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15 minute meals

Stuck for time but still want to serve up a mouthwatering meal? All of these tasty recipes are on the table in 15 minutes or less.

Ramen noodles with egg, broccoli and chilli oil

by Helen Upshall

Easy instant noodles are given a makeover with added protein and fresh veg – a simple but effective supper on a budget.

Light meals & snacks

Pork smash tacos

by Helen Upshall

Creamy ’nduja pasta

by Zena Kamgaing

Chicken stir-fry

Easy okonomiyaki

by Rachel Phipps

Creamed spinach pasta

by Zena Kamgaing

Vegetable noodle pancake

by Silvana Franco

Tomato soup

Light meals & snacks

Tortilla pizza

by Lorraine Pascale

Gnocchi with crispy bacon and spinach pesto

by Rachel Phipps

Cheese and ham omelette

by Raymond Blanc

Salmon and broccoli pasta

by Justine Pattison

One-pot bacon, spinach and tomato pasta

by Miguel Barclay

Microwave chickpea minestrone

by Silvana Franco

Light meals & snacks

Quick vegetable pasta

by Justine Pattison

Simple microwave macaroni cheese

by Silvana Franco

Air fryer beef tacos

by Nathan Anthony

Light meals & snacks

Prawn and chorizo pasta

by Phil Vickery

Hoisin noodles

by Rachel Phipps

Avocado and bacon salad

by James Martin

Light meals & snacks

Pan-fried salmon

Tomato, chickpea and pasta soup

by Rachel Phipps

Light meals & snacks

Tuna bean salad

by Justine Pattison

Light meals & snacks

Simple white bean and bacon soup

by Silvana Franco

Light meals & snacks

Pasta with mushrooms and pine nuts

by Antony Worrall Thompson

Chilli beef udon noodles

by Silvana Franco

Penne with spicy tomato and mozzarella sauce

by Gizzi Erskine

Microwave soy salmon noodles

by Sophie Whitbread

Stir-fried pork with ginger and soy

by Justine Pattison

Cheat’s chorizo frying pan pizzas

by Silvana Franco

Masala omelette with parathas

by Maunika Gowardhan

Air fryer sweet potato and chorizo hash

by Nathan Anthony

Air fryer chicken fajitas

by Nathan Anthony

One-pan gnocchi bake

by Miguel Barclay

Chicken soup

by The BBC Food team

Light meals & snacks

Quinoa salad

Light meals & snacks

Microwave chicken pilaf

by Silvana Franco

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