25 Five-Ingredient Dinner Recipes That Are Oh-So-Simple
You don't need a laundry list of ingredients to make a filling and delicious meal.
1. Meal Prep Pesto Chicken And Veggies
Chicken thighs + green beans + cherry tomatoes + pesto. Get the recipe.
2. Cacio e Pepe
Spaghetti + butter + parmesan + black pepper. Get the recipe.
3. Steak & Potato Hash
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.
4. Black Bean Soup
Black beans + salsa + cilantro + cumin + garlic. Get the recipe.
5. Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti + egg + cheese + garlic + bacon. (Optional: parsley to garnish.) Get the recipe.
8. Balsamic-Glazed Salmon
Salmon + balsamic + white wine + honey + dijon. (Optional: Rosemary to garnish.) Get the recipe.
9. Crock Pot Italian Beef
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.
10. Easy Stovetop White Chicken Chili
Chicken broth + shredded chicken + white beans + salsa verde + spices. (Plus: Any toppings you'd like: avocado, cilantro, sour cream.) Get the recipe.
11. Thai Pumpkin Soup
Chicken broth + canned pumpkin + chili pepper + coconut milk + red curry paste. Get the recipe.
12. Quick Ramen Bowl with Fresh Veggies
Ramen noodles + spinach + mushrooms + green onions. (Optional: Top with egg, serve with chili-garlic paste or Sriracha.) Get the recipe.
13. Pesto-Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Shredded chicken + bell peppers + mozzarella + quinoa + pesto. Get the recipe.
14. Versatile Vegan Pesto
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.
15. Sweet Lemon Shrimp
Shrimp + hoisin sauce + honey + lemon juice/zest + cilantro. Get the recipe.
16. Marinated Kale Salad with Almond Butter
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.
17. Bacon & Asparagus Pasta
Pasta + bacon + asparagus + white wine + Parmesan. Get the recipe.
18. Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Pork tenderloin + root beer + barbecue sauce + hamburger buns. Get the recipe.
19. Vegetarian Lentil Lasagna
Lasagna noodles + tomato soup + lentils + pesto + cheese. Get the recipe.
20. Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
Chicken + garlic power + oregano + cumin + salsa verde. (And anything you'd like to serve it with, like tortillas or seasoned rice.) Get the recipe.
21. Tilapia with Roasted Corn
Tilapia + corn + chili powder + mayo + lime. Get the recipe.
22. Hearty Tuscan Bean Soup
Diced tomatoes + cannellini beans + leeks + kale. Get the recipe.
23. Easy Cheesy Tortellini Bake
Tortellini + marinara + shredded mozzarella + fresh mozzarella + parsley. Get the recipe.
24. Skillet Chickpeas and Greens
Chickpeas + spinach + garlic + cumin. Get the recipe.
25. Tacos with Spiced Black Beans and Avocado
Tortillas + black beans + goat cheese + avocado + spices. (Optional: Lime-honey glaze.) Get the recipe.