40 Favorite Weeknight Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
These recipes are ideal for hectic weeknights. With a little planning and some clever shortcuts, you can whip up delicious, home-cooked meals that are ready in just 30 minutes or less.
Whether you prefer pasta dishes, casseroles, or stir-fries, these flavorful and easy-to-prepare meals can be on the table in half an hour or less.
Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a hungry family, these 30-minute meals are a solution for busy days. These are our 40 favorite weeknight dinner recipes.
Chili Crisp Tofu Bowls with Cucumber Salad and Rice
Chili crisp tofu bowls! Pan-fried tofu tossed in a spicy chili crisp sauce, then served with rice, quick pickled cucumbers, scallions and sesame seeds.
Pasta Puttanesca
Pasta Puttanesca! Ready in less than 30 minutes, this briny, salty pasta is a must for olive lovers! With canned tomatoes, garlic, and capers, this simple vegetarian pasta puttanesca is great for busy weeknights.
Sweet and Sour Tofu
This Sweet and Sour Tofu is the perfect weeknight dinner! Crispy tofu is tossed in a homemade sweet and sour sauce with peppers and pineapple and served over rice.
Kale Pesto
A delicious, healthy kale pesto recipe to use on pasta, sandwiches, grain bowls and more. Ready in less than 10 minutes and packed with nutrition!
Vegan Potato and Chorizo Tacos
Vegan Tacos! Potato and chorizo. So easy and ready in just 20 minutes. These are the best vegan and gluten-free tacos. Spicy soyrizo with crispy potatoes and pico de gallo, served with corn tortillas.
Easy Chickpea Curry with Coconut Rice (20 Minute Meal)
Easy Chickpea Curry, made in 20 minutes or less! Creamy, flavorful curry that’s packed with healthy protein. Served with coconut rice for a simple weeknight dinner.
Creamy Pasta with Tomato and Zucchini
A simple weeknight pasta dinner with zucchini, tomato, fresh corn, garlic, basil and parmesan cheese. A creamy, vegetarian pasta that’s perfect for summer.
Spicy Udon Noodles with Chili Crisp
Spicy Udon Noodles with Chili Crisp! Cold, slurpy noodles with a spicy peanut sauce. The perfect side or main for hot summer days.
Summer Vegetable Curry
Summer Vegetable Curry! You are going to love this healthy vegan and gluten-free dinner. Packed with zucchini, squash and carrots, served with rice.Â
Japanese Cold Silken Tofu Recipe (Ready in 10 Minutes)
Japanese-inspired cold silken tofu recipe! Simple, flavorful silken tofu with a sesame soy sauce and garnished with chili peppers, scallions and sesame seeds. A healthy appetizer or light meal, with 13 g protein per serving.
Rainbow Salad with Edamame and Sesame Dressing
Rainbow Salad with Edamame and Sesame Dressing! A vibrant meal packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and veggies.
Spicy Hoisin Noodles with Spinach and Edamame
Easy Hoisin Noodles! A 30-minute naturally vegan dinner packed with plant-based protein.
Southwestern Mashed Potato Waffles
Have leftover mashed potatoes? Make these Cheesy Southwestern Mashed Potato Waffles! Like potato pancakes, but cooked in your waffle maker.
Air Fryer Bang Bang Tofu Bowls
Vegan Air Fryer Bang Bang Tofu Bowls! These bowls are loaded with so much flavor and served with rice and avocado cucumber salsa.Â
Sesame Noodles
Quick and Easy Sesame Noodles! Can be served hot or cold. Enjoy as a side dish or add in additional veggies or cooked protein for a simple dinner.
Pasta Checca with Burrata
Pasta Checca with Burrata! This recipe is ready in less than 20 minutes. Quick, no-cook sauce tossed with hot angel hair pasta and topped with creamy burrata.Â
Easy Drunken Noodles
Easy Vegan Drunken Noodles! Spicy sauce with rice noodles and vegetables. Easier and healthier than Thai takeout!
Mediterranean Pasta
Mediterranean Pasta with Artichokes, Capers and Sun-Dried Tomatoes! Ready in less than 30 minutes, this vegan pasta recipe is a must-save for busy weeknights.Â
Potato, Spinach and Sausage Soup
Creamy Sausage, Spinach and Potato Soup! A hearty plant-based soup recipe that’s perfect for colder months. If you love Olive Garden’s Zuppa Tuscana soup then you’ll love this one.Â
20 Minute Red Pepper Pasta
Need a quick, vegan pantry meal? Try this simple pasta with penne and a creamy, cheesy roasted red pepper sauce. Must try! Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish.
Simple Weeknight Zucchini Pasta Sauce
Simple Weeknight Zucchini Pasta. Looking for a fast-cooking meal? Try this summer pasta. Rigatoni with garden-fresh tomatoes, zucchini and basil.
Oven Roasted Fajitas
Oven Roasted Fajitas! These veggie fajitas are such a simple meal. Throw everything in the oven and dinner is ready in just 30 minutes. Customize them however you like ’em.Â
Sesame Garlic Stir Fry Noodles
Vegan sesame garlic stir-fry noodles. This quick and healthy meal comes together in less than 30 minutes! Recipe inspired by Pinch of Yum
10 Minute Vegan Black Bean Tacos
10 Minute Black Bean Tacos! Want a quick weeknight meal!? Try these vegan black bean tacos. Super healthy and delicious.
Scrambled Egg Tacos with Salsa Verde
You are going to love these easy scrambled egg tacos with salsa verde! Packed with protein and so much flavor, they are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
7 Ingredient Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta! This 7 ingredient dinner is ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy nights! Vegetarian, easily vegan.
Air Fryer Black Bean Taquitos
Black Bean Taquitos made in the air fryer! Crispy vegan taquitos made in the air fryer with just a handful of ingredients.Â
Pesto Orzo with White Beans
A one-pot dinner! Creamy pesto orzo with white beans, spinach, and parmesan cheese. A simple kid-friendly dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
15-Minute Vegan Pad Thai
15 minute vegan pad thai! Save this one when you need a quick, healthy meal. Crispy tofu, brown rice noodles, spinach, peanuts and a simple pad thai sauce.
Easy, 20 Minute Pasta
A 20-minute dinner. You are going to love this healthy, easy vegan pasta!
Vegan One Skillet Dinner with Potatoes and Sausage
This vegan one skillet dinner makes meal time a breeze! Crispy seasoned purple potatoes, plant-based sausage and peppers. A family-friendly dinner that doesn’t require much effort or clean-up.Â
Buffalo Chickpea Lettuce Wraps
Buffalo Chickpea Lettuce Wraps! You are going to love these vegan and gluten-free wraps, ready in less than 20 minutes!
Instant Pot Burrito Bowls
Use your Instant Pot to make this healthy burrito bowl recipe! These bowls are perfect for busy weeknights. Super flavorful Mexican rice with avocados, lettuce, tomatoes and more!
Sheet Pan Vegetable Stir Fry
For this quick and easy dinner, dump everything onto a sheet pan, toss with homemade stir-fry sauce and bake. That’s it! Add in cooked grains as desired and eat.
Pasta in Creamy Green Sauce
A green pasta for anyone looking to add more greens to their diet! This vibrant pasta in green sauce is a great main or side all year long. Vegetarian and easily vegan.Â
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Creamy mushroom pasta! Made with a secret ingredient, this vegetarian pasta is packed with savory umami flavor and ready in just 20 minutes! Save this for weeknight dinners.