Dinner is in 15. You Got This!

Mega-Fast Dinners for busy summer days!

Summer days can feel like they are on fast forward and most people want to spend time with family and friends and not necessarily in the kitchen.

Good news! That doesn’t mean you need a DoorDash promo code.

There are so many great ideas for fast dinners that use fresh summer ingredients. You can have dinner ready in literally 15 minutes! (20 max).

Let’s dive in and give you some ideas!

Ricotta Tomato Toast

Toast for dinner?! Why not! We are almost in prime tomato season and these Ricotta Toasts are fast to make and use really fresh tomatoes. I can easily make a meal out of a few toasts and a salad!

Curried Chickpea Sandwiches

Sandwiches are THE move for summer meals. While many people would think of this chickpea salad sandwich for lunch, it’s actually great for a dinner out on the porch also. Make it in advance and slap it together for a five minute dinner.

Bean and Cheese Smashed Tacos

For the fifteen minutes or so of work and a hot griddle, these tacos are about as good as it gets in the Tex-Mex world. Crispy cheese layer, refried beans, and a quick homemade pico de Gallo make these a bit elevated from your standard bean and cheese situation.

Easy Kimchi Noodles Bowls

For some reason I say these kimchi bowls take 30 minutes on the site, but I’ve since made them in about 15 minutes. You do need a food processor to make these really fast so you can quickly blend up the sauce. But, if you have that, I really like these light and spicy noodles bowls for a quick dinner option.

Chicken Couscous Tomato Salad

For a complete meal, this couscous situation is about as fast as it gets. The couscous cooks in just a few minutes so the key to keeping your cook time low is to make sure you slice the chicken cutlets so they are nice and thin and cook in about 7-8 minutes. Then chop up some fresh summer veggies and you are in business!

Ultimate Picnic Sandwiches

Okay. Back on my sandwich vibe. These are my favorite picnic sandwiches which are similar to a classic Italian sub with deli meats, good mozzarella, and bitter arugula. Make sure to find a good baguette for these!

Find a FAST, FIFTEEN minute meal to make this summer and enjoy the days!

Leave a comment if you have a favorite fast summer dinner!