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June 10, 2024

We’ve rounded up our 60 best, easy dinner recipes! From grilled steak to braised chickpeas to allll the sheet pan dinners—we’ve got you covered.

Our Best Easy Healthy Dinner Recipes

Instant Pot Chicken Marinara With Polenta. Our simple equation for this easy, satisfying dinner goes something like this: chicken thighs + a jar of marinara sauce = dinner’s done. (COVER PHOTO) Serve with a Simple Italian Salad and Garlic Bread.
Broccoli Pesto Pasta. To make broccoli pesto, broccoli florets are whizzed right into the pesto sauce itself, adding an even more vibrant punch of emerald green to the sauce as well as a seriously healthy boost. This pasta is perfect alongside Lemon Chicken or with Shredded Chicken tossed in.
Lemon Chicken. This easy recipe shines with a sunny, lemony zing. Garlic and herbs—plus a glug of white wine—mean that juicy, tender chicken breasts are as delicious as they are healthy. Serve with Roasted Broccoli and a Kale Caesar Salad for a perfectly complete meal.
Ratatouille Sheet Pan Dinner With Sausage. While ratatouille is delicious served all on its own, we’ve added sausage to the mix to take this healthy sheet pan dinner to new heights. To really take it over the top, serve it with Creamy Polenta or Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
Garlic Ginger Salmon en Papillote. Who knew that such an elegant meal could be so very easy. Brown rice or couscous are delicious options to add extra veg to this outstanding thirty minute meal.
Baked Salmon with Grapefruit Salad. Moist, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth salmon perfection. This is the easy salmon recipe you’ve been waiting for. Oh, and did we mention it cooks in just 15 minutes? Serve with Broccolini or Baked sweet potatoes.

Instant Pot Chicken Marinara With Polenta Our Instant Pot chicken marinara recipe is a simple equation for an easy, satisfying dinner that goes something like this: chicken thighs + a jar of marinara sauce = dinner’s done.
Broccoli Pesto Pasta Today, a verdant, bright broccoli pesto pasta that’s as healthy as it is delicious.
Lemon Chicken Our easy lemon chicken recipe shines with a sunny, lemony zing. Garlic and herbs—plus a glug of white wine—mean that these juicy, tender chicken breasts are as delicious as they are healthy.
Ratatouille Sheet Pan Dinner With Sausage This sheet pan ratatouille recipe celebrates all of the olive-oil soaked flavors of the French country classic, but is bulked up into a one-pan meal thanks to the addition of hearty Italian sausages.
Salmon en Papillote (Salmon in Parchment) Cooking salmon in parchment with vegetables is nearly fool-proof—the steam-cooking that happens en papillote guarantees that your fish comes out of the oven beautifully moist and tender.
Baked Salmon with Grapefruit Salad Moist, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth salmon perfection. This is the baked salmon recipe you’ve been waiting for. Oh, and did we mention it cooks in just 15 minutes?!

Best, Easy Dinner Recipes For A Family

Sheet Pan Olive Bar Chicken. Full of rich flavors, almost NO prep, and using only one pan, this dish is destined to become a new favorite. Serve with Lemon Rice and Steamed Broccoli.
Five Spice Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner. Chicken thighs and cabbage get a little dose of flavor from Chinese five spice, and a little oven time on a sheet pan and boom! Dinner’s done. You can serve this on it's own, but potatoes or rice make great accompaniments.
Sheet Pan Quesadilla with Jalapeño Ranch. Stuffed with cheese and avocado, this giant, melty, upgraded cheese sheet pan quesadilla is good on its own, but we take it over the top with a side of homemade jalapeño ranch for dipping. Guacamole and Pico De Gallo with Cabbage are great sides for dipping as well. You can never have to many dips, in our opinion.
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese. What’s easier—and way better—than instant mac and cheese? Rich, creamy, homemade Instant Pot mac and cheese! Why? Because it takes about 5 minutes start-to-finish. We can easily eat this on it's own or love it with Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs or Steak Bites.
Crock-Pot Chicken Taco Meat. Wait wait wait—taco night can be even easier? Yep! Meet our 3-ingredient Crock-Pot chicken taco meat recipe! Whip up some Instant-Pot Mexican Beans and Cilantro-Lime Rice for a complete feast!
Mango Chutney Chicken Sheet Pan. A jar of store-bought mango chutney is the secret to this ultra easy dinner. Serve with Rice, Quinoa or Couscous.
Old Bay Shrimp and Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner. Need we say more? Old Bay makes everything taste good—not that shrimp and sausage need any help. Serve with Cornbread and Butter Lettuce Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Za'atar Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner. We dressed up basic cauliflower and chicken with our latest favorite spice blend, za’atar. Great alone or spruce it up with some Middle Eastern side dishes like Mediterranean Couscous Salad and Classic Creamy Hummus.

Sheet Pan Olive Bar Chicken Tender fingerling potatoes nestle between slices of lemon and red onion, chicken thighs and all of your favorite salty, spicy, garlicky favorites in this insanely easy sheet pan chicken recipe.
Five Spice Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner Need more weeknight-friendly dinner options? This five spice chicken sheet pan dinner is so delicious and easy, we guarantee it’ll become the new standard for weeknight dinners.
Sheet Pan Quesadilla with Jalapeño Ranch Stuffed with cheese and avocado, this giant, melty, upgraded cheese sheet pan quesadilla is good on its own, but we take it over the top with a side of homemade jalapeño ranch for dipping.
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese It’s easier—and way better—than box mac and cheese. It’s our rich, creamy, homemade Instant Pot mac and cheese!
Crock Pot Chicken Taco Meat Wait wait wait—taco night can be even easier? Yep! Meet our 3-ingredient Crock-Pot chicken taco meat recipe!
Mango Chutney Chicken Sheet Pan Quick and crazy-delicious, a jar of mango chutney is the secret to the delicious, slightly sweet flavor of this chicken-and-cauliflower sheet pan dinner.
Old Bay Shrimp and Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner Seasoned with Old Bay, this asparagus, shrimp and sausage sheet pan dinner couldn’t be easier. Served with a lemon aioli, it’s the kind of meal that just might find its way into your weekly rotation!
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Za'atar Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner We’re back at it with the easy sheet pan dinners, and tonight we’re dressing up basic cauliflower and chicken with our latest favorite secret ingredient in this za’atar chicken sheet pan dinner.

Pork & Sausage Make Everything Taste AMAZING.

Sausage, Kale and Potato Skillet Dinner. An easy one-pan sausage, kale and potato skillet that pleases everyone, from cook to clean-up crew. Serve with Sourdough Bread and Roasted Zucchini with Parmesan.
Hoisin Glazed Pork Chops. Having a few punchy ingredients on-hand is a great way to make a simple dinner out of just a few ingredients. Hoisin sauce is one of our go-to super-ingredients for easy dinners—just slather it on some pork chops, and you’re well on your way to dinnertime bliss. Our Asian Slaw with Sriracha Dressing or Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sweet Fish Sauce Dressing are a match made in heaven for these chops.
Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream Sauce. Speaking of pork chops, this version—with a super creamy mushroom sauce—is ready in just 30 minutes. Crispy Shallot Mashed Potatoes or Crispy Smashed Potatoes are perfect sidekicks.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri. Grilling always makes for an easy dinner, right? It’s so fast, and the clean up is minimal. Sliced up this pork tenderloin and serve it with a bowl of chimichurri—you’ll be hearing raves for days. Serve with Glazed Carrots or Green Beans Almondine.
Cauliflower Gnocchi with Bruschetta Sauce and Sausage. This hearty, low-carb supper that bursts with bright, bold flavors and comes together in under ten minutes. It just doesn’t get easier or healthier than that! Serve with a Simple Italian Salad then treat yourself with some classic super-easy Tiramisu.
Sheet Pan Italian Sausage Heros with Honey Mustard. The brilliant thing about breaking out your sheet pan to make italian sausage sandwiches with peppers is that it makes it so easy to make Italian hoagies for a crowd! Gather the hungry masses and let the feeding begin. If possible, Homemade French Fries or Instant Pot Mac and Cheese would make this meal even better!

Sausage, Kale and Potato Skillet Dinner This recipe ticks all the boxes—a little meaty, some dark leafy greens, and some starchy goodness. An easy one-pan sausage, kale and potato skillet that pleases everyone, from cook to clean-up crew.
Hoisin Glazed Pork Chops These addictingly sweet and umami-laden Hoisin glazed pork chops come together in just a few simple steps and are the perfect way to get out of that weeknight dinner rut.
Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream Sauce If you’re craving a delicious, one-pan dinner that can be made in less than 30 minutes, then these skillet-seared pork chops covered in mushroom cream sauce will be your new best friend.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri A smoky-sweet dry rub ensures that this grilled pork tenderloin comes off the coals with a gorgeous crust. Sliced up and served with a bowl of chimichurri—you’ll be hearing raves for days.
Cauliflower Gnocchi with Bruschetta Sauce and Sausage Cauliflower gnocchi with bruschetta sauce and sausage is a low-carb supper that bursts with bright, bold flavors and comes together in under ten minutes.
Sheet Pan Italian Sausage Heros with Honey Mustard Juicy Italian sausages and peppers are roasted together on a sheet pan—yay for easy clean up—and stuffed into classic hoagie rolls for an Italian sausage sandwich that’s delicious anytime of day.

The Best Dinner Recipes of All Time Involve Steak—We Can All Agree on That, Right?

Grilled Rib Eye Steak with Italian Salsa Verde. Easy? Check. Fast? Yup. Almost-no clean up? Uh, yeah, this recipe is perfect. Served with Baked Sweet Potatoes and Classic Wedge Salad.
Carne Asada. This easy carne asada recipe is as simple as can be—fire up the grill and you’ll be feasting on juicy carne asada tacos in no time. Serve with Refried Beans and keep the Margaritas flowing!
Chimichurri Steak. For some reason, a perfectly grilled steak never fails to impress people. And it's really easy to do. Grab yourself about ten minutes, fire up the grill, and let’s make a great steak! Serve with Roasted Cauliflower with Toasted Panko and Golden Raisins and The Kale Salad, you'll feel like you had a fine dining experience.
Grilled Five Spice Flank Steak. A Chinese five spice-hoisin marinade sinks into scored flank steak like nobody's business, and turns a simply grilled flank steak into a total flavor bomb. Serve with Asian Chopped Salad or Coconut Fried Rice.

Grilled Rib Eye Steak with Italian Salsa Verde It doesn’t get much more decadent than this juicy, rich and buttery grilled rib eye steak with Italian salsa verde.
Carne Asada Fresh orange and lime juice, plus plenty of garlic and spices tenderize juicy flank steak in our simple, delicious carne asada recipe.
Chimichurri Steak Herbaceous homemade chimichurri sauce meets a classic grilled flank steak recipe for a match made in summer dinner heaven.
Grilled Five Spice Flank Steak A Chinese five spice-hoisin marinade sinks into scored flank steak like nobody's business, and turns a simply grilled flank steak into a total flavor bomb.

Our Go-To Easy Dinner Idea? Soup!

5-Ingredient Chicken Tortilla Soup. As simple and easy as it sounds. No, actually, it’s even easier than that. An Agua Fresca and a side of Chips and Salsa? Yes, please!
Taco Soup. Like tacos, but soup! Seriously! Serve with Elote (Mexican Street Corn) and a refreshing Paloma.
Tikka Masala Soup. Your favorite Indian chicken recipe, soup-ified. Serve with naan and Easy Raita for dipping. If you're wanting some more green, we love Roasted Broccoli on the side.
Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Kale. Can we just call this “The Soup”? A creamy tomato base is loaded with cheese tortellini and hearty sausage and basically this soup is just the greatest dinner ever. Serve with Simple Italian Salad or Roasted Asparagus and don't forget some crusty bread!
Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup. Just what it sounds like! Comfort in a pot. Serve with Spoon Bread and Fruit Salad.
Coconut Curry Ramen. This restaurant-worthy creamy ramen is ready in about 15 minutes and is loaded with healthy veggies—in other words, it’s a weeknight dream. Serve with Korean Style Baked Chicken Wings and Asian Cucumber Salad.
White Bean Soup with Bacon. Creamy and deeply savory, it’s hard to believe that this rich and hearty white bean soup with bacon is made from just five simple ingredients. An Italian Chopped Salad or Chopped Salad with Herb Yogurt Dressing make a winning duo with this soup.
Hungarian Mushroom Soup. Paprika-tinged and soothing, there’s something uniquely cozy about this creamy mushroom soup. It's a cold-weather staple in our homes, and we hope it’ll become one in yours, too!

5-Ingredient Chicken Tortilla Soup This streamlined, five-ingredient tortilla soup is built mostly from pantry ingredients and quick, easy and satisfying.
Taco Soup Taco night, but make it soup! Our taco soup recipe features all of the standard taco fixings, including ground beef flavored with our homemade taco seasoning. Don’t forget the toppings!
Tikka Masala Soup We took classic Indian chicken tikka masala and turned it into a soup that is the definition of cozy. Slurping encouraged.
Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Kale This ultra creamy Tortellini Soup is an absolute crowd pleaser. It's the perfect cozy meal for fall and only takes 30 minutes to make.
Chicken Noodle Soup Once you make this quick and easy classic chicken noodle soup recipe for yourself, you’ll be saying goodbye to the canned stuff for good.
Coconut Curry Ramen Using just one pot and (instant!) ramen noodles—just the noodles, toss that sodium-bomb flavor packet—makes this vegetarian coconut curry ramen a quick and easy dinner.
White Bean Soup with Bacon Creamy and deeply savory, it’s hard to believe that this rich and hearty white bean soup with bacon is made from just five simple ingredients.
Hungarian Mushroom Soup Earthy mushrooms are the savory stars of this creamy, pungent, satisfying Hungarian mushroom soup.

Oodles of Easy Noodle Recipes

Three-Ingredient Tomato Sauce. Olive oil, salt, fresh tomatoes, and a little time are all it takes to create the most vibrant, fresh pasta sauce ever. Basic, easy, dinner perfection. Serve with your favorite pasta shape, broccolini and sip on an Aperol Spritz.
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta. dinner doesn’t get easier or more delicious than this creamy roasted red pepper rigatoni pasta. If you’ve got ten minutes and can open a jar, you can make this tonight. Serve with Pesto Chicken Bruschetta or a Caprese Salad.
4-Ingredient Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese. Easy homemade mac and cheese is just ten minutes (and four ingredients!) away. So what are you waiting for? Serve with Oven Baked Pork Ribs or Oven Baked Chicken Thighs.
Baked Gnocchi. A skillet full of melty, bubbly, carb-y comfort is just what the dreary, drizzly weeknights ahead need to perk them up. You can't go wrong with the Best Tomato Salad or a Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad on the side.
Brown Butter Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi. TJ’s cauliflower gnocchi have literally never tasted so good. Serve with Salmon en Papillote (Salmon in Parchment) or Spinach Orzo Salad With Feta, Tomatoes and a Basil Dressing.

Three Ingredient Tomato Sauce Olive oil, salt, fresh tomatoes, and a little time are all it takes to create the most vibrant fresh tomato sauce recipe that’s ever emerged from the TMP test kitchen.
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta With just five ingredients, dinner doesn’t get easier or more delicious than this creamy roasted red pepper rigatoni pasta. If you’ve got ten minutes and can open a jar, you can make this tonight.
4-Ingredient Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Can creamy, cheesy stovetop mac and cheese perfection be achieved with just four ingredients? You bet your buttons—and this easy macaroni and cheese recipe proves it.
Baked Gnocchi A big pan of pillowy gnocchi surrounded by bubbling pools of mozzarella melting into creamy ricotta and tomato sauce—one whiff of this heavenly baked gnocchi is enough to silence the ravenous masses.
Brown Butter Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi The heavenly combination of nutty brown butter and sage is a classic gnocchi sauce that tastes absolutely divine on Trader Joe’s frozen cauliflower gnocchi.
Spinach Orzo Salad With Feta, Tomatoes and a Basil Dressing This colorful, hearty spinach orzo salad tastes like a garden at its summertime best—juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, garlic and plenty of sunshine-y lemon.

Just a forkful more for the pasta lovers out there

Baked Gnocchi with Broccoli. A slightly healthier version, but just as cheesy, and just as easy. Serve with Tomato and Avocado Bruschetta and a Simple Italian Salad.
Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles. Instant ramen noodles make this super simple dinner even faster. Serve with Teriyaki Chicken or Salmon Bites with Wasabi.
Easy Bolognese. Hearty and comforting, this meaty, easy bolognese sauce recipe takes less time to make than it does to disappear into hungry tummies Grilled Flatbread with Burrata Cheese or French Bread Pizza.
Shrimp Scampi. Buttery, garlicky, shrimp-y, and pasta-y (if you want it to be). Got 15 minutes? Great. Let’s make shrimp scampi! Serve with Pesto Caesar with Castelvetrano Olives or Tortellini Pasta Salad.

Baked Gnocchi with Broccoli Cheesy, gooey, hot and bubbly—this one-pan baked gnocchi with broccoli is 100% pure certified comfort food!
Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles Take a pack of instant ramen noodles, ditch the seasoning packet, and use the noodles to whip up sesame garlic ramen noodles that taste restaurant-worthy but come together in about ten minutes.
Easy Bolognese Hearty and comforting, this meaty, easy bolognese sauce recipe takes less time to make than it does to disappear into hungry tummies.
Shrimp Scampi Buttery, garlicky, shrimp-y, and pasta-y (if you want it to be). Got 15 minutes? Great. Let’s make shrimp scampi!

Chicken Dinner Ideas? Ooooohhhh Have We Ever Got Chicken Dinner Ideas!

Easy Harissa Chicken. Easy, quick harissa chicken—made with a jar of roasted red peppers, plenty of garlic, and smoked paprika—is a lot more exciting than any chicken recipe has any right to be. Serve with Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower with Herb Whipped Feta or Mediterranean Style Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki Dipping Sauce.
Cilantro-Lime Chicken Thighs. A quick marinade of lime, garlic, bright cilantro, and a touch of honey transforms boneless, skinless chicken thighs into just the juicy, tender surge of sunshine that you crave. Serve with White Rice or Tex-Mex Salad with Creamy Oregano Dressing.
Skillet Roasted Chicken with Cabbage. Easy delicious dinners win every time in our book. This one-pan whole roasted chicken falls into that easy category. Serve with Instant Pot Beans and Homemade Corn Tortillas.
Green Chicken Enchiladas. Our easy green chicken enchilada recipe is weeknight ready and all but guaranteed to please everyone from starving spouses to picky toddlers. Serve with Instant Pot Black Beans and Restaurant Style Mexican Rice.
Perfect Roast Chicken with Lemon Herb Pan Sauce. The original easy dinner—roast chicken. No sweat, no stress and GREAT leftovers. What’s not to love? Serve with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots.
Whole Roast Chicken with Carrots. Same as above but with carrots! Um, yum. Serve with Roasted Rosemary Potatoes or Pesto Potato Salad.
Greek Chicken Freezer Meal. Freezer meals are *future* easy meals, and this one is a real winner of a chicken dinner. Delicious with a Mediterranean Wedge Salad or Jeweled Rice.
Freezer Chicken Fajitas. Fajitas are easy anytime, but especially if you did most of the work a few months ago. Freezer meals FTW! Serve with Mexican Brown Rice and homemade Guacamole.
Chicken Piccata. We just love recipes like this—no shortcuts required, because the classic recipe happens to be naturally fast and easy. Serve with Pesto Green Beans or an Antipasto Salad.
Chicken Adobo. Quick, easy, bursting with flavor, our version of the classic Filipino dish is here to give your weeknight dinner plans a serious jolt of excitement.

Easy Harissa Chicken Chicken thighs marinate in a homemade harissa sauce, then hit the grill for a super quick, easy chicken dinner that packs a major, major smoky, spicy burst of flavor.
Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs A quick marinade of lime, garlic, bright cilantro, and a touch of honey transforms boneless, skinless chicken thighs into the juicy surge of flavor that your dinner routine needs.
Skillet Roasted Chicken with Cabbage Yet another super smart recipe that combines two of our favorite things—a spatchco*cked chicken and homemade taco seasoning—to make a 3-ingredient dinner everyone will adore.
Green Chicken Enchiladas Creamy, cheesy, and so very easy—these comforting chicken enchiladas are slathered in tangy green enchilada sauce and are everything you’re craving today (and, let’s be honest, every day).
Perfect Roast Chicken with Lemon Herb Pan Sauce This perfect roast chicken will soon become your family’s favorite weeknight dinner. It’s juicy and flavorful, with a bright and buttery lemon-and-herb pan sauce.
Whole Roast Chicken with Carrots This whole roast chicken recipe boasts crisp skin, juicy meat and just five ingredients. It’s an everyday feast that everyone will love.
Greek Chicken Freezer Meal A super lemony, herbal marinade is the key to making this simple chicken-and-potatoes freezer meal radiate bright, summery, sun-soaked flavors—even after months in the freezer.
Freezer Chicken Fajitas Freezer meals are a total life saver, and freezer chicken fajitas just might be our favorite of all. With just a few ingredients, and minimal prep, they’re one of our best back-pocket dinners.
Chicken Piccata Lemony, caper-topped, and just buttery enough, chicken piccata is an easy weeknight supper that’s easy to love, and so very fast—just ten minutes from sauté pan to table.
Chicken Adobo Our chicken adobo recipe is simple as can be—a one-pot weeknight flavor party to love forever and ever.

Stir-Fries: The OG Quick, Easy Dinner

Easy Orange Chicken. Our easy orange chicken recipe puts a healthy spin on the sweet-savory favorite. Delicious with Fried Rice and Hot and Sour Cabbage.
Kung Pao Chicken. Step away from the takeout menu. Step towards the stove and make this easy chicken instead! Or Try Kung Pao Tofu, both are great with White or Fried Rice.
Thai Basil Beef. A speedy, savory Thai beef basil stir fry that’s just a bit spicy and really hits the spot. Delicious on rice or on top of a baked sweet potato.
Crispy Chicken Stir Fry. Cornstarch and high heat mean super-crispy chicken every time. Toss in some green beans, and you’ve got an easy, healthy dinner in about 10 minutes. Serve with Chinese Dry-Fried Green Beans or Hot and Sour Cabbage.
Gingery Ground Beef (Soboro Donburi). Five ingredients, a few minutes and a hot skillet, and you’ll be digging into a delicious soboro donburi. Serve over rice and match up with Tofu Lettuce Wraps or Sticky Shrimp Lettuce Wraps for extra dinner deliciousness!

Easy Orange Chicken Our easy orange chicken recipe puts a healthier spin on the sweet-savory Chinese takeout favorite.
Kung Pao Chicken Our Kung Pao chicken recipe swaps in cashews for the traditional peanuts, and gets extra balance from some added veggies. All the spicy Kung Pao goodness that you crave, no day-after regrets.
Thai Basil Beef A speedy, savory Thai beef basil stir fry that’s just a bit spicy and really hits the spot.
Crispy Chicken Stir Fry Quick, easy and delicious, this crispy chicken stir-fry with blistered green beans and a garlicky sauce is perfect for a better-than-takeout weeknight dinner!
Gingery Ground Beef (Soboro Donburi) Five ingredients, a few minutes and a hot skillet, and you’ll be digging into a delicious soboro donburi, a gingery ground beef that reminds us that the best Japanese recipes are often the simplest.
Chinese Dry-Fried Green Beans Beautifully blistered and glistening with a just-enough slick of spicy, savory, garlicky oil, these Chinese restaurant-style dry-fried green beans are a scene-stealing side that’s ready in a flash.

Easy, Fast Vegetarian Dinner Ideas

Braised Chickpeas with Chard. Rich, filling and healthy, this dinner is as fast and delicious as any we could imagine. Easy on the budget, too!
Portobello Mushroom Fajitas. Just as good as their chicken or steak-filled counterparts, and just as fast, too.
Huevos Rancheros. Runny, fried eggs over a bed of seasoned beans, atop a layer of warm corn tortillas, add a few condiments and voila—breakfast for dinner takes on a whole new meaning.
Soft-Scrambled Eggs. Don’t knock it—scrambled eggs make a perfect dinner in our book. Add a little Blackberry Goat Cheese Salad or Avocado and Melon Salad if you want to round it out, and dinner will still be ready in about 15 minutes.

Braised Chickpeas with Chard Another few-ingredient, scour-the-pantry recipe, coming in hot! Smoked paprika and jarred marinara sauce punch up a simple vegetarian dinner of tomato-y braised chickpeas with chard.
Portobello Mushroom Fajitas A healthy, fast, vegetarian dinner is as easy and delicious as can be—meet our veggie-loaded portobello mushroom fajitas!
Huevos Rancheros Runny, fried eggs over a bed of seasoned beans, atop a layer of warm corn tortillas, add a few condiments and voilà! Homemade huevos rancheros!
Soft-Scrambled Eggs As far as we’re concerned, if you know how to make perfectly creamy, fluffy soft-scrambled eggs, you’ve got the skills you need to succeed—in the kitchen, in love, in life. We’ll show you the way.

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