Easy dinners are the perfect solution for those nights when you’re just too tired to cook after work. We’ve all been there – you get home, and the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. These recipes are great for whipping up something quick without sacrificing taste or nutrition. They’re straightforward, simple, and exactly what you need to keep your evenings stress-free and your stomach happy.
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Pasta Fresca
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This pasta fresca recipe uses simple, fresh ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes, making it an excellent choice for a weeknight dinner.
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3 Ingredient Broccoli Cheese Casserole
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Whip up this quick, 3-ingredient broccoli cheese casserole – a dish perfect for busy days. Simple, nutritious, and ready in 30 minutes.
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Easy, Creamy White Bean Chili
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This vegan white bean chili is ready in 30 minutes and uses wholesome pantry ingredients for a hearty, nutritious meal.
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Vegetable Lasagna
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This vegetable lasagna, made with pasta, ricotta cheese, and roasted vegetables, is meatless and a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
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Easy Cabbage Curry
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This vegan and gluten-free cabbage curry is ready in just 25 minutes, making it a perfect one-pot weeknight dinner. Packed with nutrients.
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Penne Pomodoro
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This Penne Pomodoro recipe is quick, healthy, and budget-friendly. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s great for a weeknight meal.
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Easy Chopped Salad
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This vegan chopped salad is a quick and easy weekday lunch, packed with fresh vegetables and gluten-free ingredients.
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Rasta Pasta
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This vegan rasta pasta is mildly spiced, made with fresh ingredients, and ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Veggie Taco Salad
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This vegetarian taco salad is packed with taco flavors but without the meat, making it perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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Green Rice Casserole
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This green rice casserole is loaded with flavorful ingredients and ready in under 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
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Nigerian Fried Rice
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This Nigerian fried rice is a vibrant recipe with long-grain rice, colorful veggies, and bold flavors, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for any meal.
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Broccoli Pesto Pasta
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Enjoy this broccoli pesto pasta with toasted lemon zest, roasted broccoli, and cherry tomatoes. Serve with whipped ricotta for an easy weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.
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Pesto Tortellini Salad
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This tortellini pasta salad is a perfect summertime side, made with less than 10 simple ingredients and ready in just 20 minutes.
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Kung Pao Tofu
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This Kung Pao tofu, ready in 30 minutes, is a colorful dish with bell peppers, tofu, peanuts, and a bold sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Mushroom Ragù
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This Mushroom Ragù is a hearty and flavorful weeknight meal. Serve it over pasta, rice, or polenta for a satisfying dinner.
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Quick Fried Rice with Leftover Rice
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This fried rice, made with day-old rice and whatever you have in your fridge, is ready in 15 minutes, perfect for a weeknight meal or quick lunch.
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Rigatoni Arrabbiata
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This rigatoni arrabbiata, with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil, is a quick weeknight meal ready in just 30 minutes.
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