This collection of 5 ingredient or fewer recipes are all about simplicity but with lots of flavor. Made with simple ingredients, minimal prep, but lots of wholesome goodness, you’ll find something you love here! These fast easy recipes with few ingredients will help you whip up meals, snacks, and desserts fuss-free.
These recipes prove that making food from scratch doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. They are perfect for anyone who might be running low on ingredients before the next grocery run or anyone who might be looking for some budget-friendly meals to feed a family. This roundup has everything from simple breakfasts to 5 ingredient dessert recipes to end the day on a sweet note. We can all use simple recipes with minimal ingredients on busy weekdays, and these are just too good not to share.
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Why You Should Cook More 5 Ingredient Recipes
- Simple homemade meals are simply better. The great news is that 5 ingredient healthy recipes are simple, homemade, and flavorful. This means they’ll naturally be tastier and healthier than takeout or pre-packaged options.
- Quick meal solutions. These fast easy recipes with few ingredients are so quick to whip up. With very few key players to deal with, you can have a meal, snack, or dessert in as little as 10 minutes.
- Budget-friendly meals. Fewer ingredients often mean lower grocery bills, making these options cost-effective. Plus, you can use versatile ingredients across multiple recipes, reducing food waste and stretching your dollar even more.
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Tips For Making 5-Ingredient Recipes
- Use good quality ingredients. These simple recipes only require a small amount of ingredients, so make sure they are good quality. Use organic ingredients whenever possible and the freshest available.
- Gather the ingredients before you start. These recipes are quick and easy to make, I always find it so much easier to grab your ingredients before you start cooking so everything you need is ready. It also makes you feel more confident while cooking by having ingredients prepped.
- Read the recipe twice before you start cooking. This will get you familiar with the steps, so you know the process and what to expect next.
- Clean as you go. I always find it best to take breaks in between prepping and cooking to clean up around me. This is especially great when you’re waiting for water to boil or something to simmer. It will save time and stress later.
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Best Recipes With 5 Ingredients
Simplify your meals with this roundup of 5 ingredient healthy recipes, starting with a quick and easy breakfast for the whole family. You’ll also love our 5 ingredient healthy dinners featuring chicken, beef, and seafood that will satisfy everyone at the table. And finish the night with one of our delightful 5 ingredient dessert recipes or a tasty snack before bed. Whether you’re short on time or ingredients, this collection has you covered!
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Crispy Feta Fried Eggs
If you haven’t tried the viral crispy fried feta eggs, you’re missing out! It combines the classic fried egg with the tanginess of feta cheese that has been crisped up in a pan for delicious texture and crunch. Cover that with a toasted tortilla and top with fresh dill for a quick and easy breakfast idea.
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Chocolate Protein Pancakes
Start your morning off right with these protein-packed pancakes. Each serving has a whopping 15 grams of protein and is made with oats, bananas, and chocolate protein powder. Serve with chia seed jam to make this sweet breakfast extra special.
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Sweet Potato Hash With Eggs
A simple, one-pan breakfast that delivers flavor and nourishment is my kind of breakfast. Sweet potato cubes are fried in a pan until nice and crispy followed by kale greens and eggs. It’s a wholesome breakfast that doesn’t require a lot of ingredients, prep time, or effort. Consider using boiled sweet potatoes to make this breakfast hash go quicker.
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Smoked Salmon Bagel
You can make this quick and easy breakfast as simple or fancy as you’d like. Keep it basic with your favorite bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon, and fresh dill, or add more tasty toppings like capers, red onions, and cucumbers.
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5 Ingredient Tomato Soup
With nothing else but canned crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, onions, butter, and garlic, this soup is simple to make and absolutely delicious. Pair it with grilled cheese sandwich, and you have an easy and complete meal with minimal prep.
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Air Fryer Steak
When it comes to 5 ingredient healthy recipes, an air fryer is your best friend. It cooks your food quickly and with less fat to get the same juicy and flavorful result as stove top cooking would. Make this steak recipe and see for yourself.
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Ground Beef Casserole
Made with ground meat, pasta, onion, and garlic tossed in marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese for comfort food that will nourish and satisfy everyone. It’s simple, quick, and oh-so-delicious.
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Lentils and Rice
Lebanese mujadara is one of those 5 ingredient healthy recipes that’s incredibly simple yet flavorful. It’s made with just 3 main ingredients: rice, lentils, and onions to create a stunning dish with amazing texture and mouthwatering flavor.
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Hummus Crusted Chicken
If you have leftover homemade hummus – give it new life with this easy weeknight meal. The hummus gives the chicken a nice crust and keeps the meat juicy and flavorful. Serve it with garlic-roasted potatoes or classic Caesar salad.
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Skillet Cilantro Chicken
This Lebanese-inspired cilantro chicken starts with a simple and flavorful citrus and herb marinade and finished by cooking the chicken on the stovetop. Serve cilantro chicken over rice, lemon pasta, or pair it with a large salad like Mediterranean chopped salad to add more veggies to your meal.
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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Quick and easy to make, this chicken Parmesan always comes out crispy on the outside and juicy and delicious on the inside. It’s quick and effortless to prep it too! Pair it with cottage cheese alfredo pasta for an easy family meal that is perfectly comforting and oh-so-delicious!
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Vegan Vanilla Pudding
Ditch the instant pudding mix and make this homemade version instead. Made with almond milk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract, you’ll only need 5 minutes of prep time to make this vegan dessert.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
If you love peanut butter, you will love these no-bake bars. Made with just 4 ingredients and sweetened with maple syrup, they have a perfect fudgy consistency and a lovely peanut butter-chocolate combination. The hardest part is waiting for them to firm up in the fridge.
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Watermelon Pizza
Honey-sweetened whipped cream cheese and ricotta icing and juicy watermelon already make an irresistible pair. Top that with your favorite fruit like kiwi and fresh berries, and you have a refreshing dessert that will be a hit wherever it’s served.
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Date Bark
Love Snickers candy but not the ingredients in it? I have a solution for you in this wholesome treat. Medjool dates provide a caramel-like flavor, while creamy peanut butter, crunchy almonds, and rich dark chocolate create a perfect mix of flavors and texture in every bite. You will be hooked with this 5 ingredient dessert recipe.
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The Bottom Line
I hope these easy recipes with 5 ingredients or less are helpful in making mealtime and snack time a breeze. It’s amazing how much flavor and nutrition can be packed into a dish made with such minimal ingredients! Whether you’re searching for fast easy recipes with few ingredients to feed a crowd or 5 ingredient healthy dinners on a busy weeknight – this roundup has it all. Don’t forget to finish the night with one of the 5 ingredient recipes dessert lovers will go crazy over!
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About the Author
Yumna Jawad, who was born in Africa to Lebanese parents and moved to the US at 11 years old, is beloved by millions of fans globally on Instagram, TikTok, and her website, Feel Good Foodie for her unique, delicious, creative and easy recipes that often go viral on social media. She has grown her massive following from scratch the past decade and has recently founded a new culinary venture, Oath Oats, launched in November 2022. Yumna’s viral food trends have been featured by Live with Kelly & Ryan, The Today Show, Good Morning America, PEOPLE, Vogue, and the New York Times. A graduate from the University of Michigan Business School, she now lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with her husband and two kids. Yumna’s parents are both Lebanese so she proudly features Lebanese, middle eastern and Ramadan recipes as part of her heritage. Her first cookbook, The Feel Good Foodie Cookbook, launched in May 2024 (Penguin) and is filled with over 100 approachable, unique and delicious “Middle Eastern meets Midwestern” recipes for the entire family. The cookbook hit the bestseller lists on Amazon, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly.
This article originally appeared on feelgoodfoodie.net and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org.
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