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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

Moscow mule

A frosty, fiery vodka and lime drink topped up with ginger beer, served over plenty of ice with an optional dash of bitters and a mint garnish.

Drinks and cocktails30 minServes 14 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: vodka

HB-17683 · Hand-built original

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Mozzarella in carrozza (Fried mozzarella)

Mozzarella in carrozza (Fried mozzarella) is a appetizers built around slices. It takes 28 min in total and serves 24. It is prepared in a straightforward, home-style way.

Appetizers28 minServes 24135 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: white sandwich bread

HB-1529 · Hand-built original

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Mulled Wine

Merlot warmed gently with brandy, maple syrup, orange, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves and fresh cranberries, served in mugs.

AmericanDrink15 minServes 485 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-12195 · Hand-built original

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Mumbo Sauce

The sweet, tangy, brick-red Washington, D.C. sauce: ketchup simmered with vinegar, brown sugar, soy, hot sauce, and a splash of pineapple juice.

10 minMakes about 1½ cups895 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: ketchup

HB-14575 · Hand-built original

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Mushroom and Basil Udon

Udon noodles tossed over high heat with shiitake mushrooms, garlic and Thai basil in a soy, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar and sesame oil sauce.

AsianAppetizer15 minServes 2314 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: mushrooms

HB-10897 · Hand-built original

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Mushroom Congee

A rice porridge made by blending part of the cooked rice with mushroom stock, then simmering it with mixed mushrooms, ginger, soy and white pepper.

AsianSoup25 minServes 4208 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: mushrooms

Pairs well with: crusty bread, grilled cheese sandwich, green salad

HB-10898 · Hand-built original

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Mushroom Fried Rice

Day-old long-grain rice stir-fried over high heat with a mix of mushrooms, peas, garlic, ginger and scallion, seasoned with soy sauce, white pepper and sugar.

ChineseMain course20 minServes 4108 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: mushrooms

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

HB-10394 · Hand-built original

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Mushroom Gravy (easy, from scratch, no drippings required)

A from-scratch mushroom gravy made by browning mushrooms in butter, building a flour roux and whisking in beef stock until it thickens to a pouring consistency.

European, WesternSauce25 minServes 5150 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-7670 · Hand-built original

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Mushroom Masala

Mushrooms in a dark, well-fried onion and tomato masala — meaty without meat.

IndianMain course30 minServes 492 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: mushrooms

Pairs well with: naan, basmati rice, greens

HB-5644 · Hand-built original

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Mushroom miso ramen

A Japanese noodle soup with a miso and tahini mushroom broth, ramen noodles, pak choi, golden shiitake mushrooms, jammy eggs and spring onions.

JapaneseMain course30 minServes 2670 kcalVegetarianHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: mushroom

Pairs well with: miso soup, steamed rice, pickled vegetables, edamame

HB-7671 · Hand-built original

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Mushroom Pasta

Pasta tossed through golden mushrooms cooked in butter with garlic, finished with parmesan and some of the pasta cooking water so the sauce coats every piece.

ItalianPasta20 minServes 2383 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: mushroom

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone

HB-7673 · Hand-built original

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Mushroom Pizza

Mushrooms roasted by the oven's heat with garlic and thyme.

PizzaMain course27 minServes 4325 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: mushrooms

Pairs well with: salad, garlic bread, truffle oil

HB-5884 · Hand-built original

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Mushroom Poke

Meatless poke bowl of chickpeas, vegetables, boiled egg, and mixed grains topped with stir-fried king oyster mushroom and a poke sauce.

KoreanMain course30 minServes 11301 kcalDairy-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: king oyster mushroom

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

HB-16394 · Hand-built original

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Mussels en papillote with garlic baguette and flageolet beans

Mussels steamed in parchment parcels with tomato, ginger and white wine, served with garlic baguette and slow-cooked flageolet beans.

Main course30 minServes 4398 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: hours

HB-3680 · Hand-built original

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Mussels With Garlicky Miso Broth

Mussels deserve your attention on weeknights. An affordable, accessible, and quick-cooking protein, they swim happily in a miso and sake-fortified broth.

20 min4 servings395 kcalEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-1541 · Hand-built original

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Mustard Roasted Potatoes

Baby potatoes browned in a hot pan and finished in the oven, then tossed with melted butter, whole grain mustard and Dijon.

AmericanSide Dish25 minServes 6312 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: pounds baby potatoes

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

HB-4483 · Hand-built original

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Nabeyaki Udon

Udon noodles served in individual clay pots of dashi broth with kamaboko, deep-fried tofu pouch, shiitake, negi, komatsuna, an egg and shrimp tempura.

JapaneseMain course30 minServings: 2Dairy-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-7694 · Hand-built original

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Nacho Cheese

A smooth, pourable nacho cheese sauce of Velveeta melted into a milk roux with chili powder, garlic powder, and minced jalapeño.

AmericanAppetizer, dip, Sauce15 minServes 8137 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: butter

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

HB-14592 · Hand-built original

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Nachos Cheese Dip & Sauce

A smooth cheese dip and sauce of shredded cheese tossed with cornstarch and melted into evaporated milk with jalapeño and hot sauce, which stays pourable as it cools.

Tex-MexAppetizer, Dip7 minServes 614 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cornstarch

HB-7696 · Hand-built original

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Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) is a Indonesian main course centred on rice, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

IndonesianMain course20 minServes 4569 kcalDairy-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-4075 · Hand-built original

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Nasu Dengaku Miso Eggplant

Aubergine roasted soft and topped with a sweet miso glaze that caramelises under the grill.

JapaneseMain course25 minServes 489 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: aubergine

Pairs well with: steamed rice, miso soup, spinach gomaae

HB-5587 · Hand-built original

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Neapolitan Pizza

Soft, foldable, leopard-spotted — the AVPN ideal, as close as a home oven gets.

PizzaMain course28 minServes 4VegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: tomato

Pairs well with: green salad, olives, wine

HB-5874 · Hand-built original

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Neapolitan Pizza Dough

The 65-percent-hydration dough behind every Neapolitan-style pizza on this page.

PizzaSide dish15 minServes 4470 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: flour

Pairs well with: any pizza, calzone, garlic knots

HB-5905 · Hand-built original

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Neapolitan-Style Pizza Crust

A Neapolitan-style pizza crust from '00' flour with a long room-temperature rise, hand-stretched thin and baked on a hot steel or stone until bubbly and charred at the edges.

ItalianMain course30 minServes 1612 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flour

HB-7697 · Hand-built original

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Negroni

The classic Italian aperitivo in equal parts gin, Campari and sweet red vermouth, stirred briefly over ice so it stays strong and silky, with an orange slice to garnish.

ItalianDrinks and cocktails30 minServes 1VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: ice

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone

HB-17665 · Hand-built original

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New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

Monday's dish in New Orleans: red beans cooked to creaminess with sausage, served over rice.

CajunMain course16 minServes 6378 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beans

Pairs well with: cornbread, greens, hot sauce

HB-5735 · Hand-built original

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Nhopi (Zimbabwean Pumpkin Porridge)

A Zimbabwean porridge of mashed pumpkin or butternut squash with peanut butter, cinnamon and ginger.

ZimbabweanMain25 minServes 4110 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: butternut squash or pumpkin

HB-3686 · Hand-built original

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Nicaraguan Grilled Fish

Nicaraguan grilled fish is a traditional delicacy. Stuffed with vegetables, it is cooked over charcoal to enhance its unique flavor. Accompanied by salad, yuca, or tostones, it is a delight for the palate on any occasion. An authentic Central American delicacy.

NicaraguanMain Course20 min4 Servings759 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: fish

HB-1562 · Hand-built original

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