Overwhelmed by cooking (or totally new to it)?
Check out these healthy, 5-ingredient recipes straight from dietitians that won’t eat up your grocery budget.
But that doesnt mean you have let your meals get boring!
Keep reading for 9 healthy, 5-ingredient recipes that are stupid-easy to make:
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Vegetable stir-fry
Need a way to eat lots of veggies, but sick of salads?
Place block of tofu on plate with plate or cutting board on top.
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Pour water off and chop tofu into 1/2 inch cubes.
Heat half of the oil in a medium to large pan over high heat.
While tofu is cooking, whisk together soy sauce and spices in a small bowl.
(Add lemon juice and Sriracha if using).
Remove tofu from pan and set aside.
Add the remaining oil to the pan, followed by the chopped vegetables.
Add in tofu and let cook for another three to five minutes.
Repeat., enjoys these pizzas so much because her kids can customize their own toppings.
(Plus, who doesnt love pizza?)
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Go ham on the veggies to boost the amount of vitamins and minerals.
The more color, the more vitamins, she says.
Preheat oven to 350.
Line up ingredients on counter.
Spread each piece of naan with about 2 Tbsp marinara sauce and place on baking sheet.
Top each piece with your favorite toppings.
Place in preheated oven and bake until cheese is melted and begins to brown, about 10-15 minutes.
Pasta and meatball casserole
Who would have thought youd just need five ingredients to make a healthy casserole?
Its easy to get creative with shelf-stable ingredients like pasta and sauce, says Bede.
To up the health benefits, go for whole wheat pasta instead of white.
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In an oven-safe dish, combine pasta, sauce, veggies, and meatballs.
Arrange buffalo mozzarella slices on top.
Place in preheated oven and bake until meatballs are cooked through and cheese has melted, about 25-30 minutes.
Plus, theyre delicious.
Drain and rinse the can of beans.
Place the beans, corn, and onions in a small pan with a drizzle of olive oil.
Bring to medium heat and cook for about 5-8 minutes or until onions are translucent.
Peanut butter-banana oatmeal
Healthy 5-ingredient recipes arent just a dinnertime thing; theyre perfect for breakfast, too.
In a medium saucepan, add oats, banana slices, cinnamon, salt, and water.
Portion into two bowls.
Add additional peanut butter and bananas as toppings.
Tortellini basil soup
Skip the canned soup and make your own!
Just saute them separately and throw them in when you add the canned tomatoes.
Bring chicken broth to a boil, add tortellini and cook about six to eight minutes, until tender.2.
Stir in beans, tomatoes, onion, and garlic powder.
Reduce heat and simmer five to 10 minutes until thoroughly heated.3.
Remove from heat and stir in vinegar.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
If you have it, stir in some chopped fresh basil, too.
1 can condensed soup of your choice (try chicken with rice or pasta)6 oz.
Add water to soup and heat per directions on can.
Add additional ingredients and heat through until garlic is tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
It adds a dose of healthy antioxidants to your dish.
If you dont have fresh fruit, you’re able to also use frozen.
In a medium sauce pan, add fruit and water and bring to a low simmer.
Add sweetener and cook on low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until fruit breaks down.
Stir in chia seeds and spices (if using).
Turn off heat and allow chia to plump and thicken the mixture, then serve warm.
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