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30-Minute Meals

Every recipe in the index that is on the table in thirty minutes or less.

5,051 recipes

Chilaquiles

Tortilla chips soaked in warm salsa verde and topped with a fried egg, Mexican crema, cilantro and crumbled cotija — a quick, satisfying breakfast.

MexicanBreakfast10 minServes 2714 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-13116 · Hand-built original

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Chile Crisp and Honey Roasted Salmon

A whole salmon fillet coated with a mayonnaise, chile crisp and honey spread sharpened with lemon zest, then roasted. The recipe serves six.

AmericanMain course0 min6 servings95 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-6498 · Hand-built original

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Chili Crab Dip With Shrimp Chips

A warm-spiced crab dip in the style of chili crab: shallot, lemongrass, ginger and chile purée cooked down dark, folded through cream cheese and mayonnaise with claw crabmeat, scallions and cilantro. Shrimp chips for scooping.

30 minMakes about 2½ cups37 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-18401 · Hand-built original

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Chili Crisp Bucatini

Bucatini in a carbonara-style sauce sharpened with chili crisp and black pepper, tossed with crisp pancetta and finished with an extra egg yolk and Parmesan per bowl.

30 minServes 3 to 4256 kcalGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-13120 · Hand-built original

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Chili crisp noodles

Noodles tossed in a sesame paste and soy base sauce topped with sizzling chilli crisp, ginger and garlic poured over green onion. Coriander is folded through at the end.

AsianMain, Noodles, Side7 minServes 2155 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: rice

HB-6501 · Hand-built original

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Chili Garlic Oil

A hot oil poured over Korean and regular chili flakes, Sichuan peppercorn, cumin, minced garlic and sesame seeds, stored in a jar as a spoon-over condiment.

AsianAppetizer5 minServes 4001 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-10593 · Hand-built original

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Chili Oil Double Crunch

A crunchy chili oil of fried garlic, fried shallot and toasted walnuts stirred into red chili flakes, paprika, sugar and white pepper bloomed with hot oil.

AmericanSauce30 min2 1/ cupsVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: vegetable oil

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-9715 · Hand-built original

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Chili Oil Noodles

Knife-cut noodles tossed in a sauce of neutral oil heated and poured over Szechuan chili flakes, garlic, ginger and green onions, with sesame oil, black vinegar and soy sauce.

ChineseMain course15 minServes 2514 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: noodles

Pairs well with: fried rice, spring rolls, bok choy, hot and sour soup

HB-10262 · Hand-built original

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Chili Oil Water Dumplings

Boiled water dumplings are dressed with a chili oil sauce that is bloomed with hot oil over garlic, green onion, and chili flakes. The vinegar goes in last so its brightness survives.

KoreanSnack15 minServes 2162 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: dumplings

Pairs well with: pickled radish, soy sauce dip, cucumber salad, seaweed soup

HB-16927 · Hand-built original

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Chili Tuna Cucumber Roll

Cool cucumber ribbons wrap vinegar-seasoned rice and hold a spoonful of chili tuna on top. The no-cook rolls are crisp, tangy and lightly spicy.

KoreanMain course15 minServes 242 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cucumber

Pairs well with: seaweed soup, kimchi, pickled radish, miso soup, iced tea

HB-15912 · Hand-built original

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Chili's Copycat Skillet Queso

A smooth, spicy skillet queso of melted Velveeta stirred with canned chili, paprika, cayenne, chili powder, lime and cumin, served straight away with tortilla chips.

American, MexicanAppetizer, Snack20 minServes 831 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

HB-13125 · Hand-built original

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Chilli Lime Fish

Pan-seared white fish pieces in a syrupy chilli lime sauce with sriracha, brown sugar, garlic and ginger. It is served over rice with coriander, sliced red chilli, lime wedges and steamed Asian greens.

Modern Asian, Thai-ishMains18 minServes 2350 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: rice

HB-6503 · Hand-built original

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Chilli Paneer Momos

Fried paneer and vegetable momos tossed in a wok with a vinegar, soy and chilli sauce mixture, onions and capsicum. The dish is garnished with toasted sesame seeds, spring onion greens and coriander.

IndianAppetizer0 min2-4188 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: paneer

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-6504 · Hand-built original

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Chimichurri butter

A warm garlic and chilli butter with parsley, oregano and red wine vinegar, served melted over cooked meats and vegetables.

Sauces12 minServes 6115 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: butter

HB-3387 · Hand-built original

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Chimichurri Cauliflower Florets with Walnuts

Roasted cauliflower florets with walnuts, tossed warm with chimichurri — a simple Argentinian-style side with plenty of herby, garlicky flavour.

ArgentinianSide30 minServes 497 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cauliflower

HB-13135 · Hand-built original

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Chimichurri Sauce

A finely chopped parsley and garlic sauce with olive oil, red wine vinegar and red pepper flakes.

ArgentinianCondiments, Sauce20 minServes 885 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

HB-4337 · Hand-built original

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Chimichurri Sauce with Shallot and Red Wine

This chimichurri leans generous: a quarter cup of fresh oregano, a whole shallot, a splash of red wine alongside the vinegar, and a full cup of olive oil — as the source lists the oil in two half-cup pours — for a rich, pourable sauce.

ArgentinianSauce10 minServes 8268 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: parsley

Pairs well with: grilled steak, grilled chicken, roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables

HB-18762 · Hand-built original

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Chimichurri Steak

Grilled flat iron steak rested and sliced against the grain, served with a parsley, oregano and red wine vinegar chimichurri.

ArgentinianDinner, Sauce15 minServes 4491 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: steak

HB-3388 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Beef and Broccoli Noodles

Thinly sliced beef and broccoli florets tossed with egg noodles in a dark and light soy sauce thickened with cornflour. Sesame seeds and chopped shallots finish the skillet.

Main course20 minServes 473 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-6506 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Chicken and Corn Soup

A quick Chinese soup of creamed corn and shredded cooked chicken in broth with soy, cooking wine, ginger and garlic, thickened with cornflour and finished with whisked egg ribbons. Sliced scallions garnish the bowls.

Asian, ChineseSoup10 minServes 2374 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-6508 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Crispy Noodles with saucy Chicken and Vegetables (crispy CHOW MEIN!)

Pan-crisped chow mein noodle cakes topped with a saucy stir fry of chicken, carrot, bok choy, cabbage and scallions in an oyster and soy sauce thickened with cornflour. The sauce is spooned into the centre so the noodle edges stay crispy.

Asian, ChineseNoodles, Stir Fry25 minServes 2501 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-6510 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Five Spice

If you have ever made spice blends at home, you know that they taste SO much better than storebought. This Chinese Five Spice blend has off the charts flavor that is perfect for your next Asian dish.

ChineseSeasoning15 minServes 334 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: peppercorns

Pairs well with: fried rice, spring rolls, bok choy, hot and sour soup

HB-0563 · Hand-built original

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Chinese five-spice boiled green soybeans (edamame) 五香煮毛豆

Frozen edamame in the pod simmered in a salted broth with Sichuan peppercorns, dried chiles, star anise, cassia, bay, ginger and scallion, then soaked so the beans take on the spice.

ChineseAppetizer25 minServes 4423 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beans

Pairs well with: fried rice, spring rolls, bok choy, hot and sour soup

HB-9517 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Garlic Green Beans

Green beans blistered in hot oil for a minute, drained, then flash-fried with chopped garlic and kosher salt.

AmericanMain course10 minServes 22166 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: beans

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-10270 · Hand-built original

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