Our Most Popular Recipes with Only 3 Ingredients!

updated Jan 21, 2020

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Roasted potatoes, garnished with chopped herbs, on a sheet pan — (Image credit: Joe Lingeman)

As someone who is very much a minimalist, I firmly believe the best recipes are the ones with the least amount of ingredients. Not only are they fuss-free, but they also allow each ingredient to shine rather than be all muddled together. We have quite a few minimalist recipes on our site, but these are the ones you love the most — and they all call for just two or three ingredients.

1. 3-Ingredient Dijon Roasted Potatoes

Tossing the chunks of potatoes with some whole-grain Dijon mustard before roasting them not only infuses them with flavor, but also gives them a unique crust.

(Image credit: Christine Han)

2. Brown Butter Vinaigrette Sauce

Brown butter, vinegar, and Dijon mustard join forces to make an irresistible sauce that’s wonderful used as a vinaigrette for salads, drizzled over roasted vegetables, or even tossed with pasta.

(Image credit: Ghazalle Badiozamani)

3. 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

Combine three things that are quite tasty on their own — peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and honey — and you know the results will win. This dip is an easy way to add a little protein to a snack of fresh fruit.

(Image credit: Maria Midoes)

4. How To Make 2-Ingredient Griddled Flatbreads

Mix self-rising flour and Greek yogurt together and you suddenly have a moist dough that cooks up tender flatbreads that are great used for sandwiches or for dipping.

(Image credit: Guy Ambrosino)

5. 3-Ingredient Buttery White Wine Pasta Sauce

Remember this quick sauce when your fridge is sparse, and you’ll be rewarded. White wine, butter, and Parmesan cheese add simple luxury to a box of regular old spaghetti.

(Image credit: Rachel Korinek)

6. Fresh Veggies with 3-Ingredient Cumin Lime Yogurt Dip

This minimalist yogurt dip comes together in just a few seconds, which makes it the ultimate pick for last-minute snacking situations.

(Image credit: Joe Lingeman)

7. 3-Ingredient Pesto Zoodle Bowl

Reach for store-bought zucchini noodles and pesto and you’ve got a comforting, wholesome lunch or dinner at your fingers in next to no time.

(Image credit: Emma Christensen)

8. How To Make 2-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

These gluten- and dairy-free pancakes come together magically with just a banana and two eggs. It seems almost too good to be true, but it’s not.

(Image credit: Joe Lingeman)

9. 3-Ingredient Roasted Lemon Sauce

The juice of roasted lemons and plenty of roasted garlic are blended together with olive oil to make a fragrant sauce that’s great used as a dipping sauce for veggies or drizzled over chicken or fish.

(Image credit: Maria Midoes)

10. How To Make 2-Ingredient Yogurt Drop Biscuits

Similar to the flatbreads, this recipe calls for just self-rising flour and yogurt to make the dough. If you’re up for adding an ingredient, we highly suggest incorporating fresh herbs or cheese to the dough.

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