7 easy dinners in 30 minutes or less
Well-balanced dinners can be easy, quick, and delicious, too! Read on for tasty recipes from a range of cuisines, from steak to grilled chicken, scallops to shrimp, and lots more. The best part? Including both prep time and cook time, you can make any of these seven recipes in well under 30 minutes.
Sizzling steak and peppers bring bold fajita flavor front and center for a dinner that feels classic, hearty, and a little celebratory.
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Preparation
- In a skillet, sauté cumin and garlic in olive oil for 1 minute.
- Add steak strips and cook for about 5 minutes. Add pepper and onion slices and cook for another 8 minutes.
- Place mixture in tortilla and fold. Top with tomatoes, sour cream, and cilantro.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 516 Calories
- 25g Total Fat
- 4g Saturated Fat
- 391mg Sodium
- 49mg Cholesterol
- 36g Total Carbs
- 13g Fiber
- 10g Sugars
- 38g Protein
- 522mg Potassium
This dinner‑salad hybrid brings fresh, savory flavor and enough substance to fully count as a meal.
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- Preheat grill or use a grill pan on the stovetop. Mist chicken with cooking spray and grill 4 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips.
- Mix yogurt, feta, dill, and salt and pepper. Toss yogurt mixture with lettuce and tomatoes.
- Top salad with grilled chicken and serve with pita on the side.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 426 Calories
- 11g Total Fat
- 5g Saturated Fat
- 579mg Sodium
- 80mg Cholesterol
- 44g Total Carbs
- 8g Fiber
- 10g Sugars
- 37g Protein
- 498mg Potassium
A quick pasta bowl that hits the sweet spot between hearty and weeknight‑easy.
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Preparation
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Sauté tomatoes, sausage, garlic, and veggies for about 12 minutes, until veggies are tender.
- Top pasta with sauce mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 420 Calories
- 14g Total Fat
- 5g Saturated Fat
- 435mg Sodium
- 78mg Cholesterol
- 65*g Total Carbs
- 13g Fiber
- 12g Sugars
- 18g Protein
- 659mg Potassium
*Note: You may need to adjust carbohydrates, depending on your nutritional needs.
Bright lemon and herbs give this salmon dinner a well‑balanced edge, with a baked potato that keeps everyone happy.
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Preparation
- Preheat boiler.
- Whisk lemon juice, oil, and garlic. Brush on both sides of salmon and broil on a baking sheet for 10 minutes (until 145°F).
- Top cooked salmon with 2 tablespoons basil.
- Microwave potato for 8 minutes, until tender. Top with yogurt and salt and pepper.
- Toss remaining basil, tomatoes, and vinegar and serve on the side.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 398 Calories
- 13g Total Fat
- 2g Saturated Fat
- 117mg Sodium
- 67mg Cholesterol
- 42g Total Carbs
- 8g Fiber
- 2g Sugars
- 30g Protein
- 1,703mg Potassium
Fast‑cooking scallops make this dinner feel restaurant‑worthy without stretching your schedule.
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- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook scallops in olive oil and garlic until golden, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain, and toss with pesto.
- Serve with steamed asparagus topped with Parmesan.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 400 Calories
- 18g Total Fat
- 3g Saturated Fat
- 414mg Sodium
- 45mg Cholesterol
- 29g Total Carbs
- 3g Fiber
- 0g Sugars
- 29g Protein
- 382mg Potassium
Bright, bold flavors give this snapper dinner a fresh, tropical‑leaning twist!
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- Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat; coat with olive oil. Sauté snapper fillet for 8 minutes.
- Steam sugar snap peas for 5 minutes.
- Season fish and snap peas with salt and pepper.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil and add couscous. Turn off heat and cover; let sit 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in black beans, mango, and cilantro. Serve with snapper and snap peas.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 378 Calories
- 12g Total Fat
- 1g Saturated Fat
- 77mg Sodium
- 40mg Cholesterol
- 36g Total Carbs
- 8g Fiber
- 11g Sugars
- 31g Protein
- 233mg Potassium
Garlicky shrimp and tender greens turn this pasta into a fast, flavorful dinner that feels comforting without feeling heavy.
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- Brush 1 teaspoon of olive oil on shrimp and on sauté pan. Preheat pan over medium heat.
- Cook penne according to package directions.
- While penne is cooking, sauté kale with garlic in 1 teaspoon olive oil for 8 minutes. Add shrimp for a few minutes until warmed through.
- Toss with greens and penne; top with remaining olive oil and Parmesan.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 498 Calories
- 21g Total Fat
- 4g Saturated Fat
- 500mg Sodium
- 229mg Cholesterol
- 57g Total Carbs
- 11g Fiber
- 3g Sugars
- 39g Protein
- 822mg Potassium
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