Recipes and Cooking Healthy Recipes Healthy Dinner Recipes 14 Healthy 5-Ingredient Dinner Recipes That Save Time and Calories By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on November 22, 2022 Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Marcus Reeves is an experienced writer, publisher, and fact-checker. He began his writing career reporting for The Source magazine. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Playboy, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone, among other publications. His book Somebody Scream: Rap Music's Rise to Prominence in the Aftershock of Black Power was nominated for a Zora Neale Hurston Award. He is an adjunct instructor at New York University, where he teaches writing and communications. Marcus received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Learn about BHG's Fact Checking Process Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Blaine Moats Create mouthwatering meals with just a few fixings using these healthy 5-ingredient dinner recipes. Make a delicious meal quickly and slash supermarket time thanks to a shorter grocery list. All recipes have 5 ingredients or fewer (not counting salt, black pepper, nonstick cooking spray, and oil because we assume you have those) for minimal prep. 01 of 14 Bacon, Potato, and Kale Frittata View Recipe Blaine Moats Number of Ingredients: 5 Indulge in a quick and clever breakfast for dinner with our hearty frittata recipe. It's packed with homey potatoes, salty bacon, and fresh kale. It's held together by an egg mixture that adds protein and gives the healthy 5-ingredient recipe a comfort food quality. 02 of 14 Turkey Taco Panini View Recipe Blaine Moats Number of Ingredients: 5 A taco-stuffed panini is the perfect infusion of flavor to complement your weeknight dinners. OK, the panini is not actually stuffed with a taco, but all the flavors are there! Customize the Mexican-style sandwiches with your favorite purchased chunky salsa. 03 of 14 Pan-Roasted Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Apples View Recipe Blaine Moats Number of Ingredients: 5 Yes, it is possible to create an indulgent chicken dinner with just a handful of ingredients. Baked with apples and finished with a sweet drizzle of maple syrup, this comforting dinner recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or for guests. 04 of 14 Mediterranean Couscous and Beef View Recipe Blaine Moats Number of Ingredients: 5 Make a Mediterranean-inspired dinner with just a few ingredients. The feta cheese, couscous, and tomatoes mimic the coastline flavors; the lemon-pepper marinade adds zest and spice to the flank steak. 05 of 14 Pancetta-Wrapped Chicken with Glazed Date Sauce View Recipe Andy Lyons Number of Ingredients:5 Your guests will never believe such a fancy-looking meal came from so few ingredients. This spiced-up chicken recipe adds savory herbed cheese before wrapping with pancetta for a unique take on pan-fried chicken. The homemade date glaze adds a unique burst of sweetness to this quick recipe. 06 of 14 Barbecued Salmon with Corn Relish View Recipe Andy Lyons Number of Ingredients: 5 Putting some salmon on the grill will give it a delicious, smoky char on the outside and make it flaky and tender on the inside. The homemade relish made from fresh cut corn and jalapeños gives it a spicy kick and bright freshness to balance the salmon's smokiness. 07 of 14 Steaks with Roasted Garlic View Recipe Blaine Moats Number of Ingredients: 4 Try our sizzling grilled steaks for your next weeknight dinner. Yes, steaks for a weeknight dinner! A simple salt-and-pepper rub keeps the ingredient list minimal, while a roasted garlic-and-basil mix turns this simple recipe into an enticing main course. 08 of 14 Mexican Meatball Stew View Recipe Jason Donnelly Number of Ingredients: 5 After 10 minutes of prepping, this homemade soup is ready to go in the slow cooker. The result is a mouthwatering meatball stew that's bubbling with spicy Mexican flavor. Tomatoes, corn, and turkey load this easy soup with healthy nutrients. 09 of 14 Chicken with Summer Squash View Recipe Andy Lyons Number of Ingredients: 5 No one would ever guess you used a store-bought roasted chicken with this quick dinner recipe. After browning chicken in the skillet, add bright summer squash and cherry tomatoes for a burst of healthy color. Delicious and simple. 10 of 14 Summer Stew View Recipe Andy Lyons Number of Ingredients: 5 All you need for this savory, summer-inspired stew is beef, carrots, and garlic-laced potatoes. Make the easy meal even simpler with precooked beef and ready-to-use vegetables. 11 of 14 Shrimp and Watercress Salad View Recipe Andy Lyons Number of Ingredients: 5 Crisp-tender asparagus spears, watercress, tomatoes, and shrimp are all it takes to pull together a sophisticated salad in a flash—the entire meal is finished in just 15 minutes! 12 of 14 Sunday Dinner Stew View Recipe Andy Lyons Number of Ingredients: 5 Hot and delicious, this shortcut Sunday (or any day) stew will be ready to eat in a flash. Trade out the white potatoes for sweet potatoes for fewer carbs and some extra vitamins B and C. 13 of 14 Denver Potato Casserole View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Number of Ingredients: 5 Potatoes and ham combine to make a comforting casserole for dinner. This easy-to-make baked dish is layered with onion, sweet green peppers, and cheese. Pop it in the oven to let the veggies get tender and melt the cheese, and you'll have a filling all-in-one dinner ready to serve the family. 39 Healthy One-Pan Dinners 14 of 14 Maple-Mustard Turkey Thighs View Recipe Jacob Fox Number of Ingredients: 5 Sweet and tangy, the mustard sauce on these juicy turkey thighs will make your house smell delightful after a day in your slow cooker. The secret to the thick and velvety sauce is the instant tapioca, so make sure to add that to the grocery list. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit