Many people feel that life is so busy that it seems like making dinner is the most challenging task in the world. We find that making Sheet Pan Meals makes dinner time meals easy! Sheet pan meals are exactly what they sound like. You put everything on a sheet pan, drizzle with EVOO, add some spices, place the pan in the oven, cook, and enjoy. These meals are very simple to make and the best part is the options are endless!
Our favorite thing about sheet pan meals is that you cannot really make mistakes. We always suggest creating your own seasoning at home as you never know what chemicals are hiding in store-bought seasoning packets – get creative! This may sound silly but give the spices a smell, if they smell good, they will taste good!
Here are some favorite sheet pan recipes, but remember you cannot go wrong with these meals, add whatever you please, substitute, or take out whatever does not suit your taste buds!
Greek Chicken
What you need: 6 chicken thighs; 4 whole carrots, sliced; 10 oz grape tomatoes, halved; 1 cup mushrooms, halved; 2 zucchinis, quartered; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; ¾ cup Greek olives; 8-10 (or more) baby red or Yukon gold potatoes, halved; 1 lemon, sliced; 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled; Dressing: ½ cup EVOO; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp dried oregano (or 4 tsp fresh); 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; salt and pepper to taste.
What to do: Place all ingredients on the sheet pan and toss together, drizzle EVOO and toss spices over the ingredients, and massage together. Bake at 425 for 30-45 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and serve on a platter topped with feta, sliced lemons, and olives, enjoy!
Pesto Salmon and Potatoes
What you need: 4-6 6 oz salmon filets; 1 lb. baby red potatoes, halved; 7 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup green beans; 1 Tbsp. EVOO; 1 tbsp freshly grated lemon zest; ½ tsp thyme; salt and pepper to taste; ¼ cup pesto*; chopped herbs like basil or parsley for garnish.
*To make pesto: 2 cups packed fresh basil; ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese; ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted; 3 garlic cloves; pinch of crushed red pepper; salt and pepper; 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, blend together in mini chopper.
Directions: Place potatoes and green beans on sheet pan, drizzle EVOO, lemon zest, thyme, salt and pepper and massage, place salmon over top and sprinkle with salt and pepper, cover salmon with the pesto, bake for about 30-45 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven, top with sliced lemons and garnish with basil or parsley, enjoy!
Shrimp or Steak Fajitas
What you need: 1 ½ lbs. Flank or skirt steak, cut into ½ inch slices; or 1 lb. shrimp, cleaned and deveined; (or both), 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lime; 1 medium onion, sliced thin; 1 ½ tsp oregano; 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin; 1 Tbsp chili powder; ½ tsp paprika; 2 tsp cumin; salt and pepper to taste; 4 tsp EVOO; corn, almond flour or cassava flour tortillas, add your favorite fajita toppings such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped lettuce and/or tomatoes.
Directions: In a small bowl combine all spices, toss with the sliced peppers, onion, and steak pieces and/or shrimp. Drizzle with EVOO, toss together until coated, spread evenly across the pan, place back into the oven and broil until your protein is cooked to your preference, remove and squeeze lime over everything, serve with tortillas and your favorite fajita toppings, enjoy! We hope this inspires you to go sheet pan crazy and make some fabulous creations!