Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas
Easy and fast weeknight dinners that are simple to prepare, satisfying, and perfect for busy nights.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500kcal
Ingredients
Taco Night Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground turkey or beef Can use either meat
- 1 pkg Taco seasoning Adjust to taste
- 1 cup Frozen corn Add to the meat
- 4 pieces Tortillas For serving
- 1 pkg Bagged cabbage slaw Mix with lime and salt for slaw
Breakfast Dinner Ingredients
- 4 pieces Eggs Scrambled
- 4 slices Bread For toasting
- 2 cups Sautéed spinach Fresh or frozen
- 1 cup Feta or cheddar cheese Optional, for topping
Speedy Pasta Ingredients
- 8 oz Pasta Any type
- 1 jar Jarred pasta sauce Choose your favorite kind
- 2 cups Baby spinach Added at the end
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese For topping
- 1 tsp Black pepper For seasoning
Sheet Pan Dinner Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken sausage Sliced
- 2 cups Bell peppers Chopped
- 1 cup Onions Chopped
- 2 tbsp Olive oil For tossing vegetables
- 1 tsp Salt To taste
- 1 tsp Black pepper To taste
- 1 tsp Garlic powder Optional seasoning
- 1 tsp Paprika Optional seasoning
Instructions
Taco Night Preparation
- Brown the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and frozen corn.
- Serve with tortillas and a slaw made from bagged cabbage mixed with lime and salt.
Breakfast for Dinner Preparation
- Scramble the eggs to desired consistency.
- Toast the slices of bread.
- Sauté the spinach in a pan until wilted.
- Serve with optional cheese on top.
Speedy Pasta Preparation
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat the jarred sauce in a pan.
- Add the baby spinach at the end, allowing it to wilt.
- Serve with sprinkled Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
Sheet Pan Dinner Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Slice chicken sausage and chop vegetables.
- Toss the chicken sausage and vegetables in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Spread on a sheet pan and roast for 18-22 minutes, or until edges are browned.
Notes
Use pre-chopped veggies or rotisserie chicken to save time. Keep a rough guide of protein + veg + carb to simplify meal planning.