10 Healthy Meals To Make In Under 30 Minutes
With work and school, finding time to make a healthy meal can be a challenge. We’ve put together a list of 10 healthy meals to make in under 30 minutes!
1. Shrimp Fajitas
Making fajitas can seem like a daunting task but luckily this recipe makes it super simple! Nothing is better than tossing some veggies and shrimp onto a single oven sheet and within 30 minutes you’ll have a healthy meal. Don’t hesitate to add other types of veggies to the pan as well to make it your own! You can also heat up some tortillas to make fajita tacos or just eat it out of a bowl. Either way, this is an easy healthy meal for any night of the week.
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2. Lemon Feta Couscous
Couscous is a simple and delicious thing to make for dinner and this recipe adds great flavor with the lemon and feta cheese. This meal should only take about 15 minutes to make which makes it perfect to cook up after a busy day of school or work! Although couscous is a good source of protein, feel free to cook up some chicken to add on top for an even bigger protein boost. The best part, this meal makes 6 servings so you can share it with friends and family or save it for later in the week!
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3. Taco Salad
Taco salad is an easy healthy meal anyone can make. This recipe calls for ground beef, but feel free to use ground turkey or chicken instead! If you want to skip the meat in general, cook up some black beans or kidney beans as your source of protein. No matter what you choose, taco salad is a great well-balanced meal for any day.
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4. 5 Ingredient Salmon
Salmon is a great source of the vitamins and minerals we need on a daily basis but it can always be a challenge to figure out how to cook it. This simple recipe only uses 5 ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make super flavorful salmon! Add a simple green salad on the side and you’ll get a delicious healthy meal in no time. Feel free to prep and cook up a few pieces of salmon so you can eat it later in the week as well!
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5. Brussel Sprouts and Goat Cheese Pasta
By the picture, this pasta looks like it would be hard to make but thanks to an awesome recipe it’s super simple and quick! The Brussel sprouts in this recipe help you get your veggie servings in without even realizing it. You can choose your own pasta so make it a little healthier by using either whole wheat or chickpea pasta! Again, feel free to add chicken or sausage to this pasta for an extra protein boost.
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6. Grilled Chicken Kebabs
Grilled chicken is a quick and healthy meal and there are so many options on how to make it! This simple recipe for grilled chicken kebabs is so quick that you can put on your table in no time. Chop up your favorite veggies and add to it a skewer with chicken and you’ll be done before you know it! You can serve these kebabs by themselves or with rice or a salad on the side depending on how hungry you are. What’s easy about this recipe is you can make 1 kebab or 10 depending on how many people you are serving and the recipe will never change!
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7. Turkey Meatball Gyros
Gyros can seem intimidating to make but not with this recipe. This recipe walks you through how to make homemade turkey meatballs and tzatziki sauce all under 30 minutes! Make these gyros for yourself after a long day or for a big group of friends and everyone will be asking where you got the recipe. Feel free to make extra meatballs so you can eat them as a snack or for another meal the next day!
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8. Tomato Gnocchi
Gnocchi is always a fun treat to have for dinner and now you can easily make it with this simple recipe! If you want to make it a little healthier, try using cauliflower gnocchi instead of the original potato dumpling. you can also use this gnocchi recipe as a base and make it your own by mixing in some roasted veggies or sausage. Gnocchi is a simple base for any meal so change up the sauce too and use red sauce for one night and pesto the next!
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9. Mediterranean Baked Halibut
Halibut is a great fish with lots of health benefits. Use this simple recipe to make a great halibut dinner in only 20 minutes! The best thing about this recipe is it’s super versatile! Use the halibut in fish tacos or eat it by itself with a side of sauteed vegetables and a salad. You can also always cook more than the recipe calls for and meal prep halibut for the entire week! Be sure to try this quick and easy recipe for a healthy meal at the end of a long day.
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10. Pesto Chicken White Bean Soup
Soup is a meal that is easy to make and easy to eat. This pesto chicken white bean soup only takes a few minutes to prep so you can put your feet up and relax for a bit while it cooks! The recipe makes 4-6 servings so you can serve it to a lot of people or keep it to reheat for dinner the next night. This healthy meal is great especially if you’re looking for something to warm you up in the winter! Serve it with a nice slice of bread on the side and enjoy!
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Which of these recipes are you most excited to try? Comment down below!
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