8 healthy 20-minute meals

Short on time? Don’t sacrifice your diet. Here are eight healthy meals you can have on the table in only 20 minutes

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Moroccan Apricot & Almond Chicken

Moroccan Apricot & Olive Chicken

This quick-to-make chicken dish is lightly spiced and served atop couscous. Sure to become a family favourite.

 

Get the full recipe: Moroccan Apricot & Olive Chicken

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Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

This vegetarian redux of comfort food classic Sloppy Joes uses crumbled firm tofu as a protein-rich base.

 

Get the full recipe: Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

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Beef and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry

Craving takeout? Whip up this tasty beef and sweet potato stir-fry in less time than it takes to call in an order.

 

Get the full recipe: Beef and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry

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Apple and Potato Rösti

Sometimes cravings call for nothing but the buttery, warm goodness of homemade potato rösti. Indulge with our version, which adds sweet apples and fresh sage to the mix. Top with sour cream, chives and a good-quality smoked salmon or trout for an impressive appetizer or main dish.

 

Get the full recipe: Apple and Potato Rösti

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Mushroom-Barley Soup

This nutritious mushroom-barley soup is even more flavourful if made ahead of time and reheated just before serving.

 

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Grilled Pork Chops with Apple-Almond Salsa

This fresh salsa for the grilled pork chops combines fragrant rosemary, crunchy almonds, and sweet and tart apples. This dish is easy to prepare and the unusual flavour combinations make it perfect for a dinner party.

 

Get the full recipe: Grilled Pork Chops with Apple-Almond Salsa

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Rice and Beef Burritos

These tasty rice and beef burritos make a quick and easy dinner or a filling packed lunch.

 

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Bulgur Wheat and Shrimp Salad

A coarsely ground wheat grain, bulgur has already been parboiled, so it’s quick to prepare and makes an ideal pantry standby to use in salads, as well as in hot dishes. This nutty-textured, colorful bulgur wheat and shrimp salad is full of goodness, and is very attractive to the eye.

 

Get the full recipe: Bulgur Wheat and Shrimp Salad

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More quick and delicious weeknight recipes

A?sumptuous meal doesn’t have to take all day with Quick Food-a time-saving tomb of tempting ideas that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Choose from over 330 kitchen-tested gourmet recipes, from snacks and soups to mains and desserts – each featuring a full-color photo of the finished dish. With cuisines such as Italian, Asian, Mediterranean and more, it’s a tasty treat for all.

 

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14 healthy 30-minute meals
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