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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

Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tostadas
Kristina Felix
2552 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,552
15 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Galbi Noodle Salad
Kay Chun
676 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
676
40 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Chicken and Tomatoes With Balsamic Tahini
Ali Slagle
674 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
674
20 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Gnocchi With Spinach and Feta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
6685 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,685
25 minutes
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Easy
Chile Crisp Fried Rice With Tofu and Edamame
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3393 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,393
20 minutes
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Easy
Ritzy Cheddar Chicken Breasts
Eric Kim
5805 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,805
30 minutes
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Za’atar and Labneh Spaghetti
Ham El-Waylly
1145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,145
30 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Cheddar Chicken Tacos
Rick A. Martínez
699 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
699
35 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon
Yasmin Fahr
20586 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20,586
25 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Salmon Glazed With Brown Sugar and Mustard
Sam Sifton
22120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,120
15 minutes
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Easy
Tofu and Tomato Egg Drop Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
936 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
936
15 minutes
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Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Ali Slagle
18125 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,125
15 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Avocado-Chicken Burgers
Yasmin Fahr
3122 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,122
25 minutes
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Chicken Piccata
Ali Slagle
14120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,120
25 minutes
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Coconut-Miso Salmon Curry
Kay Chun
19883 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
19,883
25 minutes
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Easy
Cheddar-Sauerkraut Toast
Ali Slagle
872 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
872
10 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Shrimp Gratin
Eric Kim
2652 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,652
20 minutes
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Easy
Rice Cakes With Peanut Sauce and Hoisin
Hetty Lui McKinnon
702 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
702
20 minutes
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Ginger-Dill Salmon
Ali Slagle
7465 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,465
25 minutes
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Silken Tofu With Spicy Soy Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3717 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,717
5 minutes
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Easy
Cold Noodles With Tomatoes
Eric Kim
2704 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,704
20 minutes
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Easy
Turmeric-Black Pepper Chicken With Asparagus
Ali Slagle
26480 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
26,480
15 minutes
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White Bean Primavera
Sarah DiGregorio
2189 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,189
25 minutes
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Ginger-Garlic Shrimp With Coconut Milk
Yasmin Fahr
9949 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,949
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
4253 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,253
15 minutes
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Baked Tofu With Peanut Sauce and Coconut-Lime Rice
Yewande Komolafe
8472 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,472
25 minutes
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Gilgeori Toast (Korean Street Toast With Cabbage and Egg)
Darun Kwak
137 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
137
20 minutes
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Easy
Ramen With Charred Scallions, Green Beans and Chile Oil
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3336 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,336
30 minutes
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Beans and Greens Alla Vodka
Ali Slagle
3961 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,961
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Mushroom Laab
Yewande Komolafe
1607 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,607
30 minutes
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Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles
Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld
12328 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12,328
10 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Cucumbers With Yogurt, Lemon and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
1808 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,808
30 minutes
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Easy
Crisp Gnocchi With Brussels Sprouts and Brown Butter
Ali Slagle
26498 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
26,498
20 minutes
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Easy
Green Curry Glazed Tofu
Ali Slagle
3892 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,892
25 minutes
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Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake
Yewande Komolafe
11953 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,953
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Vegetarian Skillet Chili
Melissa Clark
11592 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,592
30 minutes
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Easy
Pasta With Brown Butter and Parmesan
Ali Slagle
2613 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,613
25 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Bean Cakes With Harissa, Lemon and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
2382 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,382
30 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ chilling
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Spicy Shrimp and Chickpea Salad
Yasmin Fahr
2674 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,674
15 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Tofu and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Ali Slagle
2570 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,570
25 minutes
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Tempeh Tacos
Ali Slagle
1285 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,285
25 minutes
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Easy
Honey-Glazed Mushrooms With Udon
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5642 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,642
20 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Salmon With Peas and Radishes
Kay Chun
3581 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,581
15 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy, Spicy Black Bean Bake
Ali Slagle
11406 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,406
15 minutes
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Easy
Salt and Pepper Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
1998 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,998
15 minutes
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Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches
Yewande Komolafe
510 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
510
25 minutes
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Sweet Corn and Scallop Pasta
Kay Chun
1215 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,215
20 minutes
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