16 Flavorful 30 Minute Meals

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Crispy Chicken Tikka Bowls with Mint Sauce

Crispy bits of chicken tenders, crispy cucumbers, and briny pickled onions, all on a bed of fluffy quinoa with a swoop of cool mint sauce on top. You absolutely cannot go wrong with these bowls.

chicken tenders, tikka masala sauce, cucumbers, mint, mayo, pickled red onions

Shrimp tacos with slaw.

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw

The BEST shrimp tacos – ready in about 30 minutes and loaded with flavor and texture. SO YUM!

shrimp, cabbage, chili powder, sour cream, cumin, limes, tortillas

Creamy Garlic Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

You are thisclose to enjoying delicious noodles! Garlicky spirali noodles and tender sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy, luscious sauce with a heavy dusting of Parmesan cheese.

spirali pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine, heavy cream, garlic, Parmesan cheese

Sweet Potato Curry in a bowl with rice.

Creamy Thai Sweet Potato Curry

Our favorite easy, healthy, winter comfort food recipe that’s packed with yummy, feel-good ingredients and nutrition.

sweet potatoes, spinach, curry paste, coconut milk, peanuts, cilantro

Red curry noodles in bowl.

Red Curry Noodles

Lots of fresh veggies, seared tofu, slurpable noodles, and a saucy coconut red curry sauce. Stovetop to table in 30 minutes flat!

rice noodles tofu, red curry paste, coconut milk, stir fry vegetables

A bowl of shredded tandoori chicken and white rice with a fork.

Instant Pot Coconut Tandoori-Inspired Chicken

Coconut Tandoori-Inspired Chicken made with rich spices and creamy coconut milk. EXTREMELY EASY and so, so yummy.

chicken thighs, spices, honey, coconut milk

Couscous Salad with Lime Basil Vinaigrette in a bowl with a spoon.

Couscous Summer Salad

Spiced couscous, juicy nectarines, crunchy cucumber, avocado, chickpeas, cherries, sweet corn, and mint. It’s sunshine in a bowl!

couscous, dried cherries, chickpeas, corn, cucumber, nectarines, avocado, spinach

Noodles with a sauce and veggies.

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Braised Italian chicken in saucy pasta-friendly form that is bright, acidic, rich, and savory. Just put everything in the Instant Pot and let it go!

chicken breasts, mushrooms, bell pepper, capers, butter, diced tomatoes, capellini

Crispy tofu with jalapeno peppers, cucumbers, and edamame in a bowl.

Crunchy Roll Bowls

A block of tofu, nicely browned in teriyaki sauce, served on a bed of sticky rice with edamame, cucumber, avocado, jalapeño, and a handful of crushed-up crunchy onions, buried under a thick drizzle of extra teriyaki and spicy mayo. 

tofu, rice, edamame, cucumber, avocado, jalapeño, fried onions

BBQ salmon and diced mango over white rice with a slice of lemon n a bowl with a spoon.

BBQ Salmon Bowls with Mango Avocado Salsa

An easy and impressive dinner with yummy smoky-sweet flavor and a zip of zesty homemade salsa to take it over the top. The BEST weeknight dinner.

salmon, brown sugar, smoked paprika, mangoes, avocado, jalapeño, lime

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Harissa Chickpeas with Whipped Feta

Perfectly spicy/saucy/tomato-y chickpeas smothered in creamy, garlicky whipped feta and served with naan, lemons, and cucumbers. Your next weeknight wonder!

chickpeas, canned tomatoes, feta, harissa paste, garlic, lemon juice

Shrimp, cauliflower rice, and peas in a bowl with a fork

Sheet Pan Shrimp and Cauli Rice

The easiest sheet pan dinner! Shrimp, peas, cauliflower rice, seasonings, and Rosso pesto sauce all come together on one pan for a delicious springy meal. 

shrimp, cauliflower rice, Rosso pesto sauce, peas, cream

Pineapple Pork with Coconut Rice on a plate.

Pineapple Pork with Coconut Rice

Sticky-sweet pork, juicy pineapple, fresh herbs, jalapeño, and crispy onions all served over a bed of fluffy coconut rice. SO GOOD!

pork tenderloin, rice, pineapple, teriyaki sauce, coconut milk

Quick Homemade Ramen

Take the usual ramen up a notch with this quick homemade ramen. Fresh veggies and herbs make this extra delicious, healthy, and cozy!

ramen noodles, shitake mushrooms, kale, carrots, garlic, ginger

Hearty, saucy beef and broccoli with a side of white rice, and green onions in a rustic bowl.

Sesame Beef and Broccoli

Full of protein, green broccoli goodness, and sticky-sweet garlic and ginger flavor. Perfect at-home takeout!

flank steak, garlic, ginger, broccoli, soy sauce, sambal oelek

Crispy black bean tacos square

Crispy Black Bean Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce

These vegetarian tacos have a deliciously satisfying black bean filling with fresh salsa and seasonings all tucked into a golden crispy tortilla and served alongside a cool and creamy cilantro lime sauce. YUM!

black beans, tortillas, salsa, taco seasoning, cilantro, green onions, limes, sour cream

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