5 Ingredients or Less

Simple, satisfying, and quick – these recipes let you enjoy a meal in no time. (We’re assuming you already have oil, salt, and pepper in your pantry.)

270 Recipes Found

Miso Sesame Marinated Mackerel Recipe Image

Miso Sesame Marinated Mackerel
Rated 4 out of 5
10 min prep

Here at Cook For Your Life, we love miso...

French Toast Recipe Image

French Toast
Rated 4 out of 5
20 min prep

French toast is basically bread pudding made in a...

Mexican Crema Recipe Image

Mexican Crema
Rated 4 out of 5
10 min prep

This crema is a healthier take on the traditional...

Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe Image

Vegan Hot Chocolate
Rated 5 out of 5
15 min prep

This vegan hot chocolate has the added nutritional benefit...

Easy White Rice Recipe Image

Easy White Rice
Rated 4 out of 5
30 min prep

It may seem counterintuitive, but despite the benefits of...

Zuni Sage Pesto Recipe Image

Zuni Sage Pesto
Rated 5 out of 5
15 min prep

This delicious fall version of Zuni Sage Pesto is...

Wilted Spinach Salad with Toasted Pepitas Recipe Image

Wilted Spinach Salad with Toasted Pepitas
Rated 4 out of 5
20 min prep

This Wilted Spinach Salad is quick, easy, delicious, and...

Braised Collard Greens Recipe Image

Braised Collard Greens
Rated 5 out of 5
15 min prep

These Braised collard greens are 100% vegetarian, but you'd...

Microwave Strawberry Compote Recipe Image

Microwave Strawberry Compote
Rated 5 out of 5
15 min prep

Microwave is the best way to cook this super-quick...

Asparagus Pasta With Brown Butter Sauce Recipe Image

Asparagus Pasta With Brown Butter Sauce
Rated 5 out of 5
20 min prep

Using vegetables as "pasta" is a great way to...

Lemon Ginger Granita Recipe Image

Lemon Ginger Granita
Rated 4 out of 5
15 min prep

Lemon and ginger were made to go together. With...

Cumin Lime Vinaigrette Recipe Image

Cumin Lime Vinaigrette
Rated 4 out of 5
15 min prep

This Cumin Lime Vinaigrette is great with crunchy salads,...