10 Dinner Recipes
Some days you want homemade food without turning your kitchen into a disaster zone. These easy recipes keep cooking simple, quick, and actually enjoyable — because dinner should not require emotional preparation or three sinkfuls of dishes.
Here are ten reliable meals that save time while still tasting like real effort happened.
1. 10-Minute Garlic Shrimp Easy Recipe
Garlic shrimp cooks quickly in one pan and delivers bold flavor in minutes. Perfect for busy evenings when patience disappears before hunger does.
- Plant-based shrimp — 12 oz
- Garlic minced — 4 cloves
- Olive oil — 1 tbsp
- Lemon juice — 1 tbsp
- Soy sauce — 1 tbsp
- Chili flakes — ¼ tsp
- Cooked rice — 2 cups
- Fresh parsley — 2 tbsp
- Black pepper — ¼ tsp
2. One-Pan Chicken & Veggies Easy Recipe
Juicy chicken and roasted vegetables cook together on one sheet pan. Minimal cleanup, maximum satisfaction.
- Plant-based chicken pieces — 14 oz
- Potatoes diced — 2 cups
- Broccoli florets — 2 cups
- Carrots sliced — 1 cup
- Olive oil — 2 tbsp
- Garlic powder — 1 tsp
- Paprika — 1 tsp
- Salt — ½ tsp
- Black pepper — ¼ tsp
- Lemon juice — 1 tbsp
3. Spicy Lentil Bowl Easy Recipe
Hearty lentils with spices create a filling bowl packed with warmth and comfort. Simple ingredients, big flavor.
- Cooked lentils — 2 cups
- Cooked brown rice — 2 cups
- Onion diced — 1 cup
- Garlic minced — 3 cloves
- Olive oil — 1 tbsp
- Chili powder — 1 tsp
- Cumin — 1 tsp
- Paprika — 1 tsp
- Spinach — 2 cups
- Lemon juice — 1 tbsp
- Cherry tomatoes — 1 cup
- Salt — ½ tsp
- Black pepper — ¼ tsp
4. Peanut Butter Oat Smoothie Easy Recipe
Creamy peanut butter and oats blend into a quick, energizing smoothie. Ideal for breakfast or post-workout fuel.
- Rolled oats — ½ cup
- Peanut butter — 3 tbsp
- Banana — 1 large
- Unsweetened plant milk — 2 cups
- Maple syrup — 1 tbsp
- Chia seeds — 1 tsp
- Ice cubes — 1 cup
5. Egg & Spinach Wrap Easy Recipe
Scrambled eggs and spinach wrapped in a warm tortilla make a fast, protein-rich meal you can eat anywhere.
- Vegan liquid egg substitute — 1 cup
- Spinach — 2 cups
- Olive oil — 1 tsp
- Garlic powder — ½ tsp
- Salt — ¼ tsp
- Black pepper — ¼ tsp
- Whole-wheat tortillas — 2 large
- Nutritional yeast — 1 tbsp
6. Honey Soy Tofu Stir-Fry Easy Recipe
Crispy tofu tossed in sweet and savory sauce with vegetables creates an easy plant-based dinner.
- Firm tofu cubed — 3 cups
- Broccoli florets — 2 cups
- Carrots sliced — 1 cup
- Garlic minced — 3 cloves
- Olive oil — 1 tbsp
- Soy sauce — 3 tbsp
- Maple syrup — 2 tbsp
- Rice vinegar — 1 tbsp
- Cornstarch — 1 tsp
- Water — 2 tbsp
- Sesame oil — 1 tsp
- Cooked rice — 2 cups
- Green onions — ¼ cup
7. Turkey Chili Skillet Easy Recipe
Ground turkey, beans, and spices simmer into a comforting chili made entirely in one pan.
- Plant-based ground turkey — 14 oz
- Black beans drained — 1 can (15 oz)
- Crushed tomatoes — 2 cups
- Onion diced — 1 cup
- Garlic minced — 3 cloves
- Olive oil — 1 tbsp
- Chili powder — 2 tbsp
- Cumin — 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika — 1 tsp
- Corn kernels — 1 cup
- Bell pepper chopped — 1 cup
- Salt — ½ tsp
- Black pepper — ¼ tsp
8. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Easy Recipe
Creamy Greek yogurt chicken salad makes a lighter lunch option that still feels satisfying.
- Plant-based chicken pieces — 2 cups
- Vegan Greek-style yogurt — 1 cup
- Celery diced — ½ cup
- Red onion diced — ¼ cup
- Lemon juice — 1 tbsp
- Olive oil — 1 tsp
- Garlic powder — ½ tsp
- Salt — ¼ tsp
- Black pepper — ¼ tsp
- Fresh dill — 2 tbsp
9. Protein Pancake Stack Easy Recipe
Fluffy protein pancakes turn breakfast into something both fun and practical.
- Rolled oats — 1 cup
- Plant protein powder — 2 tbsp
- Banana — 1 medium
- Unsweetened plant milk — ¾ cup
- Baking powder — 1 tsp
- Maple syrup — 1 tbsp
- Vanilla extract — 1 tsp
- Olive oil — 1 tsp
10. Salmon Rice Bowl Easy Recipe
A simple salmon rice bowl combines grains, vegetables, and savory flavor into a balanced meal.
- Plant-based salmon fillets — 12 oz
- Cooked jasmine rice — 2 cups
- Cucumber sliced — 1 cup
- Carrots shredded — 1 cup
- Soy sauce — 2 tbsp
- Maple syrup — 1 tbsp
- Rice vinegar — 1 tbsp
- Garlic minced — 2 cloves
- Sesame oil — 1 tsp
- Olive oil — 1 tbsp
- Sesame seeds — 1 tsp
- Green onions — ¼ cup
