Food Near Me? Try These 5 Easy Home Meals Instead

🍽️ Food Near Me? Try These 5 Easy Home Meals Instead

By Rossi Voss | September 15, 2025

Let’s be honest — when you Google “food near me” or “restaurants near me”, you’re not really looking for a place. You’re looking for:

• A meal that doesn’t take 30 minutes to cook
• Something healthier than pizza or burgers
• A break from decision fatigue
• A way to save money (and avoid delivery fees)

You’re not lazy. You’re tired. And you deserve better than greasy takeout.

So instead of calling for delivery, try this:

🔥 5 “Food Near Me” Alternatives You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

1. Creamy Red Lentil Dal (25 mins)

Protein: 18g | Appliance: Stovetop or Instant Pot

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp turmeric
• 3 cups broth
• ½ can coconut milk (optional)

1. Add all to pot. Simmer 20 mins.
2. Serve over rice with lime and cilantro.

💡 Inspired by: 100 Beginner’s Instant Pot Bean and Grain Cookbook

2. Air Fryer Chicken + Roasted Carrots

Protein: 30g | Time: 20 mins

• 1 chicken breast per person
• 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder
• 2 cups carrots, chopped

1. Toss chicken and carrots with oil and spices.
2. Air fry at 375°F for 15–20 mins.
3. Serve with rice or bread.

💡 From: 100 Beginner's Air Fryer Rotisserie Recipes

3. Black Beans & Rice (Cuban-Style)

Protein: 15g | Time: 30 mins

• 1 cup black beans (canned or dried)
• 1 cup rice
• 1 onion, bell pepper, garlic
• 1 tsp smoked paprika, cumin

1. Sauté veggies. Add beans, rice, broth, spices.
2. Simmer 25 mins (or Instant Pot: 25 mins).
3. Fluff and serve.

4. Turkey & Rice Soup (Instant Pot, 30 mins)

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion, 2 carrots, celery
• 6 cups broth
• 1 cup rice
• Thyme, bay leaf

1. Brown turkey and veggies (Sauté mode).
2. Add broth, rice, herbs.
3. Seal → Manual 10 mins → Quick release.

💡 Great for leftovers — freezes well!

5. Shawarma-Spiced Turkey Bowls

• 1 lb turkey breast, cubed
• 2 tbsp Shawarma Sauce
• 1 cup rice or quinoa
• Cucumber, tomato, lettuce

1. Toss turkey in sauce. Air fry 12–15 mins.
2. Serve over grains with veggies.

📦 What If You *Do* Want Takeout?

It’s okay! But here’s how to bounce back:

• Use my Free 4-Week Meal Plan to reset
• Try just one recipe this week — build confidence
• Next time you search “food near me,” you’ll have a better option

🍲 More from Rossi Voss

• Stockpot Cookbook: 139 Simple and Hearty Recipes – Perfect for soups, stews, and one-pot wonders.
• 82 Essential Instant Pot Fermentation Recipes – Make yogurt, sauerkraut, and more.
• 100 Beginner’s Instant Pot Bean and Grain Cookbook – Fast, filling meals using pantry staples.

— Rossi Voss
Author of the $0.99 Cookbook Series
rossivoss.blogspot.com