30 Minute Healthy Mains

September 11, 2024   16 Comments

These 30 minute healthy mains will stop you from even considering the drive thru.

We have all been there – running on empty, thinking that you would rather just pick something up than cook – but don’t do it. You will feel so much better if you make a quick meal that is fresh, tasty, and good for you.

Most likely, you will also save money. My favorite meals aren’t even built from a recipe. I will take the salmon from below (cooked from frozen) and toss it on top of a bed of fresh mixed greens with some fresh lemon juice squeezed on top. YUM!

I can’t be with you all – in the car on the way home from work – but I hope I can get in your head. You can do this!! You can make better food and better choices. Maybe not all of the time but most of the time.

Many of the recipes can be straight from your pantry. I keep food like frozen chicken breasts, frozen fish, canned beans, canned tuna, and all sorts of shelf stable food in my house so I can be ready for a busy night. Yes, that takes planning but it isn’t so bad once you get the hang of it.

Please share your favorite 30 minute healthy mains in the comment section. We can all use more ideas!

1. Easy Hot and Sour Soup

Get the recipe here: Easy Hot and Sour Soup Recipe

2. Baked Cod

Get the recipe here: Baked Cod Recipe

3. Tuna and Bean Salad

Get the recipe here: Tuna and Bean Salad Recipe

4. Twenty Minute Marinara Sauce

Get the recipe here: Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe

5. Baked Salmon with Mustard

Get the recipe here: Baked Salmon with Mustard Recipe

6. Mexican Chicken Soup

Get the recipe here: Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe

7. One Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken and Asparagus Recipe

Get the recipe here: One Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken and Asparagus Recipe

8. Chili with Cocoa Powder Recipe

Get the recipe here: Chili with Cocoa Powder Recipe

9. Rosemary White Bean and Kale Quesadillas

Get the recipe here: Rosemary White Bean and Kale Quesadillas Recipe

10. Baked Salmon and Asparagus Recipe

Get the recipe here: Baked Salmon and Asparagus Recipe

11. How to Cook Salmon From Frozen

Get the recipe here: How to Cook Salmon from Frozen Recipe

12. Healthy Baked Chicken Breast (35 minutes)

Get the recipe here: Healthy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

13. Best Vegetable Soup Recipe

Get the recipe here: Best Vegetable Soup Recipe

14. White Turkey Chili Recipe

Get the recipe here: White Turkey Chili Recipe