Who doesn’t love a good, easy meal? We’ve rounded up some flavorful recipes that take 35 minutes or less to prep and cook. “Easy” doesn’t mean boring; these dishes are quick to make but packed with flavor. Don’t be surprised if you discover some new tips and shortcuts you’ll want to try in other recipes.
Cod and Orzo Arrabiata
Chef and cooking instructor Phoebe Lapine, author of the popular blog Feed Me Phoebe, specializes in healthy, gluten-free and elimination recipes and is committed to making food that tastes just as good as dishes made with less healthy ingredients. Her latest book is: 130 Healthy Recipes to Stop Fearing Carbs and Enjoy the Comfort Foods You LoveIna Garten recommends , which offers recipes that emphasize balance, so you don’t sacrifice flavor. Her Cod and Orzo Arrabiata recipe uses flaky cod fillets, known to be low in fat and high in protein and vitamin B12, and adds extra flavor with juicy tomatoes, fiery chili flakes, and Swiss chard, which is rich in vitamins A and K.
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Herb White Bean Burger
Lebanese-African Yumna Jawad knows healthy, tasty food is her specialty, and the over 8.5 million followers on social media are proof of that. Her first cookbook is The Invigorating Gourmet Cookbook: 125 Recipes Featuring Mediterranean FlavorsShe continues her family’s simple recipes, utilizing heart-healthy, flavorful Mediterranean ingredients. Whether you’re vegetarian or just looking to add a plant-based twist to your easy dinner, her Herbed White Bean Burgers provide protein and fiber from the beans and bright flavor from labneh (creamy strained yogurt) and herbs.
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Minced pork and green onion noodles
in Milk Street 365: A versatile cookbook for every day of the yearChristopher Kimball aims to teach smart techniques that inspire creativity and confidence in the kitchen. It’s the same ethos he employs at Milk Street, a Boston-based organization that includes a culinary school, a magazine, and television and radio shows. Rather than simply encouraging home cooks to follow a recipe, the authors add tools and approaches that improve everyone’s kitchen skills. Try Kimball’s easy recipe for scallion noodles with ground pork (serve with vegetables for extra fiber and balance). You can have a satisfying meal on the table in 35 minutes from start to finish, including the time to boil the water.
Get the recipe: Minced pork and green onion noodles
