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Fast Dinners for Hungry, Busy People

If you have an hour, you can make one of these 30-minute-or-less meals and eat it with your loved ones.

A cast-iron skillet holds crispy gnocchi with burst cherry tomatoes and burnished mozzarella, with basil leaves and chile flakes on the side for sprinkling. — Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.

Recipes

Rice Cakes With Peanut Sauce and Hoisin
Hetty Lui McKinnon
667 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
667
20 minutes
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Ginger-Dill Salmon
Ali Slagle
7214 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,214
25 minutes
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Silken Tofu With Spicy Soy Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3389 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,389
5 minutes
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Easy
Cold Noodles With Tomatoes
Eric Kim
2647 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,647
20 minutes
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Easy
Turmeric-Black Pepper Chicken With Asparagus
Ali Slagle
22096 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,096
15 minutes
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White Bean Primavera
Sarah DiGregorio
2115 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,115
25 minutes
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Ginger-Garlic Shrimp With Coconut Milk
Yasmin Fahr
8356 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,356
20 minutes
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Portobello ‘Steak’ au Poivre
Ali Slagle
1048 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,048
25 minutes
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Coconut-Gochujang Glazed Chicken With Broccoli
Kay Chun
3720 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,720
15 minutes
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Baked Tofu With Peanut Sauce and Coconut-Lime Rice
Yewande Komolafe
8089 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,089
25 minutes
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Gilgeori Toast (Korean Street Toast With Cabbage and Egg)
Darun Kwak
55 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
55
20 minutes
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Easy
Ramen With Charred Scallions, Green Beans and Chile Oil
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3286 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,286
30 minutes
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Beans and Greens Alla Vodka
Ali Slagle
3079 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,079
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Mushroom Laab
Yewande Komolafe
1587 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,587
30 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
11661 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,661
10 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Cucumbers With Yogurt, Lemon and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
1788 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,788
30 minutes
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Easy
Crisp Gnocchi With Brussels Sprouts and Brown Butter
Ali Slagle
22768 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,768
20 minutes
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Easy
Green Curry Glazed Tofu
Ali Slagle
3681 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,681
25 minutes
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Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake
Yewande Komolafe
10116 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,116
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Vegetarian Skillet Chili
Melissa Clark
10182 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,182
30 minutes
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Easy
Pasta With Brown Butter and Parmesan
Ali Slagle
2500 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,500
25 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Bean Cakes With Harissa, Lemon and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
2306 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,306
30 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ chilling
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Spicy Shrimp and Chickpea Salad
Yasmin Fahr
2617 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,617
15 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Tofu and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Ali Slagle
2385 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,385
25 minutes
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Tempeh Tacos
Ali Slagle
1216 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,216
25 minutes
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Easy
Honey-Glazed Mushrooms With Udon
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5111 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,111
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Salmon With Peas and Radishes
Kay Chun
3329 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,329
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Cheesy, Spicy Black Bean Bake
Ali Slagle
10016 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10,016
15 minutes
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Easy
Salt and Pepper Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
1978 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,978
15 minutes
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Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches
Yewande Komolafe
491 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
491
25 minutes
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Sweet Corn and Scallop Pasta
Kay Chun
1168 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,168
20 minutes
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Fish Tacos
Sam Sifton
8671 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,671
30 minutes
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Tofu and Broccoli Fried Rice
Kay Chun
2574 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,574
25 minutes
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Stir-Fried Lettuce With Crispy Garlic and Fried Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
617 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
617
20 minutes
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Sausage and Peppers Pasta With Broccoli
Kay Chun
6356 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,356
20 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Pasta With Smoked Bacon and Peas
Alex Witchel, Jamie Oliver
3784 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,784
About 15 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Braised White Beans
Ali Slagle
6914 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,914
25 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta
Kay Chun
1005 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,005
20 minutes
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Easy
One-Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Ali Slagle
3249 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,249
25 minutes
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Easy
Vegetable Chow Mein
Alexa Weibel, Lucas Sin
703 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
703
15 minutes
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Instant Pot Chicken Juk With Scallion Sauce
Kay Chun
1723 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,723
20 minutes, plus pressure release time
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Creamy, Lemony Pasta
Yasmin Fahr
2359 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,359
15 minutes
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Easy
Tofu and Bok Choy With Ginger-Tahini Sauce
Kay Chun
1101 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,101
20 minutes
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Smashed Chicken Burgers With Cheddar and Parsley
Yasmin Fahr
3498 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,498
20 minutes
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Soy-Glazed Salmon Hand Rolls
Kay Chun
1630 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,630
30 minutes
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Chickpea Harissa Soup
Ali Slagle
3055 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,055
30 minutes
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One-Pot Pasta With Sausage and Spinach
Yasmin Fahr
2781 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,781
20 minutes
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Pasta With Feta and Green Olives
Yasmin Fahr
1787 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,787
20 minutes
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Easy
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