Skip the takeaway tonight, half an hour is more than enough time to whip up something healthy and delicious in your kitchen.
WATCH: Fast Ed’s fried rice
Of course, we love our slow-cooked meals here at BHG. I mean you just can’t beat tender lamb shanks that fall off the bone or a ragu that has been gently simmering on your stovetop all afternoon. But sometimes we don’t have the luxury of time and need dinner on the table pronto. This is where having a few tasty 30-minute meals up your sleeve is helpful.
From pasta to soup, here are our best 30-minute dinners for when you’re pressed for time.
1. Prawn linguine with zucchini, anchovy, mint and chilli
Seafood pasta always looks impressive but is so simple to prepare. You can get this light and creamy dish on the table in just 20 minutes. Perfect when you’re entertaining!
2. Quick pumpkin soup
Just pop butternut cubes in the microwave with stock, cook for 20 minutes, puree and you’re done! Too easy!
3. Easy step-by-step fried rice
Have leftover rice in the fridge? This is an easy, scrumptious way to use it up – your family will be tucking into it in less than 20 minutes.
Fast and full of flavour, pan-fried salmon and chunky guacamole makes a fab weeknight dinner. Just right for two, you can easily double or triple the serves.
For curry in a hurry, this classic Thai dish is healthy, hearty comfort food at its best.
6. Chilli jam chicken and cashew stir fry
Roll out big flavours in a flash with this chicken feast – salty, sweet, garlicky, and with the unmistakable zing of Thai basil.
7. Angel hair pasta with garlic, olives and herbs
Angel hair is the way to go if you hate standing around watching pasta boil. Tossed with garlic, olives, herbs and pecorino, this zesty dish by Fast Ed is perfect for satisfying any carby cravings.
8. Sausage and red capsicum frittata
Don’t feel limited by this set of ingredients – frittatas can also be used to rid the fridge of vegetable leftovers.
9. Spice-rubbed steak and salad
The aroma of meat grilling always makes mouths water. Add a generous amount of spices and a healthy helping of salad, and you’re ready to entertain!
10. Glazed salmon
This Asian-inspired dish is delicious served hot or at room temperature, great for when you’re feeding a crowd and ready in minutes – unbeatable! Scatter with micro herbs to make your fish dish look fresh and bright!
11. One-pot sausage, rosemary and caramelised onion rigatoni
Forget grilling snags or boiling spaghetti, this recipe is a game-changer. You squeeze the sausage filling into the pan, fry it up, then add tomato paste, cherry tomatoes and water. When it boils you pop the pasta in, too, giving it a cook and a stir. You’ll never go back!
12. Kale falafel salad with toasted pine nuts and hummus
Using storebought versions of your favourite Middle Eastern mezze (appetisers) creates a salad that’s much more than a starter. Hummus serves as a creamy base for greens, tomatoes, quick-pickled red onion, herbs and falafel (chickpea patties).
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