30 Minute Meals: gluten-free meals in 30 minutes or less

Wouldn't it be great to have dinner ready in less than half an hour? These 30 Minute Meals may help you out! All recipes are gluten-free.

It doesn't matter if you're a busy mom or dad of three, single, or retired: there are some days when you simply need to get food on the table fast. If you're reading this blog, you're already committed to making healthy meals. There's no need to resort to take-out or pre-made convenience foods.

Arming yourself with a list of 30-minute meals--gluten-free meals that you can make in 30 minutes or less will be your saving grace on "those" days.

I have several 30-minute meals here on Flavour and Savour. Today I've rounded up seven of these. I've included recipes for meals with chicken, salmon and shrimp, plus one vegetarian and one vegan recipe.

I hope one or more of these favourites of ours will become a new favourite of yours!

Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata in a cast iron skillet

30 Minute Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata

This Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata is made with pan-seared salmon cooked in a creamy white wine lemon caper sauce. It's an easy 30-minute dish.

30 Minute Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata

Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata in a cast iron pan

Japanese Chicken Stir Fry in cast iron pan

Easy Japanese Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli

Fresh green veggies, lean chicken, and crunchy cashews meet up in a sweet 'n salty glossy sauce! Learn how to make an easy Japanese Chicken Stir Fry, then customize it with your favourite vegetables.

Easy Japanese Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli

Japanese chicken stir fry in a cast iron skillet

Close up view of Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Fresh Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

This Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl makes a healthy lunch or light dinner. It's packed full of protein-rich quinoa, Greek salad veggies, feta cheese and tzatziki sauce.

Fresh Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

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Thai Chili Sheet Pan Salmon

This Thai Chili Sheet Pan Salmon needs minimal preparation, is easy to clean up, and makes a healthy, flavourful supper all baked on one pan in less than 20 minutes.

Thai Chili Sheet Pan Salmon

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir-Fry

Shrimp, sugar snap peas or snow peas and bell peppers meet up in a lemon-ginger sauce! Learn to make this Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir Fry then customize it with your favourite veggies.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir-Fry

overhead view of a bowl with lemon garlic shrimp stir fry with chopsticks

a bowl of chili garnished with avocado cubes

Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili

You won't miss the meat in this Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili! Load it up with your favourite toppings and enjoy a hearty bowl of warm spicy vegetarian chili, or serve it stuffed into a baked sweet potato. Easy instructions for slow cooker and stovetop, too.

Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili

a bowl of vegetarian chili topped with avocado

A serving dish full of Cajun chicken thighs on quinoa

Cajun Chicken Thighs with Zesty Quinoa

These Cajun Chicken Thighs with Zesty Quinoa are quick enough for a weeknight meal, and delicious enough for a dinner party or backyard BBQ. Made with a simple rub of Cajun seasoning and served on a bed of fluffy quinoa, they're smoky spicy flavours are perfectly balanced.

Cajun Chicken Thighs with Zesty Quinoa