20 Quick and Easy Dinners in 25 Minutes or Less

Noodles with Flank Steak, Bok Choy, and Black Bean Sauce [Photograph: Nick Kindelsperger]

Not everybody is in a position to devote an hour or more to prepare an elaborate dinner, especially on a weeknight. That's why we've dipped into our recipe archives to find meals that are both seriously quick and seriously tasty.

In this roundup, you'll find 20 dishes that you can prepare in 25 minutes or less (fast enough to make Seamless blush). Pork chop sandwiches, clams with linguini, and more flavorful and speedy dinners can be found in the list below, or you can see them all in the slideshow »

Meat

Pork Chops with Fresh Peaches and Basil [Photograph: Yasmin Fahr]

• Noodles with Flank Steak, Bok Choy, and Black Bean Sauce
• Make-Ahead Steak with Hazelnut Gremolata and Cauliflower
• Bone-In Pork Chop Sandwich
• Pork Chops with Fresh Peaches and Basil

Poultry

Grilled Chicken and Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard [Photograph: Yvonne Ruperti]

• Chicken-Green Bean Yellow Chili Stir-Fry
• Herb-Filled Turkey Burgers with Cheddar Cheese
• Grilled Chicken and Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard
• Roast Turkey and Black Bean Quesadillas

Seafood

Easy Cioppino [Photograph: Yasmin Fahr]

• Seared Scallops with Pancetta and Brussels Sprouts
• Steamed Fish with Chard and Potato Hash
• Easy Cioppino
• Skillet Halibut with Charred Corn Salad

Pasta and Grains

Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes and Herbed Ricotta [Photograph: Deborah Mele]

• 20-Minute Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup with Chicken
• Clams with Linguini, Garlic, and Tomatoes
• Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes and Herbed Ricotta
• Make-Ahead Mustardy Quinoa with Sausage, Potato, and Tarragon

Vegetarian

Kale, Parmesan, and Fried Egg Tartine [Photograph: J. Kenji López-Alt]

• Pepper and Egg Sandwich
• Vegan Black Bean and Squash Chili
• Stir-Fried Green Beans and Five-Spice Dry Tofu
• Kale, Parmesan, and Fried Egg Tartine

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