Looking for an easy meal to make with just a few ingredients? Want to try something new but not go over budget? With only five ingredients or less, these delicious meals are easy to make – and they don’t require a long cooking time! Watch the video above and keep reading for the recipes.
Note that in the video, we use an adaptive tool called a rocker knife. This adaptive tool is beneficial for anyone not comfortable using a large knife or with limited grip strength, mobility or use of their hands. Check out the video at the bottom of the page for even more adaptive tools to help you with future meals!
Thai Salmon with Broccoli & Quinoa
Makes two servings with five minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
Ingredients
1) 2, 4oz salmon filets (fresh or frozen)
2) 4 tablespoons premade curry sauce (we used a mild mango curry sauce, but use a curry sauce of your spice and liking).
3) ½ cup of quinoa
4) ½ cup broccoli
5) 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
Pantry ingredients:
Olive oil, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2) Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3) Prepare quinoa according to instructions with chicken broth instead of water.
4) While quinoa cooks, season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper to taste. Coat salmon with 2 tablespoons each jarred curry sauce or until generously covered.
5) Add chopped broccoli to a baking sheet and coat with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6) Bake in the oven for 12 minutes or until salmon is cooked all the way through. The salmon should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees and the broccoli should be lightly caramelized and fork tender.
7) Portion ½ cup of quinoa, ½ a cup of broccoli and one salmon filet onto a plate. Enjoy!
Baked Chicken Tikka Masala with Zucchini Noodles
Makes two servings with five minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
Ingredients
1) Two chicken breasts
2) ¼ cup prepared Tikka masala sauce
3) ½ red bell pepper, chopped
4) 2 cups broccoli, chopped
5) 1 package of prepared zucchini noodles
Pantry ingredients:
Olive oil salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2) Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and two chicken breasts. Coat chicken with prepared Tikka Masala sauce.
3) Chop bell pepper and broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Add to a baking sheet and coat with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4) Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked all the way through. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees, the broccoli should be lightly caramelized and the bell pepper fork tender.
5) Use a microwave-safe tray and cook zucchini noodles according to package directions.
6) Portion ¼ cup veggies, ½ cup of zucchini noodles and one chicken breast onto a plate. Enjoy!
Italian Sausage with Sautéed Vegetables
Makes two servings with five minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
Ingredients
1) 1 lb Italian sausage links
2) Red onion
3) Red bell pepper
4) Garlic, minced
5) 90-second wild rice (8.8 ounces)
Pantry ingredients:
Olive oil, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1) Heat sauté pan to medium heat.
2) Add sausage to the pan and cook for 4 minutes on both sides.
3) While the sausage cooks, slice bell pepper into strips and onion onto 1-inch chunks.
4) Add veggies to pan. Cook until they are tender, about 10 minutes.
5) Microwave rice according to package directions.
6) Add ½ cup rice, 1 sausage and vegetable mixture to a plate. Enjoy!
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