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

Applesauce Recipe Image

Applesauce
Rated 4 out of 5
15 min prep

In the words of our founder, Ann: "When I...

Quick Tomato Sauce Recipe Image

Quick Tomato Sauce
Rated 4 out of 5
20 min prep

This Quick Tomato Sauce is the sauce base our...

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Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Rated 4 out of 5
15 min prep

You might be skeptical — avocado and chocolate? But...

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...

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High Protein Hot Chocolate
Rated 5 out of 5
15 min prep

It can be hard to keep calories up when...

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Easy Brown Rice
Rated 4 out of 5
15 min prep

This is the simplest way to make al dente...

Baked Whole Wheat Pita Chips Recipe Image

Baked Whole Wheat Pita Chips
Rated 5 out of 5
20 min prep

Whole wheat pita chips are available in many supermarkets...

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Fresh Grape Juice
Rated 5 out of 5
15 min prep

Stay hydrated and get in some extra calories with...

Smoky Marinated Tempeh Recipe Image

Smoky Marinated Tempeh
Rated 5 out of 5
10 min prep

Smoky marinated tempeh can be great for breakfast or...

Dill-Marinated Bluefish Recipe Image

Dill-Marinated Bluefish
Rated 4 out of 5
10 min prep

Oily fish like bluefish, mackerel, sardines, trout and salmon...

Maple Vinaigrette Recipe Image

Maple Vinaigrette
Rated 5 out of 5
15 min prep

There's no need to buy bottled salad dressing. If...

Pineapple Coconut Gelato Recipe Image

Pineapple Coconut Gelato
Rated 5 out of 5
20 min prep

This refreshing dairy-free Pineapple Coconut Gelato dessert is a...