• INTRODUCTION:
Many people seek quick and easy recipes to satisfy late-night hunger without much effort. Moments of hunger in the late hours can require fast and delicious meals. Are you ready to discover tasty options that allow you to enjoy irresistible meals? Let me present you with a selection of easy and fast recipes that provide comfort and satiety at any time of the night.
A- GARLIC TOAST:
Ingredients:
- 4 slices of bread (preferably baguette or French bread)
- 3-4 cloves of minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- Chopped parsley (optional)
- Salt and black pepper
Preparation:
- Toast the bread in the oven or on the grill until golden brown.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for a minute until the garlic becomes evenly colored and its aroma spreads.
- Place the toasted slices into the melted butter and garlic, toss them to coat with the butter and garlic.
- For added flavor, optionally add parsley, a sprinkle of salt, and black pepper, and serve it hot.
B- BAKED PASTA:
Ingredients:
- 250 grams of pasta (any preferred type)
- 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves of minced garlic
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the halved cherry tomatoes with minced garlic, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the tomato mixture and toss well until the pasta is coated with the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley and shredded Parmesan cheese on top of the mixture.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake the pasta for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese turns golden and crispy.
C- VEGETABLE NOODLES:
Ingredients:
- 250 grams of noodles (egg noodles or whole grain noodles)
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 2 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup of chopped broccoli
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Preparation:
- Boil water in a large pot, then add the noodles and cook them according to package instructions. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and add the garlic and onion. Stir for a minute until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the carrot, green bell pepper, and broccoli to the skillet and stir for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables become slightly tender.
- Add soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar to the vegetables. Stir the ingredients well and let it simmer for a minute.
- Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and vegetables in the skillet, toss well until the noodles absorb the sauce and mix with the vegetables.
- Serve the vegetable noodles on a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
D- CHEESE NOODLES:
Ingredients:
- 250 grams of noodles (any preferred type, such as spaghetti)
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 cups of shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Preparation:
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions in salted water, then drain them and set them aside.
- In a medium heat saucepan, melt the butter.
- Add the flour and mix it with the butter until it forms a thick mixture.
- Gradually add the milk while stirring until the sauce becomes homogeneous and thick.
- Add the shredded cheese and continue stirring until the cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste, and mix the ingredients well.
- Add the cooked noodles to the cheese sauce and mix well until the noodles are coated with the cheesy sauce.
- Serve the cheese noodles on a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
E- TURKISH EGGS "MENEMEN":*
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
- 1 sweet pepper (paprika), thinly sliced
- 1 hot pepper (optional), thinly sliced
- 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (for garnish - optional)
Preparation:
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat an adequate amount of olive oil.
- Add the onion and stir until it becomes translucent and changes color.
- Add the slices of sweet and hot peppers if desired, and stir with the onion for two minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet and stir for 3-4 minutes or until the tomatoes soften, and the mixture cooks.
- Crack the eggs into the center of the skillet and leave them for a few seconds without stirring.
- Gently stir the eggs until they cook and blend with the tomato and pepper mixture.
- Serve the Turkish eggs in a serving dish and sprinkle chopped parsley if desired.
F- BAKED POTATOES:
Ingredients:
- 4-6 large washed and peeled potatoes
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or any preferred type)
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- Cut the potatoes into thin round slices, place them in a bowl, then add the olive oil, a sprinkle of salt, and black pepper. Mix the ingredients until the potatoes are coated with seasoning and oil.
- In a baking tray, layer the seasoned potato slices.
- Evenly sprinkle shredded cheese over the first layer of potatoes.
- Add another layer of potatoes and sprinkle with cheese.
- Repeat the process until the potatoes and cheese are used up.
- Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese turns golden and melts properly.
G- AVOCADO TOAST:
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- Salt and black pepper
- Olive oil (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Preparation:
- Mash the avocado in a bowl and mix it with salt and pepper.
- Toast the bread.
- Optionally, brush the bread slices with olive oil.
- Spread the mashed avocado onto the toasted bread slices.
- You can add hot sauce for a more flavorful taste.
H- GROUND BEEF TACOS:
Ingredients:
- 250 grams of ground beef (beef, chicken, or plant-based options)
- 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 Mexican tortillas (taco shells)
- Cheddar cheese slices (optional)
- Your favorite salsa or toppings
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
Preparation:
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the ground beef and stir until cooked.
- Add paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the ground beef, and stir the ingredients together for a minute until the flavors blend.
- Heat the taco tortillas in a dry skillet or on the grill for a minute on each side.
- Place the ground beef inside each taco tortilla.
- Place cheese slices (if desired) over the beef.
- Garnish the tacos with diced tomatoes, lettuce, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream if desired.
• CONCLUSION:
Undoubtedly, late-night hunger calls for quick and delicious solutions. These simple and easy recipes we've provided are a fantastic solution to satisfy late-night cravings. They are not only easy to prepare but also offer delightful flavors and quick satiety. These recipes will add comfort and satisfaction to moments of hunger after a long day's effort.