
Let’s assume: Between work and life and trying to cook at home, you’re tired and hungry and need dinner on the table. quickly. We get it! Lifesaver Award is given for this 30 minutes Weeknight meal ideas! From creamy soups and fresh salads to healthy entrees and more, we’ve rounded up 30+ easy, nutritious dinner recipes in 30 minutes or less. Let’s cook!
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soup

1-pot daily lentil soup
An easy, everyday recipe for lentil soup with potatoes, carrots, kale, and simple herbs and spices. The perfect plant-based main or side that only requires 10 ingredients, 1 pot, and about 30 minutes to make.
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Super garlicky tomato soup with crushed white beans
An intensely garlicky but bright, rich tomato soup enhanced with crushed white beans. Swirled with coconut milk, perfectly balanced, and intensely satisfying. Dip in a grilled cheese and call it a party. Only 1 pot and 30 minutes are required.
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1-pot Golden Curry Lentil Soup
Lentil soup in 1-pot curry form! Rich in flavor, fiber and protein and incredibly comforting. The perfect 30 minute healthy meal or side!
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Easy 1-Pot Black Bean Soup
Easy, comforting black bean soup made with simple ingredients in 1 pot! A 30-minute meal or side that’s customizable and incredibly satisfying.
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Curry Butternut Squash Soup
Creamy curry butternut squash soup infused with coconut milk and turmeric curry powder. A delicious, simple soup that’s perfect for the fall and winter months.
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Curry Beet Soup with Tandoori Chickpeas
30-Minute Curried Beet Soup with Creamy, Coconut Milk, Curry Spices and Tandoori-Roasted Chickpeas! A hearty and healthy winter soup.
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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup Made in 30 Minutes! Tasty, delicious and easy to make. The perfect side to sandwiches, salads and more!
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Creamy Thai Carrot Soup with Basil
Thai-inspired, 8-ingredient, 30-minute carrot soup that’s creamy, vegan + gluten-free, perfectly sweet and spicy, and oh-so-delicious.
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the pasta

Creamy Vegan Pesto Pasta (30 minutes!)
Creamy Vegan Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Undetectable Spinach! Perfect quick, comfort food for weeknight meals, only 8 ingredients and 30 minutes needed!
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20-Minute Mac and Cheese (Vegan)
Easy Homemade Vegan Mac and Cheese. Creamy, cheesy, and so comforting! Ready in 20 minutes with 9 simple whole food ingredients. Gluten-free optional.
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Creamy Vegan Pink Pasta (30 minutes!)
Creamy, cheesy, delicious, and pink vegan pasta! A quick and easy, plant-based, and oh-so-comforting side or main. Only 10 ingredients and 30 minutes are needed!
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Easy 1-Pot Vegan Spaghetti (30 Minutes!)
All the bold flavors of classic spaghetti in 1 pot in 30 minutes! Also, lots of vegetables for extra nutrition. Easy to make, naturally plant-based, and gluten-free!
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Garlic and White Wine Pasta with Brussels Sprouts
Flavored, very tasty pasta with white wine and garlic white sauce and roasted Brussels sprouts. Only 30 minutes and 10 ingredients needed!
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Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Pasta (GF)
Creamy mushroom and asparagus pasta that’s completely gluten-free and only takes 30 minutes to prepare! A hearty, quick, and flavorful plant-based meal.
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Spicy red pasta with lentils
Simple, 30-Minute Spicy Red Pasta Sauce with Red Lentils for Added Protein and Fiber Serve gluten-free pasta for a delicious and hearty plant-based meal!
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30-Minute Vegan Alfredo (GF)
Creamy, 30-Minute Vegan Alfredo Made with 9 Ingredients and a Simple Method Add spring peas and vegan Parmesan cheese for a satisfying plant-based meal.
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salad

Easy Massaged Kale Salad (15 minutes!)
Everything You Need to Know About Massaged Kale Salad A delicious, quick and easy recipe for our go-to Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing! 15 minutes, 6 ingredients required.
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Green salad with pesto and sun-dried tomatoes
Quick and easy salad with mixed greens, almond ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, chickpeas and pesto dressing! A 30-Minute Plant-Based Meal!
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Chopped Kale Salad with Adobo Dressing
A show-stopping kale salad with tandoori spice-roasted chickpeas, massaged kale, candied pecans and 5-minute smokey adobo dressing. This plant-based, gluten-free main or side requires only 8 ingredients and 30 minutes.
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Sweet Potato and Avocado Green Salad
A simple but flavorful and satisfying salad with organic greens, roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, and a lemon-maple tahini dressing. 30 minutes, naturally sweet, so delicious!
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Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad
All the flavors of classic caprese in a summer panzanella salad featuring ripe heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil and a balsamic vinaigrette! Only 10 ingredients and 30 minutes are required.
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Chickpea Caesar Salad
This chickpea Caesar salad is ready in just 30 minutes! The kale provides a hearty base while the zesty cashew Caesar dressing brings the whole dish to life. No major perfect direction!
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And more!

Super nutritious beans and greens (1 pan!)
Delicious, nutritious sautéed white beans and greens. A quick and easy weeknight meal with cereal or toast. Only 8 ingredients, 30 minutes and 1 pan are required.
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BBQ Tempeh Sandwich with Sweet and Spicy Slaw
Smoky, smooth BBQ tempeh sandwich with creamy sriracha slaw! A hearty, 30-minute plant-based meal requires only 10 ingredients!
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Easy Vegan Picadillo (Cuban-Inspired)
A delicious, easy, plant-based twist on piccadillo! This hearty, savory-sweet, Cuban-inspired entree requires just 1 pot and 30 minutes.
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Smoky BBQ Bean Tacos (Vegan, GF)
Smoky BBQ Bean Tacos Pack serious, smooth flavor. Serve with our jicama slaw for the ultimate plant-based side or entree. Ready in 25 minutes with 10 basic ingredients!
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Rich red curry with roasted vegetables
A rich coconut milk and cayenne-based curry with roasted vegetables and cauliflower or brown rice! A hearty, flavorful, 30-minute plant-based meal.
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1-pot vegetable green curry
Incredibly delicious, 1-pot vegan green curry loaded with veggies. Serve over rice or quinoa for the ultimate light comfort food! Only 30 minutes are required.
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Easy Tofu Pad Thai
Easy Tofu Pad Thai is ready in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients. A hearty, versatile, plant-based dish with lots of texture and big flavor!
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1-Pot Smokey Lentil Vegan Taco “Meat”
Easy vegan taco “meat” made with lentils, carrots and tons of smoky spices! This flavorful, 1-pot dish only requires 30 minutes!
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20-Minute Tofu Stir-Fry
A delicious veggie-packed tofu stir-fry that comes together in just 20 minutes! Gluten-free, plant-based, and perfect for weekdays.
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Quinoa Gado-Gado Bowl (30 minutes!)
A modern take on a classic Indonesian dish called Gado-Gado! Quinoa replaces rice for added protein, fresh and steamed vegetables add lots of nutrients and fiber, and it’s topped with a spicy, 2-minute peanut sauce!
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1-pot chickpea shakes
Delicious, delicious Shakshuk with chickpeas in 1 pot in 30 minutes! A hearty yet healthy meal perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
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If you try any of these easy dinner ideas, let us know! Leave a comment or take a photo and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Enjoy, friends!