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Easy Meals

Small-batch meal ideas with ingredients, portions and clear steps.

Tomato and white-bean skillet for two

A small pan of white beans and tomatoes, with bread for the sauce.

Chickpea and spinach couscous bowls

Couscous, chickpeas and spinach make a bowl without a long cooking session.

One-pot tomato pasta with peas

Cook pasta in its tomato sauce and adjust the liquid as it softens.

Black-bean and corn quesadillas

A bean filling and a moderate pan temperature keep these quesadillas manageable.

Baked potatoes with yogurt and chickpeas

A baked potato becomes dinner with warm chickpeas and a cool yogurt topping.

Peanut noodles with crunchy vegetables

Mix the sauce separately so you can control its thickness before it meets the noodles.

Red-lentil tomato soup for a small pot

Red lentils soften into the soup, so a blender is optional rather than essential.

Mushroom and white-bean toast

Cook the mushrooms until their released moisture reduces before adding the beans.

A roasted vegetable and chickpea tray

A roomy tray and similar-sized pieces help the vegetables roast instead of pile up and steam.

Savory oats with spinach and cheese

Oats can become a savory bowl when cooked with spinach and a little cheese.

A small Greek-style chickpea salad

A small bowl of chickpeas, vegetables and feta, dressed just before serving.

Broccoli and cheddar baked potatoes

Soft broccoli and melted cheddar turn baked potatoes into a simple two-person meal.