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Tasty Meals You Can Make with Just 5 Ingredients

Published: Jun 2, 2025 by Yuan

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You don’t need a long shopping list to make something delicious. These meals keep it simple with just five ingredients, but still deliver serious flavor. Perfect for busy nights or when your pantry’s running low. Quick, easy, and surprisingly satisfying.

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

Instant Pot salsa chicken with shredded chicken in a rich tomato salsa.
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken . Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Make tender, flavorful Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with just 5 ingredients in 20 minutes! Perfect for tacos, meal prep & more.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

Wingstop Louisiana Rub Wings

Wingstop Louisiana Rub seasoned chicken wings.
Wingstop Louisiana Rub Wings . Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Wingstop Louisiana Rub Chicken Wings are crispy, buttery, flavorful, and easy to make with 3 ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Wingstop Louisiana Rub Wings

Sous Vide Teres Major Steak Recipe

Sous vide teres major steak cooked perfectly medium rare.
Sous Vide Teres Major Steak Recipe. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

This hidden gem costs 70% less than filet mignon but tastes remarkably similar. Learn the precise temperature that steakhouses use to transform this budget cut into a premium experience.
Get the Recipe: Sous Vide Teres Major Steak Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Crispy bacon wrapped asparagus bundles.
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus. Photo credit: Stetted.

Perfect for spring, bacon wrapped asparagus is easy to prepare. With just 5 ingredients, it’s ideal as a side dish or party appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Pork Cabbage Skillet

Pork and cabbage skillet dinner.
Pork Cabbage Skillet. Photo credit: Stetted.

This easy pork cabbage skillet is a comforting dish that needs minimal ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Pork Cabbage Skillet

Easy Homemade Avocado Maki Sushi Rolls (Vegan!)

Fresh avocado maki sushi rolls.
Easy Homemade Avocado Maki Sushi Rolls (Vegan!). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

These homemade avocado maki rolls are a simple and satisfying vegan sushi option, featuring seasoned sushi rice and ripe avocado slices wrapped in nori. The recipe provides step-by-step instructions for assembling and rolling the sushi, making it accessible for beginners. Enjoy these fresh rolls with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for a delightful meal or snack.
Get the Recipe: Easy Homemade Avocado Maki Sushi Rolls (Vegan!)

Tomato Salad (Salade de Tomates)

Fresh summer tomato salad with herbs.
Tomato Salad (Salade de Tomates). Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

This summery fresh tomato salad is France-inspired and includes just 5 ingredients. Simple to put together but makes a colorful and delicious side dish!
Get the Recipe: Tomato Salad (Salade de Tomates)

Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Air fryer eggplant parmesan with melted cheese.
Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan is deliciously healthy, and much faster to make than a traditional eggplant parm. Still cheesy and hearty, but no breading and less oil!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Baked Chicken Cutlets

Crispy baked chicken cutlets.
Baked Chicken Cutlets. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

These baked chicken cutlets require just 5 ingredients and deliver tender, juicy chicken that’s ready in no time!
Get the Recipe: Baked Chicken Cutlets

Grilled Barbecue Chicken Legs and Thighs

Grilled chicken legs and thighs with seasoning.
Grilled Barbecue Chicken Legs and Thighs. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

Fire up the grill for these flavorful barbecue chicken legs and thighs, slathered in my incredibly easy homemade BBQ sauce that requires just three simple ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Barbecue Chicken Legs and Thighs

Traeger Grilled ButcherBox Scallops

Grilled scallops cooked on a Traeger grill.
Traeger Grilled ButcherBox Scallops. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Want to impress your guests at your next gathering? These restaurant-quality scallops cooked to perfection on your Traeger grill are sure to wow them! This recipe uses simple ingredients like salt, pepper, and garlic seasoning to enhance the natural sweetness of the scallops. Learn how to grill these delicious morsels and get ready to impress!
Get the Recipe: Traeger Grilled ButcherBox Scallops

Tuna Onigiri Recipe – A Quick and Tasty Japanese Snack

A plate of tuna onigiri, garnished with rice seasoning.
Tuna Onigiri Recipe – A Quick and Tasty Japanese Snack. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

These savory rice balls are filled with a creamy tuna mayo mixture and wrapped in crisp nori, making them a perfect grab-and-go snack or addition to a bento box. The recipe guides you through shaping the rice and assembling the onigiri with ease.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Onigiri Recipe – A Quick and Tasty Japanese Snack

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I'm Yuan, a writer, world traveler, web developer, and photographer based in the U.S. My journey has taken me across multiple countries, from Malaysia to England, before I settled in Tennessee, where I've called home for nearly two decades.

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