35 Quick and tasty recipes ready in 30 minutes or less

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Discover a collection of mouthwatering recipes that are both quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. From busy weeknights to last-minute gatherings, these recipes will help you whip up delicious meals in no time, ensuring satisfaction without sacrificing taste.

A black cast iron skilled filled with green pasta and chickpeas.
Avocado Pesto Pasta. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum

10-Minute Gochujang Noodles

A white bowl filled with noodles coated in a red sauce.
Gochujang Noodles. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Creamy and spicy gochujang noodles take only about 10 minutes to make and are packed with flavor and comfort.

Get the Recipe: Gochujang Noodles

Zucchini Curry

A large tan ceramic bowl of zucchini curry, white rice, fresh herbs and lemon slices.
Zucchini Curry. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Elevate your summer squash game with our effortless Zucchini Curry recipe. Infused with aromatic Indian spices and creamy coconut milk, this flavor-packed dish will redefine your love for zucchini and take your taste buds on a delightful journey.

Get the Recipe: Zucchini Curry

Avocado Pesto Pasta

A black cast iron skilled filled with green pasta and chickpeas.
Avocado Pesto Pasta. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum

This creamy and comforting avocado pesto pasta recipe is packed with heart-healthy fats and protein, and topped with crispy garlic chickpeas for added crunch.

Get the Recipe: Avocado Pesto Pasta

Taco Rice Skillet

Taco Rice Skillet.
Taco Rice Skillet. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

If you’ve got 30 minutes, you’ve got time for a flavorful, satisfying Taco Rice Skillet. This one-pan wonder combines hearty ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, and fluffy rice for a dinner that’s easy to make and even easier to clean up. It’s the epitome of quick comfort food, delivering a full, balanced meal without keeping you tied to the kitchen all evening.
Get the Recipe: Taco Rice Skillet

Viral Gigi Hadid Pasta

A white bowl filled with a red pasta topped with cheese and herbs.
Gigi Hadid Pasta. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum

Prepare to be captivated by this effortless yet intensely flavorful creamy and spicy vodka sauce pasta, without the need for vodka. Indulge in the robust and bold taste that this recipe brings to the table while enjoying the ease of its preparation.

Get the Recipe: Gigi Hadid Pasta

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs on a platter.
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

A quick and easy fix in your air fryer, sauce up these meaty thighs and be ready to nosh on big flavor in no time!
Get the Recipe: Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Spicy Noodle Soup

A ceramic bowl filled with noodles in a yellow broth.
Spicy Noodle Soup. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

A super quick, easy, and tasty Spicy Vegan Noodle Soup recipe made with ramen noodles. This delight takes only about 10 minutes to throw together but tastes like it took a few hours.

Get the Recipe: Spicy Noodle Soup

Kung Pao Chicken

This kung pao chicken is just like what you get at your favorite Chinese takeout restaurant. Tender bits of chicken, crunchy peanuts, a salty-sweet sauce, and a hit of spice all come together to make one delicious dish.
Get the Recipe: Kung Pao Chicken

Sesame Noodles

Chopsticks sticking out of a black bowl of sesame noodles.
Sesame Noodles. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Experience the ultimate simplicity and flavor with our scrumptious Sesame Noodles.

Get the Recipe: Sesame Noodles

Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad

Bowl of chicken salad with tomatoes and feta cheese.
Southwest Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

The Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad is a bright, zesty, and super quick dinner solution. Tender grilled chicken sits atop a bed of crisp lettuce, corn, beans, and a host of colorful veggies, all tied together with a tangy dressing. It’s a light, refreshing dinner that comes together fast.
Get the Recipe: Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad

Szechuan Shrimp

Szechuan Shrimp in a pan with a serving spoon.
Szechuan Shrimp. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Spicy Szechuan Shrimp is one of my favorite Chinese dishes to make at home. It’s easy to make and delicious. Hot bean paste, chili oil, and Szechuan peppercorns give it a kick!
Get the Recipe: Szechuan Shrimp

Tuna Pesto Pasta

Tuna pesto pasta on a white plate with a copper fork.
Tuna Pesto Pasta. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy tuna pesto pasta recipe with burst cherry tomatoes, spinach, and garlic is a weeknight meal you’ll love.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Pesto Pasta

Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback

Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback on a baking tray
Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Looking for an easy, low carb delicious chicken dinner? Try this delicious Hasselback chicken recipe, which features juicy chicken breast stuffed with tomatoes and mozzarella. This Hasselback chicken is an easy meal don in no time. 
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Caprese Chicken Hasselback

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken

chicken drumsticks and thighs coated with BBQ sauce on a wooden cutting board with herbs.
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken is your ticket to a quick, scrumptious dinner without all the fuss. The air fryer makes the chicken crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, while the BBQ sauce adds a tangy-sweet kick. It’s a speedy and flavorful dinner that harnesses the power of the air fryer to deliver maximum flavor in minimum time.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer BBQ Chicken

Turkey Smash Burgers

Turkey smash burger on a wooden cutting board.
Turkey Smash Burger. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delicious turkey smash burgers recipe is the best I’ve ever tasted. Turkey patties are smashed onto a hot cast iron skillet to produce a caramelized exterior that’s crisp, savory, and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Smash Burgers

Miso Glazed Salmon

Miso salmon on a black plate with rice, sliced avocado, spinach and sesame seeds.
Miso Glazed Salmon. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Miso Glazed Salmon for Two is perfect for Valentine’s Day. It only has a few ingredients but is big on taste.
Get the Recipe: Miso Glazed Salmon

Air Fryer Naan Pizza

Naan pizza with chicken and bacon in the basket of an air fryer.
Air Fryer Naan Pizza. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Take pizza night to a whole new level with Air Fryer Naan Pizza! Using naan bread as a base and the air fryer for a perfect crispy crust, this recipe gets you from ingredients to mouth-watering pizzas in under 30 minutes. It’s a versatile, customizable, and super quick dinner that proves gourmet taste can indeed come in a flash.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Naan Pizza

Mediterranean Grain Bowl

A poached egg sits on top of a grain bowl with swiss chard and goat cheese.
Warm Grain Bowl with Goat Cheese and Greens. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Mediterranean Grain Bowls combine pre-cooked grains, lots of healthy vegetables, and fresh, bright, bold Mediterranean flavors for an easy, nourishing, and delicious weeknight meal that comes together in about 10 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Grain Bowl

Blackened Fish Tacos

Blackened fish tacos in taco holders.
Blackened Fish Tacos. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos are fish taco perfection! Flaky seasoned fish in soft corn tortillas with a creamy cilantro lime sauce.
Get the Recipe: Blackened fish tacos

Korean Beef Bowl

Korean beef bowl with chopsticks nearby.
Korean Beef Bowl. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins

Ready in a jiffy, this meaty wonder features big, bold garlic and ginger flavors and plenty of veggies. Not quite a stir-fry and totally delish, when you need dinner in a hurry, this is terrific!
Get the Recipe: Korean Beef Bowl

Zucchini Boat with Bacon

Zucchini Boats on a cutting board.
Zucchini Boats. Photo Credit: Low-Carb No-Carb.

Those quick, easy and delicious 3 cheese Keto Zucchini Boats with bacon are done in minutes and contain only 2 grams of net carbs per serving. Made with few ingredients and fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic-friendly, those stuffed zucchini boats are perfect for a family dinner everyone enjoys.
Get the Recipe: Zucchini Boat with Bacon

Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

Cast Iron Chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet.
Cast Iron Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Ready in under 30 minutes, this Cast Iron Chicken has a wonderfully crisp, savory, salty exterior with a tender, juicy interior that can’t be matched.
Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

Low Carb Taco Casserole

Taco casserole with fresh vegetables.
Low Carb Taco Casserole. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This Low Carb Taco Casserole recipe with Mexican ground beef is exactly what you need right now to make an effortless, comforting and heartwarming low-carb casserole dinner for your Taco tuesday. Entirely gluten-free, grain-free, low carb, and keto, this diabetic friendly keto ground beef casserole enriched with Mexican flavors is a perfect meal for your next Super Bowl party.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Taco Casserole

Vegetable Yaki Udon

Vegetable yaki udon in a white bowl.
Vegetable Yaki Udon. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This vegetable yaki udon recipe is a stir-fried Japanese udon noodle dish that’s savory, sweet, and just a bit spicy.
Get the Recipe: Vegetable Yaki Udon

Honey Glazed Chicken

Honey glazed chicken on a blue plate.
Honey glazed chicken. Photo credit: Honest & Truly.

This delicious and easy-to-make honey glazed chicken is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. The chicken is coated in a sweet and sticky glaze that will have your taste buds singing. Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Honey Glazed Chicken

Palmini Baked Fetta Pasta

Baked palmini with feta in a light blue casserole.
Keto Baked Feta Pasta with Palmini Noodles. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Enjoy this super quick and easy TikTok Viral Keto Baked Feta Pasta with palmini noodles made in a few minutes. Fully low carb, gluten-free, and grain-free keto dinner made with pasta alternative you are going to love.
Get the Recipe: Palmini Baked Feta Pasta

Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl

Pot with chicken egg roll in a bowl.
Egg roll in a bowl. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Discover the mouthwatering simplicity of Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl—a quick and flavorful recipe that will satisfy your cravings in no time. Enjoy the delicious combination of tender chicken, crisp veggies, and savory seasonings, all conveniently cooked in a single bowl. It’s a fuss-free and tasty option for a satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl

Moroccan Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Sheet pan salmon and cauliflower set on a table.
Moroccan Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This Moroccan salmon with cauliflower, lemon, olives and spices is your ticket to the easiest exotic weeknight dinner.
Get the Recipe: Moroccan Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Weeknight Lasagna Roll Ups

Lasagna roll up on a plate.
Lasagna Roll-Up. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Discover the ultimate time-saving hack for lasagna lovers: irresistible lasagna roll-ups that can be whipped up in a flash. In just minutes, you’ll have perfectly portioned lasagna goodness, oozing with layers of cheese and flavor. Say goodbye to long baking times and hello to quick and easy lasagna satisfaction.
Get the Recipe: Weeknight Lasagna Roll Ups

Baked Feta Pasta

side view of baked feta pasta on a plate.
Baked Feta Pasta. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This recipe is a perfect choice for pasta lovers. With its creamy and savory baked feta cheese, combined with tomatoes and aromatic herbs, it creates a simple yet flavorful dish that is sure to satisfy your pasta cravings.
Get the Recipe: Baked Feta Pasta

Caprese Panini

Caprese panini on a blue plate.
Caprese panini. Photo Credit: Honest and Truly.

This simple caprese panini takes classic Italian flavors and melds them into a delicious and simple sandwich filled with melty cheese and layers of comfort. It’s sure to be a go to when you want something “fancy” that takes just a few minutes to whip together.
Get the Recipe: Caprese Panini

Chicken Marbella

baked chicken thigh with dates and olives
Ottolenghi’s Chicken Marbella With Dates And Olives For Passover. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Treat yourself to the irresistible chicken Marbella. With a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, this dish is a delightful choice to elevate your Monday dinner and leave a lasting impression.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Marbella

Semi-Homemade Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken enchiladas in a blue pyrex.
Chicken enchiladas. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Transform your weeknight dinners with these mouthwatering cheesy chicken enchiladas made using rotisserie chicken. In just a few simple steps, you can enjoy a comforting and flavorful meal that will have your whole family asking for seconds. Say goodbye to mealtime stress and hello to deliciousness.
Get the Recipe: Semi-homemade Chicken Enchiladas

Sheet Pan Paprika Chicken and Veggies

Hands holding paprika chicken and vegetables on a sheet pan.
Sheet Pan Paprika Chicken and Veggies. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

A whole roasted paprika chicken with a creamy mayonnaise chicken marinade, baked with root veggies and rosemary. Once you taste this mayonnaise-marinated chicken recipe, you will never bake chicken any other way!
Get the Recipe: Sheet pan paprika chicken and veggies

Poached Orange Salmon

Spoon drizzling orange sauce over poached orange salmon.
Orange salmon. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This orange salmon recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy this healthy and flavorful fish. This quick and easy dish is perfect for both a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Get the Recipe: Poached Orange Salmon

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