How to Make Dinner in 30 Minutes or Less

We took to Instagram to uncover quicker dinner secrets from some of our favorite feeds.

Vegan Lentil Avocado and Tomato Salad
Vegan Lentil Avocado and Tomato Salad

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We took to Instagram to uncover quicker dinner secrets from some of our favorite feeds. They've each caught our attention for different reasons. For example, one makes the most of fiber-rich lentils while another is a take on a long-time favorite (fajitas!). Yet all can be made in about 30 minutes and are guaranteed to please. Check out who's in the kitchen and what's cooking tonight.
 
Vegan Lentil Avocado and Tomato Salad 
The sister duo behind May I have that recipe opens in a new tab has developed a filling and flavorful salad that's easy to prepare. The lentils have a total cooking time of 30 minutes during which you can prep the rest of the ingredients. Looking to save even more time? Prep the lentils the day before. Save leftovers for lunch or a serve as a side the following evening. 
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One-Pot Sweet and Spicy Mango Chicken

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One-Pot Sweet and Spicy Mango Chicken
Cozy comfort food in less than 20 minutes — you bet. With warming spices like turmeric, paprika and chili powder plus mango and tomatoes, this deeply flavorful dish by The Dish on Healthy opens in a new tab is what happens when coconut red curry meets sweet and sour chicken. You can easily adjust the level of spice as needed. Money-saving tip: Air-chilled organic whole chicken is on sale for $2.29 per lb from 3/7 - 3/13/18*.  
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Sheet Pan Nachos

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Sheet Pan Nachos
Nachos for dinner? Sure, just amp it up like this recipe from Last Ingredient opens in a new tab. Time-savers like canned black beans and frozen corn make it easy, and sliced jalapeños gives it a spicy kick. While the recipe is vegetarian, it's easy to top with shredded cooked chicken or cooked ground beef. Bonus: 85% lean ground beef is on sale for $3.99 per lb from 3/7 - 3/13/18*. Round out the meal with a simple green salad, if desired. 
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Gourmet Toast

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Gourmet Toast 4 Ways
Face these last few weeks (or months) of chilly evenings with four savory riffs on toast. France-based blogger Two Spoons opens in a new tab has taken the breakfast staple and made it hardy enough for dinner thanks to a garlicky mushroom medley, pan-fried Brussels sprouts with tamari and lemon, oven-roasted tomatoes and creamy avocado. 
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Easy Chicken Fajitas

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Easy Chicken Fajitas
This recipe brings together tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, avocado, red onion, jalapeño and a homemade fajita seasoning. UK-based blogger Blondelish opens in a new tab not only shares her fajitas recipe, she dishes on top tips too. Note: Her fajita seasoning stores well, so next time you make this dish, you can save time on this step. 
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*Valid 3/7 - 3/13/18. While supplies last. Not valid at Whole Foods Market 365™ stores. U.S. only. No rain checks. Excludes cooked chicken and grass-fed, organic and cooked ground beef.

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