinoa Mac and Cheese ![Quinoa Mac and Cheese](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xm/dj/jmu679055548cdd2f3eef692560188_520x780.jpg) Source: [Vegan (Quinoa) Mac & Cheese](https://rabbitfoodformybunnyteeth.com/vegan-quinoa-mac-cheese/) ## 22. Pork Chop with Pineapple Salsa ![Pork Chop with Pineapple Salsa](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oq/y7/dv6i16e55548cdd3a0431165279669_400x400.jpg) Source: [Pork Chop with Pineapple Salsa](https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a12101/pork-chop-pineapple-salsa-recipe-mslo0710/) ## 23. Single Serving Pizza ![Single Serving Pizza](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rh/vg/xrwojbio5548d09e51228686098796_400x568.jpg) Source: [Jo and Sue: One Dough](http://joandsue.blogspot.com/2013/08/one-dough-2-pizzas-1-sweet-1-savory.html) ## 24. Mediterranean Grain Salad ![Mediterranean Grain Salad](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x3/ku/gq54o79i5548cdd5b354f733999019_400x400.jpg) Source: [Mediterranean Grain Salad](https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a14447/mediterranean-grain-salad-recipe-mslo0211/) ## 25. Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Roasted Green Beans ![Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Roasted Green Beans](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fk/sb/of2d0oac5548cdd6d9968849521029_400x400.jpg) Source: [Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breast with Roasted](https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a15121/prosciutto-chicken-breast-roasted-green-beans-recipe-mslo0211/) ## 26. Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry ![Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cl/ms/kdbctqq95548d0e44320f506164564_400x496.jpg) Source: [Jo and Sue: Beef and](http://joandsue.blogspot.com/2012/01/beef-and-broccoli-stir-fry.html) ## 27. Herb-Rubbed Salmon Steak ![Herb-Rubbed Salmon Steak](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x1/ly/vgsws21j5548cdd88e95c045939181_400x400.jpg) Source: [Herb-Rubbed Salmon Steak](https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a25239929/salmon-steak-recipe/) ## 28. Egg Drop Soup _ Source: College Prep: 5 Tips for_ ## 29. Mac and Cheese Spaghetti Squash ![Mac and Cheese Spaghetti Squash](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lz/bi/hlwso0cb5548cddb6b59c165182152_600x940.jpg) Source: [Jo and Sue: Dreamy "Mac](http://joandsue.blogspot.com/2013/01/dreamy-mac-cheese-spaghetti-squash.html?m=1) ## 30. Vitality Chicken Salad with Avocado Dressing ![Vitality Chicken Salad with Avocado Dressing](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tw/fu/ocz3jek75548cddbb46d8284106723_440x400.jpg) Source: [Vitality chicken salad with avocado](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/vitality-chicken-salad-avocado-dressing) ## Related Posts - [beef cuts cheat sheet](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/cheat-sheet-infographics-to-turn-you-into-a-star-chef/) - [moroccan food menu](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/this-is-why-you-should-make-moroccan-food-for-dinner-tonight/) - [easy memorial day makeup](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/celebrate-memorial-day-in-a-super-tasty-way-with-these-fantastic-barbecue-recipes/) - [gourmet hamburgers near me](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/gourmet-burgers-it-will-be-impossible-not-to-eat/) - [omelette hotel style](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/fancy-omelets-they-serve-in-5-star-hotels-that-you-can-make-yourself/) - [everything is better with bacon](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/everythings-better-with-bacon-recipes-that-are-impossible-not-to-eat/) - [cheesy dip](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/cheesy-dip-recipes-that-will-make-you-swoon/) - [julia childs book my life in france](https://books.allwomenstalk.com/must-read-food-memoirs-thatll-make-you-drool/) - [late night food at home](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/late-night-minute-meals-you-can-easily-make/) - [today com food recipes this morning](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/healthy-meals-from-jamie-oliver-you-can-make-in-just-15-minutes/) - [10 Delicious Healthy Recipes for Two ...](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/delicious-healthy-recipes-for-two/) - [7 Delicious and Healthy Breakfast Recipes for Rush...](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/delicious-and-healthy-breakfast-recipes-for-rushed-mornings/) ## Site Information - [Main page](https://allwomenstalk.com) - [Contact us](https://allwomenstalk.com/contact.html) - [HTML article](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/healthy-meals-for-one-you-can-prepare-in-minutes/)