20 MIN SALADS & BOWLS · UNDER 30 MINUTES
Black Bean & Corn Salad
A bright black bean and corn salad for summer lunches or sides. It keeps for 3 days refrigerated; add the avocado just before serving to keep it from browning.
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Every recipe here states its total time honestly, including prep. These are the ones that finish in thirty minutes or less, so a real dinner still happens on a night when nobody wants to cook.
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20 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES · COMFORT FOOD
Bright Lemon Pasta
Bright lemon, butter and Parmesan turn this pasta al limone into a fresh 20-minute weeknight dinner. Finish it with herbs and extra cheese.
25 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES
Chickpea Salad Baguette
A chickpea salad packed with protein and fiber makes a satisfying vegan lunch. Prepare the filling up to 3 days ahead for easy sandwiches all week.
30 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES · COMFORT FOOD
Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese
Potatoes, sweet potatoes and cashews blend into a smooth vegan cheese sauce for this comforting macaroni. Nutritional yeast adds the savory, cheesy character.
30 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES · COMFORT FOOD
Crisp Vegetable Spring Rolls
Cold noodles, vegetables, tofu and herbs fill these light vegetable spring rolls. Serve them with peanut sauce for a vegan, gluten-free appetizer or light meal.
10 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES
Customizable Overnight Oats
Prepare a flexible overnight-oats base, then choose from apple, peach, peanut-butter-and-jam or chocolate-banana toppings. Refrigerate the base overnight or for up to 5 days.
30 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES
Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Cottage cheese gives these pancakes a fluffy texture, extra protein and a gentle vanilla sweetness. Finish them with maple syrup and fresh fruit.
25 MIN SALADS & BOWLS · UNDER 30 MINUTES
Grilled Pepper & Chickpea Salad
Grilled red and yellow peppers meet chickpeas, oregano and basil in this easy summer salad. It works for a healthy weeknight dinner whether you eat meat or not.
30 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES · COMFORT FOOD
Hearty Lentil Pasta
Chewy pappardelle is coated in a savory tomato and lentil sauce for a filling vegetarian dinner. Mushrooms and tamari add depth without making the method complicated.
20 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES · COMFORT FOOD
Kale Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
This kale-flecked aglio e olio is a 20-minute weeknight pasta made with a short list of ingredients. Lemon, garlic and chili keep the simple sauce lively.
20 MIN SALADS & BOWLS · UNDER 30 MINUTES
Mediterranean Chickpea & Date Salad
Chickpeas, goat cheese, dates and toasted cumin bring sweet, savory and aromatic notes to this Mediterranean salad. It travels well for lunch or a potluck.
15 MIN SALADS & BOWLS · UNDER 30 MINUTES
Quinoa Arugula Salad with Apricot & Avocado
This bright arugula salad works as a side for dinner or a holiday table. Quinoa, chickpeas, almonds and avocado give it enough substance to stand alone.
30 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES · COMFORT FOOD
Quinoa Salad with Broccoli Pesto
Kale, roasted chickpeas, crisp vegetables and lemony pea pesto turn this quinoa salad into a satisfying lunch or dinner. It is vegan and gluten-free.
20 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES · COMFORT FOOD
Sesame Soba Noodle Bowls
Soba noodles are tossed with a bright sesame dressing, edamame, crisp vegetables and fresh herbs for a quick lunch or dinner. Serve them chilled or at room temperature.
30 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES · COMFORT FOOD
Spring Vegetable Pasta Primavera
Seasonal vegetables, basil and lemon make this pasta primavera a fresh spring or summer dinner. Tarragon is optional, but it adds a lovely final layer of flavor.
20 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES
Turkish Eggs with Aleppo Pepper
Creamy garlic yogurt, poached eggs and fragrant Aleppo pepper oil make a savory Turkish breakfast. Serve it with pita or crusty bread for scooping.
30 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES · COMFORT FOOD
Vegan Pasta with Creamy White Bean Sauce
This weeknight vegan pasta is coated in a silky white bean sauce with a tangy finish. It is comforting, wholesome and quick to put together.
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Under 30 minutes, explained
What is in the Under 30 minutes collection?
Every recipe here states its total time honestly, including prep. These are the ones that finish in thirty minutes or less, so a real dinner still happens on a night when nobody wants to cook. There are 17 recipes in this collection.
How many recipes are in Under 30 minutes?
The Under 30 minutes collection currently holds 17 recipes. The count updates whenever a new recipe is added to the index.
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