7 Easy and Healthy 5-Ingredient Suppers For Every Night

POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Some nights dinner has to come together quick, and you don't have a ton of time to chop and prep a ton of healthy ingredients. The next time a crazy busy night strikes, we've got you covered with these simple and healthy recipes, perfect for any night of the week. We're assuming you've got salt, pepper, and olive oil on hand, but from there, each recipe only requires five ingredients or less!

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Roasted Shrimp and Spaghetti Squash
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Roasted Shrimp and Spaghetti Squash

High in protein but low in calories, shrimp is a healthful option for a seafood-loving bunch. This play on the comforting flavors of shrimp scampi takes the gluten and pasta out of the equation and offers a tasty Fall vegetable in its place: the spaghetti squash.

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Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potato
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Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potato

If you think sweet potatoes should only be served up as a Thanksgiving side, try this delicious chili-stuffed recipe soon. All you need are five common ingredients to cook up a hearty, satisfying, and delicious meal that's low in calories but high in nutrition. It offers almost 35 percent of your daily recommended fiber and over 27 grams of protein.

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Baked Salmon With Green Beans and Grape Tomatoes
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Baked Salmon With Green Beans and Grape Tomatoes

This one-sheet salmon supper is an ideal meal to enjoy after a tough strength-training session. From prep to plate, it comes together in 15 minutes with just a few ingredients, and it offers 47 grams of lean protein.

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Chicken, Veggie, and Quinoa Bowl
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Chicken, Veggie, and Quinoa Bowl

This chicken, veggie, and quinoa bowl has become my go-to recipe for nights when I'm cooking for just one. I always have that tahini dressing ready to go in my fridge, but whatever your favorite bottled dressing is will be delicious. Feel free to double or triple this recipe for lunch or dinner the following day. The leftovers are just as delicious and easily portable.

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Avocado Chicken Salad on an English Muffin
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Avocado Chicken Salad on an English Muffin

The next time you have leftover chicken, do yourself a favor and make this quick and satisfying meal! This avocado chicken salad is creamy, tangy, filling, and everything I love about a classic. The salad itself requires just four ingredients, so serve yours on a toasted English muffin or over a bed of greens for a complete meal.

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Roasted Lemon Chicken
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Roasted Lemon Chicken

Everyone will love this quick and easy roasted chicken recipe from POPSUGAR Food. If you're concerned about calories and fat, opt for skinless chicken breasts instead of skin-on.

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Easy Roasted Fish and Veggies

This nutritious lean protein from Bob Harper makes for a perfect dish if you're looking to lose or maintain your weight. Best of all, it's easy to prepare. Watch this video to learn Bob's simple technique for cooking fish that keeps the ingredient list and calories down, but the flavor profile high.