Conquer busy schedules with 20 healthy 30-minute meals

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Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen. These 20 quick and nourishing meals come together in just 30 minutes, so you can fuel your body without the stress. Whether you’re racing against the clock or just want an easy dinner, these recipes make mealtime simple and satisfying.

Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

A bowl of pasta salad with kale and croutons.
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This hearty and nutritious twist on classic Caesar salad features crisp kale, navy beans, everything bagel croutons, parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing.

Get the recipe: Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

Turkey Burgers

A turkey burger on a bun with lettuce on it.
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These quick and healthy turkey burgers are juicy and flavorful, the perfect choice for a weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Turkey Burgers

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

A teriyaki salmon filet topped with green onion, on a plate with couscous, cucumber, and carrot.
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This quick and easy air fryer teriyaki salmon is the perfect weeknight dinner, made in no time. Serve the flavorful salmon filets with your favorite grains and vegetables.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Kale Chicken Salad

Salad in a bowl with greens, cucumber, herbs, and sliced chicken.
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This nutritious salad is packed with flavor and features cumin chicken, crisp cucumbers, kale, romaine lettuce, and a creamy avocado and cilantro dressing.

Get the recipe: Kale Chicken Salad

Carrot Lentil Soup

Orange soup in a bowl with a white swirl.
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This quick and easy carrot lentil soup made with a smooth carrot base, lentils, and kale, is ready in just 25 minutes, for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Get the recipe: Carrot Lentil Soup

Butternut Squash Burgers

A burger with tomato, avocado, arugula, and sauce on a platter beside greens and a bowl of sauce.
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These flavorful veggie burgers are packed with roasted butternut squash, white beans, hearty oats, and spices. No food processor is required, making them simple and easy to whip up!

Get the recipe: Butternut Squash Burgers

Buffalo Shrimp Tacos

Tortillas filled with breaded saucy shrimp and red onions.
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Craving take out at home? Try these spicy, crispy, buffalo shrimp tacos. While you’re air frying the shrimp, whip up the sauce and slaw in just a few minutes, then assemble.

Get the recipe: Buffalo Shrimp Tacos

Honey Garlic Cauliflower

Breaded sauced cauliflower on a plate beside a bowl of dip.
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This flavorful veggie-forward dish combines cauliflower with crispy Panko breadcrumbs and a sweet, garlicky sauce. Have this dish on the dinner table in just 20 minutes!

Get the recipe: Honey Garlic Cauliflower

Sausage Curry

A skillet of sauce curry beside a bowl with mashed potatoes topped with carrots, sausages, green peas, and a curry sauce.
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These savory curried sausages are best served with mashed potatoes and a side of veggies. The whole family is sure to enjoy this one pot comfort food dinner.

Get the recipe: Sausage Curry

Southwest Corn Salad

Salad in a large bowl and a small bowl.
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Toss together charred sweet corn, juicy tomato, jalapeno, lime juice, cumin, bell pepper, cucumber, and diced avocado with romaine lettuce for a satisfying and hearty salad.

Get the recipe: Southwest Corn Salad

Tofu Udon Stir Fry

A bowl of tofu, vegetables, and noodles with chopsticks in it.
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Stir fry is the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight! It’s packed with veggies and protein, tossed in a flavorful umami stir fry sauce, and ready in less than 20 minutes.

Get the recipe: Tofu Udon Stir Fry

Crispy Chicken Wraps

A wrap filled with breaded chicken, pickles, pickled onions, and lettuce.
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Tender and crispy breaded chicken with spicy mayo, romaine lettuce, pickles, and pickled onions in a wrap. These easy wraps are perfect for a quick dinner.

Get the recipe: Crispy Chicken Wraps

Tomato Tortellini Soup

Tomato soup with tortellini and cheese in bowls.
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This comforting tomato-based soup comes together in just 20 minutes, made with packaged tortellini, spinach, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning.

Get the recipe: Tomato Tortellini Soup

Coconut Curry Ramen

Soup in a bowl with swirled carrots, broccoli, noodles, lime wedges and cilantro.
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Enjoy spicy comfort in a bowl with this delicious ramen. Carrot, broccoli, water chestnuts, and tender ramen noodles in a creamy and spicy broth.

Get the recipe: Coconut Curry Ramen

Chicken Shawarma Plate

A bowl with couscous, spiced chicken strips, dip, hummus, pita triangles, and cucumber salad beside a large bowl of couscous.
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Sheet pan chicken shawarma is the perfect shortcut to deliver flavor in no time at all. Load up your plate with spiced chicken, couscous, cucumber, hummus, and Lebanese garlic dip.

Get the recipe: Chicken Shawarma Plate

Spinach and Arugula Salad

Salad in a bowl with greens, sliced apples, pecans, and feta cheese.
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A spinach and arugula base loaded with crisp apples, tangy feta, nutty pecans, seeds, and a homemade honey balsamic dressing. This salad is refreshing and flavorful, perfect for a quick dinner.

Get the recipe: Spinach and Arugula Salad

Green Goddess Halloumi Burgers

A burger bun filled with grilled halloumi strips, cucumbers, greens, and sprouts.
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Grilled squeaky halloumi cheese on toasted buns with spinach, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, and a herby yogurt sauce. This vegetarian dinner option is fresh and flavorful.

Get the recipe: Green Goddess Halloumi Burgers

Tuna Sushi Bowl

A rice casserole topped with cucumber and drizzled sauce.
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Make these tuna sushi bowls at home with brown rice, canned tuna, crisp cucumbers, and spicy mayo. This spicy and nutritious bowl comes together in just a few minutes.

Get the recipe: Tuna Sushi Bowl

Broccoli Rice Casserole

Broccoli, rice, and chickpeas in a casserole dish topped with green onions.
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This simple broccoli rice casserole is made with tender rice, hearty chickpeas, and broccoli, baked in a flavorful broth. It’s the ultimate comfort meal that’s easy to make and packed with nutrients.

Get the recipe: Broccoli Rice Casserole

Couscous Halloumi Salad

Couscous and vegetable salad in a bowl topped with cheese, nuts, and herbs.
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This couscous halloumi salad is made with lemon couscous, za’atar spiced lentils, squeaky halloumi, and fresh oregano. It’s a quick and easy salad that’s perfect for a light dinner.

Get the recipe: Couscous Halloumi Salad

Hi, I'm Jacqueline Piper, the author of PiperCooks. I am a food blogger with a focus on easy, delicious, and (mostly) healthy recipes. I like using fresh ingredients for simple family recipes and I love cooking + sharing recipes to help you put healthy, homemade dinners on your table.

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