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Quick Recipes

Short on time but still want a nutritious meal? These quick recipes are designed for busy schedules, ensuring you can whip up a delicious meal in no time.

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Quick Dinner Ideas

Top-Rated Quick Recipes for Every Meal

Plant-Based Quick Meals

Vegetarian Quick Meals

Quick Dinner Ideas

From one pot meals and traybakes to 20-minute recipes, check out our vast list of quick dinner ideas, designed to help you reclaim your time.

Beef Thai Larb Inspired Cauliflower Rice Bowl
with Smacked Cucumber and Spring Onion

25 minutes | Medium | 492 kcal

Creamy Chicken, Burrata and Lemon Linguine
with Charred Courgette and an Pistachio Crumb

FLEXITARIAN

| HIGH PROTEIN

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

25 minutes | Medium | 926 kcal

Chicken Makhani Inspired Curry
with Coconut Milk Yoghurt, Cauliflower Florets and Coriander

25 minutes | Medium | 538 kcal

Central American Inspired Chicken Breast
with Tomato Salsa, Slaw and Avocado Soured Cream

25 minutes | Medium | 465 kcal

Creamy Miso, Truffle and Butter Bean Fusilli
with Tenderstem® Broccoli and Sunflower Seeds

VEGETARIAN

| LOW-EMISSION

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

20 minutes | Medium | 735 kcal

One Pan West African Inspired Peanut Butter Beans
with Courgette, Baby Plum Tomatoes and Ciabatta

25 minutes | Medium | 702 kcal

Central American Inspired Chicken Thighs
with Tomato Salsa, Slaw and Avocado Soured Cream

KETO

| HIGH PROTEIN

25 minutes | Medium | 690 kcal

Pork Steak and Udon Ramen Soup
with Fragrant Broth, Black Sesame Seeds & Sambal Drizzle

25 minutes | Medium | 499 kcal

Beef Thai Larb Inspired Cauliflower Rice Bowl
with Smacked Cucumber and Spring Onion

25 minutes | Medium | 492 kcal

Creamy Chicken, Burrata and Lemon Linguine
with Charred Courgette and an Pistachio Crumb

FLEXITARIAN

| HIGH PROTEIN

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

25 minutes | Medium | 926 kcal

Chicken Makhani Inspired Curry
with Coconut Milk Yoghurt, Cauliflower Florets and Coriander

25 minutes | Medium | 538 kcal

Central American Inspired Chicken Breast
with Tomato Salsa, Slaw and Avocado Soured Cream

25 minutes | Medium | 465 kcal

Creamy Miso, Truffle and Butter Bean Fusilli
with Tenderstem® Broccoli and Sunflower Seeds

VEGETARIAN

| LOW-EMISSION

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

20 minutes | Medium | 735 kcal

One Pan West African Inspired Peanut Butter Beans
with Courgette, Baby Plum Tomatoes and Ciabatta

25 minutes | Medium | 702 kcal

Central American Inspired Chicken Thighs
with Tomato Salsa, Slaw and Avocado Soured Cream

KETO

| HIGH PROTEIN

25 minutes | Medium | 690 kcal

Pork Steak and Udon Ramen Soup
with Fragrant Broth, Black Sesame Seeds & Sambal Drizzle

25 minutes | Medium | 499 kcal

Top-Rated Quick Recipes For Every Meal

From 20-minute stir-fries to speedy pasta dishes, these meals pack a punch without the long prep time. Try dishes like a pesto salad, chicken linguine, or even succulent spiced chicken thighs.

Red Thai Inspired Pork Curry
with Cauliflower Rice and Chilli Flakes

KETO

| EXTRA SPICY

20 minutes | Medium | 746 kcal

Chipotle Beef and Butternut Squash Chilli
with Cheddar Cheese

25 minutes | Medium | 508 kcal

21 Day Aged Rump Steak & Pumpkin Seed Pesto
with Charred Courgette and Pepper

KETO

| HIGH PROTEIN

25 minutes | Medium | 829 kcal

Ginger and Teriyaki Speciality Mushroom Stir-Fry
with Peppers, Young Pea Pods and Rice Noodles

25 minutes | Medium | 466 kcal

Dan Dan Inspired Beef Noodles
with Sesame Pak Choi, Cucumber and Peanuts

FLEXITARIAN

| HIGH PROTEIN

| EXTRA SPICY

25 minutes | Medium | 840 kcal

Miso Glazed Salmon
with Honey and Soy Stir-Fried Vegetables

25 minutes | Medium | 483 kcal

Peanut Butter and Pork Curry
with Spinach and Green Beans

SPICY

| KETO

25 minutes | Medium | 868 kcal

Chicken Breast in Peanut Satay Sauce
with Roasted Chilli Broccoli

LOWER CARB

| HIGH PROTEIN

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

25 minutes | Medium | 579 kcal

Red Thai Inspired Pork Curry
with Cauliflower Rice and Chilli Flakes

KETO

| EXTRA SPICY

20 minutes | Medium | 746 kcal

Chipotle Beef and Butternut Squash Chilli
with Cheddar Cheese

25 minutes | Medium | 508 kcal

21 Day Aged Rump Steak & Pumpkin Seed Pesto
with Charred Courgette and Pepper

KETO

| HIGH PROTEIN

25 minutes | Medium | 829 kcal

Ginger and Teriyaki Speciality Mushroom Stir-Fry
with Peppers, Young Pea Pods and Rice Noodles

25 minutes | Medium | 466 kcal

Dan Dan Inspired Beef Noodles
with Sesame Pak Choi, Cucumber and Peanuts

FLEXITARIAN

| HIGH PROTEIN

| EXTRA SPICY

25 minutes | Medium | 840 kcal

Miso Glazed Salmon
with Honey and Soy Stir-Fried Vegetables

25 minutes | Medium | 483 kcal

Peanut Butter and Pork Curry
with Spinach and Green Beans

SPICY

| KETO

25 minutes | Medium | 868 kcal

Chicken Breast in Peanut Satay Sauce
with Roasted Chilli Broccoli

LOWER CARB

| HIGH PROTEIN

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

25 minutes | Medium | 579 kcal

Plant Based Quick Recipes

There are plenty of options available for those looking at vegan recipes on a time crunch.

One Pan West African Inspired Peanut Butter Beans
with Courgette, Baby Plum Tomatoes and Ciabatta

25 minutes | Medium | 702 kcal

Spiced Tofoo Sambal Laksa
with Pak Choi and Sugar Snap Peas

25 minutes | Medium | 674 kcal

Satay THIS™ Isn't Chicken
with Jasmine Rice, Spicy Smacked Cucumber and Pak Choi

25 minutes | Medium | 795 kcal

One Pot Chickpea Moqueca
with Brown Basmati Rice, Green Beans and Coriander

25 minutes | Medium | 609 kcal

Ketjap Manis Aubergine in a Cashew Butter Drizzle
with Pickled Slaw and Soy Rice

HIGH FIBRE

| VEGAN

| CALORIE CONSCIOUS

25 minutes | Medium | 453 kcal

Tomato and Lentil Vegetable Soup
with Golden Smoked Tofoo Croutons and Chives

25 minutes | Medium | 458 kcal

Harissa and Baby Plum Tomato Baked Orzotto
with Spinach and Herbed Maple Mushrooms

LOW-EMISSION

| VEGAN

| SPICY

25 minutes | Medium | 559 kcal

Gochujang Smoked Tofoo Tacos
with Smacked Cucumber and Avo Slaw

25 minutes | Medium | 884 kcal

One Pan West African Inspired Peanut Butter Beans
with Courgette, Baby Plum Tomatoes and Ciabatta

25 minutes | Medium | 702 kcal

Spiced Tofoo Sambal Laksa
with Pak Choi and Sugar Snap Peas

25 minutes | Medium | 674 kcal

Satay THIS™ Isn't Chicken
with Jasmine Rice, Spicy Smacked Cucumber and Pak Choi

25 minutes | Medium | 795 kcal

One Pot Chickpea Moqueca
with Brown Basmati Rice, Green Beans and Coriander

25 minutes | Medium | 609 kcal

Ketjap Manis Aubergine in a Cashew Butter Drizzle
with Pickled Slaw and Soy Rice

HIGH FIBRE

| VEGAN

| CALORIE CONSCIOUS

25 minutes | Medium | 453 kcal

Tomato and Lentil Vegetable Soup
with Golden Smoked Tofoo Croutons and Chives

25 minutes | Medium | 458 kcal

Harissa and Baby Plum Tomato Baked Orzotto
with Spinach and Herbed Maple Mushrooms

LOW-EMISSION

| VEGAN

| SPICY

25 minutes | Medium | 559 kcal

Gochujang Smoked Tofoo Tacos
with Smacked Cucumber and Avo Slaw

25 minutes | Medium | 884 kcal

Vegetarian Quick Recipes

Whip up delicious and satisfying vegetarian quick meals in no time with these easy, meat-free recipes.

Creamy Miso, Truffle and Butter Bean Fusilli
with Tenderstem® Broccoli and Sunflower Seeds

VEGETARIAN

| LOW-EMISSION

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

20 minutes | Medium | 735 kcal

Vegetable Gyoza Topped Fried Rice
with Baby Corn and a Honey Hoisin Sauce

25 minutes | Medium | 555 kcal

Creamy Tomato and Chickpea Curry
with Basmati Rice, Creme Fraiche & Cashews

VEGETARIAN

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

25 minutes | Medium | 694 kcal

Roasted Courgette and Tomato Linguine
with Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese, Pine Nuts and Chives

VEGETARIAN

| LOW-EMISSION

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

25 minutes | Medium | 602 kcal

Honey Halloumi Tacos
with an Avocado & Tomato Salsa and Lime Yoghurt

VEGETARIAN

| SPICY

| LOW-EMISSION

25 minutes | Medium | 863 kcal

Miso Mushroom Fusilli Bake
with Cheddar Cheese

VEGETARIAN

| LOW-EMISSION

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

25 minutes | Medium | 710 kcal

Creamy Burrata and Lemon Linguine
with Charred Courgette and a Pistachio Crumb

VEGETARIAN

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

| NEW

25 minutes | Medium | 779 kcal

Mozzarella Topped Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli in a Caponata Style Sauce
With Capers and a Balsamic Glaze

25 minutes | Medium | 512 kcal

Creamy Miso, Truffle and Butter Bean Fusilli
with Tenderstem® Broccoli and Sunflower Seeds

VEGETARIAN

| LOW-EMISSION

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

20 minutes | Medium | 735 kcal

Vegetable Gyoza Topped Fried Rice
with Baby Corn and a Honey Hoisin Sauce

25 minutes | Medium | 555 kcal

Creamy Tomato and Chickpea Curry
with Basmati Rice, Creme Fraiche & Cashews

VEGETARIAN

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

25 minutes | Medium | 694 kcal

Roasted Courgette and Tomato Linguine
with Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese, Pine Nuts and Chives

VEGETARIAN

| LOW-EMISSION

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

25 minutes | Medium | 602 kcal

Honey Halloumi Tacos
with an Avocado & Tomato Salsa and Lime Yoghurt

VEGETARIAN

| SPICY

| LOW-EMISSION

25 minutes | Medium | 863 kcal

Miso Mushroom Fusilli Bake
with Cheddar Cheese

VEGETARIAN

| LOW-EMISSION

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

25 minutes | Medium | 710 kcal

Creamy Burrata and Lemon Linguine
with Charred Courgette and a Pistachio Crumb

VEGETARIAN

| SOURCE OF FIBRE

| NEW

25 minutes | Medium | 779 kcal

Mozzarella Topped Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli in a Caponata Style Sauce
With Capers and a Balsamic Glaze

25 minutes | Medium | 512 kcal

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Quick Recipe FAQs

What are the best ingredients for quick meals?

Pre-chopped vegetables, canned beans, rotisserie chicken, quinoa, and ready-made sauces are great staples.

How can I meal prep for a busy week?

Prepare grains, proteins, and chopped veggies in advance and store them in airtight containers for easy access.

What are some quick healthy snacks?

Try hummus with veggie sticks, Greek yoghurt with berries, or homemade energy bites.

How do I make quick meals without sacrificing flavour?

Use bold seasonings, fresh herbs, and high-heat cooking methods like stir-frying or broiling.

Can I make quick meals on a budget?

Yes! Use pantry staples like pasta, rice, and beans combined with seasonal vegetables and affordable proteins.

Are there quick vegan meal options?

Absolutely! Try chickpea salad, veggie stir-fries, or a hearty lentil soup. There are plenty of vegan options for those looking to whip up a tasty, quick meal.

Quick Recipes

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Quick Dinner Ideas

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Top-Rated Quick Recipes For Every Meal

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Plant Based Quick Recipes

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Vegetarian Quick Recipes

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Quick Recipe FAQs

What are the best ingredients for quick meals?

How can I meal prep for a busy week?

What are some quick healthy snacks?

How do I make quick meals without sacrificing flavour?

Can I make quick meals on a budget?

Are there quick vegan meal options?

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