Healthy 20 Minute Dinners in 20 Minutes or Less
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These healthy 20 Minute Dinners will help put quick and nutritious meals on the table in a flash. Perfect for weeknight dinners and busy weekends.
From quick and healthy instant pot recipes to stews, bowls, soups, skillet dinners, and more.
Healthy 20 Minute Dinners
The following healthy 20 minute dinners include ideas for Mexican and Asian inspired dishes to simple comfort food. All are quick, and healthy, and delicious!
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20 Healthy 20 Minute Dinners
These healthy 20 Minute Dinners will help put quick and nutritious meals on the table in a flash. Perfect for weeknight dinners and busy weekends.
15 MINUTE THAI COCONUT NOODLE SOUP (KHAO SOI)
"15 Minute- Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup from Northern Thailand called Khao Soi! This FAST, FLAVORFUL & EASY soup has rich fragrant broth and can be made with w/ either shrimp, crispy tofu or chicken! Vegan adaptable!"
Mexican chicken burger
"Ready in under 20 minutes, this burger with spiced chipotle chicken breast, in toasted brioche with guacamole, makes for a satisfying weeknight treat."
Classic Sesame Noodles with Chicken
"Classic sesame noodles become a healthy meal with lean chicken and tons of veggies in this quick recipe for Asian noodles. Be sure to rinse the spaghetti until it's cold, then give it a good shake in the colander until it's well drained. Are you a spiralizing pro? Swap 5 cups of raw zucchini, carrot or other veggie “noodles” for the cooked pasta."
Easy Lemon Chicken
"You’ll never guess how quickly this crisp, tender chicken comes together with just a handful of ingredients!"
Teriyaki salmon with sesame pak choi
"Sweet chilli, honey, sesame oil, mirin and soy combine to make a punchy sauce for fish. Elaine Paige’s dish is a simple and quick midweek meal."
Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon
"Salmon and walnuts are both great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Pair this easy salmon recipe with a simple salad and a side of roasted potatoes or quinoa."
Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti
"Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti – this recipe features pasta, fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, spinach, garlic, and olive oil."
Turmeric Pork Chops
"Turmeric Pork Chops are an excellent, quick and easy choice for weeknight meals. A savory and delicious skillet dish my entire family loves."
Korean Beef Bowl
"Tastes like Korean BBQ and is on your dinner table in just 15 min from start to finish! Seriously. It doesn’t get any easier than this!"
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
An Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe that is fast, flavorful, and made from scratch. An easy, delicious Mexican soup recipe that's healthy, hearty... and wonderful.
Simple Baked Cod with Tomatoes & Basil
"Simple Baked Cod with Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic and Lemon- a fast and easy weeknight dinner that is healthy and delicious!"
Quick Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls
This Instant Pot Burrito Bowl is a 20-minute, one-pot dinner that is incredibly delicious. Mexican spices blend to cook tender, pull apart chicken with black beans, corn, and rice... in one irresistible bowl.
Spice-Rubbed Lamb Chops
Minutes in the making, these lamb chops require only a few simple ingredients.
Asian Chicken Rice Bowl
"This super flavorful, nutrient-packed dish makes use of supermarket conveniences like coleslaw mix and rotisserie chicken. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for large families."
Skillet Pork Chops and Peaches with Balsamic Honey Sauce
These Skillet Pork Chops and Peaches with Balsamic Honey Sauce are crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Sweet and savory at the same time. And oh-so-incredibly good!
Easy 15 Minute Instant Pot Chicken Pho (Vietnamese)
"A deceptively easy Instant Pot Chicken Pho that will make weeknight dinners and Sunday suppers a breeze. Saving hours from a traditional pho recipe, yet delivering incredibly delicious results."
Easy Mexican Shredded Chicken - 3 Ways
"Easy Mexican Shredded Chicken, three simple ingredients, three ways to cook it, and a host of ideas on how to use this savory main ingredient."
Instant Pot Kung Pao Chicken Thighs with Bok Choy
For a quick healthy weeknight dinner, try this Instant Pot Kung Pao Chicken Thighs with Bok Choy. Deliciously simple with all of the flavors you love in favorite Chinese takeout.
15 Minute Lo Mein
"15 Minute Lo Mein! Made with just soy sauce, sesame oil, a pinch of sugar, ramen noodles or spaghetti noodles, and any veggies or protein you like. SO YUMMY!"
Salmon Burgers in 15 Minutes or Less
Crispy Salmon Burgers, yes, in 15 minutes or less. How does that sound? Made easy with mostly pantry ingredients you may already have on hand.