19 + healthy 30 minute dinner recipes that will save you from that 5-pm rush! Full of wholesome ingredients that will feed your family and keep you satisfied.
30 minute dinner recipes are pretty much how we roll around here…because when 5-pm rolls around and everyone comes home from work and school, who has time to slave over dinner? I’d personally rather spend my time with the kids 😉
What has worked for us? Writing out a meal plan! Just having chosen a dinner option really makes prep and cooking so much more efficient.
With these healthy 30 minute dinners, you can have dinner on the table with time to spare! These recipes have something for everyone: chicken, beef, and vegetarian options, pasta recipes, salad recipes, stir fries and more.
It just goes to show that you don’t have to slave in the kitchen to make healthy and delicious food!
Let’s check out these healthy 30 minute dinners!
1. California Veggie Grilled Chicken Pasta Bowls from Whole and Heavenly Oven // 2. Pan Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Salsa Fresca and Toasted Couscous from The Cozy Apron
3. 30-Minute Ginger Beef Tacos with Peanut Sauce from Sweet Peas & Saffron // 4. Kale Walnut Pesto & Blistered Tomato Pasta from Tastes Lovely
5. Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema from Joyful Healthy Eats // 6. Southwestern Turkey Burgers from Mariah’s Pleasing Plates
7. Spicy Kung Pao Stir-Fry with Summer Squash from Kristine’s Kitchen // 8. Tuscan Kale & Sundried Tomato Chicken Sausage Gnocchi from With Salt & Wit
9. Balsamic Steak, Berry & Arugula Salad from Sweet Peas & Saffron // 10. One Pan Moroccan Fish from Lexie’s Clean Kitchen
11. Cajun Shrimp Tostadas from Maebells // 12. Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchilada Skillet from Ambitious Kitchen
13. Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps from Creme De La Crumb // 14. Tuscan Chicken Skillet from The Wanderlust Kitchen
15. Sriracha Almond-Crusted Chicken Caprese Salad from Floating Kitchen // 16. Sausage Asparagus Quinoa Pasta from Primavera Kitchen
17. Lighter Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad from Savory Nothings // 18. Chicken Asparagus Stir-Fry with Cherry Tomatoes and Toasted Almonds from Whole & Heavenly Oven
19. Sausage & Pepper Panzanella Salad with Smoky Buttermilk Vinaigrette from Sweet Peas & Saffron
Alexis
Disappointed I clicked on this because pinterest said this would take me to a recipe for vegan one pot creamy tomato basil pasta and its no where to be found on this page. False advertising is a very uncool way to get page views.
Denise
Hi Alexis, I know this is going to sound crazy, but there is a spam account on Pinterest linking random images to my site, and I have nothing to do with it. I contacted Pinterest and they said they couldn’t do anything about it either. Could you link me to the pin so I can contact them about it again, please? I don’t want people thinking I’m trying to click bait, because that’s not my style and it’s super skeezy. Thanks so much.
Tommi Kenneth
Wao! Thanks for this mouth watering healthy 30 minute dinners. Great post
Shay
I thought it was plant-based meals! Wasted my time here!
Denise
Hey Shay I have tons of vegan meal prep recipe here: https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/vegan-meal-prep-recipes/
Andrea
Well gee, good thing you left a nasty comment instead of just clicking the “back” button. ☹️
Lewis Davis
Thanks for this great post on 30 minutes recipes. This should be a must read for every woman
Lucy K.
Thanks for this Dinner Recipes, I am so thrilled about 30 minutes dinner, can’t wait to try this
Denise
Thanks so much, hope you find one you enjoy 🙂
lisha t
These r so not kid friendly nor am I able to eat most of them no nuts no beans no lettuce no fish no Spicy cuz I have no gull bladder . anyone have any suggestions?
Amanda
Lol find a blog post that actually helps you instead of telling other people how to run theirs ?
Jennie
My kids love this kind of food. Not all kids guffaw at the sight of green vegetables. ?
Denise
I think cook time is a tricky thing to estimate and different bloggers will do it differently. Personally I start my (mental) timer as soon as I start chopping/boiling water etc, but the bloggers whose recipes you made might do more of an ‘estimation’. Not sure. Glad you’re enjoying the flavors though!
Sara
You have become a go to for lunch prep! Would love to see more beef recipes as I live in cow country.
Denise
Awesome! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipes. I will have to think on beef recipes…ground beef is good to re-heat so you could definitely use ground beef in these Turkey Taco Lunch Bowls: https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/2017/01/turkey-taco-lunch-bowls-meal-prep.html
Kaitlyn
What a great round-up! I definitely bookmarked a few of these! I love when I can make a really good meal in under 30 minutes.
Denise
Thanks Kaitlyn! 30 minute dinners are such a lifesaver, I actually have a huge collection of them on the blog! https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/category/30-minutes-or-less
Mary
Thanks Danielle for great recipes! spending 30 minutes for healthy dinner is really significant for busy people. Love it!
Denise
No problem! I hope you find some you like!
Natasha @ Salt and Lavender
These all look fab! Not sure which is my favorite… but that buttermilk salad dressing sounds intriguing so I will have to check it out. Pinning!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
Healthy and dinner under 30 minutes?! I’m sold! love these ! and love the new blog design!
Denise
Alice, hilariously enough, you posted literally seconds after the new design went live! Thanks so much 🙂 🙂
Sam @ SugarSpunRun
5PM at your house sounds a lot like 5PM at my house! Thanks for sharing these awesome recipes, I’ll definitely be trying some out! 🙂
Emanuele @ guyslovecooking
we could never have enough 30 minutes meals!! They are the best! 🙂
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen
I want to try every single one of these recipes! 30 minute meals are the best and will never go out of style. I have a similar Pinterest board of easy weeknight meals and it’s a great way to save quick and easy dinner recipes! Thank you SO much for including my stir-fry. 🙂
krista @joyfulhealthyeats
Wow! Now this is one awesome roundup! Totally pinning this and saving for later! Thanks for including me in the drool worthy recipes girl!
Catherine
Who doesn’t love a quick and easy meal?! These all look fantastic. xo, Catherine
Denise
That salmon looks AMAZING! And I hope you like my tacos 🙂 Thanks, Kate!
Danielle
Definitely coming back to this post when I make my grocery list for next week! So much dinner inspiration, I love it! Thanks for sharing, Denise 🙂
Denise
Thanks, Danielle! I’m feeling inspired, too!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
Awesome round up, Denise! I am always searching for great 30 minute meals, thanks for putting them all in one place! 🙂 And for helping me maintain the lazy! Lol. <3 Cheers, girlie!
Denise
No problemo, Cheyanne! I am also trying to maintain the lazy 😉
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze
I can not wait to try everyone of these yummy recipes. All of them look so good. Plus they are healthy which is a bonus!! Love this round-up Denise!! Pinning all of them! 🙂
Denise
Thanks, Cyndi! I need some good dinner inspiration every so often!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert
This is such a great roundup! Love all the healthy easy options for dinner.
Denise
Thanks so much, Jen!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
I am always looking for quick and easy dinners! I pinned this and can’t wait to try every single one of these recipes!
Denise
Thanks, Ashley!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven
Well, there’s my entire dinner menu for the next 3-ish weeks! I seriously LOVE this round-up, Denise! So many awesome dinners that I really want to try now! Thanks for including my pasta bowls and stir-fry—You rock, girl!
Denise
Sarah I honestly had a hard time picking amongst all of your gorgeous, delicious and 30-minute dinners! They both look amazing!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen
Awesome round-up, Denise. And I’m excited about the Pinterest board too! I definitely need more easy dinners in my life! Thanks for the salad love!
Denise
Thanks, Liz! I always need dinner inspiration!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
What a great roundup, Denise! I can never get enough of 30 minute meals, especially when they’re healthier and filled with delicious ingredients. These look like the ultimate dishes!
Denise
Thanks, Gayle! I agree! No such thing as too many 30-minute meals!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane
Really great round-up and board, Denise! (already following you so will look forward to seeing all the healthy deliciousness on the new board)
That salmon and salsa … oh my gosh, gimme gimme right now for a mid-morning snack!! 🙂
Denise
I KNOW, right? It’s just too pretty!