10 Fast, Simple and Healthy Dinner Recipes

In this post, I’m sharing 10 fast, simple, and healthy dinner recipes that ALL have 5 ingredients or less! If you’re looking for a quick dinner idea with ingredients you already have in your fridge, no need to look any further. 

Most moms struggle with dinner ideas because everything feels complicated, has a whole bunch of ingredients, and takes FOREVER… Not these recipes. 

They are all 5 ingredients or less and take less than 30 minutes to make. The perfect recipes for when you get home from work, and just need to get everyone fed! So let’s dive in with 10 fast, simple and healthy dinner recipes to make today. (Oh! And don’t forget, I love cooking with you. When you try these recipes, tag me on Instagram so I can see – @nathaliamelofit). 

Fast, Simple and Healthy Dinner Recipes with

5 Ingredients or Less

Beef Salad

Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cooked flank steak, cut into slices (You can precook and have the slices ready in the fridge)
• 1½ cups mixed fresh berries
• 4 cups lettuce, torn
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• Salt and ground black pepper, as required

Instructions:

1. In a large salad bowl, add all the ingredients and toss to coat. 
2. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 327

Fat: 17.9g

Sat Fat: 5.5g

Carbohydrates: 8g

Fiber: 2.2g

Sugar: 4.3g

Protein: 31.9g

Chicken in Orange Sauce

Servings: 6

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 19 minutes

Ingredients:

• ½ cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• Ground black pepper, as required 
• 4 (8-ounce) skinless, bone-in chicken thighs

Instructions:

1. For marinade: in a large bowl, add all the ingredients except for chicken thighs and mix well.
2. Add the chicken thighs and coat with the marinade generously.
3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate to marinate for about 2 hours.
4. Remove the chicken thighs from the bowl, reserving marinade.
5. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
6. Add the reserved marinade and bring to a boil.
7. Now adjust the heat to medium-low and cook, covered for about 6-8 minutes or until sauce becomes thick.
8. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 290

Fat: 11.3g

Saturated Fat: 3.1g

Carbohydrates: 2.8g

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugar: 2.1g

Protein: 43.2g

Lemony Chicken Breasts

Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 (5-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and ground black pepper, as required

Instructions:

1. Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients.
3. Add the chicken breast pieces and coat with the mixture evenly.
4. Set aside for about 15-20 minutes.
5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grease the grill grate.
6. Place the chicken pieces onto the grill in a single layer.
7. Cover the grill with the grill lid and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side.
8. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 214

Fat: 9g

Sat Fat: 1.1g

Carbohydrates: 0.3g

Fiber: 0.1g

Sugar: 0.2g

Protein: 33g

Glazed Filet Mignon

Servings: 2

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 (4-ounce) filet mignon steaks
• Salt and ground black pepper, as required
• ¼ cup red wine
• ¼ cup dry red wine vinegar

Instructions:

1. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and black pepper generously.
2. Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook steaks for about 1-2 minutes per side or until browned.
3. Add wine and vinegar and immediately adjust the heat to medium-low.
4. Cover and cook for about 4 minutes. 
5. Change the side and baste with pan sauce. 
6. Cook, covered for about 4 minutes more.
7. Transfer the steaks onto serving plates. 
8. Top with pan glaze and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 266

Fat: 10.4g

Sat Fat: 4g

Carbohydrates: 1.1g

Fiber: 0g

Sugar: 0.4g

Protein: 32.4g

Spiced Flank Steak

Servings: 5

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and ground black pepper, as required
• 1½ pounds flank steak, trimmed       

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, add the thyme, spices, salt and black pepper and mix well.
2. Add the steak and rub with mixture generously.
3. Set aside for about 15-20 minutes.
4. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grease the grill grate.
5. Place the steak onto the grill over medium coals and cook for about 17-20 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
6. Remove the steak from grill and place onto a cutting board for about 10 minutes before slicing.
7. With a sharp knife, cut the steak into desired sized slices and serve.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 267

Fat: 11.5g

Sat Fat: 4.7g

Carbohydrates: 0.5g

Fiber: 0.3g

Sugar: 0g

Protein: 38g

Basil Pork Chops

Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Salt and ground black pepper, as required
• 4 (6-8-ounce) bone-in pork loin chops

Instructions:

1. In a baking dish, add the basil, garlic, oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper and mix well
2. Add the chops and coat with the mixture generously
3. Cover the baking dish and refrigerate for about 30-45 minutes
4. Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat. Lightly grease the grill grate
5. Place chops onto the grill and cook for about 6 minutes per side or until desired doneness
6. Serve hot

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 302

Fat: 19g

Sat Fat: 5.1g

Carbohydrates: 1.2g

Fiber: 0.1g

Sugar: 1.2g

Protein: 29.1g

Spiced Lamb Chops

Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and ground black pepper, as required     
• 8 (4-ounce) lamb loin chops, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, add the spices, salt and black pepper and mix well.
2. Add the lamb chops and coat with spice mixture generously.
3. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and sear the chops for about 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
4. Serve hot. 

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 400

Fat: 19.9g

Sat Fat: 6.5g

Carbohydrates: 0.2g

Fiber: 0.1g

Sugar: 0g

Protein: 43.3g

Lemony Salmon

Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 14 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless salmon fillets 
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Salt and ground black pepper, as required   

Instructions:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grease the grill grate.
2. In a large bowl, add all ingredients except for salmon fillets and mix well.
3. Add the salmon fillets and coat with garlic mixture generously.
4. Place the salmon fillets onto grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side.
5. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 268

Fat: 11.9g

Sat Fat: 5g

Carbohydrates: 0.7g

Fiber: 0.1g

Sugar: 0.2g

Protein: 38.2g

Tilapia & Tomato Bake

Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 14 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil and garlic with juice
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 
• 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 
2. In a shallow baking dish, add the tomatoes and ¼ cup of the parsley and mix until well combined.
3. Arrange the tilapia fillets over the tomato mixture in a single layer and drizzle with the lemon juice. 
4. Place some tomato mixture over the tilapia fillets and sprinkle with feta cheese evenly.
5. Bake for about 12-14 minutes.
6. Serve hot with the garnishing of the remaining parsley.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 245

Fat: 7.3g

Sat Fat: 5.5g

Carbohydrates: 9.1g

Fiber: 2.5g

Sugar: 6g

Protein: 37.1g

Beans with Salsa

Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 11 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, minced
• 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 2/3 cup salsa

Instructions:

1. Heat a large greased skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion for about 4-5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cilantro and sauté for about 1 minute.
3. Stir in the beans and salsa and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until heated completely.
4. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Calories: 151

Fat: 0.1g

Sat Fat: 0g

Carbohydrates: 34.2g

Fiber: 12.6g

Sugar: 2.1g

Protein: 10.7g

Wooooow! 10 fast, simple and healthy dinner recipes ALL under 5 ingredients! I hope you’re excited because this is one of my favorite things I’ve put together for you. It’s so easy to fall into this trap of ‘healthy food tastes like crap!” but not around here, because the flavor is very important to me.

These 10 recipes have definitely helped me stay focused and confident in starting my day off right!

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10 Fast Simple and Healthy Dinner Recipes