Are you tired of spending hours in the kitchen after a long day at work? Do you struggle to come up with dinner ideas that are both quick and satisfying? Look no further! In this article, we’ve compiled a list of no-fuss dinners that are perfect for busy weeknights. From one-pan meals to 30-minute recipes, these ideas will help you get dinner on the table in no time, without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. Say goodbye to the stress of meal planning and hello to easy, delicious dinners!
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Pot Mac and Cheese
- Convenience: This classic dish requires minimal prep and is ready in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
- Ingredients: 8 oz macaroni, 2 tbsp butter, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup milk, Salt and pepper
- Recipe: Boil 8 oz of macaroni, then drain. In the same pot, melt 2 tbsp of butter, add 2 cups of shredded cheddar, 1 cup of milk, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth. Mix with macaroni.
Simple Green Salad
- Convenience: Quick to throw together with readily available ingredients, a green salad is fresh, healthy, and ready in 10 minutes.
- Ingredients: 4 cups mixed greens, Cherry tomatoes, Cucumbers, 1/4 cup feta cheese, Olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper
- Recipe: Mix 4 cups of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and 1/4 cup of feta cheese. Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Garlic Bread Pizza
- Convenience: Turning garlic bread into pizza takes 15 minutes and brings two favorites together.
- Ingredients: Garlic bread slices, Marinara sauce, Mozzarella cheese, Your favorite pizza toppings
- Recipe: Place garlic bread slices on a baking sheet, top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and your favorite toppings. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.
Chicken and Rice Bowl
- Convenience: An easy bowl with simple ingredients, cooked together in one pot for less cleanup, ready in 30 minutes.
- Ingredients: Diced chicken, 1 cup rice, 2 cups chicken broth, Your favorite vegetables
- Recipe: Sauté diced chicken, add 1 cup of rice, 2 cups of chicken broth, and your favorite vegetables. Cook until rice is tender.
Pasta Primavera
- Convenience: This colorful dish uses fresh or frozen veggies and is ready in 20 minutes.
- Ingredients: 8 oz pasta, 1 cup Alfredo sauce, Fresh or frozen vegetables
- Recipe: Sauté vegetables, cook 8 oz of pasta, and toss with 1 cup of Alfredo sauce.
Tuna Salad Wraps
- Convenience: Using canned tuna, this meal is ready in 10 minutes, great for a no-cook dinner.
- Ingredients: Canned tuna, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Salt and pepper, Tortillas, Lettuce
- Recipe: Mix canned tuna with mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper. Place in a tortilla with lettuce.
Stir-Fried Shrimp and Vegetables
- Convenience: Cooked in one pan, this flavorful dish is ready in 15 minutes.
- Ingredients: Shrimp, Mixed vegetables, Soy sauce, Ginger, Rice or noodles
- Recipe: Sauté shrimp and vegetables in soy sauce and ginger, serve over rice or noodles.
Omelette with Spinach and Feta
- Convenience: A quick, protein-packed meal ready in 15 minutes.
- Ingredients: 3 eggs, Fresh spinach, Feta cheese
- Recipe: Whisk 3 eggs, pour into a pan with sautéed spinach and feta. Cook until set.
Quesadillas with Avocado Salsa
- Convenience: Ready in 20 minutes, with endless customization options.
- Ingredients: Tortillas, Cheese, Your favorite fillings, Avocado, Lime, Salt and pepper
- Recipe: Place cheese and your favorite fillings between tortillas, cook until crispy. Serve with mashed avocado, lime, salt, and pepper.
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
- Convenience: A comforting meal ready in 20 minutes.
- Ingredients: Bread, Cheese, Butter, Canned tomato soup, Herbs
- Recipe: Make grilled cheese with your favorite bread and cheese. Serve with canned tomato soup, heated with added herbs.
This article originally appeared on AisleOfShame
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