Limited ingredients keep these dinners simple to make and easy on your wallet.

Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep.

Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil.

Black Bean Fajita Skillet

Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.

This easy pasta recipe calls for just five ingredients but is loaded with fresh flavors.

Substitute frozen asparagus (or green beans or peas) in a pinch.

Toss them together with prepared basil pesto for a satisfying supper.

Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing

3-Ingredient Teriyaki Edamame Saute

Whip up this high-fiber, plant-based stir-fry for a quick and convenient dinner.

Look for bottled teriyaki sauce labeledless sodiumorreduced sodiumto cut back on the salt without sacrificing flavor.

This recipe is just as delicious with sweet potatoes in place of russets.

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We added beans to amp up the fiber and protein for a fast and healthy dinner.

Add freshness with a handful of baby spinach at the end.

This recipe can easily be doubled to serve 2 and use the whole package of noodles.

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Roasting the cherry tomatoes coaxes out their natural sweetness.

It’s worth the timetrust us!

Be sure to save some of the pasta water to make a sauce.

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3-Ingredient Chickpeas with Kale & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes pull double duty in this recipe.

Serve with warm whole-grain pita bread.

Top these speedy 5-ingredient tacos with lettuce, tomato and salsa or any of your favorite taco toppings.

3-Ingredient Green Goddess White Bean Salad

Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.

Black Bean Quesadillas

In a hurry?

These satisfying quesadillas take just 15 minutes to make.

We like them with black beans, but pinto beans work well too.

Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto

Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD

If you like a little heat, be sure to use pepper Jack cheese in the filling.

Serve with: A little sour cream and a mixed green salad.

3-Ingredient Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Chickpeas

Carolyn A. Hodges, RD

3 ingredient edamame salad

Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.

stuffed potatoes with salsa

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Egg Drop Soup with Instant Noodles, Spinach & Scallions

3-ingredient tortellini

Sara Haas

3-Ingredient Goat Cheese Pasta with Broccoli

Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.

3 ingredient chickpea, kale pepper salad

Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.

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