30 meals in under 30 minutes (2024)

We all love the idea of sitting down to a hearty, flavoursome home-cooked meal every evening, but often it’s not realistic to spend hours in the kitchen during the week.

Whether you’re working all day, or taking care of little ones, this recipe collection is designed to bring you filling, delicious meals in less than 30 minutes.

From stir-fries and pizza, to pasta and burgers, there’s no skimping on flavour when it comes to these recipes. And the best part? It won’t take you all night to cook! Enjoy.

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Chicken laksa

Chicken laksa

Spicy chicken noodle soup, chicken laksa is like soul food with fire. Quick, easy and nourishing, this is the perfect hump day dinner.

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Tuna and soba noodle salad

Tuna and soba noodle salad

Light and fresh, this seared tuna and soba noodle salad is packed full of flavour from the zesty coriander dressing.

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Five-ingredient fresh & zingy green bean tofu curry

A simple tofu green curry is a great vegetarian dinner and easy to make. This 5-ingredient recipe with green beans makes it even easier.

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Chicken carbonara baked pasta

Chicken carbonara baked pasta

ll the cheesy, bacon flavours of a classic carbonara can be found in this creamy pasta bake. We’ve added chicken to create the ideal family meal.

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Easy chicken parmigiana

Easy chicken parmigiana

Smother perfectly cooked chicken schnitzel with a simple tomato pasta sauce, melted cheese and fresh basil to recreate this tasty pub classic.

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Lamb and lentil salad

Lamb and lentil salad

Say goodbye to boring salads with this hearty lamb and lentil favourite.

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Garlic and chilli prawn linguine

Garlic and chilli prawn linguine

Recreate this restaurant classic at home with our garlic prawn linguine recipe, complete with marinated prawns tossed through beautifully light pasta.

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Lamb with heirloom tomato and almond salad

Try this delicious lamb with a heirloom tomato and almond salad.

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Pork and tofu rice noodles

Try these delicious pork and tofu rice noodles.

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Thai prawn burgers

For something different, try these Thai prawn burgers.

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Harissa haloumi burgers with mint mayonnaise

Try these harissa haloumi burgers with mint mayonnaise.

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Rigatoni with arrabbiata and chorizo sauce

Rigatoni with arrabbiata and chorizo

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Pasta with spinach, mushrooms and almonds

Keep it simple with our pasta with spinach, mushrooms and almonds recipe.

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Honey soy chicken

Try this delicious Asian honey soy chicken stir-fry.

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Zucchini and tofu noodles with coriander pesto

Zucchini and tofu noodles with coriander pesto is full of nourishing goodness.

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Rocket and tomato lamb burritos

Rocket and tomato lamb burrito recipe.

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Tuna mac n’ cheese

For a hearty comfort food, try our tuna mac ‘n’ cheese recipe.

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Spicy lamb, spinach and fetta pizzas

These spicy lamb, spinach and fetta pizzas are so delicious.

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Mexican chicken wraps

These Mexican chicken wraps are quick to make, and they’ll be gobbled up even quicker.

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Korean bibimbap

This Korean bibimbap will give you lasting energy to power through your day.

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Zucchini and corn fritters

These zucchini and corn fritters are super yum.

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Chicken fried rice

This chicken fried rice makes a delicious and quick dinner.

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Lemon and dill chickpea salad

This lemon and dill chickpea salad makes a quick, light and healthy dinner.

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Chilli and chicken tostada

Try this chilli and chicken tostada for something quick, delicious and full of spice.

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Moroccan fish tagine with almond couscous

This flavoursome Moroccan fish tagine with almond couscous is quick to make but certainly doesn’t skimp on flavour.

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Pasta with mushrooms and lentils

This pasta with mushrooms and lentils recipe makes a great alternative to the traditional spag bol.

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Spinach and broccolini pasta with rocket and walnut pesto

Try this spinach and broccolini pasta with rocket and walnut pesto for something a little different.

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Fish with fennel, lemon and capers

Try this fish with lemon and capers for dinner tonight.

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Grilled mozzarella and salami piadina

Try this grilled mozzarella and salami piadina for a delicious homemade snack or meal.

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Jerk salmon with yoghurt potatoes

For a quick and healthy dinner, try this jerk salmon with yoghurt potatoes.

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Lemon grass and chicken banh mi bowl

This lemongrass and chicken banh mi bowl is a deliciously fresh Vietnamese dish.

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Mushroom and tomato tarts

Give these tasty gluten-free mushroom and tomato tarts a go.

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