News flash: It’s 6:30. Dinner’s not gonna make itself, people. You could splurge on takeout, give up and eat cereal, or try one of these 30-minute dinners we bet you haven’t thought of. Cauliflower grits? Sign us up.
11 Surprising Dinner Ideas That Are Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
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Published Apr 12, 2017
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Shrimp With Cauliflower “grits” And Arugula
Tasty enough for Saturday, healthy enough for Monday.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Chickpea And Vegetable Coconut Curry
Bursting with flavor (and a tenth of the cost of Thai takeout).
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Skillet Gnocchi With Sausage And Broccoli Rabe
These are a few of our favorite things.
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Baked Caprese Chicken Skillet
Life lesson: When in doubt, put mozz on it.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Sesame-ginger Salmon In Parchment
Love eating, but hate doing dishes? This one’s for you.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Thai Beef Bowls With Rice Noodles
Salads wish they were as filling, tasty and beautiful as this.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Lemon And Spinach Orzotto
It’s risotto’s low-maintenance cousin.
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Zoodles With Tomato Sauce And Mozzarella
Craving spaghetti? Lighten things up with zucchini spirals.
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Buddha Bowl With Kale, Avocado, Orange And Wild Rice
Try eating this bright bowl without smiling. We dare you.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Baking Sheet Quesadillas
File this under “Why the heck didn’t I think of this sooner?”
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
One-pot Stove-top Macaroni And Cheese
Basically our dream dinner: All of the cheese, none of the dishes.
