20 Scrumptious Recipes With 5 Ingredients or Less

By Jaclyn Anglis Updated: May 28, 2019

When you’re cooking on a busy day, the last thing you want to do is put together a complicated meal. But this doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor — easy recipes don’t have to be boring or bland. We’ve put together our favorite five-ingredient recipes, from breakfast to dinner, that are guaranteed to delight your loved ones.

Packed with flavor and feistiness, these simple meals and snacks don’t need a bunch of unusual fixings or extra toppings to make your tastebuds sing. So go ahead and give yourself a break — a very yummy break indeed.

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Simple Grilled Salmon Recipe

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4-Ingredient White Wine and Herb Grilled Salmon

Four ingredients and 35 minutes is all it takes to turn basic salmon fillets into an irresistible meal.

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Garlicky Lemon Chicken

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5-Ingredient Garlicky Lemon Chicken

In just three easy steps, you can have this zesty dinner ready on the table.

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Classic Deviled Eggs

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5-Ingredient Classic Deviled Eggs

This low-carb appetizer combines mayo and Dijon mustard for a nice little kick.

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Hl1110v14 Celeriac Puree

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4-Ingredient Celeriac Puree

This creamy, flavorful puree is made from healthy celery root.

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3-Ingredient Banana and Peanut Butter Pancakes

Chock-full of filling fiber and good fats, these hotcakes will give you the boost of energy you need in the morning.

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Chef Salad Skewers

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5-Ingredient Chef Salad Skewers

Portable and customizable, this simple skewer recipe is perfect for a group.

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3-Ingredient Keto Egg Cups

These egg cups keep in the fridge for up to four days, so you can make them ahead of time and have a healthy breakfast prepared for the work week.

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Salmon With Cajun Wedges

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5-Ingredient Salmon With Cajun Fries

This recipe can be whipped up with items you probably already have in your kitchen.

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Pesto Chicken With Grilled Zucchini

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5-Ingredient Pesto Chicken With Grilled Zucchini

Need a healthy dinner you can throw together at the end of the day? This simple recipe has you covered.

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Brussels Bacon

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5-Ingredient Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

Dressed up with smoky bacon, sautéed onions, and a bit of butter, this side dish is guaranteed to please.

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Pumpkin Mash

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5-Ingredient Mashed Pumpkin

Take a break from traditional mashed potatoes with this simple and delicious mashed pumpkin dish.

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Smoked Salmon Roll Ups

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3-Ingredient Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups

This yummy app feels indulgent, but it's surprisingly light.

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Creamy Potato Cauliflower Mash

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5-Ingredient Creamy Potato-Cauliflower Mash

Chicken broth and thyme give these lightened-up spuds a rich savoriness with minimal calories.

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2-Ingredient Keto 'Squashbread'

No, you're not dreaming. This keto bread recipe only requires two things: squash and eggs.

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Lemon Scallion Quinoa Pilaf

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5-Ingredient Lemon-Scallion Quinoa Pilaf

This protein-packed supergrain tastes extra decadent, thanks to a bright, buttery dressing.

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Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe Parmesan

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5-Ingredient Parmesan-Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

Pureed artichoke hearts and a light sprinkling of cheese create a velvety filling without need for heavy cream.

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Brazil Nut Bars With Carob Dates And Orange Zest

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4-Ingredient Paleo Nut Bars

Naturally sweetened with superfoods like dates and carob, these bars are packed full of energy and make a great healthy dessert or snack.

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Lemon Cheesecake Cannoli

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3-Ingredient Lemon Cheesecake Cannolis

Recreate your favorite classic Italian dessert in no time at all with this quick shortcut using store-bought ingredients.

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Almond Joy Fudge

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5-Ingredient Almond Joy Fudge

These bars are made with all-natural ingredients, including nutritious superfoods like dark chocolate, almonds, and coconut.

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5 Ingredient Choc Smash Cake

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5-Ingredient Chocolate Smash Cake

This dessert is almost too pretty to smash open — almost.

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