45+ Dietitian Approved Recipes for Beginner Cooks
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!