A Little Asian Inspiration for Around $5

Ingredients (You do not need to use the exact brands I listed. Store brands taste great too and are cheaper!)

• Uncle Ben's Microwave Rice (Any flavor is fine, but make sure to read the ingredients, some are made with chicken broth)
• Bird's Eye Steam Fresh Frozen Vegetables 
• Nuts (the 99 cent ones that you find in convince stores are the cheapest way to go here)
• 1/2 an onion
• Soy Sauce (steal some packets from your dining hall if you go to college...shh you didn't hear it from me)

1. Microwave the rice and veggies as directed on bag

2. While they are in the microwave dice up a 1/2 an onion (size and amount is determined by preference)

3. Pour rice, onions, and veggies in a frying pan and sprinkle in your nuts (peanuts, cashews, almonds etc...get your head out of the gutter!)

4. Set your stovetop to medium heat and pour in about a 1/4 cup of soy sauce, again amount is determined by your preference

5. Occasionally stir and flip with a rubber spatula until some rice is crispy.

6. Pour onto plate and tada! You have a healthy, cheap, and yummy dinner, and it only took you 5-10 minutes to make!

P.S. Experiment with the ingredients. In the past, I have used tofu instead of nuts for protein, and teriyaki sauce instead of soy sauce, so have fun in the kitchen and eat up!