After a long and draining day, the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen making a meal. You're hungry, and you want your food now! Before you reach for the takeout menu (and possibly undo some hard work from diet and exercise), try one of these 30 recipes. Each takes 30 minutes or less to make, which is definitely quicker than waiting for delivery or takeout. And besides, these recipes are nutrient-packed, healthy, and wholesome. From a cauliflower-crust pizza to zoodles to roast chicken, you'll get all the benefits of health and speed, with very little effort.
Related: Bake-Ahead Breakfast Ideas [1]
Blueberry, Quinoa, and Kale Salad
Get the recipe: Blueberry, Quinoa, and Kale Salad [2]
Panko-Crusted White Fish
Get the recipe: Panko-Crusted White Fish [3]
Cauliflower-Crust Pizza
Get the recipe: Cauliflower-Crust Pizza [4]
Chirashi Sushi Bowl
Get the recipe: Chirashi Sushi Bowl [5]
Paleo Stuffed Peppers
Get the recipe: Paleo Stuffed Peppers [6]
Indian-Spiced Tofu and Chard Curry
Get the recipe: Indian-Spiced Tofu and Chard Curry [7]
Avocado Shell Salad
Get the recipe: Avocado Shell Salad [8]
Lemon Tuna Salad
Get the recipe: Lemon Tuna Salad [9]
Cauliflower Fried "Rice"
Get the recipe: Cauliflower Fried "Rice" [10]
Hemp and Cabbage Detox Salad
Get the recipe: Hemp and Cabbage Detox Salad [11]
Vegan Bean Salad
Get the recipe: Vegan Bean Salad [12]
Healthy Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: Healthy Chicken Salad [13]
Polenta and Beans
Get the recipe: Polenta and Beans [14]
Veggie and Hummus Sandwich
Get the recipe: Veggie and Hummus Sandwich [15]
Zucchini Noodles Aglio et Olio
Get the recipe: Zucchini Noodles Aglio et Olio [16]
Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Get the recipe: Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup [17]
Grilled Chicken Salad With Sherry-Herb Vinaigrette
Get the recipe: Grilled Chicken Salad With Sherry-Herb Vinaigrette [18]
Paleo Carrot Pasta
Get the recipe: Paleo Carrot Pasta [19]
Eggless Kale Caesar Salad
Get the recipe: Eggless Kale Caesar Salad [20]
Rainbow Quinoa Salad
Get the recipe: Rainbow Quinoa Salad [21]
Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast
Get the recipe: Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast [22]
Taco Salad
Get the recipe: Taco Salad [23]
Thai Peanut Soba Noodle Salad
Get the recipe: Thai Peanut Soba Noodle Salad [24]
Mexican Tempeh Quinoa Salad
Get the recipe: Mexican Tempeh Quinoa Salad [25]
Herb Chicken-Tofu Burgers
Get the recipe: Herb Chicken-Tofu Burgers [26]
Broccoli Slaw Pasta
Get the recipe: Broccoli Slaw Pasta [27]
Penne Alla "Not-Ka"
Get the recipe: Penne Alla "Not-Ka" [28]
Baby Kale Sesame Salad
Get the recipe: Baby Kale Sesame Salad [29]
Low-Carb Tortilla-Less Soup
Get the recipe: Low-Carb Tortilla-Less Soup [30]
Kale and Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: Kale and Chicken Salad [31]