180 20 minute recipes

Seasoned ground beef, crunchy tortilla chips, black beans, and sharp cheddar piled high on shredded lettuce with a creamy salsa dressing. Three steps, under 20 minutes, feeds a crowd.

Fresh spinach wok-tossed with toasted almonds, ginger, and a savory miso-soy drizzle. This 20-minute vegetarian side dish is nutty, earthy, and packed with iron-rich greens.

Crisp Belgian endive leaves loaded two ways: smoked salmon with creamy Taleggio and fennel, or bresaola with roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes. No-cook Italian appetizers in 20 minutes.

No-cook black bean fiesta salad with corn, red peppers, red onion, and jalapeño in a zesty lime-cilantro-cumin dressing. Vegetarian, vibrant, and feeds a crowd in 20 minutes.

Chicken and black bean salad with red and yellow peppers, tomatoes, and fresh coriander in a zesty lime-jalapeno dressing. A no-cook, high-protein meal ready in 20 minutes.

Nut raisin bread made with just eight ingredients and no butter or oil. Walnuts, raisins, and a 20-minute rest before baking give this simple quick bread its tender crumb.

Roasted pecans blended with fresh spinach, white miso, garlic, olive oil, and nutmeg into a rich, dairy-free pesto. Vegan, ready in 20 minutes, and incredible tossed with hot pasta.

Bean and Salsa Dip layers spiced pinto bean puree, sweet chili sauce, green onions, fat-free sour cream, and chunky hot salsa on a platter. A no-cook layered party dip ready in 20 minutes.

A no-cook Mexican torta stuffed with spiced mashed black beans, creamy avocado, shredded cabbage, and salsa on crusty whole-grain baguette. Vegetarian, high-fiber, and ready in under 20 minutes.

Potato burgers made with grated potatoes, onion, and whole wheat flour. A 4-ingredient vegan patty with crispy edges and a tender center, ready in 20 minutes with no oil needed.

Homemade whole wheat tortillas made with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, cooked on a dry griddle. Soft, pliable flatbreads with a nutty flavor ready in 20 minutes.

Hearty ground beef chili loaded with kidney beans, green chiles, tomato paste, and a generous amount of garlic and onion. A thick, satisfying weeknight chili that simmers in just 20 minutes.

Mexicali corn stir fry combines two cans of corn with garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, and soy in a fast wok dish. A 20-minute side that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.

Crab and avocado salad: sweet crab meat tossed in a zesty picante-mayo dressing with green olives, piled into ripe avocado halves. A no-cook, 20-minute Tex-Mex lunch or appetizer that looks far fancier than it is.

Triple-chocolate cookies with a secret ingredient: mayonnaise. Chocolate cake mix, chocolate fudge pudding mix, and semisweet chocolate chunks bound together with mayo for fudgy cookies that come together in 20 minutes.

Pressure cooker minestrone loaded with navy beans, fresh vegetables, orzo pasta, and a full cup of fresh basil. Cooks in 20 minutes under pressure with zucchini, cabbage, and green beans stirred in at the end for crisp-tender texture.