15 Meals Made in 30 Minutes or Less
Making food should be easy.
That’s why I’ve rounded up the 15 of my favorite easy recipes that take 30 minutes or less.
One of the most important tenants of my nutrition philosophy is that nutrition should be easy. We have to eat every day, multiple times per day. Food should be simple.
Of course, if you have the time or like to spend lots of time cooking, by all means, go right ahead! But if not, food really doesn’t need to be complicated.
You don’t need fancy or obscure ingredients in order to be healthy. And you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to make a balanced and delicious meal.
In fact, so many of my favorite recipes take just 30 minutes or less.
And I know, at our busiest, 30 minutes can be hard to find - I get that. But if you can scrounge up a little extra time to make these, I promise these recipes are worth it.
They include everything from pasta, to salmon, to chicken and more. Bon appetit! And use all that time you’re saving to do something relaxing or fun, okay?
1. Sheet Pan Spring Salmon, Potatoes and Snap Peas
This recipe is an easy sheet pan meal with fresh spring flavors. You’re going to love it for all your spring and summer get togethers.
2. No-Boil Veggie Baked Ziti
Not only will this recipe give you enough for multiple meals, but also, most of the work is done in the oven - which means passive cooking time for you. Oh, and did I mention how delicious it is?!
3. Spicy Buffalo Chickpea Wraps with Avocado
If you’re looking for a sweet and spicy easy lunch, look no further. These Spicy Buffalo Chickpea Wraps make the perfect meal.
4. Salmon Caesar Salad Pita
Meal prep a lot at once or make one just for yourself when you’re ready to eat - these Salmon Caesar Salad Pitas are an ideal lunch or dinner.
5. 15 Minute Air Fryer Pizza
This air fryer pizza comes together in 15 minutes, flat. It’s the perfect lunch when you want something quick and delicious - just for yourself.
6. Thai Inspired Peanut Noodles
If you’re a fan of noodles - and who isn’t - this recipe is for you. It’s loaded with flavor and makes enough to have for a few nights in a row.
7. Homemade Greek Gyros with Tzatziki
These homemade gyros will be your new favorite lunch or dinner. They’re packed with flavor, super customizable and filling.
8. Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
These lettuce wraps are loaded with so much goodness: a delicious, creamy peanut sauce, crunchy broiled ramen noodles and salty peanuts - all on fresh, crispy lettuce.
9. 15 Minute Loaded Veggie Quesadillas
Real talk: who doesn’t love a quesadilla? You’ve got melty cheese plus a crispy tortilla… what’s not to love.
10. 20 Minute Mediterranean Hummus Bowls
Meet what I know will be one of your new go to weekday meals: 20 Minute Mediterranean Hummus Bowls. These delicious bowls are so easy to throw together and are super filling, too.
11. Crispy Open Face Tuna Melt
If you’ve ever made a tuna melt at home, you know - while delicious - it’s hard to avoid bread that’s soggy on the bottom. These are the tricks you need to know to make a tuna melt with crispy bread.
12. Spicy Peanut Noodles
There aren’t many meals better than peanut noodles. And these Spicy Peanut Noodles combine two of the best foods ever: peanut butter and noodles.
13. Super Easy Bolognese
This easy bolognese is full of shortcuts that make it fast and simple. But at the same time, it’s still packed with all the flavor of traditional bolognese.
14. Sheet Pan Salmon Fajitas
Not only is this meal made on one sheet pan, but it also comes together in about 30 minutes total and requires minimal effort on your part. There’s little better than an easy, delicious meal!
15. Summer Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber and Corn
The easiest way to make a salad 100x times better? Pair with a bunch of pasta and call it a pasta salad.