9 Dinners You Can Make in a Flash
1. One-pot pasta dishes:
One-pot pasta dishes are the perfect way to make a delicious, healthy dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. These recipes combine pasta and sauce in one pot, making clean-up a breeze. And since everything cooks in one pot, these recipes are also incredibly easy to make.
One of our favourite one-pot pasta dishes is this easy recipe for garlic shrimp and pasta. Shrimp cook quickly and easily in a pan with garlic and olive oil, and they taste delicious with the simple tomato sauce used in this recipe. This dish is ready in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight meal.
Another quick and easy option is this recipe for One Pot Tuscan Pasta. With just seven ingredients, including penne pasta, this dish is both flavourful and simple to prepare. The best part? It only takes about 15 minutes to cook!
2. Veggie stir-fries:
One of the quickest and easiest dinners you can make is a stir-fry. Stir-fries are healthy, versatile, and easy to customize to your liking. Plus, they’re perfect for using up any leftover vegetables you might have in the fridge.
To make a stir-fry, start by heating some oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add your vegetables and cook them until they’re crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Then add your protein of choice and cook it until it’s cooked through. Finally, add your desired seasonings and serve with rice or noodles.
3. Quinoa bowls:
With their mix of protein, fibber, and healthy fats, quinoa bowls make for a perfect meal any time of day. They're also incredibly versatile, meaning you can riff on the recipe however you please. Here are some recipes to get you started:
Quinoa Burrito Bowl: Start with cooked quinoa and black beans, then add your favourite toppings like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
. Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl: Sautéed veggies like zucchini and red onion pair perfectly with feta cheese and kalamata olives.
Thai Peanut Quinoa Bowl: Toss cooked quinoa with edamame, red pepper flakes, and peanut sauce for a delicious savoury dish.
4. Chicken and vegetable wraps:
Making a quick, easy, and healthy dinner is as simple as wrapping up some chicken and vegetables in a whole wheat tortilla. These chicken and vegetable wraps are perfect for an easy weeknight meal. Simply roast some chicken breasts with some vegetables like carrots, broccoli, and red onion. Once everything is cooked through, let it cool slightly before chopping the chicken and veggies up into small pieces. Then, assemble the wraps by spreading on a little hummus or tzatziki sauce, top with the chicken and veggie mixture, and roll them up! They’re perfect for eating on-the-go or taking to a potluck party.
5. Salmon patties:
Salmon patties are a quick, easy, and healthy dinner option. They can be made with canned salmon or fresh salmon, and they are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. To make salmon patties, mix together salmon, mashed potatoes, bread crumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into patties and cook in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with your favourite dipping sauce.
6. Black bean burgers
When you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, black bean burgers are always a great option. They’re healthy, filling, and can be made in advance so you can just heat them up when you’re ready to eat. Here are some of our favourite black bean burger recipes:
Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayo
Ingredients: 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 egg 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1 tablespoon diced onion 1 tablespoon diced red pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder Chipotle mayo (recipe follows)
Instructions: In a food processor, combine the black beans, egg, bread crumbs, onion, red pepper, and garlic powder. Pulse until the mixture forms a thick paste. Do not over-process or the burgers will be tough. : Form into 4 patties. In a medium non-stick pan, cook the burgers over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through. Serve with Chipotle mayo
7. Turkey meatballs:
Turkey meatballs are a quick, easy, and healthy dinner option. They can be made with ground turkey, bread crumbs, onion, salt, pepper, and egg. Simply mix the ingredients together, form into balls, and bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes. Serve with your favourite sauce or over cooked pasta.
8. Shrimp scampi:
Shrimp scampi is a classic Italian dish made with shrimp and garlic in a buttery sauce. While this dish may seem complicated to make, it's actually quite easy—and healthy, too! Here are some quick and easy shrimp scampi recipes for you to try.
Shrimp Scampi with Lemon and Herbs: This recipe is simple but flavourful, with a lemon-herb sauce that takes just minutes to make.
Garlic Shrimp Scampi: If you love garlic, you'll love this simple shrimp scampi recipe, which features lots of garlic and just a few other ingredients.
Easy Shrimp Scampi: This recipe for shrimp scampi is simple and delicious, made in just 15 minutes.
Lemon Shrimp Scampi: This shrimp scampi recipe is brimming with lemon flavour, so it's perfect for lemon lovers.
9. Fried rice:
There’s a reason why fried rice is a popular dish in Chinese restaurants all over the world—it’s delicious. But it can also be unhealthy, with all that oil. Here’s a healthier version that still tastes great.
Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 eggs, beaten
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
3 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions:
1. Cook rice according to package instructions.2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.3. Add cooked rice and green onions and cook for 2 minutes more.4. Add eggs and mix.5. Add the frozen vegetables and soy sauce and cook for another 2 minutes. 6. Serve warm.
Cooking a nutritious and healthy dinner doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, there are plenty of quick and easy recipes that can be whipped up in no time. From simple pasta dishes to hearty one-pot meals, there's sure to be a recipe that fits your needs. Plus, these recipes are all relatively healthy, so you can rest assured that you're getting the most out of your meal.