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Simple Summer Recipes Made in 30 Minutes or Less

An assortment of fresh cooking ingredients arranged on a yellow surface, featuring mushrooms, leafy greens, carrots, bell pepper, limes, and green onions.

Less Prep, More Play: Make Summer Dinners a Breeze 

Want to have flavorful dinners while still making time for fun in the sun? This list of no-sweat summer recipes features nutritious and delicious mushrooms — the summer staple you’ll turn to all season long. Each recipe can be prepared in 30 minutes or less with minimal prep.   

Here are eight fast, easy and plant-forward dishes — perfect for the kitchen or the grill.

Quick Kitchen Recipes 

These recipes are the ultimate summer hack for getting out of the kitchen and into the sun. 

Chipotle Mushroom Tostada with Refried Beans  

Crispy tostadas are loaded with refried beans, hearty mushrooms and a kick of jalapeno spice. Perfect for a zesty Mexican-inspired dinner in less than 20 minutes.   

Total time: 19 Minutes

A close-up shot of a wheat berry salad in a white bowl, sitting on a wooden surface. The salad contains whole wheat berries, sliced mushrooms, chopped green onions, and dried cranberries, all tossed in a savory dressing. A light-colored napkin and a spoon are visible in the background.Roasted Mushroom and Wheat Berry Salad with Orange Curry Vinaigrette

This bright grain salad is bursting with the flavors of roasted mushrooms, nutty grains and a hint of citrus. Refreshing and satisfying in just 25 minutes.   

Total time: 25 Minutes

Stir-Fried Noodles with Shiitakes and Veggies

Toss shiitake mushrooms and crisp veggies in a savory hoisin-garlic sauce, and you’ll have a sizzling stir-fry ready in under half an hour.

Total time: 27 Minutes

Blended Thai-Style Lettuce Cups

Light, fresh and full of flavor — these lettuce cups combine diced mushrooms, ground chicken, carrots, and crunchy peanuts for extra pop.  

Total time: 28 Minutes

Sheet-Pan Blended Hawaiian Meatball Dinner

Say “aloha” to these sweet and savory meatballs made with a blend of finely chopped mushrooms and ground beef. Pair with vibrant veggies, and dinner is served!

Total time: 30 Minutes

Fast Flavors on the Grill 

Bring bold, smoky flavors to your grill game in the blink of an eye.

Grilled Cajun-Style Mushroom Kabobs

Spice up your summer nights with Cajun-seasoned mushroom kabobs drizzled with a zesty red pepper hot sauce.

Total time: 20 Minutes

A healthy bowl contains shrimp, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and red-skinned potatoes on a bed of greens.Shrimp Cobb Salad with Smashed Potatoes and Mushrooms

Try this grilled twist on the classic Cobb. Smoky shrimp, crispy grilled potatoes and tender crimini mushrooms.

Total time: 30 Minutes

Three Mushroom Grilled Pizza

Fire up that outdoor pizza oven! With a trio of mushroom varieties (crimini, shiitake and white button), this is the ultimate mushroom-lover’s pizza.

Total time: 27 Minutes

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