10 Easy and Delicious Meal Ideas for Minimal Ingredients
Looking for quick, easy, and delicious meals that can be made with minimal ingredients? You've come to the right place. Here are 10 simple recipes that can be prepared in a short amount of time, with just a few staples from your pantry. No fancy utensils or lengthy preparation time required. Let's dive in!
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Ingredients: Shrimp Garlic Butter Lemon juice (optional) Parsley (optional)
Instructions: Sauté garlic in butter until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Finish with lemon juice and parsley (if using). Serve over pasta or rice, or with a side of steamed vegetables.
Caprese Chicken
Ingredients: Chicken breasts Mozzarella cheese Cut tomatoes Basil Balsamic glaze
Instructions: Season chicken breasts and cook in a pan until golden. Top with slices of tomato and mozzarella. Cover until cheese melts. Garnish with fresh basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
One-Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon and Asparagus
Ingredients: Salmon fillets Asparagus Garlic Olive oil Salt and pepper
Instructions: Place salmon and asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper. Slice lemon and place on top. Bake at 400°F (200°C) until salmon is cooked through (about 20 minutes).
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Ingredients: Spaghetti Garlic Red pepper flakes (optional) Olive oil Parsley
Instructions: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) in olive oil. Toss cooked pasta in the garlic oil and garnish with parsley.
Avocado Toast with Egg
Ingredients: Bread Avocado Eggs Salt and pepper
Instructions: Toast bread to your liking. Mash avocado and spread on toast. Top with a fried or poached egg and season with salt and pepper.
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ingredients: Beef (sliced thin) Broccoli Garlic Soy sauce Brown sugar (or honey) Oil
Instructions: Stir-fry beef and garlic in oil until browned. Add broccoli and cook until tender. Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar (or honey), and cook until sauce thickens.
Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients: Canned tomatoes Onion Garlic Broth (chicken or vegetable) Basil Cream (optional)
Instructions: Sauté onion and garlic. Add canned tomatoes and broth and simmer. Blend until smooth. Return to heat and add chopped basil. Cream (optional) can be added if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
Tuna Salad
Ingredients: Canned tuna Mayonnaise Mustard (optional) Celery Onion Salt and pepper
Instructions: Mix drained tuna with mayonnaise and diced celery. Add mustard if desired and season with salt and pepper. Serve on bread, crackers, or over lettuce.
Quesadillas
Ingredients: Tortillas Cheese (Mexican blend, cheddar, etc.) Chicken or beans (optional for chicken or beef quesadillas) Fillings (such as vegetables, salsa, etc.)
Instructions: On half of a tortilla, layer cheese and your choice of chicken, beans, or any additional fillings. Fold over and cook in a skillet until golden and cheese is melted.
Omelette
Ingredients: Eggs (2-3) Milk (optional) Salt and pepper Filling choices (such as cheese, vegetables, ham, etc.)
Instructions: Whisk eggs with a bit of milk, salt, and pepper. Pour into a heated oiled pan. Add fillings on one half and fold over when set.
These meals demonstrate that with just a few ingredients, you can create delicious home-cooked dishes without much effort or time. Enjoy experimenting with these simple yet tasty recipes and share your creations social media using #EasyDeliciousMeals and #MinimalIngredients!