Warm summer days are meant for spending outdoors, not in a hot kitchen. But that doesn’t mean you have to rely on takeout meals to feed the family. Whether you need a speedy yet satisfying lunch or a stress-free dinner on the table fast, these 30-minute recipes provide healthy and flavorful meals without tying you to the stove.
1. Summer Quinoa Bowls with Lemon Herb Dressing
Packed with protein, thanks to quinoa, edamame and beans, Summer Quinoa Bowls with Lemon Herb Dressing make a colorful summertime lunch or dinner that comes together with just 15 minutes of hands-on prep time. Cook the quinoa in advance for an even quicker meal.
2. Sesame Chicken and Broccoli
Need an easy dinner you can throw together in a flash? Sesame Chicken and Broccoli is the answer. While the rice cooks and broccoli steams, whip up a simple orange sesame sauce for the chicken, cook until browned and serve it all up in one bowl.
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3. Sheet Pan Salmon Tacos with Peach Avocado Salsa
Make your own restaurant-style tacos at home with our Sheet Pan Salmon Tacos with Peach Avocado Salsa. Roast the salmon in a homemade spice rub, then flake the fish with a fork and add it to tortillas with an easy homemade peach salsa and blender sauce.
4. Greek Kabobs
Choose your favorite protein for a batch of Greek Kabobs on or off the skewers. Chicken, pork and beef all work well in this recipe served alongside greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives and homemade tzatziki. Don’t have time to thread skewers? Roast the meat directly on the baking sheet to simplify prep.
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