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4 Easy Snacks & Dorm-Friendly Meals for Your College Kid
4 Quick & Easy Dorm Recipes
Dorm life means no full kitchen, minimal fridge space, and very little time. That’s why the right mix of pantry staples and easy, no-fuss recipes can make all the difference. Whether you’re sending care packages or making sure they have a few essentials on hand, here are four quick dorm-friendly ideas that will actually get eaten — no microwave mystery meals here.
Mackerel Crunch Stacks
Ingredients:
- 1 tin BELA Mackerel Fillets
- Whole-grain crackers
- Whipped cream cheese
- Dill pickles
- Black pepper or chili flakes
How to Assemble: Crackers + cream cheese + mackerel + pickle. Press lightly, finish with pepper or heat. Study-break fuel that actually satisfies.
Piri Piri Power Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 can BELA Sardines in Piri Piri (or BELA Sardines in EVOO + hot sauce)
- Microwavable rice cup
- Bagged slaw or shredded cabbage
- Lime wedge
- Mayo or Greek yogurt (optional)
How to Assemble: Heat rice, flake sardines, toss with slaw and a squeeze of lime; swirl in a little mayo or yogurt if they want it creamy. Big flavor, zero pans.
Sardine “Sushi” Pinwheels
Ingredients:
- 1 can BELA Sardines in EVOO
- Whole wheat wrap
- Cream cheese or hummus
- Cucumber slices
- Baby spinach
How to Assemble: Spread, stack, roll, and slice into bite-sized pinwheels. Lunchbox sushi vibes without the wait—and your kid will feel fancy.
Cod & Bean Lemon Toss
Ingredients:
- 1 can BELA Portuguese Codfish in EVOO
- Canned white beans (drained)
- Baby arugula or spinach
- Lemon wedge
- Crackers or toasted mini pitas
How to Assemble: Flake cod, fold in beans and greens, hit with lemon. Scoop with crackers or pitas. Bright, filling, no cooking needed.
