4 Easy 5-Ingredient Recipes Under 15 Minutes (No Extra Ingredients!)

When you need a meal that’s quick, easy, and satisfying, it doesn’t get better than these 5-ingredient recipes that can all be made in 15 minutes or less—no side dishes or extra ingredients needed!

Each recipe is vegan, healthy, and perfect for when you’re craving something delicious without the long cooking time.

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Why You’ll Love These Recipes:

• 5 Ingredients: Simple and minimal, keeping your shopping list short.
• No Additional Ingredients: Each recipe is complete without needing extra sides like rice or bread.
• Under 15 Minutes: Fast, hassle-free meals, perfect for busy days.

1. Vegan Chickpea Salad Wraps (Ready in 10 Minutes)

These wraps are a perfect balance of creamy and crunchy, packed with protein, and ready in just 10 minutes!

Ingredients:

• 1 can of chickpeas (or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas)
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 4 large lettuce leaves or collard greens (for wrapping)

Time Breakdown:

• Prep Chickpeas: 2 minutes (drain and rinse if using canned)
• Mash & Mix: 3 minutes (mash chickpeas, add avocado, olive oil, and lemon juice)
• Assemble Wraps: 5 minutes (place the mixture on lettuce leaves and wrap)

Instructions:

1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then mash them in a bowl.
2. Add the mashed avocado, olive oil, and lemon juice, and mix well.
3. Lay the mixture on the lettuce or collard greens and wrap them up tightly.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

2. Quick Vegan Stir-Fry (Ready in 12 Minutes)

This vegan stir-fry is a colorful, protein-packed dish that’s quick and delicious with no extra sides.

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm tofu
• 1 cup mixed bell peppers (or frozen stir-fry veggies)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Time Breakdown:

• Press Tofu: 2 minutes (press tofu to remove excess water)
• Cook Tofu: 5 minutes (cube and cook tofu in oil)
• Stir-Fry Veggies: 4 minutes (add veggies and cook)
• Finish & Serve: 1 minute (add soy sauce, sesame seeds)

Instructions:

1. Press tofu to remove excess water and cut it into cubes.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add tofu, and cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until crispy.
3. Add the bell peppers (or frozen veggies) and stir-fry for 4 minutes until tender.
4. Stir in soy sauce and sesame seeds, cook for another minute, and serve immediately.

3. Vegan Avocado Pasta (Ready in 13 Minutes)

Creamy, indulgent, and incredibly easy—this avocado pasta doesn’t need anything else to complete the meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 cups pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your favorite)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (optional)
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesy flavor)

Time Breakdown:

• Cook Pasta: 8 minutes (boil pasta until al dente)
• Prepare Avocado Sauce: 4 minutes (blend/mash avocado with olive oil and garlic)
• Toss & Serve: 1 minute (combine pasta with avocado sauce)

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions (about 8 minutes).
2. While the pasta cooks, mash or blend the avocado with olive oil, garlic, and nutritional yeast (if using).
3. Once pasta is done, drain and return it to the pot.
4. Toss the pasta with the avocado mixture until fully coated. Serve immediately.

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4. Vegan Sweet Potato Tacos (Ready in 12 Minutes)

These sweet potato tacos are packed with flavor and need no additional ingredients for a complete meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium sweet potato
• 1 can black beans (or 1.5 cups cooked black beans)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 4 small corn tortillas
• 1 lime

Time Breakdown:

• Cook Sweet Potato: 7 minutes (peel and dice, then cook with chili powder)
• Heat Beans: 2 minutes (heat black beans)
• Warm Tortillas & Assemble: 3 minutes (warm tortillas and assemble tacos)

Instructions:

1. Peel and dice the sweet potato into small cubes. Heat a pan over medium heat, cook with chili powder for 7 minutes until soft.
2. Heat the black beans in a pan or microwave for 2 minutes.
3. Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
4. Assemble the tacos by placing the sweet potato and black beans on each tortilla.
5. Squeeze lime juice over the top and serve immediately.

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Final Thoughts:

These 5-ingredient recipes are proof that you don’t need a long list of ingredients or complicated cooking techniques to make delicious meals.

Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or dinner, these recipes are simple, satisfying, and packed with flavor—all without the need for extra sides like rice, bread, or salads.

Try these recipes out tonight and let us know your favorite! Don’t forget to share the love by passing these easy recipes on to friends and family.

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