When life gets busy, these simple but satisfying meals will make things so much easier. With no more than five ingredients—alongside pantry staples like salt, pepper and oil—you can whip up a healthy and delicious dinner. These dishes are also quick to make, only taking 15 minutes or less to prepare. Recipes like our Brie and Blackberry Jam Grilled Cheese or our Teriyaki Edamame Sauté are ideal meals for any night of the week.
White Bean-Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi
Turn lower-carb cauliflower gnocchi into a complete and satisfying meal with this riff on classic brown butter and sage gnocchi. We added beans to amp up the fiber and protein for a fast and healthy dinner.
Brie and Blackberry Jam Grilled Cheese
Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
This sandwich pairs creamy Brie cheese with a sweet-and-savory blackberry jam spread for the perfect ultra-quick dinner option.
Teriyaki Edamame Sauté
Whip up this high-fiber, plant-based stir-fry for a quick and convenient dinner. Look for bottled teriyaki sauce labeled less sodium or reduced sodium to cut back on the salt without sacrificing flavor.
Black Bean Fajita Skillet
Here, presliced fajita vegetables are sautéed with canned black beans and Southwest seasoning for a quick and easy Tex Mex-inspired meal. You can easily take your bowl up a notch by adding some cheese, sour cream or another tasty topping.
Cheese Quesadillas with Peppers & Onions
These 15-minute quesadillas are a notch above basic with the addition of sautéed peppers and onions.
Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Chickpeas
Here, roasted red pepper soup is jazzed up with canned chickpeas and fresh baby spinach for a fast, comforting meal.
Tortellini with Sausage & Kale
Precooked chicken sausage is a handy shortcut ingredient because it heats up quickly and adds lots of flavor without a lot of fuss. A roasted garlic variety pairs perfectly with cheese tortellini and sautéed leafy greens.
Chickpea & Veggie Grain Bowl
This high-fiber vegetarian grain bowl is packed with colorful veggies and plant-based protein to keep you feeling energized and satisfied.
Pesto Ravioli with Spinach & Tomatoes
Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This easy ravioli dish is loaded with fresh flavors. Using grape tomatoes, prewashed spinach and prepared pesto eliminates prep work, making this 15-minute Caprese-inspired ravioli the ideal weeknight meal.
Cucumber & Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Wrap
Roasted red pepper hummus adds color and a little extra flavor to this easy vegetarian wrap, but any flavor hummus will work well here. Cucumber, sprouts, salad greens or spinach all add a refreshing crunch.
Egg Drop Soup with Instant Noodles, Spinach & Scallions
Whisking a beaten egg into simmering broth is a quick and easy way to add creaminess and protein to noodle soup mix. Add freshness with a handful of baby spinach at the end.
Spinach-Artichoke-Sausage Cauliflower Gnocchi
Hearty and piquant, this quick cauliflower gnocchi dinner incorporates several healthy convenience ingredients, including turkey sausage and tender artichoke hearts, so dinner is on your table fast.
Refried Bean & Pico de Gallo Toasted
Making your own tostadas is easy. Use store-bought corn tortillas, brush them with olive oil and bake to crunchy perfection! Here we topped the tostada with refried beans and fresh pico de gallo for an easy 3-ingredient meal.
Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprouts Hash with Chicken Sausage
Apple-flavored chicken sausage adds flavor and protein in this quick dinner hash that uses shaved Brussels sprouts and cubed sweet potatoes as its hearty, high-fiber base.
Chicken, Quinoa & Veggie Bowl
With a whopping 19 grams of protein, this one-dish meal will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours.
Roasted Veggie Mason Jar Salad
This vegan mason jar salad is easy to prep ahead for a quick dinner. Layering the creamy cashew sauce into the bottom of the jar ensures that your big, bold power salad won’t become wilted by the time you’re ready to eat.
Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich
Avocado is mashed to create a creamy spread and combined with tender chicken and juicy tomato slices in this tasty sandwich.
Mason Jar Power Salad with Chickpeas & Tuna
This power salad will keep you fueled for hours, thanks to 26 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. Tossing the dressing and kale, and then letting it stand in the jar, softens it enough so you don’t need to massage or cook it to make it tender.
Roasted Veggie & Hummus Pita Pockets
These satisfying and tasty pita-pocket sandwiches are packed with roasted veggies and greens. A spread of hummus adds creaminess and keeps everything from falling out.
Green Goddess White Bean Salad
Bagged salad and slaw blends are great shortcut ingredients for adding variety without needing to wash and chop lots of different vegetables. Toss a kale-and-broccoli slaw mix with canned white beans and yogurt-based green goddess dressing for a crunchy main-dish salad in minutes.
Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Halloumi
Here, we enhance the flavor of boxed butternut squash soup with curry powder, then top it with irresistible halloumi cheese. Serve with warm whole-grain pita bread.
Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto
Cauliflower gnocchi gets crisp in a sauté pan and is served with steamed asparagus. We finish with prepared basil pesto for a vibrant and flavorful meal.
