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Quick and Easy Recipes

"Quick and Easy" recipes for meals and side dishes can be prepared and ready to eat in 20-30 minutes. Breakfasts and snacks are often grab-and-go, so those quick & easy recipes are ready in less than 5 minutes.  Want more tips about how to make Quick and Easy meals? 
 
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Quick and Easy Recipes

 

Breakfast

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Berry Oatmeal
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
​Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Breakfast Quesadilla
Breakfast Quesadilla
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Pumpkin Oatmeal
Breakfast Burrito with Salsa
Breakfast Burrito With Salsa
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
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Savory Oatmeal

 

Meatless Meals

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Vegetable Fried Quinoa
Vegetable Fried Quinoa
One Bowl Macaroni and Cheese
One Pot Mac and Cheese
Meatless Dirty Rice
Meatless Dirty Rice
Southern Pepper Cups
​Southwestern Pepper Cups
Peanut Butter Banana and Pumpkin Sandwich
​Peanut Butter Banana and Pumpkin Sandwich
Tuscan Style Pasta with Cannellini Beans
​Tuscan Style Pasta with White Beans
Anytime Pizza
​Anytime Pizza
Southwest Baked Potatoes
Southwest Baked Potatoes
Spaghetti Squash with Sauce
Spaghetti Squash with Sauce
Black Bean Lettuce Wraps
Black Bean Lettuce Wraps
One Pot Pasta with Veggies
One Pot Pasta with Veggies
Peachy Peanut Butter Pockets
​Peachy Peanut Butter Pockets
Easy Vegetable Fried Rice
Easy Vegetable Fried Rice
Eggplant Stir Fry
​Eggplant Stir Fry
Pasta con Ceci
Pasta con Ceci
Vegetarian Tacos
Vegetarian Tacos
Peanut Noodle Stir Fry
Peanut Noodle Stir Fry
Burrito
Black Bean Burrito
Veggie Pizza Pita Pockets
Veggie Pizza Pita Pockets
Crunchy Vegetable Wrap
​Crunchy Vegetable Wrap

 

Meals with Meat

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Simple Italian Pasta
Simple Italian Pasta
Fish Tacos
​Fish Tacos
Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan
Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan
Tuna Fish Tacos
Tuna Fish Tacos
Citrus Tuna Melt
Citrus Tuna Melt
Turkey Tostadas
Turkey Tostadas
Chicken with Garlic and Parsley
Chicken with Garlic and Parsley
BBQ Stuffed Sweet Potato
BBQ Stuffed Sweet Potato
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Easy Grilled Tilapia
Salmon Patties
​Salmon Patties
Apple Tuna Sandwich
Apple Tuna Sandwiches
Curried Chicken with Raisins and Mushrooms
Curried Chicken with Raisins and Mushrooms
One Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies
One Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies
Skillet Noodles with Beef Spinach
Skillet Noodles with Beef and Spinach
Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken with Garlic Spinach
Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken with Garlic Spinach
Tex-Mex Skillet
​Tex-Mex Skillet
Smoky Mustard Salmon
​Smoky Mustard Salmon

 

Drinks & Smoothies

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Banana Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie
Banana Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie
Papaya Banana Smoothie
​Papaya Banana Smoothie
Mango Green Smoothie
Mango Green Smoothie
Fruit Ice Cubes
Fruit Ice Cubes
Mango Banana Smoothie
Mango Banana Smoothie
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
​Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Fruit Juice Fizz
Fruit Juice Fizz
Red Monster Smoothie
Red Monster Smoothie
Cucumber Mint Water
Cucumber Mint Water
Pumpkin Smoothie
Pumpkin Smoothie

 

Snacks

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Ants on a Log
​Ants on a Log
Kale Chips
Kale Chips
Strawberry S'mores
Strawberry S'mores
Fruit Kabobs and Strawberry Dip
Fruit Kabobs with Strawberry Dip
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Baked Tortilla Chips
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No-Bake Energy Balls
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Bell Pepper Pizzas
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Kettle Corn
Energy Trail Mix
Energy Trail Mix
Fruit Pizza
Fruit Pizza
Applesauce
Applesauce
Chili Popcorn
​Chili Popcorn
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Stovetop Popcorn
Sweet and Salty Trail Mix
Sweet and Salty Trail Mix
Fruit Yogurt Dip
Fruit Yogurt Parfait
Veggie Pinwheels
Veggie Pinwheels

 

Soups & Stews

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Cantaloupe Gazpacho
Beef and Vegetable Stew
Beef and Vegetable Stew
Quick Chili
Quick Chili
Chicken Soup
Chicken Soup
Black Bean Soup
Black Bean Soup

 

Side Dishes

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​Fiesta Rice
Simple Microwave Applesauce
Applesauce
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Roasted Broccoli
Simple Roasted Carrots
​Simple Roasted Carrots
Stuffed Tomatoes
​Stuffed Tomatoes
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Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil
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Lite Fried Okra
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Baked Tortilla Chips
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Zesty Brussels Sprouts
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Kale Slaw
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Maple Sweet Potatoes
Maple Sweet Potatoes

 

Salads

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Cucumber Watermelon Salad
Cucumber Watermelon Salad
Fall Kale and Quinoa Salad
Fall Kale and Quinoa Salad
Tuna Salad with Pears
Tuna Salad with Pears
Apple Cranberry Salad Toss
​Apple Cranberry Salad Toss
Apple Salad
Apple Salad
Garbanzo Bean Salad
​Garbanzo Bean Salad
Plum Cucumber Salad
Plum Cucumber Salad
Simple Green Salad
Simple Green Salad
Couscous, Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Couscous, Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Southwest Salad
Southwest Salad
Turkey Potato Salad
Turkey Potato Salad
Cucumber Dill Salad
​​Cucumber Dill Salad

 

Desserts

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Apple Cinnamon Wraps
​Apple Cinnamon Pockets
Chocolate Dipped Bananas
Chocolate Dipped Bananas
Peach Cobbler
Peach Cobbler
Spiced Pears
Spiced Pears
Baked Apples with Cranberries and Cinnamon
​Baked Apples with Cranberries and Cinnamon
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
Fruit Yogurt Parfait
Fruit Kabobs with Strawberry Yogurt Dip
Fruit Kabobs with Strawberry Yogurt Dip
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Fruit Dip
Berries with Banana Cream
​Berries with Banana Cream
Strawberry S'mores
​Strawberry S'mores
Yogurt Banana Split
Yogurt Banana Split

 

Breads & Muffins

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Pumpkin Bread

 

Dips & Salsas

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Strawberry Pepper Salsa
​Strawberry Pepper Salsa
Cheesy Bean Dip
​Cheesy Bean Dip
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Sweet Pumpkin Dip
Guacamole
Guacamole 
Farmers Market Salsa
Farmers Market Salsa
Chili Bean Dip
Layered Black Bean Dip
Mango Salsa
Mango Salsa
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Chimichurri Sauce
Basil Pesto
​Basil Pesto
Veggie Top Pesto
Veggie Top Pesto
Fiesta Hummus
​Fiesta Hummus
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Baked Tortilla Chips


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  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Recipe Categories >
      • Kid Friendly Recipes
      • No Added Sugar
      • Vegetarian Recipes
      • Heart Healthy Recipes
      • Five Ingredients or Less
      • Quick and Easy Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Breads and Muffins
    • Desserts
    • Dips and Salsas
    • Drinks and Smoothies
    • Meatless Meals
    • Meals with Meat
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups and Stews
    • Sodium Free Spice Blends
    • Recetas
  • Farmers Markets
    • Find a Farmers Market
    • CT Crop Calendar
    • Using SNAP/EBT at Farmers Markets
  • Education
    • Healthy Eating >
      • MyPlate
      • Understanding The Nutrition Label
      • Added Sugar
      • Healthy Snacking Tips
      • Calories Needed Each Day
      • What is "enough" fruits and vegetables
      • Recipe Videos
    • Budget Shopping >
      • Healthy Shopping on a Budget
      • What Can $16 Buy?
      • Budget Pantry
    • Diabetes >
      • Healthy Eating with Diabetes
      • "Diabetes-Friendly" Recipe Guide
    • Heart Health
    • Exercise Tips
    • Physical Literacy
    • Water First for Your Thirst
  • SNAP4CT Blog
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