Looking for 30-minute recipes that are quick, easy, and perfect for your busy evenings? These fast dinner ideas will transform your weeknight routine in no time. Whether you're craving something hearty, healthy, or simply delicious, these recipes are designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule without sacrificing flavor.
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Cottage Fries
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These quick and easy cottage fries are ready in 30 minutes and need just 6 ingredients for crispy perfection!
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Instant Pot Minestrone
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Make a hearty and healthy Instant Pot vegetable soup with fresh veggies and beans for a nutritious meal ready in under 30 minutes.
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Zucchini & Asparagus Frittata
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Learn how to make delicious vegetable frittata through the stovetop and the stovetop-to-oven methods. This is a hearty breakfast dish that's super versatile, and ready in just 30 minutes!
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Ethiopian Cabbage
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My Ethiopian cabbage recipe (aka Atakilt Wat) is a one pot, vegan and gluten-free stew that will transport you to Addis. Made with warm spices and pantry veggies, it's a flavor explosion that's ready in just 30 minutes.
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3 Ingredient Broccoli Cheese Casserole
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Whip up this quick, 3-ingredient broccoli cheese casserole – a delicious, easy-to-make dish for busy days. Simple, nutritious, and ready in 30 minutes!
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Broccoli Pesto Pasta
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Delicious, 30 minute broccoli pesto pasta with toasted lemon zest, roasted broccoli, and cherry tomatoes. Serve with whipped ricotta for an easy weeknight dinner!
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Jamaican Rasta Pasta
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This easy, vegan rasta pasta recipe is a mildly spiced pasta, made with fresh and simple ingredients. Ready in just 30 minutes, so this is perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight meal!
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Arepas Con Queso
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These Arepas Con Queso are a delightful blend of masarepa, mozzarella, and butter, grilled to golden perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes!
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Creamed Spinach
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This is a unique creamed spinach inspired by Spinach Maria, a spicy version from Tennessee. This easy recipe uses three types of cheese and comes together in just 30 minutes!
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Spicy Alfredo Pasta
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This spicy Alfredo sauce recipe is perfect for one pot pasta and comes together in just 30 minutes. Made with a creamy red pepper base, and finished off with herbs, so it's great for weeknight dinners!
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Stuffed Baked Potatoes
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My easy stuffed baked potatoes are quick and tasty with mushrooms, spinach, and melted cheddar. Ready in 30 minutes, perfect for busy nights!
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Pea Pesto Pasta with Oyster Mushrooms
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This delicious, vegan spring pasta is made with a pea shoot pesto and has roasted oyster mushrooms for maximum flavor - better yet, it only takes 30 minutes!
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Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
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This Instant Pot spaghetti squash is a quick, effortless way to enjoy a low-carb favorite. Perfectly tender squash ready in under 30 minutes, ideal for any dish!
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Stir Fry Green Beans with Coconut
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Green beans stir fried with coconut, and rich Indian spices - this South Indian dish is a healthy way to enjoy a stir fry with some rice or flatbread and comes together in just 30 minutes!
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White Bean Chili
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This quick and easy vegan white bean chili is ready in 30 minutes. It's a perfect blend of wholesome pantry ingredients for a hearty and nutritious meal!
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Penne Pomodoro
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This authentic, super easy, and tasty Penne Pomodoro recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. Plus, it's ready in under 30 minutes and budget-friendly too!
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Tuscan Cannellini Bean Soup
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This Tuscan soup with beans is a hearty, budget-friendly weeknight dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes!
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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
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This creamy sun dried tomato pasta is a delicious, one pot dish ready in just 30 minutes, loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, ricotta cheese, and parmesan cheese.
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Nigerian Jollof Rice
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This Nigerian jollof rice is a one-pot, tomato and pepper infused rice with a crispy layer at the bottom. The life of the party and ready in 30 minutes!
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Instant Pot Tomato Soup
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This Instant Pot tomato soup is ready in 30 minutes, and can be made with fresh or canned tomatoes. It's versatile, nutritious, vegan and gluten-free as written!
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Chana Masala
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This easy chana masala is an authentic vegan, Indian chickpea curry - one pot, gluten-free, ready in just 30 minutes! It is also super forgiving, so it’s the perfect meal to kick start your Indian cooking!
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Kung Pao Tofu
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This quick and easy Kung Pao tofu, ready in 30 minutes, is a colorful, crunchy dish with bell peppers, tofu, peanuts, and a bold sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Rigatoni Arrabbiata
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This rigatoni arrabbiata is a delicious, easy-to-make pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a quick weeknight meal that will change your life!
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Pasta Fresca
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This easy pasta fresca recipe has simple but fresh ingredients, and ready in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner!
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Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
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This air fryer spaghetti squash is a quick, healthy side dish that turns out perfectly tender every time. Ready in just 30 minutes!
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Pasta alla Norma
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This Pasta alla Norma has a rich tomato sauce, sautéed eggplant, and fresh basil for a classic Italian meal that's hearty, delicious and ready in 30 minutes.
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Indian Bombay Potatoes
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Make my authentic, quick, crispy, and spicy Bombay Potatoes in just 30 minutes! A family favorite, vegan and gluten-free, perfect for any meal.
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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
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This cheesy green bean casserole is a savory, melt-in-your-mouth dish with crispy beans and a golden topping. Ready in just 30 minutes!
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Korean Gochujang Tofu
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Gochujang tofu has crisp, golden tofu with a Korean-inspired sweet, spicy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it's a great source of vegan protein.
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