15 ✨Actual✨ 30-Minute Meals


Hi Reader,

A friend recently shared with me that she'd made a delicious dish from another website for lunch and, while it was incredible and worth the effort, the prep time was WAY longer than what was listed on the recipe.

I felt that because, despite our best efforts, sometimes us recipe creators can be a little off in this area because folks chop at different rates, some might like to fully prep ahead of time before starting to heat up pasta cooking water, etc.

Either way, I know it can be frustrating!

That said, today I'm sharing 15 gluten free dinner recipes that — FOR REAL — take 30 minutes or less to prep, cook, and serve. Girl scout's honor. 🫡

Which one will you set a timer for and whip up tonight?

#1 Rueben Chicken

#2 Sesame Peanut Sauce Noodles

#3 Creamy Pinto Bean Bowls

#4 Italian Rice Ball Skillet

#5 Big Mac Salad

#6 BBQ, Avocado, Bacon and Cheddar Chicken

#7 Pink Sauce Pasta

#8 Crunchy Taco Hamburger Helper

#9 Pasta Fresca

#10 Apple Orchard Panini

#11 Pizza Fries

#12 Cauliflower Fried Rice

#13 Apple Orchard Panini

#14 Stovetop GF Mac and Cheese

#15 Creamy Ham & Peas Pasta


⭐️ NEW! On Iowa Girl Eats

Air Fryer Green Beans

"I made these tonight, and my wife said I could ditch the chicken I made and just have the green beans! Absolutely delicious!!!" - IGE reader, Tom


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Pastina Soup


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