5 Fresh and Fast 5-Ingredient Meals
Easy is our mantra when it comes to summer cooking, and these five-ingredient dinners (ready in 30 minutes or less) prove that delicious doesn't have to be difficult.
Easy is our mantra when it comes to summer cooking, and these five-ingredient dinners (ready in 30 minutes or less) prove that delicious doesn't have to be difficult.
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Get rid of the store-bought spray and learn how to make your own glass cleaner using a trio of natural disinfectants.
A diet rich in fish oil helps convert fat-storage cells to fat-burning cells, which could help prevent middle-age weight gain.
Marinate tempeh for sandwiches, bowls and stir-fries. Put some fiber-rich plants into your daily dietary routine with this protein-packed functional food. Take either tempeh or tofu and marinate it in your favorite homemade sauce overnight. Once ready to use, just bake the tempeh in the oven with the sauce. Use it on sandwiches, atop grain bowls, paired with steamed veggies and roasted potatoes, or in stir-fries.
Nut cheeses are a tasty, easy-to-make and protein-rich alternative to cream cheese! Spread it on your morning bagel, toast or crepe, on your midday sandwich and afternoon crackers or pair it with your favorite fruit or veggie for an anytime treat. Try this Lemon & Shallot Macadamia Nut Spread with fresh strawberries or cucumber sticks.
This Italian antipasto is filled with artichokes, roasted peppers and pepperoncini- all tossed together in a salad with an oregano-cheese dressing.
Preassemble this CBLT (coconut bacon, romaine lettuce and cherry tomato) grain salad for lunches or a quick dinner.
In this canine spin on the classic dish, we combine the tastes of fresh vegetables and herbs with meaty beef and bacon for an irresistible doggy treat.
Simple, wholesome ingredients and a speedy cook time make this dish a go-to weeknight comfort meal.
Thinly sliced carrots, radish and fennel add flavor and crunch to this beautiful salad with fresh mint and tarragon.
Eating according to your body’s circadian clock may help fight obesity.
Take outdoor grilling to a whole new level this summer. Cheese fondue? Peach upside-down cake? Yes, you can make them on the grill!
These javas are all slow brewed with cold, filtered water to leave bitter compounds behind. The result? Coffee that's smoother than Vanilla Ice circa 1990.
Lighter than ice cream but creamier than sorbet, this sweet-tart recipe using sour cream and yogurt is the ultimate indulgence – with or without an ice cream maker.
We’ve taken the classic flavors in a bagel & lox sandwich and packed them into a salad with wild smoked salmon, dill, red onion and even toasted bagel chips. To lend a delicious richness to this meal, try adding 3 to 4 oz of crumbled goat cheese.
Too hot to cook? No sweat! We’ve got you covered with our easiest-ever foil-packet meals for the grill. Simply wrap ’em up, throw ’em on the grill and toss away the mess!
New to Kimchi? These Korean-inspired burgers are a great place to start.
These cheesy bites over whole-wheat pita rounds make for a light and fresh meal or appetizer.
Get a head start on your week with this perfectly balanced, dietitian-created curried apricot pan-roasted chicken with broccolini amandine recipe.
Try these inventive lunch recipes from Kathryn Budig's book, “Aim True.” They're all low-calorie, gluten-free and loaded with powerful health benefits.
This zucchini noodle pasta dish isn't only gluten-free, it's loaded with powerful vitamins and phytonutrients. Zucchini is a prime source of vitamin C that promotes cardiovascular health; it also contains lutein, a phytonutrient that's good for vision.
Try these homemade, Korean-style pancakes packed with superfood power! Kimchi contains probiotics that are good for digestion, flavonoids that promote immune system function and vitamin C and antioxidants that can both prevent premature aging.
These gluten-free mini wraps are made with swiss chard and shrimp. Swiss chard is a superfood that's loaded with phytonutrient antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory properties, and shrimp is a prime source of astaxanthin, a carotenoid that's good for skin health.
Hoisin sauce delivers a sweet, salty and spicy punch to these sticky chicken wings. If you don’t have it on hand, it’s worth adding to your collection – the Asian sauce is a versatile glaze for grilled chicken, pork or steak, or mix it with water and arrowroot and use it as a stir-fry sauce.
Get ready to drink more water this week. Staying away from sugary refreshments, like concentrated juices and carbonated sweetened beverages, is one of the best things you can do for your health. And we don’t have to tell you how important it is to stay hydrated. However, plain old water isn’t always as enticing to drink. Spice up your H2O by adding fresh fruits like oranges, grapefruit or strawberries, as well as herbs such as basil, mint or cilantro. Try one of our favorite flavored fruit-cube combinations – you’ll be hydrated in no time!
A quick turn in the grill pan or on the outdoor grill gives romaine hearts a mouthwatering smoky flavor and tender-crisp texture that makes it worthy of succulent grilled tenderloin.
Any kind of bread will work well in this recipe, but for best-ever veggie melts, start with a nice thick slice of your favorite artisan (or homemade) whole-grain loaf. We love the mild, smoky flavor of smoked mozzarella, but you can substitute with your favorite cheese: Gouda, provolone or smoked cheddar are great options. Don’t worry if your fennel bulb doesn’t come with the fronds attached – sprinkle the melts with fresh parsley or dill instead.
Maple syrup might be more than just a sweet treat for your taste buds. Learn why your breakfast topping might be a new superfood.
The ginger shiitake noodle foil packs with eggs make an ideal lunch or light dinner. The quick clean up makes for an easy Asian flare summer meal.
Consider this saucy dish your no-sweat summer stir-fry alternative; it’s got all of the sweet-and-sour flavors but doesn’t require you to stand over a hot stove to prepare.
Jarred tomato sauce is a shortcut that helps get these meaty subs on the table fast. For evenly sized meatballs, divide mixture into thirds, then divide each third into 6 equal balls – this will ensure they cook through at the same time.
Scoop up the creamy hummus, crispy chickpeas and tangy salad with pita wedges, or serve it all tucked into a halved pita pocket for dinner on the go. If you have the ingredients on hand, make a quick sauce with Greek yogurt, lemon juice and chopped fresh mint and drizzle over the spiced chickpeas.
You’ll save time (and need fewer ingredients) by using one spicy dressing as both a marinade for the fish and a dressing for the slaw. There’s plenty of room for play with this recipe – turn up the heat by adding more sriracha or jalapeño peppers, or toss in handfuls of chopped cilantro and mint for extra freshness. Instead of a grill pan, you can cook the fish on your barbecue or broil on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Shawn Stevenson's book, Sleep Smarter, reveals the connection between sleep and the ability to lose weight. Learn how improving your sleep quality can help you reach your diet and exercise goals.
These individual meal-in-one packets are great for camping, weekends at the cottage or entertaining on the patio.
Who says French toast has to be sweet? Here, savory mushrooms are cooked with butter, thyme and milk and spooned over caraway rye French toast for a satisfying breakfast-for-dinner.
It really doesn’t get any easier than this foil-packet cherry crumble! For the fastest prep, opt for frozen cherries, which are already pitted, and thaw them overnight in the fridge. Be sure to drain any cherry juices after thawing to keep your crumble from becoming soggy. We love the tangy taste of Greek yogurt, but if you prefer a sweeter topping, try vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.
These crunchy fish sticks are perfect dunked into the sisters’ creamy, tangy tartar sauce with dill and pickles – don’t skip it! Use any store-bought gluten-free bread crumbs, or make your own homemade version.
This easy asparagus and lemon ricotta flatbread is ready in just 30 minutes and costs just $10 to make, making it a perfect choice for a budget weeknight meal.
Dig into this luscious summertime salad recipe with goat cheese, pecans and brown turkey figs from Terranea's Chef de Cuisine Andrew Vaughan.
Try a new berry on for size this summer with this nutritious strawberrylike fruit that tastes like pineapple.
Get a head start on your week with this perfectly balanced, dietitian-created Mediterranean Quinoa with Red Beets recipe.
This recipe yields a generous amount of dressing – either toss the desired amount of dressing to coat the salad lightly right before serving, or serve the dressing alongside so your guests can dress it themselves. Or, you can go the route that many traditionalists take in the Midwest – they pour on enough dressing to lightly coat the salad (we suggest using about half of the dressing) and set it in the fridge to allow the dressing to trickle down and coat the veggies.
Sweet, juicy grilled peaches add a lovely warm-weather flair to this salad packed to the brim with beautiful vegetables. The true star of this meal, though, is the creamy cashew dressing spiked with just a touch of cayenne. If you have time, we suggest making the candied pecans as they add an addictive sweet-salty crunch.
A gluten-free, vegetarian tartar sauce made with fresh dill and capers. Serve it with fish and chips.
The earlier in life you start munching on fruit and veggies the better, especially when it comes to reducing your risk of breast cancer.
Don’t leave that garnish on the plate! It might be the most nutritious thing you eat today.
From fruity and fresh to savory and spicy, we have the clean recipe to satisfy every salad craving.
We’ve got 20 effortless, scrumptious ways to turn your family’s all-time favorite protein into a completely satisfying and healthy meal. Consider your weeknight dinners solved with these Clean Eating chicken recipes!
The aromas from this homemade green curry paste with ginger, lemongrass and chiles in this slow-cooker meal will fill your kitchen.
Simple chicken breasts are dressed up with a made-from-scratch tomato- chile sauce and quick-sautéed black beans. We suggest serving this recipe with our Yellow Rice. If you don’t have queso fresco on hand for garnish, feta will work too.
Cumin and coriander add traditional Indian flavors to this roasted vegetable side dish.
Pile this easy tomato-based slaw right on top of chicken shawarma – or eat it alongside.
Ground turmeric adds flavor and a bright yellow color to this rice, while also imparting hefty anti-inflammatory benefits.
Whip up this yogurt-based slaw before you start on the chicken to give it time to chill in the fridge.
These easy-to-make, lower-carb noodles are a great match for our homemade tomato sauce.
Parmesan cheese, almonds and baguette cubes add a twist to a traditional breaded chicken. Paired with a tomato roasted red pepper sauce, this makes for a complete meal served over our Lemon & Oregano Zucchini Linguine.
Get started on this side before starting the chicken so that they’ll be piping hot and ready at the same time.
We tossed thinly sliced chicken breast in Middle Eastern spices before smothering it with a lemony tahini sauce in this wrap served over whole-wheat pita.
This mild rice dish perfectly offsets the heat found in the Slow-Cooker Thai Green Curry Chicken.
Prized for their healthful properties and flavor-enhancing abilities, vinegars can be used in countless ways, from forming the base of salad dressings to boosting the flavor of organic meats. Try these Clean Eating–approved vinegars for all your recipe needs.
Macadamia nuts are low in inflammatory omega-6 fats but high in healthy monounsaturated fats. They’re also an excellent source of bone-protective manganese and thiamin (vitamin B1), which helps the body's cells convert carbohydrates
Pecans are chock-full of minerals and vitamins such as zinc, copper and iron. Zinc is essential for wound healing and immune function, while copper and iron help the body form red blood cells.
Crisp salad is topped with a spiced coconut-crusted chicken breast in this salad that’s a cinch to put together. The mango dressing is truly heavenly, with a commingling of sweet, tart and spicy notes.
You may already know that whole grains such as barley can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke, but now there’s proof that this super grain is great for managing blood sugar and appetite as well.
This easy skewered chicken with an Asian-inspired cashew sauce will become a staple in your household throughout the summer – you can marinate the chicken the night before and just throw it on the grill when you get home. Try it with a side of brown rice or quinoa sprinkled with chopped cilantro.
Love cooking but hate the cleanup? With these 5 easy sheet pan suppers, you’ll make your entire meal (even the sides!) on one or two baking sheets, giving you tons of flavor with minimal mess.
A five-ingredient barbecue sauce gives oven-baked drumsticks fresh-from-the-grill flavor. When using tomato-based ingredients, such as ketchup, use nonreactive bowls and cookware made from stainless steel, glass or ceramic.
Yes, we’ve actually put potatoes in a waffle maker – and they’re incredible! You’ll find yourself making them over and over again with our Mushroom Chicken Hash smothered over top.
Sweet citrus and sesame flavors will make these wings a crowd-pleaser in your home. Try serving these in a basket with carrot and celery sticks and your family will be convinced they came from your local wing joint!
In this column, we're interviewing the tastemakers, foodies and chefs that are dominating the web. This week: Kari Peters from GI 365
A Japanese dish, shogayaki is typically made with pork. Here, we use chicken to stir-fry in this flavorful ginger sesame sauce spiked with sake. Serve over brown rice, wheat berries or farro.
Spices like chile powder, cumin, oregano and coriander will fill your home with aromatic scents while the soup is simmering. Try whipping up a batch of our Pepper Jack Cheddar Nachos to serve alongside.
According to the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, nutrition research has found that people who regularly consume tree nuts such as cashews are less likely to suffer from a heart attack or die from cardiovascular disease. Just be careful not to go overboard – the US Food and Drug Administration suggests keeping daily consumption to 1 ounce (or one handful) of nuts a day.
This smoothie from the Calmful Living eBook packs a nutritional punch- brimming with antioxidants, healthy fats, magnesium and probiotics. It’s a great snack for between meals or a quick breakfast to go.
We’ve coated chicken breasts with a breading made from tortilla chips! An avocado-yogurt dipping sauce with jalapeño and lime will add richness and loads of flavor. Try this with our Savory Slaw.
Curry paste brings the heat, and a little goes a long way – add it a teaspoon at a time until it’s at your desired spice level. For a garnish, make a simple relish of diced mango dressed with lime juice, honey and sliced serrano chiles.
Turkey bacon adds a salty, savory quality to this chicken cannelloni with Asiago and mozzarella cheeses and a creamy béchamel sauce.