5 Insanely Easy Weeknight Dinner Ideas


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Get Your Greens On:

Salads are now versatile for any meal. Create a quick and delicious dinner with a mix of greens, protein, and loads of vegetables. These salads are perfect for your next supper!

Ā· Napa cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced almonds, grilled steak, and teriyaki dressing combine to make this Asian-inspired steak salad.

Ā· Kale with Chicken Caesar salad with cooked chicken breast, grated parmesan, soy-based Caesar dressing, and massaged kale

Ā· Chopped Garden Salad includes diced bell pepper, jicama, garbanzo or kidney beans, chopped lettuce, and a dressing made with vinegar and oil

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Stir-fry Sensation:

Try stir-fry or skillet meals for a quick veggie/protein dish on whole grains. Use a wok or large pan with high-smoke-point oil. Cook tofu/meat, then add veggies and sauce. Serve over grains.

Ā· Cooked brown rice

Ā· Cooked edamame noodles

Ā· Cooked quinoa

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Make Ahead Oven Bake:

Master weeknight dinners by prepping on weekends: prep veggies, lunches, and dinners ahead for easy weeknight meals. Try making oven bakes on weekends for convenient weeknight suppers.

Ā· Black beans and whole wheat tortillas are used to make steak enchiladas.

Ā· Roll-ups of eggplant lasagna with pasta sauce, spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan or mozzarella cheese

Ā· Chicken Broccoli Quinoa casserole with canned cream of mushroom soup, steamed broccoli, cooked quinoa, and rotisserie chicken

Resurrect Your Slow Cooker:

Discover your forgotten slow cooker hiding in a cabinet and unleash its power for easy weeknight dinners. Prepare meals before you leave and return to a delicious dinner. Many resources offer inspiration for slow-cooker recipes, but here are some quick ideas to start using it again.

Ā· Turkey, beef, or vegetarian chili in a slow cooker

Ā· Brown rice, green beans, and marinated tofu in a slow cooker

Ā· Dijon Chicken with Potatoes in a Slow Cooker

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Lisa Musser

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