Fridge-to-Table Dinners: 20-Minute Meals from Everyday Staples
These dinners use common staples and cook fast.
The 20-minute structure
- Protein: eggs, chicken, tofu, or beans
- Vegetables: fresh or frozen
- Carb: rice, pasta, or tortillas
Five quick dinners
- Veggie scramble with toast.
- Stir-fry with frozen veggies and rice.
- Bean and cheese quesadillas with salsa.
- Sheet-pan sausage and peppers.
- Pasta with tuna, lemon, and olive oil.
Pantry list
- Canned beans
- Jarred sauce
- Frozen vegetables
- Rice or pasta
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Bottom line
A short list of staples turns into many dinners when the structure is simple.