5 Delicious Meals You Can Cook in 20 Minutes (+ Bonus Video)

Few of us have a lot of time to spend on preparing delicious meals. Therefore, simple and quick recipes become the salvation of the hostess. We at joy-pup tell you what you can cook in just 20 minutes.

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Thai kung pao with chicken

An excellent choice for those who like tasty and slightly spicy dishes. You will need the following ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 chicken breasts cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup peanuts, crushed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Step by step preparation:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add chicken and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
• Add peanuts, soy sauce, hot peppers and sugar. Mix all the ingredients so that they are well combined.
• Cook an additional 3-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and all ingredients are well heated through.
• Garnish the dish with green onions. Thai Kung Pao is ready!

Pasta with lemon and spinach

Diversify your menu with this pasta. She will delight you with a special taste. Ingredients:

• 250 g spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parmesan for topping

Step by step preparation:

• Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water following package directions. Throw it in a colander.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and fry until golden brown.
• Add spinach and sauté until reduced in volume.
• Add lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper. Mix all ingredients.
• Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss well so that the sauce evenly coats the pasta.
• Serve pasta with lemon and spinach topped with parmesan.

Quick vegetable tortilla

This dish can be prepared in just 10-15 minutes. You will need these ingredients:

• 4 tortillas
• 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
• 1 large cucumber, cut into half rings
• 1 red pepper, cut into strips
• 1 carrot, coarsely grated
• 1 avocado cut into slices
• 1/4 cup salsa sauce

Step by step preparation:

• Heat the tortillas in a dry frying pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side.
• Arrange quinoa or rice on tortillas.
• Evenly distribute vegetables: cucumbers, peppers, carrots and avocados.
• Drizzle salsa over each tortilla.
• Roll up the tortillas and serve. You can cut them in half for convenience.

Omelet with vegetables and cheese

The dish will be a great option for breakfast. You need to prepare the following ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 red pepper, diced
• 1/2 zucchini, cut into thin half rings
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Step by step preparation:

• In a bowl, beat eggs with milk, salt and pepper.
• Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add pepper and zucchini, fry until soft.
• Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Cover the skillet with a lid and cook the omelet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted.
• Serve the omelette cut into pieces with a slice of tomato or greens, if desired.

Quick vegetable salad with tuna

You can cook it in just 3 minutes. Therefore, you do not need to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Ingredients:

• 2 canned tuna in own juice, cut into pieces
• 2 cups fresh lettuce (arugula or iceberg lettuce is best)
• 1 cucumber, cut into thin half rings
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1/4 red onion, cut into rings
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step by step preparation:

• In a large bowl, combine tuna, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions.
• In a separate bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Pour dressing over salad before serving and toss well.
• Vegetable salad with tuna is ready to serve.

To be continued…