Lunch in half an hour! Discover 8 very quick recipes to make

The guarantee of a fresh and delicious lunch in the rush of routine is the key to having a good day! After all, nutrition is the first step towards a

balanced routine

Isn’t that it? Even with the tight schedules and demands of adult life, it’s worth betting on that half-hour lunch recipe! And don’t think we’re just talking about a quick snack or salad! The Kitchen Guide has selected complete meal recipes – and full of flavor – ready in up to 30 minutes!

Steak with beer sauce

Steak with beer sauce – Photo: Stela Handa
Preparation time:

30 minutes

Performance:

4 portions

Difficulty level:

easy

Ingredients:

• 2 fillet steaks
• Salt, black pepper and chopped parsley to taste
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 2 tablespoons of grated onion
• 1 teaspoon of wheat flour
• 1/2 cup stout beer (room temperature).
• 1/3 cup mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise

Method of preparation:

1. Season the steaks with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat half the butter, then sear the steaks for 3 minutes on each side until evenly browned.
3. Heated reserve.
4. Meanwhile, in the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and saute the onion for 1 minute, stirring.
5. Sprinkle with flour and fry for 2 minutes.
6. Pour in the beer and stir until it thickens.
7. Stir in the champignons, season with salt, pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
8. Turn off and add the mayonnaise, mixing until smooth.
9. Water the steaks, sprinkle with parsley and serve after.

Shrimp sauce pasta

Pasta with Shrimp Sauce – Photo: Marcelo Breyne
Preparation time:

15 minutes

Performance:

6 portions

Difficulty level:

easy

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion chopped
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 400 g of cleaned shrimps
• 500 g of pasta or penne
• 1 can of tomato sauce
• 1 jar of cream
• 1/2 liter of water
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley (minced)

Method of preparation:

1. Heat the oil, add the onion and garlic and brown.
2. Add the prawns and sauté for 3 minutes.
3. Add the pasta, sauce, cream, water, salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cover the pan and leave for 3 minutes after the hissing starts.
5. Release all the pressure from the pan without putting water on it, remove the pasta from the pan and transfer it to a refractory.
6. Sprinkle with green smelt and serve after.

Rice with chicken, cauliflower and curry

Rice with chicken, cauliflower and curry – Photo: Stela Handa
Time of preparation:

25 mins

Performance:

6 portions

Difficulty level:

easy

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of oil
• 300 g of diced chicken breast
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 chopped onion
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cube of chicken stock
• 150 g of chopped green beans
• 2 cups cauliflower (chopped)
• 3 cups cooked white rice (tea)
• 1/2 cup chopped coriander (minced)

Method of preparation:

1. Heat a pan with oil over medium heat and fry the chicken breast seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper for 5 minutes or until golden brown and all the water has dried up.
2. Add the onion, curry, chicken stock, green beans, cabbage and saute for 3 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
3. Add the rice, coriander, salt if necessary and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Turn off and serve later.

Ground beef with cauliflower

Minced meat with cauliflower – Photo: Rodrigo Moreira
Preparation time:

30 minutes

Performance:

4 portions

Difficulty level:

easy

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 diced onion
• 500 g of minced meat
• 1/2 diced green pepper
• 1 diced seedless tomato
• Salt, black pepper and chopped parsley to taste
• 2 cups cauliflower (cooked in bunches) al dente
• 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan for dusting

Method of preparation:

1. Heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat and saute the garlic until golden brown.
2. Add the onion and saute for 2 minutes.
3. Add the ground beef and sauté for 5 minutes.
4. Add the bell pepper, tomato, salt, pepper and cook for 3 minutes or until the water dries up.
5. Quench, stir green odor and transfer to refractory medium.
6. Cover with the cauliflower and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Serve immediately.

Cream of corn with bacon

Custard Corn with Bacon – Photo: Shutterstock
Preparation time:

30 minutes

Performance:

8 portions

Difficulty level:

easy

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of margarine
• 1 cup bacon (chopped)
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons of wheat flour
• 3 cups of milk (tea)
• 2 cups canned green corn (without the water)
• Salt and nutmeg to taste
• 2 cups cream (milk)

Method of preparation:

1. In a pan, heat the margarine and brown the bacon.
2. Remove the bacon and set it aside
3. Meanwhile, in the same pan, fry the onion until golden brown, add the flour and mix well to avoid lumps.
4. Pour in the milk and half the corn, season with salt and nutmeg and cook until thickened slightly.
5. Remove from heat and set aside
6. In a blender, beat the other half of the corn with the cream until smooth.
7. Stir in the cream in the pan, return to low heat and then cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly until very creamy.
8. Place on a plate and serve with the fried bacon on top.

chicken stroganoff

Chicken Stroganoff – Photo: Stela Handa
Preparation time:

30 minutes

Performance:

6 portions

Difficulty level:

easy

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of margarine
• 1.2 kg boneless chicken thighs, diced
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1/2 cup ketchup (tea)
• 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 cube of chicken stock
• 6 tablespoons of water
• 1 jar of cream
• Salt, black pepper and grated nutmeg to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Heat a pan with margarine over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown.
2. Add the onion, garlic and saute for 3 minutes
3. Add the ketchup, mushrooms, chicken broth, water and saute for 3 minutes
4. Mix the cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cook for 5 minutes
5. Turn it off and, if you like, serve it with plain rice and straw potatoes.

Grilled rump steak with vegetables

Grilled rump steak with vegetables – Photo: Rodrigo Moreira
Preparation time:

30 minutes

Performance:

4 portions

Difficulty level:

easy

Ingredients:

• 4 sirloin steaks
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon(s) peppercorns
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 cup boiled potatoes (diced)
• 1 cup cooked carrots (diced)
• 1 cup broccoli (cooked in bunches)
• 1/2 cube of vegetable broth
• 1 cup of water (tea)

Method of preparation:

1. First, season the steaks with salt and pepper.
2. In a nonstick skillet over high heat, add the oil and grill the steaks on both sides until browned.
3. Then collect and book.
4. In the same pan, over medium heat, melt the butter, add the vegetables and mix.
5. Immediately after, pour the vegetable broth dissolved in the water and wait for it to boil and reduce by half.
6. Finally serve with the meat.

Baiao de dois

Baiao de dois – Photo: Rodrigo Moreira
Time of preparation:

20 mins

Performance:

6 portions

Difficulty level:

Easy

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter (tea)
• 1 cup bacon (diced)
• 1 piece of chopped Calabrian sausage
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• 1 chopped red pepper
• 500 g of dried meat desalted, cooked and minced
• 3 cups cooked white rice (tea)
• 1 cup (tea) of black-eyed peas cooked with broth
• Salt, black pepper and chopped coriander to taste
• 1 cup cottage cheese (cubed)

Method of preparation:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and fry the bacon until golden brown.
2. Add the peppers, onion, garlic, bell pepper and saute for 3 minutes or until browned.
3. Add the dried meat, rice, beans with the stock and brown, stirring for 2 minutes.
4. Season with salt, pepper, coriander and turn off the heat.
5. Add the rennet and mix.
6. Transfer to a platter and serve after.

Source: Terra

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