| | | You know what would make life a lot easier? Not having to cook dinner every night. Between figuring out what to make, procuring ingredients, cooking, eating, and cleaning up, it's hard to make dinner happen without it turning into a full-blown production. Takeout will only cover so many nights of the week! | | This is all to say, I'm all ears when it comes to easy dinner recipes. Like, I'm talking meals that are so easy to pull off that calling them a "recipe" is a stretch. To my — and hopefully your — delight, that's exactly what I have for you all today. Even better, it's coming straight from seven lovely registered dietitians. | | | | | | | Who's hungry?
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
September 17, 2024 • 5 min read | | | | | | | | | Advertisement | | Help Your Gut Feel Better | | Try the DS-01®? Daily Synbiotic — a 2-in-1 probiotic and prebiotic formulated to support your whole-body health. | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | | Q: | What's your go-to dinner after a long day? | | | A: | "This takes less than 5 minutes to make: a fried egg open-face sandwich on a hearty bread (cut in half) with a slice of provolone cheese and some Mrs. Dash chipotle seasoning. Then a giant handful of salad greens from the fridge with raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Easy and satisfying!"
— Lindsay Mahar, MS, RDN, Wellos Coach
"I have a few … and it kind of depends on if I knew ahead of time it was gonna be a totally nuts day or not. If I know ahead of time, I will take some pizza dough out of the freezer and throw together a little salad with it. But on that day that just gets away from you, our classic is a hash that my boyfriend makes with regular and sweet potatoes, any and all veggies we have in the fridge, and fried eggs."
— Mohini Bhakta, MBA, RDN, CDCES
"By Thursday evening, I need quick meals! I love making lentil pasta with jarred marinara sauce and whatever veggies I have in my fridge or freezer. My other favorite is boxed white cheddar mac and cheese and peas. Fun fact: I use Greek yogurt for a protein boost instead of milk and butter! Both take less than 15 minutes to make and include plant-based protein, which I enjoy."
— Kirsten Seele, MFN, RD, LD, NBC-HWC, Wellos Coach
"Air-fried salmon (delicious with bourbon maple seasoning), microwaved brown rice (from frozen), and steamed French green beans. Takes maybe 12 minutes to prepare."
— Jessica Sandoz, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES
"A naan bread pizza — the easiest and most minimal-ingredient dinner that hits the spot every time. I typically keep some naan bread on hand in the freezer in preparation for the dreaded long days. I top it with olive oil, some cheese, Italian seasoning, and whatever protein and veggies I have on hand."
— Leah Maschino, MBA, RDN
"Lately it's been spinach with pasta. Not only is it quick to make, but I pretty much always have the ingredients on hand and know my picky toddler will eat it."
— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD
"If my husband hasn't made dinner and I have to fend for myself, my go-to dinner is a peanut butter and raspberry jelly sandwich (we have a battle between jelly flavors at my house) with string cheese, baby carrots, and an apple."
— Annie Hibbs, CPPM, MS, RD, LD | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | | | Slowly now | | | | | | |  | | Hamilton Beach Portable 6 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker | | On the subject of easy weekday dinners, please do not forget about slow cookers! These appliances are up there with the microwave and the dishwasher in terms of machines that can make your life easier. Making a delicious meal in a slow cooker is as easy as tossing some choice ingredients together and turning the dial to the right setting. I'm telling you, it does not get easier! This highly rated option from Hamilton Beach is reasonably priced, easy to clean, and intuitive to use. | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | Presented by | |  | |  | | | | A probiotic for a healthy gut | | Your gut microbiome consists of trillions of microbes, the composition of which is unique to your body. Disruptions to it — which can be caused by travel, alcohol consumption, and inadequate sleep — can lead to digestive discomfort such as irregular bowel movements and bloating. | | For these symptoms, you might want to consider a probiotic to balance out your system. Seed's DS-01®️ Daily Synbiotic is a 2-in-1 probiotic and prebiotic formulated to support your whole-body health — including healthy digestion and relief from bloating. Use code 25HEALTHLINE for 25% off your first month of Seed! | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 🤔 Is it possible for chronic migraine to go into remission? Yes, but each person experiences the condition differently. | | ❌ 10 healthcare services Original Medicare doesn't cover. Get the facts before you enroll! | | 🙂 Foods that can help ease your anxiety. You may not be able to cure anxiety with food, but what you eat can definitely affect your symptoms. | | 🍽️ Fasting may have health benefits. But there could be a downside, according to a new study. | | | Thanks for reading, friends! Do you have a slow cooker recipe that other people need to know about? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com! | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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