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30-Minute Meals

Every recipe in the index that is on the table in thirty minutes or less.

5,051 recipes

Leftover Christmas Pudding Trifle

Chunks of spiced Christmas pudding soaked with sherry form the base of this layered trifle, topped with pears, a mascarpone custard and softly whipped cream. Grated dark chocolate and flaked almonds finish the bowl for a festive make-ahead dessert.

BritishDesserts30 minServes 6-846 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pudding

HB-14320 · Hand-built original

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Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese & Bacon Cakes

Cold mashed potato is bound with egg, flour and melting cheese, studded with bacon and scallions, then crumbed and pan-fried into golden cakes. The centres stay soft and cheesy while the panko shell turns crisp.

Appetiser, Breakfast, Side Dish21 minServes 12195 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-14322 · Hand-built original

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Leftover-Turkey Melts

A shredded turkey salad with celery, scallions, pickled peppers, herbs, Dijon and mayonnaise is grilled between sourdough slices with American cheese until the bread is golden.

Main course25 minMakes 4927 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-7457 · Hand-built original

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Lemon and Garlic Chicken With Cherry Tomatoes

Chicken breasts are marinated in lemon, olive oil, garlic and rosemary, dusted with flour and seared, then simmered with cherry tomatoes and white wine until the tomatoes slump into a sauce.

AmericanMain course0 minServes 4215 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-7459 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Basil Quinoa

Fluffy quinoa folded with a fresh basil, lemon juice and olive oil dressing and browned shallot.

AmericanSide25 minServes 4506 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: quinoa

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-11759 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Butter Sauce for Fish

Lemon Butter Sauce for Fish is a dish built around pieces. Ready in 15 min.

15 minServes 2232 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: unsalted butter

HB-1355 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Cannellini Bean Bruschetta

A creamy, lemony bruschetta topping of cannellini beans half-mashed with lemon zest, lemon juice and parsley, spread on garlic-rubbed grilled bread. A pantry bite that takes minutes.

ItalianAppetizer, Starter10 minServes 4370 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: stale

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone

HB-15646 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Garlic Baked Ricotta

A bowl of ricotta loosened with a little cream is seasoned with lemon zest, minced garlic and salt, then baked until the top lightly browns. A final drizzle of olive oil makes it a warm, scoopable spread.

Appetiser, Dip, Spread20 minServes 8288 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: afford

HB-14331 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Grits

Cheesy parmesan grits, simmered in chicken broth, form a creamy bed for shrimp quickly sauteed with garlic in butter and olive oil. Lemon juice and parsley are stirred through the shrimp at the end to keep the pan sauce lively.

SouthernMain course15 minServes 4479 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-14332 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp are sauteed in butter and olive oil with garlic, lemon juice and pepper, then topped with a parmesan, breadcrumb and parsley crumb and flashed under the broiler. The crisped shrimp are served over hot linguine.

American, Caribbean, Italian, Italian AmericanDinner, Main Course30 minServes 6409 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-14333 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Matcha Tonic

Whisked matcha poured over ice and lemon syrup, topped with tonic water and a fresh lemon slice.

AsianDrink5 minServes 117 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

HB-10877 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Meltaway Cookies

Short, tender cookies made with butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest and juice, rolled into balls, baked until the edges turn lightly golden and dusted with more powdered sugar.

AmericanDessert30 min24 cookies120 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: unsalted butter

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee

HB-9063 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Olive Oil Cake

A dairy-free Italian-style cake in which beaten egg yolks, olive oil and lemon are lightened with whipped whites and baked in a springform pan.

Dessert30 min8 servings101 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-7472 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Pancakes

A lemon-juice and zest batter cooks into tall, golden pancakes with a gentle tang from the milk curdled by the citrus. The short stack is best eaten warm, straight off the griddle.

AmericanBreakfast, brunch20 minServes 8178 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-14340 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Pepper Chicken with Brown Butter Garlic Lemon Sauce

Lemon-pepper-seasoned chicken thighs are seared until golden, then finished in the oven in a brown butter sauce with garlic, chicken broth and lemon juice. The nutty butter and citrus keep the pan sauce rich but sharp.

AmericanDinner, Main Course25 minServes 4145 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-14341 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Pepper Pork

Lemon-pepper pork cutlets are seared quickly and rested, while zucchini, bell pepper and red onion char in the same pan. The vegetables are tossed through lemony couscous with mint and feta, and the cutlets are served on top with their resting juices.

Dinner15 minServes 21544 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-14342 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Lemon zest is rubbed into the sugar for these muffins so the citrus perfumes every crumb, and Greek yogurt and milk keep the interior moist. A brief blast of high heat domes the tops before the temperature drops to finish baking.

AmericanBreakfast28 minServes 12224 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee

HB-14344 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Potato Salad

Baby potatoes boiled until just tender, marinated warm in a lemon, olive oil and Dijon dressing, then tossed with green onions and parsley; no mayonnaise anywhere.

Salad20 minServes 5168 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-7477 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Small, fluffy pancakes made from a lemon-scented ricotta and buttermilk batter, cooked in butter and served with blueberry syrup or your own toppings.

AmericanBreakfast0 min8 to 10 small pancakes150 kcalVegetarianDiabetic

Main ingredient: ricotta

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee

HB-7481 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Angel hair pasta is tossed with shrimp seared in butter and olive oil with onion and garlic, loosened with white wine and lemon juice. Chopped parsley, a dash of hot sauce and parmesan finish the pan.

ItalianMain course20 minServes 4138 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-14350 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Yogurt Sauce

A great creamy sauce that's super quick to make and goes with "everything" from beef skewers to roasted vegetables, Gyros wraps to broccoli fritters. It's bright, lemony, slightly garlicky and creamy, without the greasiness of mayo.

Mediterranean, Middle EasternSauce5 minServes 1277 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: works

HB-3045 · Hand-built original

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