In a hurry for dinner? I have 32 Great 30 Minute Meals for you!! These will help you out for any day of the week when dinner needs to get on the table quickly, from a weeknight meal to weekend dining.
Have an after-school event? Rushing out for extracurricular activities? Are you tired and don’t feel like fussing over dinner? We have some great fixes for you to make in no time flat.
Comforting food can still take no time at all to prepare. This will then free your time up for your favorite TV show, to spend more time with the family or to continue working on that awesome project you have on the go! Enjoy these meals that will save you oodles of time.
We have them broken down into four categories, Vegetarian (even some Vegan), Seafood, Poultry, and Beef and Lamb. Something for everyone to love.
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Rachel Ray 30-Minute Meals Cookbook
VEGETARIAN
Not only do we have tofu in this section but we also have pasta, soup, sandwiches and more. The best part is that they are all quick and easy to make. We love to have a vegetarian meal at least once a week.
You will love the ease of a 30-minute meal and usually clean up is fast too as you aren’t using as many dishes compared to a meal that would take longer to make.
FRESH TOMATO PASTA RECIPE
TOFU TINGA TACOS
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL TORTELLINI SKILLET
EASY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP RECIPE
VEGETARIAN BEETROOT SANDWICH
VEGETABLE CACCIATORE WITH SOFT POLENTA
INSTANT POT CHEDDAR RISOTTO WITH FRESH SAGE
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
SEAFOOD
Fish and seafood cook up fast so we have a good selection to choose from. Salmon is a popular choice as it really does feel like an elegant meal but takes no time at all to prepare and cook.
For a weeknight meal, our Asian Fish Wrap is very simple and delicious. Also, shrimp cakes or pasta can be served up quickly with seafood.
ASIAN FISH WRAP
SALMON WITH CREAMY LEMON DILL SAUCE (KETO)
SHRIMP CAKES – 30 MINUTES ONLY!!
MEDITERRANEAN SHEET PAN SALMON
SPICY HONEY GLAZED SALMON RECIPE
LEMON PEPPER SALMON RECIPE
RAVIOLI WITH SEAFOOD, SPINACH, AND MUSHROOMS IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE
SALMON FLORENTINE
POULTRY
Turkey and chicken are about as versatile as you can get. They can be transformed into any cuisine easily, whether it be nachos, soup, stir fry, or pasta. Dinner will be made in a flash as these proteins cook up quickly and easily.
These are some of the best recipes around so dive into one, two, three, or more!! Rachel Ray has been one of the chefs to make 30-minute meals popular. Get your head wrapped around cooking quickly and you will see the advantages of all the time that is saved.
HEALTHY MINI PEPPER LOW CARB NACHOS
TURKEY TACO SOUP
GARLIC SESAME CHICKEN STIR FRY
CAJUN CHICKEN ALFREDO
ASIAN CHICKEN RICE BOWL
EASY CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP
WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN LO MEIN RECIPE
CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE RECIPE
HONEY BALSAMIC SHEET PAN CHICKEN
EASY KUNG PAO CHICKEN RECIPE
SPICY HONEY LIME CHICKEN THIGH RECIPE
20-MINUTE CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET DINNER RECIPE
BEEF & LAMB
Beef and lamb are used less in 30-minute meal preparations than other proteins as a lot of times you are cooking beef low and slow and enjoying the benefits of a long braise. You may also have a large roast that takes time to cook.
But don’t forget how quickly you can cook a steak, stir fry, or burger. These will all be wonderful for a weeknight or as a weekend meal too.
30-MINUTE BEEF COCONUT CURRY SOUP
BEEF STIR FRY WITH NOODLES
Comments & Reviews
sue | the view from great island says
My mouth is hanging open and I’m drooling, I want to taste test every one of these 🙂
Allison says
Thanks for including my Chicken Rice Soup! What a delicious roundup – I’m looking forward to trying some of these.
Ruth I says
Saving and sharing this post! It’s a big help to have these easy and quick meal ideas!
Catalina says
Easy and quick meal ideas are my favorite. I never have too much time to stay in the kitchen, but I love good homemade food and these are great ideas for weeknight dinners!
Mama to 6 blessings says
Wow these all look delicious!’I like that many can be modified into low carb. I will have to try some of these!
Marcie W. says
So many tasty recipes to explore! As a busy family that always seems to be short on time, I look forward to trying these easy meal ideas.
Audrey says
These are all excellent to add to our dinner rotation. A little bit of something for everyone. Some really just stand out as a must-make-soon dish.
Stacie says
Thank you SO MUCH for this! I am always rushed, so over 30 meals I can make in a half hour is perfect!