19 easy dinners for hectic weeks 19 easy dinners for hectic weeks
Centr Team
01 Aug 2022
What's for dinner?
It's the eternal toughest question in the world, but we have the answer! Even if you're a total novice in the kitchen, these simple recipes make getting started and nailing your nutrition easy.
We've got dinners that make it fast, dinners that make it with minimal ingredients, and even dinners that make it light on washing up. Whichever way you make it, dinner is served.
Straight to the oven
There are three big reasons to love sheet pan (or tray bake) dinners.
1. You can prep your ingredients in the morning before heading out.
2. Your post-workout nutrition is covered.
3. Throw the pan in the oven and dinner will cook itself.
It doesn't get easier than that!
1/5
Sheet-pan Moroccan-style Chicken & Roasted Peppers
Not your average meat 'n' veg, this is a roasted explosion of flavor.
2/5
Mexican Baked Sweet Potato with Black Beans
Your favorite jacket potatoes meet your favorite Mexican flavors for a dinner delight.
3/5
Sheet-pan Salmon & Roasted Vegetables
Just 10 minutes to prep, then let the oven take care of the rest.
4/5
Sergio's Sheet-pan Fish & Potato Green Curry
If you love curry, you'll love this simple sheet-pan spin on a classic.
5/5
Sheet-pan Honey Turmeric Chicken
Whether it's a family dinner or a post-workout fix, our secret honey turmeric glaze will make it extra tasty.
One-pot wonders
Tasty dinner is good. A load of dishes in the sink, not so much. With these dinners, we'll help you cut down on the washing up and pump up the flavor!
1/5
One-pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Cooking the pasta in the sauce makes for a no-fuss dish that's extra delicious.
2/5
Skillet Sausage & White Bean Bake
You don't have to worry about sides when everything you need is in the skillet.
3/5
One-pot Chicken Meatballs with Risoni
A pot of family-friendly comfort food that never fails to make you feel good.
4/5
Dan's Sweet Potato Skillet Hash
The beauty of a hash is you don't need to be a master chef. Even if it looks a little messy, it will taste great.
5/5
One-pan Egg & Vegetable Slice
Roast the veggies, pour in the eggs and voila – goodness in every bite.
Do a lot with a little
These recipes use minimal ingredients – proving tasty and nutritious food doesn't need to involve endless chopping and instructions.
1/4
5-ingredient Pork & Noodle Stir-fry
Breaking news: the easiest stir-fry is also the tastiest!
2/4
Baked Salmon with Kale
Keep it classy and simple with this simple powerhouse dinner.
3/4
Chicken & Rice Noodle Stir-fry
Recreate your favorite Thai takeout noodles at home with just 6 ingredients.
4/4
One-pot Ramen Noodles with Turkey
Low ingredients, high reward. (Also high in protein. Bonus!)
Fast food
After a long day, the best dinner option is the fast dinner option. Forget the drive thru and DIY it with these healthy recipes, all cooked in 20 minutes or less.
1/4
Cheat’s Chicken Fried Rice
Skip the time-consuming bits and whip up your own fast food sensation with pre-cooked rice.
2/4
Dan's Chicken Nuggets & Mixed Green Salad
Make your own chicken nuggets? Yes, you can!
3/4
Sticky Salmon Noodles with Kale
Dinners don’t come any quicker or more satisfying than this trusty omelette.
4/4
Easy Beef Stir-fry
A stir-fry mixing noodles, veg and a protein is always a sure bet for a fast and uncomplicated dinner.
