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Easy 30-Minute Dinners to Make Every Night This Month

No time? No problem

The problem: You want to cook a delicious dinner, but you don’t want to spend tons of your precious time slaving over a stove. The solution: Any one of these 30 meals, all of which are totally satisfying and ready in 30 minutes or less.

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Day 1: Buddha Bowl With Kale, Avocado, Orange And Wild Rice

The best part is, it tastes as amazing as it looks (if not more).

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Day 2: Mongolian Beef

Way faster than takeout.

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Day 3: Fish Tacos With Chipotle Lime Crema

Is it summer yet?

Day 4: Ginger Thai Kale Salad With Cashew Dressing

So much flavor, so much crunch.


Day 5: Baking Sheet Quesadillas

One of the most brilliant things we’ve tried in a while.

Day 6: Ranch-seasoned Salmon Packets

A delicious dinner without dirtying a pan.


Day 7: Zoodles With Tomato Sauce And Mozzarella

For when you’re craving something a little lighter than pasta.

Day 8: Chicken Ratatouille

You know, like the movie. (Sans the cute mouse.)


Day 9: Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Mexican night, anyone?

Day 10: Tomato Soup

Might we suggest serving this with an equally easy-to-make grilled cheese? 

Day 11: Thai Green Curry Shrimp With Asparagus

A warming meal for a cold winter night.

Day 12: Cacio E Pepe

This simple, cheesy Italian classic takes just six ingredients and 20 minutes to make.


Day 13: Chicken Gumbo

So tasty, you won’t even need the corn bread.

Day 14: Southwestern Chicken Potpie

Those biscuits though…

Day 15: Spaghetti Carbonara

Five ingredients, five stars.

Day 16: Black Bean Soup

Just make sure there are leftovers.


Day 17: Spicy Sriracha Ramen

If you can’t handle the heat, add a little less Sriracha.

Day 18: Caprese Chicken

Don’t skimp on the mozz.

Day 19: Sausage And White Bean Gnocchi

Shh, it’s secretly healthy and packed with protein.


Day 20: Cilantro Lime Chicken With Avocado Salsa

Like taco night, minus the tortillas.

Day 21: Kale Caesar Salad

A delightful dinner staple everyone should know how to make.

Day 22: Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Chowder

We’ll take a double serving of garlic, please and thanks.

Day 23: Sweet Potato, Turkey Sausage And Egg Bake

Breakfast for dinner > dinner for dinner.


Day 24: One-pan Beef Penne

Pretty much the definition of hearty.

Day 25: Lemon Butter Scallops

To be served over anything from spaghetti to cauliflower rice.

Day 26: Paleo Meatballs With Marinara Sauce

Day 27: Fish Taco Bowls

Way easier to eat than actual tacos.

Day 28: Lemon And Spinach Orzotto

Think of this as risotto’s quick-cooking cousin.

Day 29: Cheesy Artichoke Skillet Flatbread

Pizza, schmizza.

Day 30: Seared Ahi Tuna With Chimichurri Sauce


sarah stiefvater

Wellness Director

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  • Has worked in lifestyle media for 11 years