61 Breezy 5-Ingredient Recipes to Keep Your Grocery List Short
No matter how easy a recipe is to make, a long ingredient list can slow things down. But these 5-ingredient recipes make it possible to get a no-fuss dinner on the table without rushing out for supplies or filling your kitchen with a ton of additions you might not reach for again. You’ll find simple soups and pastas, flavorful chicken dinners and vegetable sides, including some great options for weekend meal prep. Peek around your pantry, do a little inventory of your fridge, and get started with one of our favorites below. (Psst: Salt and pepper don’t count in the ingredient total; it's always wise to have those on hand.)
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Sean Dooley1/61Marcella Hazan’s Butter, Tomato, and Onion Sauce
We’re not sure there are 5-ingredient recipes more famous than this simple pasta sauce recipe from Italian cooking icon Marcella Hazan. Pretty much everything you need is in the name: canned whole tomatoes (or ripe, fresh tomatoes in summer), onion, butter, and a little salt.
Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova3/61Baked Salmon With Lemon and Thyme
There are an unlimited number of ways to cook salmon, but this technique is a go-to for a reason. The low oven keeps the fish moist and tender; all it needs is lemon and thyme.
Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh4/61Twice-Baked Potatoes With Cheddar and Garlic
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone5/613-Ingredient Garlic-Herb Grilled Chicken Wings
Nothing against a classic Buffalo treatment, but if you’re looking for flavorful grilled wings, your best move is this herby, garlicky marinade.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson7/61Simplest Kale Salad
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Molly Baz8/613-Ingredient Pesto Fried Chicken
Crispy chicken cutlet + store-bought pesto = a flavorful and quick dinner that everyone loves. Serve this chicken recipe with broccoli rabe or a crunchy salad.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Sean Dooley10/61Creamy Polenta
Top with roasted vegetables or a hearty braise, or spoon onto a plate of juicy pork chops. If you have any leftover polenta, refrigerate in a casserole dish so you can slice and crisp it up.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova13/61Big-Batch Roasted Kale
This big batch of tender roasted kale can be kept in the fridge and added to meals throughout the week. Toss it into salads and stir-fries, stir it into soups, or use it in a grain bowl. When all else fails, there’s always kale slop.
