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6 Ingredient Recipes

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6 Ingredient Recipes

Quick and easy recipes with only 6 ingredients, or less!

Recipes with only a few ingredients that are super easy to make are great to have on hand for a last minute meal, busy weeknights, busy holidays, or even last minute entertaining. This is a collection of some of my favourite recipes with only 6 ingredients or less that I find myself using all the time! Even though these recipes only have a few ingredients, they are all packed with flavour and sure to impress! Enjoy!

6 Ingredient Recipes

Pesto Grilled ShrimpPesto Grilled Shrimp
Cilantro and Lime SalmonCilantro and Lime Salmon
Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled ChickenPesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken
Bacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed ChickenBacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed Chicken
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Stuffed ChickenBacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken
Chipotle Lime SalmonChipotle Lime Salmon
Cauliflower Pepperoni Pizza CasseroleCauliflower Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
Chipotle Lime Grilled ShrimpChipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp
Eggplant PizzasEggplant Pizzas
Cilantro Lime Grilled ShrimpCilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp
Zucchini Pizza BitesZucchini Pizza Bites
Caprese Stuffed AvocadosCaprese Stuffed Avocados
Fully Loaded Hasselback PotatoesFully Loaded Hasselback Potatoes
Cauliflower Pizza Crust (with BBQ Chicken Pizza)Cauliflower Pizza Crust (with BBQ Chicken Pizza)
Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Alfredo PastaRoasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Alfredo Pasta
Taco Lime Grilled ChickenTaco Lime Grilled Chicken
Slow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Apple BBQ ChickenSlow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Apple BBQ Chicken
No Crust Pepperoni PizzaNo Crust Pepperoni Pizza
Chipotle Lime Fish TacosChipotle Lime Fish Tacos
Salmon TeriyakiSalmon Teriyaki
Kolokithopita (Greek Zucchini Pie)Kolokithopita (Greek Zucchini Pie)
Caprese Chicken Pesto PastaCaprese Chicken Pesto Pasta
Grilled Chicken SouvlakiGrilled Chicken Souvlaki
Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp RemouladeFried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp Remoulade
Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili SauceCoconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce
The Perfect Roast BeefThe Perfect Roast Beef
Greek Style Zucchini Fritters with TzatzikiGreek Style Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki
Pumpkin GnocchiPumpkin Gnocchi
Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna SteakSesame Crusted Ahi Tuna Steak
Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pasta with Kalamata Olives and FetaRoasted Red Pepper Pesto Pasta with Kalamata Olives and Feta
Barbacoa BurritosBarbacoa Burritos
Cilantro Lime Salmon TaquitosCilantro Lime Salmon Taquitos
Crispy Baked Thai Peanut Sauce Coated ChickenCrispy Baked Thai Peanut Sauce Coated Chicken
Honey Lemon ChickenHoney Lemon Chicken
Pumpkin Gnocchi in a Brown Butter and Sage SaucePumpkin Gnocchi in a Brown Butter and Sage Sauce
Asparagus and Gruyere TartAsparagus and Gruyere Tart
Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs with Roasted Strawberry BBQ SauceSlow Cooker BBQ Ribs with Roasted Strawberry BBQ Sauce
Bourbon Gingersnap Crusted HamBourbon Gingersnap Crusted Ham
BBQ Chicken, Apple, Bacon and Cheddar QuesadillasBBQ Chicken, Apple, Bacon and Cheddar Quesadillas
Agginaropita (Greek Artichoke Pie)Agginaropita (Greek Artichoke Pie)
Cilantro Lime Grilled ChickenCilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
Jalapeno Popper PizzaJalapeno Popper Pizza
Eggplant ParmesanEggplant Parmesan
Cod Wrapped in Crispy Potatoes with a Dill and Caper SauceCod Wrapped in Crispy Potatoes with a Dill and Caper Sauce
Marinara SauceMarinara Sauce
Garlic Scape ScampiGarlic Scape Scampi
Trout AmandineTrout Amandine
Sausage and Pepper Stuffed Spaghetti SquashSausage and Pepper Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Parmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia with Roasted TomatoesParmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia with Roasted Tomatoes
Parmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia BruschettaParmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia Bruschetta
Salmon in a Tomato and Feta Sauce (aka Salmon Saganaki)Salmon in a Tomato and Feta Sauce (aka Salmon Saganaki)
Honey Mustard Grilled Pork ChopsHoney Mustard Grilled Pork Chops
Chicken and Avocado EnchiladasChicken and Avocado Enchiladas
Caprese Balsamic Grilled ChickenCaprese Balsamic Grilled Chicken
Rustic Roasted Garlic Chicken with Asiago GravyRustic Roasted Garlic Chicken with Asiago Gravy
Apricot Glazed Bacon Wrapped Cajun Pork TenderloinApricot Glazed Bacon Wrapped Cajun Pork Tenderloin
Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber BitesBlackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites
Dark Chocolate Souffle CheesecakeDark Chocolate Souffle Cheesecake
Dark Chocolate Lava CakesDark Chocolate Lava Cakes
Cheddar and Rosemary Irish Soda BreadCheddar and Rosemary Irish Soda Bread
Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlets)Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlets)
Balsamic Caprese Baked ChickenBalsamic Caprese Baked Chicken
Garlic Butter Skillet Steak Bites and PotatoesGarlic Butter Skillet Steak Bites and Potatoes
Pico de Gallo ChickenPico de Gallo Chicken
Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)
Chicken and Avocado QuesadillasChicken and Avocado Quesadillas
Chicken TeriyakiChicken Teriyaki
Lemon Pepper Parmesan Roast TroutLemon Pepper Parmesan Roast Trout
Bacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed BurgersBacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed Burgers
Cuban Mojo Grilled Pork ChopsCuban Mojo Grilled Pork Chops
Avgolemono Soup (aka Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)Avgolemono Soup (aka Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
Balsamic Grilled Chicken with AvocadoBalsamic Grilled Chicken with Avocado
Oklahoma Onion BurgersOklahoma Onion Burgers
Bang Bang SalmonBang Bang Salmon
Arrabbiata SauceArrabbiata Sauce
Pasta alla AlfredoPasta alla Alfredo
Honey Garlic BBQ Sloppy Joes - Closet Cooking Quick and easy sloppy joe sandwiches filled with a tasty honey garliHoney Garlic BBQ Sloppy Joes – Closet Cooking Quick and easy sloppy joe sandwiches filled with a tasty honey garli
Bacon and Cheddar Avocado Chicken Salad Roll-UpsBacon and Cheddar Avocado Chicken Salad Roll-Ups
Pulled Jerk Chicken SandwichesPulled Jerk Chicken Sandwiches
Puttanesca SaucePuttanesca Sauce
Smash BurgersSmash Burgers
Chicken MargheritaChicken Margherita
Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken SkewersHoney Chipotle Grilled Chicken Skewers
Chicken Fajita CasseroleChicken Fajita Casserole
Pesto Chicken Salad SandwichPesto Chicken Salad Sandwich
Peri Peri Grilled Chicken SkewersPeri Peri Grilled Chicken Skewers
Yakitori (Japanese Grilled Chicken Skewers)Yakitori (Japanese Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Crispy Cheddar ChickenCrispy Cheddar Chicken
Cajun Garlic Butter Steak BitesCajun Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Crispy Parmesan Crusted ChickenCrispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Greek Grilled ChickenGreek Grilled Chicken
Chopped BLTChopped BLT

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  1. Maria Lichty says

    March 22, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    Only a few ingredients for a great meal sounds perfect to me!

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  2. Janae says

    August 22, 2024 at 2:11 pm

    Love the minimalism here. Life can get complicated quickly so this simplifies everything from grocery shopping to fridge/pantry space to cooking! Love it.

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