When You Search ‘Food Near Me’ But Want Something Better

🔍 When You Search ‘Food Near Me’ But Want Something Better

By Rossi Voss | September 20, 2025

Let’s talk about that moment.

You’re tired. You’re hungry. You grab your phone and type:

• “food near me”
• “restaurants near me”
• “fast food near me”

You don’t really care about the restaurant. You just want:

• A meal that’s ready fast
• Something healthier than takeout
• A way to save money (and avoid $5 delivery fees)
• Less stress

What if the best “food near me” isn’t down the street — but already in your kitchen?

Here are 5 one-pot meals you can make in 30 minutes or less — no app, no wait, no guilt.

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🍲 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.

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

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🍗 2. Air Fryer Chicken + Roasted Veggies (20 mins)

Protein: 30g

• 1 chicken breast per person
• 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder
• 2 cups frozen mixed veggies

1. Toss everything in the air fryer basket.
2. Cook at 375°F for 15–20 mins.
3. Serve with quinoa or toast.

💡 From: 100 Beginner's Air Fryer Rotisserie Recipes

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🍚 3. Black Beans & Rice (Cuban-Style, 30 mins)

• 1 cup black beans (canned or dried)
• 1 cup rice
• 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.

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🥣 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.

💡 Freezes well — make extra for “food near me” night #2.

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🍛 5. Shawarma-Spiced Turkey Bowls (25 mins)

• 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.

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📦 What If You *Do* Order Takeout?

It’s okay! But here’s how to get back on track:

• 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.
• 100 Beginner’s Instant Pot Bean and Grain Cookbook – Fast, filling meals using pantry staples.
• 82 Essential Instant Pot Fermentation Recipes – Make yogurt, sauerkraut, and more.

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