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When the family is hungry and we’re all running on a tight schedule, it can be tempting to grab fast food. While this is fine every once in a while, it’s not a sustainable way to feed the masses every night of the week. Enter: the 30-minute meal plan. We’ve collected a few of our favorite recipes that require minimal prep work and still have maximum flavor. See what we cook on those busy nights and get inspired to add a few new meals to the rotation!

Chicken Stir Fry

This recipe is easy to adjust to accommodate your family’s tastes by substituting other vegetables for those they do not enjoy, and it is a great option for using up leftovers you find in the crisper of your fridge.

Get the easy and delicious recipe here!

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Here, we made up a shockingly delicious broccoli cheddar soup that, just by tasting it, we’d never guess it was so easy and quick to make. Finish work and take it easy, this soup is the perfect way to (easily) end the day! Get the full recipe here!

Asian Stir Fry Noodles

When we’re running low on time (which is often!), this dish is one of our go-to staples. In under 30 minutes we can get delicious, veggie-filled noodles on the table and in our bellies. This fragrant dish is light, while still filling us up, and we love the pops of colors from the bright bell peppers and green peas! Get the easy recipe here!

Meatball Soup

We love a hearty bowl of soup just about any time of year! This pasta meatball soup is definitely a new favorite. Not only is this delicious soup ready in under 30 minutes, it’s also a one pot meal. Win-win! We’re all about easy clean up around our house. Get the delicious recipe here!