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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

Sinh To Bo - Vietnamese Avocado Smoothie

Avocados blended smooth with ice, condensed milk and a splash of milk or coconut milk, poured into cups and finished with a drizzle of condensed milk and shredded coconut.

AsianDessert5 minServes 2299 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream

HB-10972 · Hand-built original

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Sizzling Eggplant with Roasted Chili Paste, Garlic and Basil

Tender wedges of eggplant are fried until silky, then glazed with roasted chili paste, garlic and basil for a dish that is smoky, sweet and warmly hot. Onion and bell pepper add sweetness and color against the soft eggplant.

ThaiMain course30 minServes 4153 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: eggplant

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, steamed rice, clear soup

HB-18652 · Hand-built original

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Sizzling ginger steamed fish

Sizzling ginger steamed fish is an Asian light mains, main built around note. Ready in 20 min.

AsianLight mains, Main20 minServes 2158 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cooking sake

HB-2087 · Hand-built original

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Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi

Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi is a Mediterranean main course centred on chicken, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

MediterraneanMain course0 min4 servings1420 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-4117 · Hand-built original

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Skillet Gnocchi With Miso Butter and Asparagus

Shelf-stable potato gnocchi crisped in a skillet with asparagus, then tossed in miso butter sharpened with sherry vinegar. Tender greens wilt through at the end under a grinding of black pepper.

ItalianMain course0 min3 to 4 servings276 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: gnocchi

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

HB-8276 · Hand-built original

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Skinny Pumpkin Pancakes

Two flours, skim milk and egg whites lighten these pumpkin pancakes without losing their cinnamon warmth. They cook quickly on a griddle in quarter-cup rounds.

AmericanBreakfast20 minServes 8162 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-18009 · Hand-built original

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Skirt Steak

Marinated skirt steak grilled hot and fast, sliced against the grain and served with chimichurri.

Americandinner, Main18 minServes 5489 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: steak

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

HB-4556 · Hand-built original

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Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls

Roasted sweet potato rounds and a quick cabbage slaw under a skillet sloppy joe beef mixture with ketchup, tomato paste and mustard, finished with pickled onions.

AmericanMain course25 minServes 4448 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: sweet potato

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

HB-12097 · Hand-built original

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Sloppy Joes

Ground beef simmered in a sweet tomato sauce with bell pepper and mustard, piled onto soft rolls.

AmericanMain course0 min5 - 6 people78 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ground beef

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

HB-5021 · Hand-built original

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Smashed Asparagus Salad

Smashing raw asparagus into bite-size pieces lets it trap a bright and savory lemon, Parmesan, and shallot dressing in this fuss-free asparagus salad recipe.

10 min4 servings77 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: ¾ oz asparagus

HB-2108 · Hand-built original

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Smashed Beef Kebab With Cucumber Yogurt

Seasoned ground beef flattened and cooked kebab-style, served with a grated cucumber, mint and yogurt sauce, walnuts and raisins.

Middle EasternMain Dish25 min4 servings515 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: ground beef

HB-4698 · Hand-built original

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Smashed Cucumber Salad

Smashed Persian cucumbers with avocado, feta, dill and chives in a blended olive oil, honey, rice vinegar and Dijon dressing.

MediterraneanSide15 minServes 4241 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cucumber

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-12100 · Hand-built original

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Smashed cucumber salad with feta and dill

Smashed cucumber salted and drained, then tossed with feta, three herbs, lemon, sesame and a flicker of chili.

Side dishes30 minServes 2149 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: trimmed

HB-15259 · Hand-built original

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Smashed Edamame Toast

Smashed Edamame Toast is a Vegan main built around edamame. It takes 10 min in total and serves 4. It is prepared in a straightforward, home-style way.

VeganMain10 minServes 41486 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: edamame

HB-4636 · Hand-built original

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Smashed Tater Tots

Frozen tater tots baked, smashed flat with a glass and baked again until crisp, served with an optional garlic, parsley and parmesan butter.

AmericanAppetizer30 min4 servings119 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-10085 · Hand-built original

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Smoked Cauliflower

A whole cauliflower rubbed and smoked until tender enough to carve like a joint.

BBQMain course11 minServes 4122 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cauliflower

Pairs well with: rice, salad, flatbreads

HB-5705 · Hand-built original

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Smoked Chicken Halves

Halved chickens smoked skin-crisp and juicy, the barbecue competition staple.

BBQMain course17 minServes 431 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: potato salad, coleslaw, cornbread

HB-5678 · Hand-built original

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Smoked Chicken Legs

Drumsticks smoked until the skin tightens and the meat pulls easily from the bone.

BBQMain course11 minServes 4119 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken legs

Pairs well with: beans, cornbread, coleslaw

HB-5717 · Hand-built original

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