Sometimes, meal prep just doesn’t happen. Whether it’s because you didn’t have time to do your usual prep or hate meal prep more than anything, that can make quick, easy-to-pull-together meals even more of a necessity. After all, there are only so many frozen meals you can microwave. From lunch breaks to those times when you’re just hangry, there are all kinds of instances when you’d benefit from a super quick and easy meal. We rounded up 20 that all come together in about 20 minutes or less, so you have plenty of time to make and eat your lunch without having to resort to that bag of chips in your cupboard.
1. Burrata and Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Salad
Source: Foodie Crush
2. Shrimp Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Source: My Food Story
3. Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach, and Ricotta Grilled Cheese
Source: Cooking Classy
4. One-Pot Cacio e Pepe Israeli Couscous
Source: The Defined Dish
5. Kung Pao Noodles
Source: Platings and Pairings
6. Kale, Apple, and Chickpea Salad with Vegan Feta
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
7. Ahi Tuna Poke and Mango Salad
Source: Foodie Crush
8. Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Source: Savory Nothings
9. Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Source: Two Peas and Their Pod
10. Super Quick Avocado Shrimp Salad
Source: Pinch of Yum
11. Summer Pesto Pasta Salad
Source: As Easy As Apple Pie
12. Thai Basil Chicken
Source: My Food Story
13. Easy Nachos
Source: Cooking Classy
14. 15-Minute Black Bean and Corn Vegan Quesadillas
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
15. Chopped Italian Salad
Source: The View from Great Island
16. BLT with Lemon Basil Mayo
Source: The Rustic Foodie
17. Mango Black Bean Quesadillas
Source: Two Peas and Their Pod
18. Mexican Street Corn Tostadas
Source: Isabel Eats
19. 15-Minute Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Chili Mayo
Source: Whisk it Real Gud
20. Chickpea Tuna Salad
Source: Platings and Pairings
