30-minute meals

Only having a little time to put together a meal does not mean you need to sacrifice on flavour or nutrition. Here are some of our favourite, delicious and nutritious meals that you can bring together in 30 minutes or less.

 

Chicken

Chicken & potato stir-fry

How about this wholesome chicken & potato stir-fry for a quick and easy chicken dinner idea?

 

Chicken, lime and cheese mini quesadillas

These quick and easy chicken, lime and cheese mini quesadillas is the perfect Mexican snack or starter.

 

Chicken chorizo, fennel roasted tomato risoni

This spicy one-bowl dish takes midweek entertaining to a new level. Try this Chicken chorizo, fennel roasted tomato risoni.

 

Sesame-crusted chicken with ‘quickled’ slaw

What’s for lunch? Try our Sesame-crusted chicken with ‘quickled’ slaw recipe! With an explosion of flavour, we promise you’ll make this dish again and again.

 

Chicken & almond tray bake

What’s for dinner? Try this chicken & almond tray bake recipe.

 

Meat dishes

Meatballs

A quick and easy go-to meatball recipe for your recipe archives.

 

Pork sausages with sage & onion gravy

A quick and easy weeknight meal that you can whip up in just 30 minutes.

 

Roast beef with gravy

Preheat the oven and get cooking with this perfect Sunday beef roast served with gravy.

 

Fish & seafood

Cheesy baked kingklip

How about this family favourite? Make this cheesy baked kingklip recipe!

 

Pan-fried fish with broccoli tabbouleh

The easy and delicious recipe of Pan-fried fish with broccoli tabbouleh can be whipped up in 30 minutes or less. Crunchy and refreshing, you’ll never want to serve fish the same way again!

 

Prawn choo chee curry

A refreshing Thai inspired curry with your not so traditional rice. Try our Prawn choo chee curry recipe.

 

Tuna burgers

These tuna burgers are perfect for entertaining!

 

Seared salmon with warm anchovy dressing

This seared salmon with warm anchovy dressing recipe is perfect for a homemade gourmet-style seafood dish.

 

Salad

Easy green couscous salad

This easy green couscous salad is fresh, crunchy and filling, it can be made in advance and scoffed down when you need a pep in your step. Perfect for a light lunch or even summer dinner, it is super versatile and lends itself well to the addition of chicken, roasted butternut or even slices of tender lamb fillet.

 

Roasted veggie and haloumi salad

Make this roasted veggie and haloumi salad for a wholesome and healthy side.

 

Warm green salad

This is a cost-effective midweek family supper for days when you need fuss-free meals that will still impress – you’re welcome!

 

White bean salad

Quick, easy and delicious.

 

Asparagus fritters with herb salad

Fresh, fast and different, asparagus, in a fritter!

 

Vegan/Vegetarian

Tacos with vindaloo beans, crushed avocado and charred corn

Who knew that vegan tacos could be so delicious, and so easy? These tacos with vindaloo beans, crushed avocado and charred corn are the perfect quick dinner.

 

Tofu and veg red curry

This Tofu and veg red curry meal can be made in 30 minutes or less – but that doesn’t mean that you’ll skimp on flavour

 

Classic frittata with pepper & ricotta

This creamy, cheesy frittata is a classic dish fit for any meal of the day and is extremely versatile for a myriad of exciting flavours. Bake mini frittatas in muffin liners for a tasty addition to lunchboxes or picnics.

 

Chickpea pancakes with fried eggs & cherry tomatoes

What’s for brunch? Try this chickpea pancakes with fried eggs and cherry tomatoes!

 

Vegan asparagus and pea risotto

A deliciously wholesome vegan risotto to make during the week.

 

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