20 Easy Dinner Ideas for Two

"Alex and I have been cooking together for years, and I've learned that the best meals for two are easy, healthy and delicious: easy to scale down or saves well as leftovers. Here I've compiled this list of our top easy dinner ideas for two: designed for couples by a couple!"

"For each of the recipes below, plan to make a half recipe or a full recipe and save the leftovers. There are options for seafood, vegetarian, and vegan options. Either way: you'll love these delicious options to cook together!"

"When I'm cooking for two, I've learned that buying proteins in smaller quantities and focusing on pantry staples makes meal planning much easier. Many of these recipes use similar ingredients: you'll notice shrimp appears in several dishes, so it's worth buying a bag of frozen to use throughout the week. The same goes for basic vegetables like broccoli, which works in stir fries or as a side dish."

"Stock your pantry with canned beans, coconut milk, and various whole grains, and you'll consistently be able to throw together satisfying meals!"

Easy, healthy dinners for two should be simple to scale down and store well as leftovers to maximize convenience and reduce waste. Recipes can include seafood, vegetarian, and vegan options to suit varied diets. Plan to make either a half recipe or a full recipe and save leftovers for later meals. Buying proteins in smaller quantities and focusing on pantry staples simplifies shopping. Reusable ingredients such as frozen shrimp and basic vegetables like broccoli enable multiple dishes across the week. Stocking canned beans, coconut milk, and whole grains supports quick, satisfying meal assembly.

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