15 easy recipes for dinners on the fly

As schedules get busier, sometimes, by the time the day is winding down, the last thing you want to do is figure out what’s for dinner. After a busy day, all you want is a delicious, satisfying meal without the hassle. As a passionate foodie, I believe dinner should be something to enjoy and savor. That's why I’ve put together this curated list of 15 quick and delicious dinner recipes designed to inspire your next dinner even when you’re in a time crunch. Whether you're looking for dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, or something every palate will enjoy, these recipes make dinner both easy and exciting. 

Coconut Poached Fish — Serve with rice. Time: 20 minutes

* Dairy-free, gluten-free

Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken Dinner — Zeale Lifestyle recipe. Time: 30-35 minutes

*Gluten-free. Can be made dairy-free by omitting cheese in the salad or swapping for avocado.

Shakshuka — Serve with crusty bread, pita, or rice. Time: 30 minutes

*Dairy-free, gluten free, vegetarian

Viral Sweet Potato Ground Beef Bowl — Viral for a reason. Time: 30 minutes

*Gluten-free. Can be made dairy-free by omitting cottage cheese.

Glazed Salmon Bowl — Time: 20 minutes

*Dairy-free. Can be gluten-free by subbing tamari for soy sauce. 

Pesto Chicken Pasta — Zeale Lifestyle recipe. Time: 30 minutes

Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas — Serve with beans, rice, or a side salad. Time: 25 minutes

Blackened Broiled Salmon — Refine recipe. Serve with pasta or rice. Time: 10 minutes

*Dairy-free and gluten-free

Lemon Feta Orzo Salad — Zeale Lifestyle recipe. Serve on its own or with your choice of protein. Time: 15 minutes

*Vegetarian

Flatbread Pizza — Serve with a Caesar or Italian salad. Time: 25 minutes

*Can be made vegetarian

Veggie Lo Mein — Add in any protein you’d like or keep it as-is for a vegetarian main. Time: 20 minutes

*Dairy-free and vegetarian

Lemon Basil Lentil Salad with Grilled Zucchini and Feta — Zeale Lifestyle recipe. Serve on its own or with your choice of protein. Time: 25 minutes

*Gluten-free and vegetarian

Garlic Butter Shrimp — Serve with pasta, potatoes, rice, or crusty bread and a veggie. Time 15 minutes

*Gluten-free

Steak Bites — Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, and a veggie. Time 10 minutes

*Gluten-free

Vegetarian Chickpea Curry — Serve over rice or with naan. Time: 15 minutes

*Gluten-free and vegetarian

I hope these dinner ideas inspire you when you’re in need of fresh, new, and speedy dishes. Let us know what you’ll be cooking next or your favorite dinners to make in a pinch.