What are we going to have for dinner? 10 quick meals ready in 30 minutes or less – The Irish Times

It’s hard to get dinner inspiration when life gets busy. We want to keep midweek meals simple, quick and frugal, but the main meal of the day should still be something to look forward to after a busy day.

Here are 10 delicious, inexpensive dinners that are quick to prepare but don’t compromise on taste or satisfaction. There are plenty of healthy options too.

One skillet sausage and tomato gnocchi

This roasting dinner is made with store-bought gnocchi and is absolutely delicious. If you don’t have fresh basil, sprinkle with some dried oregano, rosemary or thyme before putting it in the oven, and if you don’t have a little mozzarella, shred a regular ball.

recipe: One skillet sausage and tomato gnocchi

Vegetable curry is quick and easy

One for non-meat eaters, which carnivores will also enjoy for its soothing and satiating properties. Perfect for the cold fall season and cooks in 20 minutes.

recipe: Vegetable curry is quick and easy

Cowboy Beans with Grilled Chicken

A family favorite at Lily Huggins’ house, and you can see why, with crispy roasted chicken thighs (buy small pieces so they cook quickly), chorizo ​​and smoked beans.

recipe: Cowboy Beans with Grilled Chicken

Arabicata pasta by Stephen McAllister

A 15-minute store-bought pasta dinner (well, he’s a chef so it might take a few minutes longer). A good tip here is to gently caramelize the garlic to sweeten it.

recipe: Arabicata pasta by Stephen McAllister

Crispy fried sweet pepper chicken

Like ready meals only better and healthier. A great way to use up bland chicken breasts in the fridge and add some flavor to them.

recipe: Crispy fried sweet pepper chicken

Salmon with wilted green sesame

To make it in 30 minutes, you have to remember to marinate the salmon overnight before cooking this nutritious dinner, but it’s worth it.

Recipe: Salmon with wilted sesame

Flatbread of spiced lamb

You’ll need an air fryer to cook pitas stuffed with aromatic lamb in less than 10 minutes, but you can cook them in the oven in 15 minutes. The filling comes together quickly, and the icing on the cake is a tub of chickpeas on the side.

recipe: Flatbread of spiced lamb

Theo Kirwan’s super green noodles

The taste of sprouts at home, from the co-founder of the healthy fast food chain. You’ll need to use a blender or strainer for this, but the vibrant green sauce for the buttery noodles is a treat.

recipe: Theo Kirwan’s super green noodles

Pasta with gochujang

Once you have a jar of Korean gochujang chili paste (widely available in Asian food stores and some supermarkets) in the fridge, you can have it on the table within 10 minutes. Vary the heat level by adjusting the amount of gochujang. macaroni

recipe: Pasta with gochujang

Curry Goan fish for 15 minutes

Lily Higgins’ competitive streak is evident in her mild, family-friendly fish curry, which she says can go from bowl to plate in 15 minutes.

recipe: Goan fish curry