10 savvy recipes ready in 30 minutes or less
The weekly routine requires preparing simple and quick meals to make between picking up the youngest ones at daycare, supervising the older ones’ homework, and that important work email you still need to send. Not a problem! We’ve found 10 delicious recipes that are easily made thanks to everyday ingredients that require little cooking time.
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes
With tofu, you can get a dish with maximum flavour in a minimum of time. It can be marinated for a few hours so that it soaks up the flavour, or prepared as here, mixed at the last minute with taco seasonings to create a Mexican bowl.
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 8 minutes | Total time: 23 minutes
One may think that chicken takes a long time to cook, but when it is boneless and cut into pieces, its cooking time is rather fast. In this recipe by Geneviève O’Gleman, we put cubes of chicken breast under the oven broiler for only 8 minutes. The chicken is then placed on naan bread with plain yogurt, cucumbers and radishes.
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 8 minutes | Total time: 18 minutes
Ground beef is the main ingredient in so many comforting recipes, from Chinese-style macaroni to burgers. It is so versatile that it can even be cooked in salads. Simply cook it in a pan and season it well before mixing it with crunchy lettuce and tortilla chips.
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes
To add a good dose of protein to a pasta dish, chickpeas are a wise choice. Canned chickpeas do not require any cooking and they are very accessible. In this recipe, chickpeas are simply reheated in a pan with tomatoes, oil, garlic and spinach.
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 7 minutes | Total time: 22 minutes
White fish is the champion of fast cooking, especially when you use boneless fillets. In this recipe, cod cooks for 5 to 7 minutes in the pan. It’s served with a quick and easy salsa made with mango, brown sugar, lime juice and fish sauce.
Preparation time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes | Total time: 15 minutes
Who said eggs were only for breakfast? Ultra-accessible, they are a good source of protein and are the perfect option for busy evenings. A simple omelette containing Parmesan cheese and ricotta turns into a quick meal that you can simply accompany with a green salad.
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes
A tip for a quick pasta dish: Don’t make a sauce! Olive oil is enough to coat the pasta well and the garnishes take care of adding texture and flavours. Here, Swiss chard is chopped up and tossed in, then the pasta is finished with almonds, Parmesan, herbs and lemon zest.
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes
For a simple dinner, sandwiches are also a good option, but in a more gourmet version than the ham and mustard lunch-type ones. This version is topped with steak cut into strips or you can opt for fondue meat. Simply mix the meat with steak spices and Worcestershire sauce before placing it on a baguette with cheddar and plain yogurt.
Preparation time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes
Salmon is so tasty that it only takes a few ingredients to make it into a delicious meal. Here, it is brushed with honey, then coated with sesame seeds as a crust. Serve the fish with basmati rice and rapini.
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes
As we prefer to serve pork tenderloin pink so that it’s tender, its cooking time is rather short. All you have to do is brown it in a pan and bake it for about 15 minutes. Brush it with hoisin sauce just before putting it into the oven.