One thing I hear all the time is that people don’t know how or what to cook. I hear this from clients, family, friends, and random people at the grocery store (sometimes I can’t help but overhear other peoples conversations…especially when it is about something that peaks my interest like all things food related). If you are one of those people that doesn’t know how or what to cook, or maybe you just want some super simple recipes because you are busy with other things and don’t have time to think, let alone meal plan, don’t worry…I gotcha.

In order to make you the best list of no hassle recipes for beginner cooks, I asked a few dietitian blogger friends for their easiest recipes…and added a few of my own too. So check out all these yummy recipes and let me know what you make! Oh and if you need some extra one on one help with planning your meals, finding perfect recipes for you, and improving your overall eating habits, you can check out my services here.

Breakfast Recipes

5 Minute Egg Bake by Muscle and Manna

Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins for Back to School by Jessica Ivey

5 Ingredient Healthy Egg Muffins by Hungry Hobby

Italian Flatbread Breakfast Panini by Amy Gorin

Wild Blueberry Peanut Butter Smoothie by Amy Gorin

Pumpkin Waffles by Peggy Korody

No Added Sugar Banana Raisin Oatmeal Cups by Elizabeth Ward

Easy Homemade Granola by Crumb, Ink

Pasta

Gluten Free Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Basil, & Fresh Ricotta by E.A. Stewart

Greek Tortellini Salad by How to Eat

Three Cheese Tortellini with Pesto Shrimp and Asparagus by Kara Lydon, The Foodie Dietitian

20 Minute Dinner: Kale, Chicken & Hummus Spaghetti by Edwina Clark

Sheet Pan Dinners

Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Vegetables by How to Eat

Maple Dijon Salmon by Avocado Grove Nutrition

Caprese Cod by Avocado Grove Nutrition

20 Minute Sheet Pan Shrimp Dinner by C It Nutritionally

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Verde by Ashley Munro

6 Ingredient Honey Soy Slow Cooker Chicken by Jennifer Hunt at Healthy Inspiration

Instant Pot Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili by Jessica Ivey

Entrees/Bowls

Classic Turkey Meatballs by Triad to Wellness

Parmesan Dijon Chicken by Katie Cavuto

Easy Grilled Fish by Foods with Judes

5 Ingredient Healthy Kale and Quinoa Bowl by Kara Lydon, The Foodie Dietitian

Bulgur Wheat with Cherries, Almonds & Green Beans – A Formula Meal by Chef Catherine Brown

Spicy Turkey Tostadas by Jessica Ivey

Smokey Chickpeas with Spinach by Marisa Moore

One Pot Wonder: Chicken, Kale and Rice Soup by Edwina Clark

20 Minute Thai Chicken Red Curry  by Edwina Clark

Easy Stuffed Mushrooms by Delicious and Nutritious Eating

Easy Lentils by Alix Turoff

Make Ahead Beans and Greens Quesadilla by Holley Grainger

Vegetarian Rice & Bean Casserole by Jenna Braddock

Avocado Chicken Salad by Delicious and Nutritious Eating

Sides

7 Ingredient Peach, Avocado and Feta Salad by Edwina Clark

Roasted Lemon Pepper Asparagus by Amy Gorin

Roasted Roma Tomatoes with Feta and Basil by Jennifer Hunt at Healthy Inspiration

Baked Sweet Potato Fries by Alyssa Lavy

Healthier Red Skin Potato Salad by Delicious and Nutritious Eating

Appetizers

Healthier Spinach Artichoke Dip by Delicious and Nutritious Eating

Fiesta Lime Black Bean Salsa by Muscle and Manna

Baked Brie with Pecans and Pears by Delicious and Nutritious Eating

Dessert

Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding by Marisa Moore

Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Oat Muffins by Triad to Wellness

One Bowl Healthier Banana Bread by Mitten Dietitian

Spiced Peach and Berry Fruit Bake by Delicious and Nutritious Eating

Miscellaneous

Baked Plantain Chips by Delicious and Nutritious Eating

Kale-in It Pesto by Crumb, Ink

BBQ Roasted Chickpeas by Nutrition Hungry

Don’t forget to pin this list so you can work your way through these delicious recipes for beginner cooks!