If you’re looking for dinner inspiration that won’t have you running around the supermarket or spending hours in the kitchen, you’re in luck.
We’ve uncovered two mouth-watering family meals that require just five simple ingredients each, and they’re so easy, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with complicated recipes in the first place.
These recipes come courtesy of Courtney Roulston, beloved cook, TV personality, and Coles ambassador.
Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just want to whip up something quick and delicious for yourself, these dishes are sure to become weeknight favourites.
Let’s dive in!
Chicken & Spinach Triangles
Crispy, golden parcels filled with creamy chicken and spinach – what’s not to love? These triangles are perfect for a light dinner, a hearty lunch, or even as a party snack. And with just five main ingredients, you’ll have them on the table in half an hour.
You’ll need:
- 250g frozen spinach, thawed
- 2 x 150g packets Coles Shredded Roast Chicken Breast
- 1½ cups (420g) Jalna Greek Style Natural Yoghurt
- 16 sheets filo pastry
- 150g Coles Baby Leaf & Beetroot Mix
How to make them:
- Preheat your oven to 220°C and line two baking trays with baking paper. Squeeze as much liquid as you can from the thawed spinach (nobody likes a soggy triangle!). Mix the spinach with the shredded chicken and 1 cup of yoghurt. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lay out a sheet of filo pastry, keeping the rest covered with a damp tea towel so they don’t dry out. Spray the sheet with olive oil, then layer three more sheets on top, spraying each one. Cut the stack in half lengthways.
- Spoon one-eighth of the chicken mixture onto one end of each strip. Fold the pastry over the filling diagonally to form a triangle, then keep folding until you reach the end. Place on the tray and repeat with the rest.
- Spray the triangles with a little more oil, season, and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Serve with the remaining yoghurt and a fresh salad of baby leaves and beetroot.
Tandoori Lamb Chops with Tahini Yoghurt
If you’re after something a little more robust, these tandoori lamb chops are bursting with flavour and take just 20 minutes from start to finish. The secret? A punchy tandoori marinade and a creamy tahini yoghurt sauce.
You’ll need:
- ¼ cup (75g) tandoori paste
- ½ cup (140g) Jalna Greek Style Natural Yoghurt
- 950g Coles Australian Lamb Loin Chops
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 2 bunches baby broccoli
How to make them:
- Mix the tandoori paste with half the yoghurt. Coat the lamb chops in this marinade and let them sit while you prep the rest.
- Stir the remaining yoghurt with the tahini and a pinch of salt and pepper to make a luscious sauce.
- Heat a barbecue or grill pan to medium-high. Cook the lamb for about 3 minutes each side for medium-rare (or longer if you prefer). Let them rest for 5 minutes.
- While the lamb is resting, grill the baby broccoli for about 5 minutes, turning until tender and slightly charred.
- Serve the lamb with the tahini yoghurt and grilled broccoli.
Why we love these recipes
- Minimal fuss, maximum flavour: With just five ingredients, you can create meals that taste like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen.
- Healthy and satisfying: Both recipes are packed with protein and veggies, making them perfect for a balanced diet.
- Perfect for leftovers: The triangles are great cold the next day, and leftover lamb can be tossed into salads or wraps.
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Tips for success
- Don’t be afraid to swap ingredients based on what you have. No baby broccoli? Try green beans or asparagus.
- Filo pastry can dry out quickly, so keep it covered with a damp tea towel while you work.
- If you like a bit of heat, add a pinch of chilli flakes to the chicken mixture or the tandoori marinade.
Get creative!
These recipes are a fantastic base for your own creations. Add a handful of feta to the triangles, or toss some roasted sweet potato through the salad. For the lamb, try a squeeze of lemon over the top for extra zing.
We’d love to hear from you!
Have you tried these recipes, or do you have your own five-ingredient wonders to share? What’s your go-to quick family meal? Let us know in the comments below – your tips might just inspire someone else’s dinner tonight!
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