5-ingredient family meal recipes

56 Recipes

Save time and money with family meals that use just five ingredients or less. These tasty recipes make the most of what's in the storecupboard and freezer.

For more inspiration on how real families approach cooking and eating today, read How we eat now: Jo and Leisa Creed

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Chorizo & pea risotto

A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.215 ratings
- 35 mins
- Easy
Spanakopita

A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.537 ratings
- 40 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Easy kedgeree

A star rating of 4 out of 5.28 ratings
- 40 mins
- Easy
Harissa broccoli & flatbreads

A star rating of 4 out of 5.2 ratings
- 30 mins
- Easy
Ham, cheese & potato pie

A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.37 ratings
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Easy
Thai noodle soup with salmon

A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.28 ratings
- 30 mins
- Easy
Ravioli lasagne

A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.76 ratings
- 1 hr 25 mins
- Easy
Mexican-style stuffed peppers

A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.44 ratings
- 50 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Spicy vegetable & quinoa one-pot

A star rating of 3.6 out of 5.61 ratings
- 20 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Blackened salmon fajitas

A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.8 ratings
- 13 mins
- Easy
Ham & ricotta pizzas

A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.5 ratings
- 30 mins
- Easy
Easy risotto with bacon & peas

A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.431 ratings
- 45 mins
- Easy
Bucatini all'Amatriciana

A star rating of 4 out of 5.20 ratings
- 40 mins
- Easy
Lamb & potato bake

A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.32 ratings
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Easy
Asparagus & meatball orzo

A star rating of 4 out of 5.27 ratings
- 28 mins
- Easy
Creamy pasta with asparagus & peas

A star rating of 3.6 out of 5.61 ratings
- 17 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Piri-piri chicken pittas

A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.9 ratings
- 12 mins
- Easy
Spinach & halloumi salad

A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.13 ratings
- 25 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Spaghetti aglio e olio with crispy bacon

A star rating of 4 out of 5.5 ratings
- 25 mins
- Easy
Turkey twist pie

A star rating of 3.3 out of 5.4 ratings
- 55 mins
- Easy
Squash & coconut curry

A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.69 ratings
- 30 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Real Spanish omelette

A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.124 ratings
- 1 hr
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Butter bean & chorizo stew

A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.216 ratings
- 20 mins
- Easy
Cheesy tuna pesto pasta

A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.82 ratings
- 25 mins
- Easy

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