The Good Food team picks 5 quick and easy dinners for you to bookmark for the week ahead

Helen Salter

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Looking for quick and easy meals to last you through the week? Save these 5 simple dinner ideas for hassle-free weeknight cooking

We believe weeknights are reserved for speedy, simple dinners which promise plenty of flavour. That's why we're sharing five high-performing recipes which are ideal for weeknights when you want something quick and tasty, using accessible ingredients to save you a big trip to the shops.

For more weeknight inspiration, see our midweek meals, quick and healthy recipes and budget-friendly meals. We also have our round-up of dinners for when you don't know what to cook, as well as 30 dinners to add to your weekly rotation.

Monday

Bean & halloumi stew

A can of mixed beans is put to brilliant use in this tomato-based veggie stew with halloumi. It's a quick and easy supper to make for meat-free Monday, ready on the table in just 25 minutes. Plus, who can say no to halloumi?

See more quick vegetarian meals.

Tuesday

Pasta with salmon & peas

A pan of pasta with salmon and peas next to a bowl of the same

Rustle up this creamy salmon pasta in under 20 minutes for a dinner the whole family can enjoy. It makes use of kitchen staples like frozen peas and fusilli, whilst packing in fibre and omega-3.

Try more of our creamy pasta recipes.

Wednesday

Speedy lentil coconut curry

A Lentil coconut curry with a golden spoon

This quick and easy lentil curry promises great depth of flavour – it tastes like it’s been cooked for hours, but it takes just 25 minutes to make. The thick and creamy flavour from the coconut milk and yogurt is balanced with ginger and chilli for ample heat. It's a healthy option too, as well as being low in fat and calories.

See more quick curry recipes.

Thursday

Garlic prawn rice

Garlic prawn rice in two bowls

Elevate a pack of prawns with garlic, lemon juice and zest and parsley, tossed with rice to make a filling midweek meal. This takes less than 30 minutes to make, plus you only need six ingredients to throw it together, and the chances are you'll have some of them already to hand.

Find more prawn recipes.

Friday

Easy teriyaki chicken

Two dishes of teriyaki chicken with rice and pan choi

Celebrate the weekend's arrival with this easy Asian-inspired teriyaki chicken, served with sticky rice and steamed greens. It promises sweet, savoury and tangy flavours, whilst taking just 20 minutes to make. That's your Friday night plans sorted!

For more ideas see our teriyaki salmon recipes.

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