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  • Between work, traffic and Nigeria just Nigeria-ing, everybody is tired. They’re also hungry but would like to eat without having to cook for 45 minutes to an hour when they return from work. What’s that thing Fireboy said again? “There’s no time. There’s no energy.” Exactly. And that’s why I’ve listed seven quick recipes you can cook for dinner in under 20 minutes. With these recipes, you don’t have to do too much or get too many ingredients. 

    Concoction rice 

    Photo credit: Bella Naija 

    This is the traditional “There’s nothing to eat” meal Nigerians cook when there are very few ingredients in the house. Most people cook this by throwing whatever they find in the pot. But if you need a recipe to follow, I’m here for you. 

    Find recipe at  The Kitchen Muse 

    ALSO READ: 5 Types of Rice Nigerians Need to Respect More

    Suya sandwich 

    Image source: Joy Editor

    Before you slander this combination, note it’s basically a beef sandwich but beef suya instead. To make it better, use agege bread. ₦500 suya plus ₦150 agege bread, and you’re good to go. Spread some butter or mayo inside (you won’t regret it). For extra oomph, add a sunny-side-up egg. 

    Find the recipe at Joy Etor

    Indomie frittata

    Photo credit: Delta Pikin

    Try this if you’re tired of eating your Indomie and egg the same way every time. Mix everything together and fry at once(after cooking your Indomie, of course). It slaps, I promise. 

    Find the recipe at Delta Pikin 

    Egg Spaghetti 

    Photo credit: Learn to cook with me 

    The fastes go-to for spaghetti is usually to pair it with stew. But I need us to move forward in life. The recipe below can get addictive just by how quick and easy it is to cook. I introduced it to my friend, a Nigerian bachelor who hates cooking, and he made it every day for one week straight. Don’t be as extreme as him though.

    Find the recipe at Learn to Cook With Me 

    ALSO READ: Make Bougie Creamy Pasta With Less Than ₦10k

    10-minute fried rice 

    Photo credit: The Foodie Takes Flight 

    A faster and cheaper way to cook fried rice. The link below offers two recipes: one with few ingredients, while the other has some extras like soy sauce and mixed vegetables. Choose which one to make depending on your time, money and energy. 

    Find recipe at The Foodie Takes Flight 

    Boiled potatoes in tomato sauce 

    Photo credit: Nic Homecooking 

    Potato and stew, but make it fancy. I want to send dollars to the person who came up with this recipe. 

    Find it at Nic Homecooking

    Yam and egg stir fry 

    Photo credit: Ndudu by Fafa

    A twist on fried yam and eggs. All I’ll say is once you try this, you may never go back to eating just fried yam and fried eggs. 

    Find the recipe on Ndudu by Fafa

    ALSO READ: 9 Low-Budget Recipes You Can Make With Ingredients in Your House

  • One of the things you realize when you start living on your own is that figuring out what to eat is as much a chore as actually making it. But we’re here with a simple list to make it easier for you during this lock down. Here are 8 simple Nigerian breakfast ideas to try while you self isolate.

    1. Good old bread and tea.

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    Easy to make, no more than 5 minutes spent in the kitchen while at it.


    2. Because bread goes with anything, bread and egg.

    With tea on the side of course.

    3. Okay so there’s no bread in the supermarket close to you, don’t panic yet, try pancakes.

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    Especially if you are self isolating with your partner and want to give them a breakfast in bed treat.


    4. Plantain and egg.

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    It looks complicated but it’s not. The hot oil does half the job for you. Of course you have to be attentive to be sure it doesn’t become an overkill.


    5. Garri for the culture.

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    Another effortless very Nigerian breakfast choice.


    6. If you’re a man or woman of culture, eat your swallow in the morning.

    Sure it would knock you out but who cares.

    7. Pap.

    And because we are not trying to start another custard VS pap debate, we will simply put custard as the next item on the list.

    8. Custard.

    And here’s pretty custard on the list. But seriously, how is there even a debate between these two? One is clearly outside the other’s league. No, don’t answer that. We are not trying to start a debate remember?

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