A Registered Dietitian shares the best 5 ingredient dinners that are healthy, delicious, and so easy for busy nights.
At Nourished by Nic, I believe that healthy eating doesn't need to be complicated. It doesn't have to include long recipes and sauces made from scratch. I love to make homemade dressings and toppings, but sometimes you don't have time for that! In my experience, making healthy eating simple and delicious is a key strategy to building those long-term habits. Healthy eating shouldn't feel stressful and restrictive, it should add to your life.
That's why I'm a big fan of these 5 ingredient meals! Whether you're trying to cook at home more or just don't know where to start, all of these recipes are beginner friendly options, super easy and minimal ingredients. And because I'm a dietitian and foodie too, they're also packed with nutrition and flavour. I wouldn't share a recipe I didn't genuinely love myself - promise!
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Featured 5 Ingredient Dinners
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
If you like tacos and burrito bowls, this turkey sweet potato skillet is the best one pan meal that hits the spot. It comes together in just 30 minutes, with just 5 key ingredients: ground turkey, cheese, onion, taco seasoning and sweet potato. You also have the optional to serve it on a bed of lettuce with guacomole and salsa for turkey bowls - so yummy!
Similar to the viral Emily Mariko salmon bowl, this recipe uses flavorful teriyaki salmon, edamame, and cucumber for a balanced dinner. I top it with sriracha mayo for extra healthy fats and deliciousness.
A cozy one pan meal packed with protein! I love cooking chicken thighs because they're more flavorful than chicken breast, especially when seared until crispy. Served on top of soft, pesto rice, this dinner is always a go-to.
I love a good curry. They're so delicious, comforting, and you can pack in the nutrition. In this recipe, we use chickpeas for an affordable plant-based protein. I'm a big fan of this chickpea spinach curry because it relies mainly on pantry staples, so it's a go-to when I'm running out of groceries. This recipe is also 100% plant-based for my vegan friends.
Pasta bakes and casseroles are a classic weeknight dinner, and this sausage pasta bake is the recipe I always gravitate to. It's great option for batch prepping and freezing, and who doesn't love a freezer friendly meal? Plus, there's some hidden veggies in this pasta bake that you'll barely notice.
More Easy Dinner Ideas
Looking for more quick and easy meals? Try these next:
- Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos
- Chicken Garlic Parmesan Pasta
- One Pan Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Rice
- Vegetarian Fried Rice (No Soy Sauce)
See you in the kitchen!
PS. I love seeing my recipes in action! If you decide to make these 5 ingredient meals, don't forget to snap a photo and tag me on Instagram- @nourishedbynic or leave a comment and rating below letting me know how you liked it!
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