A lazy recipe requires minimal prep work (although there is some prep—it’s a recipe, not a frozen meal) and relatively little effort to cook. As evidenced by these 15 recipes for main courses, side dishes, and even breakfasts, “lazy” can also be healthy and delicious. You get to eat a healthy meal while spending less time in the kitchen and more time doing other things you really love to do.
Maple Salmon
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This maple glazed salmon is delicious and very easy to prepare. I love maple syrup in everything and decided to use it in the marinade. My husband totally loved it; he wasn’t a salmon fan until now.” —STARFLOWER
Arugula and Hummus Mini Pizzas
Allrecipes/Abbey Littlejohn
“A nice quick and fresh snack that is healthy and delicious! This can also be made on pita bread instead of naan.” —burnyay
Maple Glazed Carrots
Allrecipes / Qi Ai
“This maple-glazed carrots recipe makes a super-easy side dish for any occasion. The carrots have a nice, sweet, and salty flavor.” —cherbear
Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This easy chicken tortilla soup is a delicious, zesty soup recipe with only 6 canned ingredients—it’s so satisfying, no one will guess it’s not from scratch! Serve topped with tortilla chips and shredded Cheddar cheese.” —Terryn
Easy, Meaty Sheet Pan Meal
“Use one pan to cook multiple foods with this formula for a family-friendly weeknight meal. Using the variations here or whatever you have on hand, simply toss everything together on one 10×15-inch baking pan. Then let your oven do the work!” —Juliana Hale
Healthy Warm Farro Salad
“This healthy, warm farro salad recipe is a quick, delicious side dish my kids love! It can be served warm or cold and is great as a packed lunch!” —Cris
Cinnamon Apples
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“These soft and warm cinnamon apples are easy to make in the microwave. My family loves them for dessert with ice cream or side dish with pork chops.” —ilovebaking
Easy Vegan Sheet Pan Roasted Cauliflower, Tomatoes, and Garbanzo Beans
“This cauliflower and beans dish is a wonderful, quick-and-easy, and one-pan vegan dinner for two! Cauliflower, tomatoes, and garbanzo beans are seasoned with garlic, lime, and cilantro.” —Fioa
Simple Savory Quinoa
France C
“Everyone at our table liked it, even the picky eaters. I did added more celery, carrots and onion -used a very large onion, and garlic. Used chicken stock, and needed to use a bit more cause of the extra veggies. This side dish will be a regular here.” —BrightFries1494
Baked Oatmeal
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I have made this recipe several times! It’s always easy to make, has ingredients that are usually in everyone’s kitchen, is yummy, and hits the spot for those cool fall mornings!! I add peach slices and a little bit of heavy cream to the top if it before serve it, but it is delicious without it too!! It’s a sure way to please the family for breakfast!” —FluffyOat2227
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Great and easy recipe!… came out great and everyone loved it!” —Maia R
Super Easy Cabbage Stir Fry
“This was an easy recipe, and surprisingly good (for cabbage). My husband doesn’t love cabbage, but said that this was probably the best one he’s had besides the egg roll in a bowl recipes. I know that doesn’t sound like a glowing review, but it was much better than other boring cabbage recipes! I used dry sherry cooking wine.” RedNut3970
Easy White Chicken Chili
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“We love this white chicken chili. It is so easy and adaptable. I added 1/4 of a tsp of ground coriander because I always use coriander when I am using cumin. I like the combination. When I don’t have cilantro I substitute then green tops of green onions. A pop of color with a mild flavor.” —TackyPeel5168
Chef John’s Parchment Baked Salmon
“It’s a snap! Healthy and delicious and easy clean up. Who could ask for anything more?” —ttkc
Healthier Amazing Pork Tenderloin in the Slow Cooker
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This is winner dinner in this house. It’s delicious and not a million ingredients. I use pearl onions and frozen veggies in the bag so it doesn’t take up too much time” —SoapMaker