30 Healthy Dinners That Take 30 Minutes or Less to Make
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.
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Blueberry, Quinoa, and Kale Salad
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Panko-Crusted White Fish
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Cauliflower-Crust Pizza
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Chirashi Sushi Bowl
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Paleo Stuffed Peppers
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Indian-Spiced Tofu and Chard Curry
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Avocado Shell Salad
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Lemon Tuna Salad
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Cauliflower Fried "Rice"
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Hemp and Cabbage Detox Salad
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Vegan Bean Salad
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Healthy Chicken Salad
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Polenta and Beans
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Veggie and Hummus Sandwich
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Zucchini Noodles Aglio et Olio
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Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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Grilled Chicken Salad With Sherry-Herb Vinaigrette
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Paleo Carrot Pasta
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Eggless Kale Caesar Salad
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Rainbow Quinoa Salad
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast
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Taco Salad
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Thai Peanut Soba Noodle Salad
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Mexican Tempeh Quinoa Salad
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Herb Chicken-Tofu Burgers
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Broccoli Slaw Pasta
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Penne Alla "Not-Ka"
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Baby Kale Sesame Salad
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Low-Carb Tortilla-Less Soup
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Kale and Chicken Salad
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