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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

Mushroom Poblano Tacos
Kristina Felix
571 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
571
30 minutes
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Smashed Beef Kebab With Cucumber Yogurt
Zaynab Issa
9975 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,975
25 minutes
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Zha Jiang Mian
Sue Li
156 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
156
35 minutes
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Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tostadas
Kristina Felix
2898 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,898
15 minutes
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Chicken Galbi Noodle Salad
Kay Chun
697 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
697
40 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken and Tomatoes With Balsamic Tahini
Ali Slagle
725 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
725
20 minutes
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Crispy Gnocchi With Spinach and Feta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
6843 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,843
25 minutes
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Chile Crisp Fried Rice With Tofu and Edamame
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3471 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,471
20 minutes
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Ritzy Cheddar Chicken Breasts
Eric Kim
5862 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,862
30 minutes
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Za’atar and Labneh Spaghetti
Ham El-Waylly
1153 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,153
30 minutes
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Crispy Cheddar Chicken Tacos
Rick A. Martínez
720 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
720
35 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon
Yasmin Fahr
20951 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,951
25 minutes
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Roasted Salmon Glazed With Brown Sugar and Mustard
Sam Sifton
22536 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,536
15 minutes
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Tofu and Tomato Egg Drop Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
946 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
946
15 minutes
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Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Ali Slagle
18388 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,388
15 minutes
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Smashed Avocado-Chicken Burgers
Yasmin Fahr
3201 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,201
25 minutes
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Chicken Piccata
Ali Slagle
14602 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,602
25 minutes
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Coconut-Miso Salmon Curry
Kay Chun
20249 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,249
25 minutes
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Cheddar-Sauerkraut Toast
Ali Slagle
875 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
875
10 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Shrimp Gratin
Eric Kim
2656 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,656
20 minutes
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Rice Cakes With Peanut Sauce and Hoisin
Hetty Lui McKinnon
713 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
713
20 minutes
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Ginger-Dill Salmon
Ali Slagle
7497 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,497
25 minutes
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Silken Tofu With Spicy Soy Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3824 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,824
5 minutes
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Cold Noodles With Tomatoes
Eric Kim
2788 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,788
20 minutes
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Turmeric-Black Pepper Chicken With Asparagus
Ali Slagle
27185 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
27,185
15 minutes
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White Bean Primavera
Sarah DiGregorio
2206 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,206
25 minutes
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Ginger-Garlic Shrimp With Coconut Milk
Yasmin Fahr
10153 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,153
20 minutes
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Portobello ‘Steak’ au Poivre
Ali Slagle
1092 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,092
25 minutes
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Coconut-Gochujang Glazed Chicken With Broccoli
Kay Chun
4695 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,695
15 minutes
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Baked Tofu With Peanut Sauce and Coconut-Lime Rice
Yewande Komolafe
8514 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,514
25 minutes
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Gilgeori Toast (Korean Street Toast With Cabbage and Egg)
Darun Kwak
144 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
144
20 minutes
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Ramen With Charred Scallions, Green Beans and Chile Oil
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3345 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,345
30 minutes
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Beans and Greens Alla Vodka
Ali Slagle
4009 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,009
20 minutes
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Roasted Mushroom Laab
Yewande Komolafe
1609 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,609
30 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
12481 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,481
10 minutes
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Spicy Cucumbers With Yogurt, Lemon and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
1812 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,812
30 minutes
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Crisp Gnocchi With Brussels Sprouts and Brown Butter
Ali Slagle
26922 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
26,922
20 minutes
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Green Curry Glazed Tofu
Ali Slagle
3923 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,923
25 minutes
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Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake
Yewande Komolafe
12208 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,208
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Vegetarian Skillet Chili
Melissa Clark
11707 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,707
30 minutes
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Pasta With Brown Butter and Parmesan
Ali Slagle
2630 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,630
25 minutes
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Crispy Bean Cakes With Harissa, Lemon and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
2415 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,415
30 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ chilling
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Spicy Shrimp and Chickpea Salad
Yasmin Fahr
2685 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,685
15 minutes
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Crispy Tofu and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Ali Slagle
2604 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,604
25 minutes
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Tempeh Tacos
Ali Slagle
1297 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,297
25 minutes
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Honey-Glazed Mushrooms With Udon
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5727 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,727
20 minutes
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Roasted Salmon With Peas and Radishes
Kay Chun
3813 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,813
15 minutes
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Cheesy, Spicy Black Bean Bake
Ali Slagle
11626 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,626
15 minutes
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