Need to find dinner recipes for tonight…fast? Try these easy dinner ideas that are tasty, healthy, and made in 5 to 30 minutes.
The question we get asked most often is, “What are your favorite easy dinner ideas?” We get it: there are 101 things to do and adding cooking can be stressful, especially on weeknights. But making healthy recipes doesn’t have to take all day! The best easy dinner ideas balance big flavor and quick cooking methods. As cookbook authors and recipe experts, we’re sharing our top easy dinner ideas you can make in between 5 minutes to 30 minutes, listed in order of speed. In many cases, making one of these simple dinner ideas is even faster than takeout!
And now…our top fast and easy dinner recipes!
Here's the very definition of easy dinner recipes: 5 Minute Tacos! Can dinner really be made in 5 minutes? Yes, dinner will materialize before your eyes! These tacos are filled with taco-spiced scrambled eggs, which take on a meaty texture and flavor in a flash. Top them with salsa fresca, red onion slivers, cilantro & hot sauce, and prepare to be amazed.
Total time: 5 minutes
Hello and welcome to the best healthy easy dinner around: the Hummus Bowl! At it’s base, this simple concept requires no cooking at all: layer a dollop of hummus with crunchy veggies and serve with pita wedges. It’s easily customizable and you can make it super basic or fancier with easy additions of ingredients.
Total time: 5 to 10 minutes