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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

Sparkling Water Mocktail with Lemon and Bitters

A bracing alcohol-free highball of sparkling water, fresh lemon juice and several dashes of angostura bitters. It is crisp and aromatic, with the bitters giving it a grown-up edge.

AmericanDrink10 minServes 16 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ounce can sparkling water

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

HB-15317 · Hand-built original

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Special K Bars

Crisp Special K cereal bound in a peanut butter syrup and capped with a rich chocolate-butterscotch layer. The no-bake bars set in the fridge and slice into sturdy squares.

AmericanDessert15 minServes 16317 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: butter

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

HB-15319 · Hand-built original

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Special Sauce

A sweet and tangy sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce and honey with smoked paprika.

American, Utahcondiment, pantry staple, Sauce8 minServes 2434 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ketchup

HB-3578 · Hand-built original

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Spiced Brown Butter Tomatoes

Slices of thick-cut heirloom tomatoes get doused in warm brown butter infused with a host of whole spices, inspired by Indian tadka.

15 min4 servings248 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: kosher salt

HB-2176 · Hand-built original

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Spiced Cranberry Orange Margaritas

A tequila and Cointreau margarita built on a simmered cranberry syrup with ginger, cinnamon and orange zest, plus cranberry, lime and orange juices.

AmericanDrink25 minServes 2242 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cranberry

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

HB-12113 · Hand-built original

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Spiced Honey Bourbon Old Fashioned

Despite the old fashioned name, this one is shaken: bourbon with lemon, orange, bitters and a generous measure of spiced honey syrup. Bright citrus over a honeyed base.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1172 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: bourbon

Pairs well with: glazed ham, roast nuts, orange cake, dark chocolate truffles

HB-18697 · Hand-built original

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Spiced Lamb and Shaved Carrots

Ground lamb browned with ras-el-hanout and tomato paste, sweetened with soaked dried apricots, and topped with a raw salad of shaved carrot ribbons, lemony red onion and herbs.

Main course25 min4 servings103 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: lamb

Pairs well with: mint sauce, roasted potatoes, couscous, ratatouille, tzatziki

HB-8390 · Hand-built original

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Spiced Roast Chicken With Tangy Yogurt Sauce

Cubes of chicken thighs coated in a coriander, paprika and cumin spice mixture and roasted, served with a tangy yogurt and mayonnaise white sauce, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and warm pita.

Middle EasternMain course0 min4 servings417 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken thighs

HB-8393 · Hand-built original

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Spiced Sausage Fried Rice with Chinese Broccoli and Egg

Jasmine rice fried in the sweet fat from sliced Thai sausage, with Chinese broccoli, garlic and egg. The sausage brings most of the seasoning with it, so the rice itself is seasoned lightly and tasted before more is added.

ThaiMain course20 minServes 4919 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: Thai sausage

Pairs well with: cucumber salad, papaya salad, iced tea

HB-18642 · Hand-built original

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Spiced Whiskey Cider Lemonade

Equal parts lemonade, cider and whiskey with a pinch of cinnamon running through it. Crisp and citrusy up front, with orchard fruit behind.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1129 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: whiskey

Pairs well with: grilled sausages, cornbread, pear salad, ginger cookies

HB-18688 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Achiote Rice Pilaf

Jasmine rice toasted in butter with an achiote, oregano, garlic and onion spice blend that dyes it a vibrant orange-red. Herbs and lemon wedges finish the earthy, nutty pilaf.

30 min4 servings90 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-15342 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Ahi Poke

Ahi folded through chilli mayonnaise — the spicy poke of a thousand lunch counters.

HawaiianStarter15 minServes 4213 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tuna

Pairs well with: rice, seaweed salad, cucumber salad

HB-5831 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Ahi Poke Bowl with Togarashi Mayo

Yellowfin tuna folded through a Kewpie mayo sauce with Sriracha, mirin and togarashi, with furikake and scallions, served over cooled Japanese rice.

HawaiianMain course10 minServes 456 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tuna

Pairs well with: sushi rice, seaweed salad, edamame, miso soup

HB-18548 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Asian Zucchini

Zucchini halves seared cut side down until golden, then poured over with a syrupy sambal, sesame and mirin sauce and finished with crispy fried shallots and green onion.

AsianSide15 minServes 5732 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: zucchini

HB-8396 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Basil Fried Rice with String Beans and Peppers

Jasmine rice fried hard in the wok with chicken, a pounded garlic and chili paste, bell pepper, onion and string beans, then folded through with fresh Thai basil. It is spicy, fragrant and best eaten right away. Chicken is the protein used here; pork, vegetables or tofu work in its place.

ThaiMain course20 minServes 4985 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: jasmine rice

Pairs well with: cucumber salad, iced tea, steamed rice

HB-18639 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Basil Wide Rice Noodles with Peppers and String Beans

Wide rice noodles stir-fried very hot with chicken, garlic, bird's eye chilies, onion, bell pepper and string beans, finished with a large handful of Thai basil. This one is boldly spicy and garlicky from start to finish. Chicken is the protein used here; pork, vegetables or tofu can replace it.

ThaiMain course25 minServes 4586 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: wide rice noodles

Pairs well with: cucumber salad, iced tea, steamed rice

HB-18636 · Hand-built original

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Spicy bean salad

A quick, punchy bean salad of borlotti beans with lemon, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, fresh chilli and herbs. It needs no cooking and improves as the lemon dressing soaks in.

Side dishes30 minServes 444 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beans

HB-15343 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Caesar Salad

Little gem lettuce tossed in a Calabrian chili Caesar dressing and covered with golden panko crumbs toasted in butter and olive oil with parmesan and oregano.

AmericanAppetizer25 min4 servings551 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: dressing:

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

HB-10093 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Cashew Scallion Noodles

Wide noodles tossed in a tahini, soy and black vinegar sauce warmed with scallion oil, garlic, chilli and crisp cashews.

30 min4 servings842 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: scallions

HB-3845 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Celery Margarita

Fresh celery juice gives this margarita a savory, vegetal edge and makes it exceptionally refreshing, while serrano chile brings the heat.

5 minMakes 1177 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: kosher salt

HB-0942 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Celery Margarita

A savory margarita of fresh celery juice, tequila blanco, Cointreau, lime and agave with muddled serrano heat, served in a salt-rimmed glass with celery leaves.

5 minMakes 146 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: kosher salt

HB-13795 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Cheesy Korean Rice Cakes - Tteokbokki

Chewy Korean rice cakes simmered in a gochujang, honey, and dashi sauce with cabbage and fish cakes, finished with a melted mozzarella topping.

AsianSnack20 minServes 31042 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-10989 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Chicken Dolsot Bibimbap with Corn and Cheese

No namul at all: kimchi, corn and mozzarella go over gochujang chicken and rice in the stone bowl, which crisps on the stovetop and then broils until the cheese melts and the corn chars. The chicken can be air-fried.

KoreanMain course30 minServes 2930 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: kimchi, miso soup, pickled radish

HB-18543 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Cilantro Beef

Blanched thin-sliced beef topped with fresh chilies, garlic, chili flakes, and Sichuan peppercorn, flooded with hot oil and dressed with oyster sauce, black vinegar, and cilantro.

AsianAppetizer20 minServes 4197 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-10991 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Corn on the Cob With Miso Butter and Chives

Hot corn on the cob spread with miso butter, chives and shichimi togarashi, served with lime.

Japanese-inspiredSide15 min4 servings107 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: corn

HB-4757 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Garlic Bok Choy

Blanched bok choy dressed with a sizzling garlic, chili flake, and black vinegar sauce loosened with vegetarian oyster sauce.

AsianAppetizer15 minServes 4109 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: bok choy

HB-10994 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Garlic Chili Paste

A jarred chili condiment of minced garlic, red chili, ginger, and shallots flooded with green onion-infused hot oil and salted to keep.

AsianAppetizer25 minIngredients ~ 500ml0 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: gin

HB-10995 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Garlic Peanut Noodles

A single bowl of noodles tossed in a peanut butter sauce with grated garlic, black vinegar, and chili oil, loosened with hot noodle water.

AsianSide5 minServes 1287 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: noodles

HB-10996 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Garlic Ramen

Ramen noodles coated in a sriracha, soy and oyster sauce, tossed with garlic, scallions and gochugaru sizzled in oil.

JapaneseMain course10 minServes 290 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: noodles

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

HB-10444 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Prawns dredged in spiced corn starch, pan-fried, and tossed back into a butter sauce with Korean chili paste, garlic, and lemon.

AsianAppetizer30 minServes 4314 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-10999 · Hand-built original

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Spicy Garlic Spam Fried Rice

Cold rice stir-fried with crisped Spam cubes, scrambled egg, and roasted seaweed in a garlic, chili, and sesame soy sauce.

AsianMain course20 minServes 4814 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-11000 · Hand-built original

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