25 Five-Ingredient Dinner Recipes That Are Oh-So-Simple

Chicken thighs + green beans + cherry tomatoes + pesto. Get the recipe.

Spaghetti + butter + parmesan + black pepper. Get the recipe.

Steak + bell peppers + onion + spices + potatoes. (Note that with this and most other recipes on this list, you'll also need three pantry staples: salt, pepper, and olive oil.) Get the recipe.

Black beans + salsa + cilantro + cumin + garlic. Get the recipe.

Spaghetti + egg + cheese + garlic + bacon. (Optional: parsley to garnish.) Get the recipe.

Salmon + balsamic + white wine + honey + dijon. (Optional: Rosemary to garnish.) Get the recipe.

Roast beef + broth + Italian seasoning mix + pepperoncinis + relish. (Plus, anything you'd like to pair it with, like hoagie rolls and cheese, or a side of fresh veggies.) Get the recipe.

Chicken broth + shredded chicken + white beans + salsa verde + spices. (Plus: Any toppings you'd like: avocado, cilantro, sour cream.) Get the recipe.

Ramen noodles + spinach + mushrooms + green onions. (Optional: Top with egg, serve with chili-garlic paste or Sriracha.) Get the recipe.

Shredded chicken + bell peppers + mozzarella + quinoa + pesto. Get the recipe.

Walnuts + garlic + pea shoots + mint leaves. (Plus, whatever you'd like to pair the pesto with — like pasta, crusty bread, or veggies.) Get the recipe.

Shrimp + hoisin sauce + honey + lemon juice/zest + cilantro. Get the recipe.

Kale + almond butter + apple cider vinegar + agave nectar + tamari or soy sauce. (Plus, any mix-ins you'd like: tomatoes, pepitas, etc.) Get the recipe.

Pasta + bacon + asparagus + white wine + Parmesan. Get the recipe.

Pork tenderloin + root beer + barbecue sauce + hamburger buns. Get the recipe.

Lasagna noodles + tomato soup + lentils + pesto + cheese. Get the recipe.

Chicken + garlic power + oregano + cumin + salsa verde. (And anything you'd like to serve it with, like tortillas or seasoned rice.) Get the recipe.

Tilapia + corn + chili powder + mayo + lime. Get the recipe.

Diced tomatoes + cannellini beans + leeks + kale. Get the recipe.

Tortellini + marinara + shredded mozzarella + fresh mozzarella + parsley. Get the recipe.

Chickpeas + spinach + garlic + cumin. Get the recipe.

Tortillas + black beans + goat cheese + avocado + spices. (Optional: Lime-honey glaze.) Get the recipe.