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Goodbye slow cooking: Quick & flavorful 30-minute delights!

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By Gen La Rocca

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Need dinner on the table quickly? This collection of 30-minute meals has lots of options that are flavorful, easy, and ready in a flash!

Sausage and peppers sandwiches on a white platter.
Sausage and Peppers. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

Closeup overhead shot of 3 crispy chicken thighs in a black 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

Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

Closeup overhead shot of roasted salmon, asparagus, fingerling potatoes, and cherry tomatoes on a blue sheet tray.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies is an easy and delicious dinner recipe pairing chipotle-rubbed baked salmon with roasted fingerling potatoes, sweet burst cherry tomatoes, savory asparagus, and thyme. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s a perfect sheet pan recipe for a weeknight!
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

Sausage and Peppers

Sausage and peppers sandwiches on a white platter.
Sausage and Peppers. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy, quick and delicious grilled sausage and peppers recipe combines smoky sausage with vibrant, sweet bell peppers for a quick, satisfying meal! Serve them in buns for a sandwich everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Sausage and Peppers

Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

Whole wheat pasta salad in a white bowl.
Whole Wheat Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy and quick whole wheat pasta salad is packed with flavorful ingredients! Sundried tomatoes, salami, artichoke hearts, tangy feta cheese, creamy pine nuts, and fresh basil combine with whole wheat noodles to create a delicious and savory side dish perfect for any kind of gathering!
Get the Recipe: Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Grain Bowl

Two grain bowls are shown on a white marble counter with forks, a red linen, dill, and a lemon.
Mediterranean Grain Bowl. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Mediterranean Grain Bowls combine 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

Vegetable Yaki Udon

A bowl of vegetable yaki udon is shown with wooden chopsticks, a wok of yaki udon, and scallions in the background.
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. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’ll be a new favorite!
Get the Recipe: Vegetable Yaki Udon

Tuna Pesto Pasta

A plate of tuna pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes, a copper fork, and a pink linen next to a pan full of tuna pesto pasta.
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 that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Pesto Pasta

Salmon Quinoa Salad

Salmon Quinoa Salad in a white bowl surrounded by parsley, cherry tomatoes, and a cut lemon.
Salmon Quinoa Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delicious salmon quinoa salad has perfectly seared salmon, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a vibrant lemon vinaigrette that brings the salad to life. Serve it for a dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Salmon Quinoa Salad

Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

burrata salad with balsamic glaze including spring mix, basil leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This burrata salad with balsamic glaze is a quick and fresh summer salad featuring spring mix, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, rich olive oil, and sweet, tangy balsamic reduction.
Get the Recipe: Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

20 Minute Black Bean Burger

A black bean burger in a burger bap with relish oozing out over it.
20 Minute Black Bean Burger. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Introducing our Quick and Easy Black Bean Burger Recipe – a tasty plant-based option that will win over even the most die-hard meat lovers! Made with simple ingredients like black beans, breadcrumbs, and spices, this recipe allows you to whip up delicious and satisfying burgers in no time.
Get the Recipe: 20 Minute Black Bean Burger

Veggie Pizza

Someone taking a slice of veggie pizza.
Veggie Pizza. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Elevate your pizza experience with our quick and easy Veggie Pizza Recipe! From the satisfying crunch of bell peppers to the creaminess of melted mozzarella, this pizza is a mouthwatering celebration of wholesome and tasty ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Veggie Pizza

Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Front view of 2 stuffed chicken Crescent rolls on a white plate garnished with parsley.
Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Are you in need of a speedy yet satisfying dinner option? With tender chicken and hearty cream cheese wrapped in golden crescent rolls, this is the perfect hassle-free meal ready in less than 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Lazy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Lazy Chicken Cordon Bleu. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, making Chicken Cordon Bleu in your air fryer is super easy, especially when you take a few shortcuts!
Get the Recipe: Lazy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Mediterranean Cod

Mediterranean Cod. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Love seafood? Lighten things up with this veggie and flavor-packed Mediterranean Cod dish!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Cod

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Imagine juicy, marinated chicken breasts topped with ooey gooey cheese and flavorful garlicky and basil-infused tomato bruschetta. That’s what this easy grilled recipe is all about, and with this much flavor in every bite, you’re sure to become a fan!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Grilled Beef Finger Meat

Grilled Beef Finger Meat. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Simply seasoned and seared over high heat to lock in all the flavor, Grilled Beef Finger Meat is easy, delicious, and ready in no time!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Beef Finger Meat

Cheeseburger Soup

Cheeseburger Soup. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Meaty, cheesy, and loaded with crazy good flavors, you won’t believe how amazing this soup is. Oh, and it’s super low in net carbs, too!
Get the Recipe: Cheeseburger Soup

Monterey Chicken

Monterey Chicken. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Cooking keto for 1? Monterey Chicken is meaty, cheesy, saucy, and so stinkin’ good, and it’s scaled for just one serving. The good news is you can easily double or triple the recipe to feed the whole family!
Get the Recipe: Monterey Chicken

20 Minute Chicken Caesar Flatbread

Small flatbread toped with salad and chicken.
20 Minute Chicken Caesar Flatbread. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

20 Minute Chicken Caesar Flatbread is super quick to pull together using store-bought flatbread, seasoned pan-sauteed chicken, and your favorite Caesar salad dressing.
Get the Recipe: 20 Minute Chicken Caesar Flatbread

Zucchini Boat with Bacon

Stuffed zucchinis on a baking paper.
Zucchini Boat with Bacon. 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

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

10 Minute Ramen Noodle Stir Fry

Bowl full of ramen noodles.
10 Minute Ramen Noodle Stir Fry. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Ready in just 10 minutes, veggies and noodles are stir-fried in a spicy garlic ginger sauce
Get the Recipe: 10 Minute Ramen Noodle Stir Fry

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

Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Plate of Salmon Bites with a salad and two forks.
Air Fryer Salmon Bites. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are nutritious, delicious, and oh so tender!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Chicken Tortilla Soup

two blue bowls of chicken tortilla soup and spoons.
Chicken Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Made with pantry staples and leftover chicken, this Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe will change your mind about last-minute dinners that actually taste good. It’s the best soup for busy weeknights and quick lunches, or any time you need to restock the fridge. You’ll make this recipe again and again!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

a basket of glazed chicken wings with a glass bowl of ranch sauce.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Cook chicken wings from frozen right in your air fryer. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces and veggie snacks for a delicious party snack.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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