
23 20-minute meals
Get dinner on the table in 20 minutes with our quick recipes, from lamb steaks with warm hummus to takeaway-style dan dan noodles
Looking for 20-minute meals? Try our quick recipes for every meal type here, or check out our 10-minute meal ideas.
Easy 20-minute meals
Easy jerk chicken skewers
Coat chicken pieces with jerk seasoning and cook over a hot griddle pan for some midweek heat ready in 20 minutes.
Garlic and cumin butter prawns
This is a light, punchy seafood dish that sees juicy king prawns slathered in a buttery, garlicky sauce. Serve with crusty bread to mop up all those lovely juices.
Tomato, spinach and mascarpone gnocchi
A quick and comforting meat-free meal to feed four, using just five ingredients. Finish this warming gnocchi dish under the grill until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
Spinach pasta
This vibrant spinach pasta can be on your table in just 20 minutes.
Sriracha salmon power bowls
This vibrant, nutrient-packed recipe is rich in fibre and protein. Pair wild-caught salmon, full of omega-3 fats, with a kick of sriracha for added heat. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect dish for a quick, energising boost.
Thai-style peanut noodle salad with watermelon
This vibrant plant-based dish is packed with juicy watermelon, crunchy peanuts and fresh, aromatic herbs. A speedy and filling vegan meal.
Mackerel with pickled grape salad
Serve grilled mackerel on a bed of punchy pickled grapes and crushed coriander for an imaginative meal that requires just 20 minutes of hands-on time.
Seared salmon with pea purée
Check out our seared salmon dish for a vibrant and filling dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Sticky maple, soy and ginger fish parcels
Sealing everything in a parcel locks in moisture and allows the flavours to meld beautifully, creating a dish that’s tender and effortless. With just five minutes of prep, it’s a fuss-free way to maximise flavour while keeping cleanup to a minimum.
Lamb steaks with yeast butter and warm hummus
Check out our succulent seasonal lamb recipe, complete with homemade yeast butter and warm hummus. The perfect recipe to impress when you're strapped for time.
Pea, broccoli and pesto ravioli
Six ingredients and just 20 minutes are all it takes to make a speedy pasta dinner for two, packed with green veg and finished with lots of parmesan.
Creamy garlic prawn pasta
Ready in just 20 minutes, this creamy pasta is packed with juicy prawns and stirred through with mascarpone, soft herbs and a hint of chilli flakes. With only 10 ingredients it’s perfect for an everyday meal, yet the richness of the mascarpone elevates it to a special treat – making it an ideal choice for a relaxed date night too.
Dan dan noodles
This recipe, based on the classic Chinese dish, gives you takeaway-style noodles at home in just 20 minutes. It's so easy to make that you'll never go back.
Salsa di pistacchi
Have a go at our Sicilian pasta with pistachio sauce – it's one of the most divine pasta dishes that the Italian island has to offer. The ingredients are simple and it's ready in 20 minutes.
Spicy fried breakfast rice
Shake up breakfast time with our simple rice dish using spicy red chillis, salty-sweet bacon jam and soft boiled eggs. This low-calorie recipe is quick, easy and full of fiery flavour.
Pea and ham soup
Our version of an absolute classic, made with just five ingredients in 20 minutes. Serve with crusty bread for a nourishing, colourful lunch.
Crab, chilli and herb omelette
This crab, chilli and herb omelette is low in calories, gluten-free, high in protein and ready in just 20 minutes – perfect for a midweek meal for one.
Chorizo and butter bean stew
Check out our quick and easy chorizo and butter bean one-pot stew. This warming recipe makes a simple midweek dinner for two that also saves on the washing up.
Seared tuna with ponzu dressing and coriander rice noodles
This recipe for seared tuna with ponzu dressing and coriander rice noodles is low fat and full of flavour. Taking just 20 minutes to make, it's a great midweek meal.
Roasted courgette, chickpea and lemon salad
Check out this quick and easy vegan salad recipe with roasted courgettes and crunchy chickpeas tossed in punchy harissa – it's less than 400 calories per serving.
Drunken clams with chorizo
This recipe for drunken clams with chorizo is packed with protein as well as flavour. Serve with crusty bread, more beer, and eat straight from the pan, if you like.
Courgetti, pea and artichoke with pistachio pesto
This no-cook courgetti, pea and artichoke dish with homemade pistachio pesto is entirely gluten-free as well as vegan. A vibrant meal, full of goodness.
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