There are days when preparing a full meal simply feels overwhelming. Whether you are managing a busy schedule, experiencing decision fatigue, or simply not in the mood to cook, having quick and reliable options can make all the difference. These 5‑minute meals are designed for exactly those moments—when you want something satisfying and nourishing without investing significant time or energy.
A key strategy in making fast meals truly effortless is taking advantage of prepped vegetables and leftovers. Having vegetables washed, chopped, or portioned in advance dramatically reduces the time required to assemble a meal. Repurposing leftovers allows you to create new dishes with minimal effort while reducing waste and stretching your grocery budget.
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You can find my Tzatziki Sauce recipe here: https://staceyssimplemeals.com/4-surprising-burger-toppings-that-take-flavor-to-the-next-level/
You can find my Taco Seasoning recipe here: https://staceyssimplemeals.com/3-homemade-seasoning-blends/
You can find mt Pimento Cheese recipe here: https://staceyssimplemeals.com/4-surprising-burger-toppings-that-take-flavor-to-the-next-level/
Here are the recipes:
Shortcut Tomato Soup for One
Ingredients
- 6 oz Marinara Sauce (Tomato and Basil works best)
- 2 oz Chicken Broth
- 2 oz Half and Half
Instructions
- Heat the broth and marinara sauce until it simmers.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the half and half
- If the soup has too many big pieces of tomato, use an immersion blender and blend it until smooth.
- Serve warm with a grilled cheese sandwich
- Enjoy!
Avocado Toast with Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients
- 2 Slices of Bread
- 1 Avocado
- ½ Lime
- 1/8 t Salt
- 1/8 t Pepper
- 1 T Butter
- Egg
Instructions
- Toast the bread
- Smash the avocado with the juice of the lime and a pinch of salt and pepper
- Melt Butter in a sauté pan
- Crack the egg and mix together the egg white and yolk
- Pour eggs onto melted butter and cook stirring constantly
- Remove from the heat as soon as the eggs are set.
- Top the top with smashed avocado and scrambled eggs
- Top with Everything but the Bagel Seasoning Blend
- Enjoy!
Chicken Souvlaki
Ingredients
- 1 Cooked Chicken Breast
- Tomatoes
- Sliced Cucumber
- Diced Purple Onion
- 1 Pita
- Tzatziki Sauce
Instructions
- Open pita and place tzatziki sauce inside
- Slice chicken and place chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and diced onions inside the pita
- Enjoy!
Chicken Quesadilla Supreme
Ingredients
- 2 pats of butter
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Cooked chicken breast chopped
- ¼ t Taco Seasoning
- Flour tortilla
- Chopped Tomatoes
- Shredded Lettuce
- Diced Onion
- Sour Cream
Instructions
- In the flour tortilla place the chicken, taco seasoning, and cheese
- Melt the butter in a sauté pan
- Place filled tortilla in the pan
- Toast both sides of the quesadilla
- Remove from pan and top with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and sour cream
- Enjoy!
Steak Sandwich
Ingredients
- ¼ lb Shaved Steak Deli Roast Beef or Sliced Flank Steak works well here as well
- 1 Sub Roll
- 2 Slices Cheese Havarti Provolone or Monterrey Jack Cheese would all work here
- 1 t Steak Seasoning
- 1 t Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 T Diced Peppers
- 2 T Diced Onions
Instructions
- Heat 1 T oil in a pan and add peppers and onions to the pan
- Add steak, Worcestershire and steak seasoning and stir to combine
- Sauté until the steak is to your desired color
- Serve on the toasted sub roll with a side salad
- Enjoy!
These recipes are simple, practical, and ideal for solo cooks, busy households, or anyone seeking a low‑stress approach to mealtime. With minimal ingredients and streamlined steps, they offer a convenient way to enjoy real food even on your most demanding days.
I hope you make these friend, they take no time at all and they are all delicious!
Have a wonderful week!
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