Simple Dinner Recipes

Do you ever find yourself at a loss for what to prepare for supper on some nights? When you mentally make a list of simple supper suggestions, but nothing seems appealing? You’re at the correct place if you do. Here are many nutritious dinner ideas that are ideal for hectic workdays. Despite being quick and simple to prepare, each one has a strong flavor.

Imagine creamy, tangy sauced roasted vegetable tacos. Imagine a comfortable pasta dish that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, together with opulent baked feta. All of these and more may be found in the simple supper suggestions that follow. I wish you pleasure in perusing them! And I hope you give one a try the next time you’re craving something tasty, nutritious, and easy. I hope it becomes part of your regular rotation.

Famous Recipes for Dinner

Minestrone Soup

With good cause, this traditional soup is among Love & Lemons’ most well-liked dishes! It’s a dinner in a bowl, full of pasta, beans, and tasty vegetables.

Noodles with Sesame Soba

This is a simple dish that wraps crisp vegetables and sticky soba noodles with a vibrant, nutty sauce. It takes 20 minutes to prepare, tastes great, and is nutritious!

Cheddar Broccoli Soup

It’s possible that Jack’s favorite dish is this delicious, creamy soup. Throughout the fall and winter, it’s one of our favorite simple supper dishes!

Simple Black Bean Burger

In half an hour, these spicy, smokey patties will be ready! Serve them with your preferred burger toppings and a generous amount of chipotle sauce.

Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a common breakfast throughout the Middle East and North Africa, although it can also be eaten for dinner. Serve it with crusty bread or pita so that the tasty tomato and red pepper sauce can be scooped up.

The Greatest Lentil Soup

This plant-based protein and fiber-rich soup is made using French green lentils.

Frittata with vegetables

A frittata may be my go-to simple supper option out of all of them. It’s quick, easy, and incredibly adaptable. Use whatever vegetables you have on hand, or try one of my recipe’s five variants.

The ideal baked potato

For a quick and nutritious dinner, stuff a baked potato with your preferred toppings! I prefer it with fresh chives, plant-based bacon, and cashew sour cream.

Lasagna with vegetables

This lasagna is the epitome of comfort food, including layers of soft noodles, tangy marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and roasted vegetables. Make it in advance for a simple weeknight supper!

Soup with Tortellini

This soup is a filling supper thanks to the chewy, cheesy tortellini and fragrant veggies. Parents, take note: children adore it!

Nutritious One-Pan Dinners

Gnocchi on a Sheet Pan

The greatest recipe for hectic weeknights is this sheet pan supper. The gnocchi roasts with tart feta cheese and crisp vegetables. No need to boil! It takes 30 minutes to prepare, and cleanup is simple.

Masala Chana

Using items from your pantry, this aromatic chickpea curry is easy to prepare. Top with yogurt and cilantro and serve over rice.

Simple Coconut Curry

This is one of my favorite healthy meal ideas—a simple vegetable curry! It’s a terrific dish to prepare in advance for quick lunches throughout the week because it tastes even better the second day than the first.

Fried Rice with Cauliflower

If you have the time, make your own cauliflower rice, but if not, store-bought cauliflower rice will also work.

Feta in the oven

This is a substantial one-pot dinner, so don’t expect to have any leftovers. Tender greens, spicy chickpeas, and melty feta make for an incredibly tasty combo. It vanishes in a matter of minutes in our home!

Ideas for Mexican-Inspired Dinners

Simple Enchiladas

The family loves these enchiladas with spinach, black beans, and cheese! With fresh toppings like avocado and jalapeños, we adore them.

Tacos with Mushrooms

These tacos make a tasty, easy dinner! A spicy avocado salsa, pickled onions, and meaty, luscious mushrooms are encased in warm corn tortillas.

Recipe for Quesadillas

This is the fastest way to come up with dinner ideas! These filling black bean, cheese, and vegetable quesadillas take less than 15 minutes to prepare.

Tacos Without Meat

Enjoy everything hot and sweet? For a simple dinner, try these tacos! A cool mango salsa complements the succulent jackfruit filling.

Tacos with avocado and sweet potatoes

These tacos are perfect for a weeknight and are filled with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a spicy yogurt sauce. For a pop of color, garnish with pickled onions!

A vegan burrito

These vegan burritos, which are stuffed with black beans, Spanish rice, peppers, and guacamole, taste just as good as ones that are packed with cheese or meat.

Easy, Dinner-Deserving Soups

Soup Dumpling

To prepare this simple and quick soup on weeknights, keep a bag of frozen potstickers on hand. It’s the greatest DIY remedy for a yearning for takeout since it’s delicious, fresh, and entertaining.

Soup with Black Beans

A few toppings, such Greek yogurt, avocado, and pickled onions, can elevate this spicy soup to a whole new level, even though it tastes fantastic on its own.

Lentil Soup in the Instant Pot

This nutritious vegetable soup essentially cooks itself once the ingredients are added to the Instant Pot.