38 Simple 5 Ingredient Recipes
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Get your grocery shopping done lightening fast with these simple 5 Ingredient Recipes. Because a good dinner doesn’t need a long list of ingredients.
If you’re looking to make a meal in a pinch with just a handful of ingredients, make sure you check out these 5 Ingredient Recipes! You’re sure to find something to please all members of the household!
Your grocery list doesn’t have to be a mile long, and going to the store doesn’t have to be an all day activity. So I’ve rounded up 38 of the simplest, most delicious recipes on the internet that will keep your grocery list to a minimum.
Now, here are the rules: pantry staple spices and olive oil don’t count! Why? Because you already have those in your pantry, or you should.
It’s almost surprising how many recipes with 5 ingredients are out there. You can make something delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with just a small handful of ingredients. Oh, and trust me, fewer ingredients does not mean you have to sacrifice flavor!
These easy 5 Ingredient Recipes are perfect for all skill levels. You don’t have to be an expert at-home-chef to whip up any of these quick and easy recipes!
Easy 5 Ingredient Recipes
While I love indulging in recipes like this Scallops And Spaghetti Squash Recipe and these Spinach And Ricotta Stuffed Peppers, I also love the simplicity of a recipe with few ingredients.
Check out some of my favorites, and let me know what you think!
Main Dishes
5 Spice Boneless Chicken Breast (Air Fryer)
A foolproof Air Fryer Chicken breast recipe that works every time! Pair this juicy chicken with salad, couscous, or a vegetable side dish like broccolini.
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Jalapeno Lime Air Fryer Steak
Air fryer Steak is quick, easy, and insanely juicy! It's bathed in a jalapeño lime marinade that brings a subtle citrusy flavor for a mouthwatering steak.
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Crockpot Chili Cheese Dip
Want the perfect easy appetizer that is super simple to whip up? Then you need to make this Chili Cheese Dip– crockpot or in the microwave. Minimal ingredients, fast and super cheesy and delicious!
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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
The BEST Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe for the crispiest wings made without any oil! Serve them naked or slather them in your favorite sauce.
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Crispy Crockpot Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)
Crockpot Carnitas aka Mexican Pulled Pork is the best pulled pork recipe because of one secret ingredient! They’re best enjoyed wrapped inside of a tortilla, in a burrito bowl, or right off the pan.
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Easy Blackened Shrimp Recipe
Ready in 10 minutes, this super easy Blackened Shrimp is packed with flavor! Make your own seasoning blend or buy one premade for easy prep.
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Instant Pot Mac And Cheese
With this easy 5 ingredient Instant Pot macaroni and cheese, you can have creamy homemade mac and cheese on the table in minutes. This homemade macaroni and cheese recipe gives you the creamy cheesy goodness of other macaroni and cheese recipes with a fraction of the work.
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Simple Pasta With Peas
Pasta with peas is a tasty 1-pot 10 minute midweek dinner that’s bursting with fresh taste! It’s a delicious, hearty and family friendly Italian dish (pasta e piselli). Plus it’s so easy with pasta, frozen peas and optional pesto.
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Oven Baked Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce
Easy Salmon cooked on a sheet pan in the oven. Add rice or other grains for a complete meal!
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Garlic Butter Shrimp
A recipe for Garlic Butter Shrimp that makes the most plump and juicy sautéed shrimp! Perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or zoodles!
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Pesto Chicken Pasta
Pesto Chicken Pasta is an easy, 20 minute meal that’s made with just five shelf-stable ingredients. Bow tie pasta and chicken are coated in a rich and flavorful pesto sauce.
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Healthy Chicken Salad
5-ingredient healthy chicken salad that can be eaten multiple ways! So easy, satisfying and perfect for any occasion! A great blend of crunchy and creamy with a touch of sweetness from dried cherries.
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Vegan Red Lentil Soup
You’re three ingredients away from the most wonderful butternut squash lentil soup in the history of ever! It’s low carb, vegan, nutritious and delicious! And ready in 30 minutes.
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DIY Nourish Bowls
These easy DIY nourish bowls are the best throw together meal option! They’re totally customizable to whatever you have on hand at the moment and can utilize pantry staples.
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Easy Tuna Casserole
This easy 4 ingredient Tuna Casserole is made with pantry items like canned tuna, macaroni and mushroom soup. Made without bread crumbs, it’s crowning glory is melted cheese!
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Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad
Quick and easy Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad, this healthy chicken salad only calls for 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make.
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3-Ingredient Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos
In just five minutes, these delicious chicken tacos are in the crock-pot and cooking away - ridiculously easy! Jazz 'em up with as many (or as few!) of your favorite toppings as you'd like (it's great just "plain," as it is)!
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Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
These 5-ingredient spinach and ricotta stuffed shells is a quick and simple vegetarian pasta dinner that is perfect for a busy weeknight or a special occasion. These easy stuffed shells provide a comforting, wholesome, flavorful treat and make the perfect 30 minute meal the whole family will enjoy.
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Spam Musubi
A pair of pantry staple ingredients, rice and spam, make a simple, no-fuss guilty pleasure comfort food “Spam Musubi”. You can make this popular Japanese infusion Hawaiian hybrid rice balls with minimal effort.
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Sweet Potato Pizza
A healthy and easy way to make pizza, Sweet Potato Pizza use only 3 ingredients and swap out pizza crust for sweet potato rounds. They make a fun appetizer or snack, party food, or dinner option that the whole family will love.
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Whole30 Recipes: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas in Lettuce Wraps
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are the easy weeknight dinner that feeds the whole family! They're ready in less than 30 minutes and served in lettuce wraps.
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Easy Pea Soup
Make this rich and tasty Pea Soup using frozen peas! The creamy pea soup is ready in 15 minutes with just 4 simple ingredients. Freezable and naturally vegan.
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Instant Pot Southwestern Pot Roast
Instant Pot Low-Carb Southwestern Pot Roast is an Instant Pot version of one of the most popular slow cooker pot roasts on this site, and making pot roast in the Instant Pot is easy and quick!
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https://www.all-thats-jas.com/mediterranean-feta-mac-cheese
This 5-ingredient Mediterranean feta mac and cheese is the perfect solution for when you crave a fresh twist on the old classic. It’s simple, light, delicious and satisfying on its own, but it is also great served with chicken, pork or steak for a meal your whole family will love!
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Seasoned Butter Noodle Recipe
If you’re looking for a quick and easy side dish recipe, these Seasoned Buttered Noodles are for you! Using homemade seasoned salt, butter and ground black pepper, you can have this recipe done in under 20 minutes.
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Appetizers And side Dishes
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
Air fryer zucchini chips are the best way to enjoy your favorite crunchy potato chip snack without all the carbs. They make a delicious snack or appetizer and are just an all around delicious way to eat more vegetables!
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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries
Homemade Garlic Parmesan Fries made in the air fryer are a quick and easy side dish for every meal. These air fryer fries are amazingly crisp!
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Crispy Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes
Roasted Mini Potatoes are crispy and flavorful. They’re a quick and delicious side dish that requires minimal effort and yields excellent results!
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Cooking Spaghetti Squash in Microwave
This low carb spaghetti squash recipe will show you how to make it perfectly in under 15 minutes. Use it as a side dish or beneath your favorite protein like chicken, fish, or beef.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Fries
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are a delicious way to enjoy a healthy snack. They're Whole30 compliant, gluten free, and ready in less than 15 minutes!
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Slow Cooker Baked Beans
These slow cooker baked beans are so savory, saucy, and barbecuey – just right to satisfy your family and guests – kids and adults alike.
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Instant Pot Brown Rice
Instant pot Brown rice recipe with step by step procedure with 3 different types of brown rice recipe. Instant Pot Brown Rice is easy to make and comes out perfectly every time!
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Condiments And Sauces
Goat Cheese and Honey
Honey Lavender Whipped Goat Cheese is perfect for slathering on toast and a fun addition to any cheese board. Whipped goat cheese is so quick and easy to make, and one of my favorite snacks!
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Pickled Red Onions
Pickled Red Onions are tangy and crisp, and the best way to store an onion for weeks in the refrigerator! Quick pickled onions make great salad, rice bowl or taco toppers.
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Authentic Chimichurri Sauce
Authentic Chimichurri Sauce is easy to make in a small food processor. Chop up these fresh and delicious ingredients and you instantly have a sauce or chimichurri marinade!
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Easy Pasta Sauce Recipe
here has never been an easy pasta sauce recipe easier than this pasta sauce– on this you have my word. And what’s better is that just because this pasta sauce is easy doesn’t mean it’s not delicious. Keep reading for instructions on how to make this recipe with just 3 pantry staples and some spices!
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The Best Vegan Pesto
The only Vegan Pesto recipe you’ll ever need! This delicious, cheesy and healthy vegan pesto sauce contains 5 ingredients and only takes 5 minutes to make. Serve it with pasta, bread, grilled vegetables or potatoes.
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Chipotle Aioli
Use this chipotle mayo recipe on deli sandwiches, burgers, grilled cheese, fries, onion rings, fish tacos and more! Add a little spice to your life with aioli sauce.
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