Rice and beans
Chicken (season and cook on a pan in the oven at high temperature)
Make soup
Stew (thicker soup)
Oatmeal for breakfast
While you're bulking: pasta and bread
You can cook diced onions and other vegetables and add to pasta sauce to improve it
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