We have compiled for you a collection of delicious recipes you can make with just 5 or fewer ingredients. From refreshing starters to satisfying main courses and delectable desserts, each dish promises maximum enjoyment with minimum effort. So let’s dive into the kitchen together and discover how simple cooking can be, without compromising on taste!
Crispy Parmesan potatoes
- Cut the potatoes into wedges and boil them in salted water until just tender.
- Drain the potatoes and pat them dry.
- Mix the potato wedges with grated Parmesan cheese, a dash of olive oil and garlic powder.
- Spread the potatoes on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
Honey-glazed salmon
- Mix honey, soy sauce and chopped garlic in a bowl.
- Marinate the salmon fillets in the honey-soy sauce mixture and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat some oil in a frying pan and fry the salmon fillets on both sides until cooked and nicely glazed.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Bruschetta with tomato and basil
- Slice baguettes and toast them until golden brown.
- Rub the toasted baguette slices with garlic.
- Mix the diced tomatoes, torn basil leaves, olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto the toasted baguette slices and serve immediately.
Pasta with chicken and pesto
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet.
- Fry the chicken breast cubes in a frying pan until golden brown and cooked.
- Drain pasta and mix with pesto sauce.
- Add the fried chicken and halved cherry tomatoes to the pasta and mix well.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Prawns with garlic and lemon
- Heat butter in a frying pan and add finely chopped garlic.
- Fry the prawns in the garlic butter until pink and cooked.
- Add lemon juice and simmer for a while until the flavours are blended.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot.
Stuffed peppers with quinoa and feta cheese
- Cook quinoa according to the instructions on the packet.
- Mix the cooked quinoa with crumbled feta and chopped spinach.
- Cut off the top of the peppers and remove the seeds and seeds.
- Fill the peppers generously with the quinoa mixture.
- Pour tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are soft and the filling is hot.
Oatmeal biscuits with bananas
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Mix the mashed bananas with oatmeal, sultanas or chocolate chips, a pinch of cinnamon and vanilla extract.
- Shape the mixture into small biscuits on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- Bake the biscuits in a preheated oven at 180°C for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the biscuits cool and enjoy them as a delicious snack!
Nutella mug cake
- Mix Nutella, egg, flour and baking powder in a large mug to make a smooth batter.
- Bake the mug cake in the microwave at full power for 1.5 to 2 minutes, or until risen and firm.
- Let the mug cake cool for a while and sprinkle with icing sugar before serving, if desired.
With these delicious and easy recipes with 5 or fewer ingredients, you can put tasty meals on the table in no time. Whether you’re short on time or just looking for easy dishes, these recipes prove that cooking can be fun and easy. So get into the kitchen, experiment and enjoy all the goodies you can make yourself with just a handful of ingredients! Enjoy your meal!