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Quick · 1845 recipes

30-Minute Meals

Fast, real meals on the table in 30 minutes or less. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Pastéis de Nata with Warm Cardamom CreamEasy
Dessert

Pastéis de Nata with Warm Cardamom Cream

Store-bought Portuguese custard tarts crisped and crowned with cardamom-spiced mascarpone cloud

313 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
vegetarian20-minutebeginner-friendly
Gambas à Moda de Taverna (Tavern Shrimp with Garlic Bread Soldiers)Easy
Appetizer

Gambas à Moda de Taverna (Tavern Shrimp with Garlic Bread Soldiers)

Pan-seared wild shrimp swimming in garlicky chile oil with crusty bread for soaking

607 cal · 23g protein · 16 min
high-proteingluten-free-option15-minute
Lemongrass Iced Tea with HoneyIntermediate
In-between

Lemongrass Iced Tea with Honey

Fragrant brewed tea cooled and sweetened with a touch of honey

96 cal · 1g protein · 13 min
vegangluten-freedairy-free
Piri-Piri Roasted Almonds with Sea SaltEasy
In-between

Piri-Piri Roasted Almonds with Sea Salt

Spicy, hot, nutty snack bowl—addictive Portuguese chili heat with buttery crunch

723 cal · 22g protein · 13 min
vegangluten-freeno-cook-option
Arroz de Marisco (Seafood Risotto Rice)Easy
Lunch

Arroz de Marisco (Seafood Risotto Rice)

Saffron-bright broth absorbs into short rice with tender shrimp, clams, and white fish

656 cal · 54g protein · 30 min
high-protein30-minuteone-pot
Bolinhos de Bacalhau (Salt Cod Fritters)Easy
Snack

Bolinhos de Bacalhau (Salt Cod Fritters)

Golden, airy Portuguese potato and salt cod croquettes—crispy outside, fluffy within

1954 cal · 73g protein · 25 min
portablegluten-freemake-ahead
Açorda de Ovo with Crispy Chorizo OilEasy
Breakfast

Açorda de Ovo with Crispy Chorizo Oil

Silky bread-thickened egg soup with golden fat and torn herbs

414 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
gluten-free-option20-minuteone-pot
Turkey Breast Schnitzel with Lime-Ginger SauceIntermediate
Dinner

Turkey Breast Schnitzel with Lime-Ginger Sauce

Thin, crispy-fried turkey cutlet with warm tangy-ginger pan sauce

449 cal · 33g protein · 28 min
high-proteindairy-free
Miso-Butter Squid with Charred Scallion Oil and Crispy RiceIntermediate
Appetizer

Miso-Butter Squid with Charred Scallion Oil and Crispy Rice

Tender seared squid tossed in brown butter and white miso, finished with scallion oil

499 cal · 22g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-free
Spiced Chickpea Roast with Lemon ZestEasy
Snack

Spiced Chickpea Roast with Lemon Zest

Crispy, crunchy, utterly addictive

232 cal · 11g protein · 18 min
veganhigh-fiberunder-20-minutes
Almond Panna Cotta with Burnt Honey CaramelIntermediate
Dessert

Almond Panna Cotta with Burnt Honey Caramel

Silky Spanish almond cream, topped with caramelized honey and toasted almonds

500 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
Spanish-inspiredelegant
Pão de Queijo Quente com Mel de AbacaxiEasy
Snack

Pão de Queijo Quente com Mel de Abacaxi

Warm cheese bread nuggets with pineapple-infused honey and sea salt

653 cal · 18g protein · 17 min
vegetarianquick20-minute
Hazelnut & Rosemary Butter CrispsIntermediate
Snack

Hazelnut & Rosemary Butter Crisps

Buttery, nutty, herbaceous shortbread

596 cal · 9g protein · 27 min
vegetarianunder-250-cal
Roasted Almond Butter & Pear CrispsIntermediate
In-between

Roasted Almond Butter & Pear Crisps

Warm, crumbly oat wafer topped with almond butter, roasted pear and a pinch of sea salt

527 cal · 9g protein · 24 min
vegangluten-free
Crispy Chickpea & Olive ClustersIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Chickpea & Olive Clusters

Roasted chickpeas with Castelvetrano olive oil, lemon zest and crispy sage

317 cal · 11g protein · 20 min
vegangluten-free
Seared Polenta Cake with Soft Egg & Charred TomatoIntermediate
Breakfast

Seared Polenta Cake with Soft Egg & Charred Tomato

Crispy cornmeal base topped with jammy yolk and smoky roasted tomato

368 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
gluten-freevegetarian
Crispy Plantain Chips with Mojo Lime Salt & Roasted Garlic OilSophisticated
Snack

Crispy Plantain Chips with Mojo Lime Salt & Roasted Garlic Oil

Crispy, salty, garlicky, addictive—a sophisticated savory bite

1529 cal · 3g protein · 30 min
sophisticatedgluten-free
Baked Pear with Amaretti & Mascarpone CreamIntermediate
Dessert

Baked Pear with Amaretti & Mascarpone Cream

Soft fruit, almond crunch, lush cream

447 cal · 4g protein · 30 min
vegetarian30-minute
Pear & Gorgonzola CrostiniIntermediate
In-between

Pear & Gorgonzola Crostini

Crispy bread, creamy blue cheese, sweet pear

489 cal · 9g protein · 14 min
vegetarianunder-200-cal
Frittata with Zucchini, Ricotta & Crispy SageIntermediate
Breakfast

Frittata with Zucchini, Ricotta & Crispy Sage

Silky eggs, tender vegetable, herbaceous finish

469 cal · 29g protein · 30 min
vegetarianhigh-protein30-minute
Crispy Garlic & Thai Basil Scrambled EggsSophisticated
Breakfast

Crispy Garlic & Thai Basil Scrambled Eggs

Silky eggs with fragrant Thai basil oil and garlic chips

510 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
high-proteinlow-carbgluten-free
Brown Butter & Olive Oil Panna Cotta with Candied Lemon & Pistachio BrittleIntermediate
Dessert

Brown Butter & Olive Oil Panna Cotta with Candied Lemon & Pistachio Brittle

Silky Italian custard infused with roasted nutty flavors and sweet-tart candy

913 cal · 12g protein · 27 min
vegetarian
Pan-Seared Branzino with Crispy Skin & Lemon-Butter EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Crispy Skin & Lemon-Butter Emulsion

Whole Mediterranean fish with a burnished skin and silky pan sauce

771 cal · 64g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-free
Whipped Ricotta & Green Olive Toast with Lemon OilIntermediate
In-between

Whipped Ricotta & Green Olive Toast with Lemon Oil

Creamy ricotta spread topped with warm, buttery olive bits and crisp bread

519 cal · 18g protein · 13 min
vegetarian