647 20 minute recipes

Vegan hummus pita sandwiches with whole-wheat pita, pickled red onion, mixed greens, and chopped red bell pepper. Quick lunch, no cooking, ready in 20 minutes.

Crisp-tender carrots and celery tossed with pearl onions in a buttery brown sugar and lemon glaze. A quick, low-calorie side dish ready in under 20 minutes.

No-cook black bean and corn salad with bell pepper, celery, and onion dressed in cumin and rice vinegar. Vegan, flexible portions, ready in 20 minutes.

Mexican pizza with refried beans, picante sauce, cheddar, Monterey Jack, black olives, jalapenos, and fresh cilantro on a pre-baked crust. Ready in 20 minutes.

A 20-minute microwave tuna casserole using packaged stroganoff noodles, canned tuna, green peas, and chopped pimentos. Quick comfort food for busy weeknights.

No-bake bourbon balls rolled in powdered sugar with crushed vanilla wafers, cocoa, and chopped nuts. A boozy Southern holiday treat ready in 20 minutes flat.

Homemade duck sauce from peach preserves, white vinegar, fresh ginger, and scallions. Four ingredients, 20 minutes, and far better than the takeout packets.

Rice and cheese casserole stirs cooked brown rice with cottage cheese, parmesan, dill, and Dijon for a light, high-protein side that bakes in 20 minutes. Healthy comfort food.

Glorified pork chops smothered in cream of celery soup and simmered until tender. A 4-ingredient, 20-minute weeknight dinner served over rice. Simple comfort food at its most nostalgic.

Apricot-raspberry jam pairs sweet, golden apricots with tart raspberries in a quick liquid-pectin jam that fills 7 jars in 20 minutes. Perfect for toast, scones, or layered into thumbprint cookies.

No-cook chicken tortilla roll-ups with salsa, cheddar, and light sour cream wrapped in flour tortillas. Ready in 20 minutes for lunch boxes, snacks, or party platters.

Thai-style green papaya salad with cabbage, string beans, peanuts, lime, and chili. Som tum-inspired bright, spicy, crunchy summer salad in 20 minutes.

Mom's creamy chicken gravy with celery, green pepper, and pimentos ladled over warm buttermilk biscuits. Old-school comfort food ready in 20 minutes.

No-bake angel food cake layered and frosted with butterscotch whipped cream, then covered in crunchy toffee bits. Just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes of hands-on time before it chills.

New England clam chowder ready in 20 minutes. Canned clams, diced potatoes, onion in butter, and milk warmed just under a boil. A splash of sherry for the old-school finish.

Bright avocado and orange salad tossed with toasted walnuts, crisp diced turnip, and a honey-mint walnut oil dressing. A fresh, crunchy salad with bold contrasts in every forkful. Ready in 20 minutes.