11 Easy Dinner Recipes for individuals & family

After a busy day at work or school, students and working professionals want to have a tasty & fulfilling dinner before they sleep. In this post we’ve put together a list of 11 easy dinner recipes that are tasty and satisfying

11 easy dinner recipes to make at home

Everyone has different tastes & preferences for food. And we will cover 11 easy dinner recipes of various types which you can easily make at home.

1. One-Pot Pasta Primavera

Ingredients Required:

• 1 lb pasta of any shape
• 2 cups mixed vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, & cherry tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper as per your liking & taste

How to make it:

• In a large pot, combine pasta, mixed vegetables, and vegetable broth.
• Boil it and then reduce heat and simmer it until pasta is cooked and vegetables are tender. It will take about 10-12 minutes.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese and season it with salt and pepper. Serve the dish hot for best taste & quality.
  
  

2. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients Required:

• 1 lb/pound of sliced chicken breast
• 3 bell peppers, slice it
• 1 onion, slice it
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
• Tortillas, for serving

How to make it:

• Before proceeding heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a bowl, toss chicken, bell peppers, and onion with olive oil and fajita seasoning.
• Spread this mixture on a sheet pan in a single layer.
• Then Bake it for around 20-25 minutes, or till chicken is cooked properly and vegetables are still tender.
• And then serve it with toppings & warm tortillas.

3. Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients Required:

• Variety of vegetables, like bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and snap peas, slice them well.
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• Cooked rice or noodles, for serving.

How to make it:

• Heat the sesame oil at medium to high flame/heat in a large pan.
• Add minced garlic to a pan & cook it till its smell comes.
• Stir and fry till vegetables become tender and crispy. It will take about 5-7 minutes.
• Add the soy sauce & mix to get an even coating.
• Serve over cooked rice or noodles for a satisfying and healthy dinner.

4. BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients Required:

• 2 cups cooked & shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro if desired

How to make it:

• In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with barbecue sauce it, till it gets well coated.
• Put tortilla on a pan with a medium flame heat.
• Sprinkle half of the tortilla with shredded cheese, then top with BBQ chicken and cilantro.
• Fold tortilla in 2 halfs and keep cooking till cheese is melted. And tortilla becomes crispy. Do it about 2-3 minutes per side.
• Repeat the same with remaining ingredients required. Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve it hot.

5. Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients Required:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled properly.
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Cooked rice for serving

How to make it:

• Heat olive oil at medium to high flame/heat on a large pan.
• Add minced garlic to a pan & cook it till its smell comes. It will take about 1 minute.
• Add shrimp to the pan and cook until it becomes pink and opaque. Do about 2-3 minutes for each side.
• Whisk honey and soy sauce together in a small bowl. Pour over shrimp and stir to coat evenly.
• Serve hot over cooked rice for a quick and flavorful dinner option.

6. Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients Required:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled properly.
• 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make it:

• Cook pasta according to the package. Drain and set aside.
• Take a large pan and melt butter over it in a medium flame heat.
• Add minced garlic to a pan & cook it till its smell comes. It will take about 1 minute.
• Add shrimp to the pan and cook until its pink in color and opaque. Do it for about 2-3 minutes per side.
• Stir in cooked pasta and chopped parsley. And do the tossing to coat evenly.
• Season to your taste with the help of salt & pepper.
• Serve hot for a simple and satisfying dinner.

7. Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

Ingredients Required:

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drain and rinse them.
• 1 cup corn kernels. Choose them fresh, frozen/canned depending on your choice.
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 8 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

How to make it:

• In a bowl, mix together black beans, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and ground cumin.
• Put tortilla on a pan with a medium flame heat.
• Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over half of the tortilla. Then top it with the black bean and corn mixture.
• Fold tortilla in 2 halfs and keep cooking till cheese is melted. And tortilla is crispy. It takes approximately 2 to 3 minutes for each side.
• Repeat the same with remaining ingredients required.
• Then cut quesadillas into wedges and then serve them hot with sour cream and salsa.

8. Sesame Ginger Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients Required:

• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 cups mixed vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots, and slice them well.
• Cooked rice for serving

How to make it:

• Thinly slice the flank steak and marinate it in soy sauce in a bowl. And sesame oil for 15-20 minutes.
• In a big pan or wok, heat the olive oil over high flame/heat.
• Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and cook until it fragrants. It will take about 1 minute.
• Add marinated flank steak to the pan and cook until it becomes browned and cooked through. Do it for about 2-3 minutes per side. Take out the pan and put it aside.
• Add sliced mixed vegetables to the pan. And stir-fry until its’ tender-crisp. It will take about 3-5 minutes.
• Return cooked flank steak to the pan and toss to combine.
• Serve hot over cooked rice for a delicious and satisfying meal.

9. Pork Stir-Fry:

Ingredients Required:

• 1 lb pork tenderloin, sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• Cooked rice, for serving

How to make it:

• In a bowl, marinate the sliced pork in soy sauce and sesame oil for 15-20 minutes.
• In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium to high flame/heat. Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
• Add pork slices to the pan and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
• Add bell pepper, onion, and broccoli to the pan. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender and crispy.
• Serve hot over cooked rice.

10. Lamb Kebabs:

Ingredients Required:

• 1 lb lamb meat, cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Skewers

How to make it:

• In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
• Add cubed lamb to the bowl. Then toss again to coat everything equally.
• Marinate it for a minimum of 30 minutes or throughout the night in the refrigerator.
• Preheat grill or grill pan over a medium-high heat.
• Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto skewers.
• Grill kebabs for atleast 8 to 10 minutes, and keep turning them occasionally, untill the lamb is cooked to your desired doneness.
• Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside grilled vegetables and flatbread.

11. Baked Lemon Herb Salmon:

Ingredients Required:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon slices for garnish

How to make it:

• Fistly heat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Put the salmon fillets on a parchment paper lined with baking dish.
• In a small bowl mix lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Make sure the salmon fillets are evenly coated by brushing them with the mixture.
• Place a piece of lemon over each fillet.
• Preheat your oven & then bake it for 12 to 15 minutes. Or until a fork can easily enter the salmon.
• Serve them hot along with your preferred crisp salad or roasted veggies.

Conclusion

With these 11 easy dinner recipes, you’ll never have to worry about what to make for dinner again.

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