In less than 30 minutes, you can have a delicious and flavorful meal. These quick and easy dinner recipes are perfect for busy nights when you need dinner on the table quickly. It’s also rich in fiber, with at least 6 grams per serving, consistent with the Mediterranean diet, one of the healthiest eating patterns. Try our recipe for gnocchi with white beans and sun-dried tomatoes or our spaghetti squash stuffed with cheesy spinach and artichokes to make you feel great.
Gnocchi recipe with white beans and sun-dried tomatoes
jacob fox
Sun-dried tomatoes are the star of this recipe, adding texture and flavor. Combined with spinach, this dish becomes an excellent source of vitamins C and K.
Walnut pesto pasta salad
This chilled pesto pasta salad will give you some coolness on a summer day. Fresh tomatoes and roasted red peppers add bright color and juiciness, but you could also add your favorite pasta salad vegetables like blanched broccoli or fresh bell peppers.
Cheese spinach and artichoke stuffed spaghetti squash
Replacing this spaghetti squash with pasta reduces both carbs and calories by 75%, resulting in a delicious, creamy casserole that you can eat with confidence. If you have the time, it’s worth roasting the pumpkin instead of cooking it in the microwave. The flavor will be sweeter and more intense.
Pita with heaping vegetables
Fresh, bright flavors come to life in this easy vegetarian pita. Please allow enough time to prepare the roasted vegetables mentioned in the recipe. Or make them 1-2 days in advance for a healthy meal that’s ready in 30 minutes or less. These pitas also go well with any leftover cooked vegetables you have on hand. There is no need to heat roasted vegetables. This recipe is delicious chilled or at room temperature.
chopped chicken and sweet potato salad
This easy salad recipe makes great use of leftover cooked chicken. Look for escarole in the produce section near leafy greens. If you can’t find it, you can use romaine instead.
Vegan burrito bowl and cauliflower rice
These meal prep vegan burrito bowls are healthy and flavorful. Make this at the beginning of the week to take home on busy days. To reduce cooking time, we use frozen cauliflower rice, a low-carb alternative to white or brown rice.
Chickpea and roasted red pepper lettuce wraps with tahini dressing
A tangy, nutty tahini dressing combines no-cook ingredients like canned chickpeas and roasted red peppers to create an easy-to-meal lettuce wrap. Make these wraps ahead of time for grab-and-go lunches or dinners. A few pieces of warm pita completes the meal perfectly.
Tomato, cucumber and white bean salad with basil vinaigrette
This no-cook bean salad is perfect for a light dinner or lunch with cherry or grape tomatoes and juicy cucumbers. Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something special.
vegan coconut chickpea curry
To make this 20-minute vegan curry even faster, buy pre-cut vegetables from your grocery store’s salad bar. Serve over cooked brown rice for a hearty and satisfying dinner. When shopping for braising sauces, look for ones with less than 400 mg of sodium, and check the ingredient list for cream or fish sauce if you want to make it vegan. If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.
black bean and quinoa bowl
Photography: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Driesman, Props Stylist: Gabe Greco
This black bean and quinoa bowl has many of the usual hallmarks of a taco salad, except for the fried bowl. Loaded with pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, and avocado, it’s topped with a quick hummus dressing.
Stuffed sweet potatoes with hummus dressing
Ali Redmond
Hearty yet easy to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale, and hummus dressing is a great 5-ingredient lunch for one.
Roasted vegetable and black bean tacos
These hearty vegan tacos are quick and easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights. It’s so delicious that no one misses meat and dairy products.
