30 Minute Heart Healthy Recipes

By Candace Zafirellis
Published 1/31/2025
30 Minute Heart Healthy Recipes

Health eCooks chefs have selected the best 30 minute heart healthy recipes to enjoy when you’re short on time. Each of our recipes uses healthy, nutrient-rich ingredients you can find in your local grocery store. 

Our dietitians calculated the nutritional value for each of these delicious dishes, making sure they’re low in sodium, low fat and meet the heart healthy recipe guidelines from the American Heart Association. Whether it’s a hearty chili, comforting pasta, spicy tacos or crispy pizza, these heart healthy recipes are great for cardiac patients and people who follow a low cholesterol diet.

So when you are in a hurry to eat but want to eat something that’s good for your heart, make one of these healthy, home-cooked meals that support your health and fit into your busy lifestyle. 

Here are 15 heart healthy meals you can make in minutes:

  1. 30 mins

    When you’re short on time, this stir fry delivers a high protein dinner that’s good for your heart. Lean chicken strips and colorful veggies create a low fat, low calorie dish to enjoy.

  2. 30 mins

    The simple ingredients in these chicken tacos create a low cholesterol dish that’s bursting with the sweet and spicy flavors of mango and jalapeno pepper.

  3. 30 mins

    When you need dinner fast, this homemade pizza is ready to eat faster than home delivery. This low-calorie meal uses spicy buffalo chicken, reduced-fat cheese and a whole grain crust to create a heart healthy meal.

  4. 30 mins

    When you want something light for dinner, this 30 minute recipe provides lean protein and nutrient-rich veggies for a heart healthy salad with a flavor punch.

  5. 30 mins

    This healthy salmon recipe creates a 4-person meal in just 30 minutes, giving your family a protein-packed dinner that’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

  6. 30 mins

    A one-pan dinner recipe, this hearty soup is quick to prepare and made with simple ingredients. High in fiber and low in fat, it’s perfect for those nights when you need a warm, comforting meal.

  7. 30 mins

    Instead of ordering high fat Asian takeout, make this beef pho recipe that combines a flavorful broth with lean beef, rice noodles and fresh herbs for a dish that’s low cholesterol and low fat.

  8. 30 mins

    This healthy Mediterranean recipe is filled with fiber-rich chickpeas, spinach and low-fat feta for a quick meal that suits low cholesterol diets.

  9. 30 mins

    For a simple dinner full of sophisticated taste, make these steak tacos paired with a crunchy carrot slaw. They're low in saturated fat and deliver a heart healthy mix of protein and veggies.

  10. 30 mins

    This heart healthy pasta dish uses ripe tomatoes and fresh herbs to create a light and healthy meal in a no-cook sauce. Made with whole-grain pasta, this recipe is low in sodium and cholesterol while bursting with flavorful, heart-healthy ingredients.

  11. 30 mins

    Enjoy a classic spaghetti dish but with a low-sodium marinara sauce perfect for a heart healthy diet. This comforting meal is low in fat but full of the delicious flavors of garlic, onion and tomato.

  12. 30 mins

    This Asian-inspired dish of soba noodles and fresh veggies is a quick and balanced meal that’s ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes. This low fat dish is full of flavor with the ability to customize with a lean protein.

  13. 30 mins

    Packed with colorful roasted veggies and low-fat cheese, this quesadilla is a quick and healthy option for a low calorie dinner.

  14. 30 mins

    This light pasta dish is a satisfying meal that’s low fat and full of protein-rich ingredients like boneless chicken and mozzarella cheese.

  15. 30 mins

    A hearty chili that serves 8 in just 30 minutes? You bet! Full of lean turkey, high fiber beans and flavorful spices, this is a heart friendly dinner the whole family can enjoy.

With a variety of quick, healthy dinners to enjoy, eating well never looked so easy. Each of these 30 minute recipes follows a heart healthy meal plan because they’re made with simple, nutritious ingredients that are good for your heart.

So next time life gets busy, instead of compromising on flavor or health, make one of these 15 heart healthy meals instead.

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