On a busy weekday night, nothing is more challenging than the prospect of cooking dinner from scratch (or cleaning up afterwards). Just the idea that you have to drag your cooking tools and throw something together, and after that Simply addressing your post-meal cooking obligations is enough to reach for the delivery app. But sometimes I want a healthy diet and don’t want to resort to takeout again. Next time you cook fatigue, instead resort to this handy list of simple one-pot recipes.
Special images by Michelle Nash.
And if you think that one-pot recipes are limited to simple soups only, you’re for a real treat. We have been expanding our definition of “one pot” and expanding into all kinds of main attracting kitchen tools. Bread and bowl join the streamlined dinner team, and thankfully they are all here and will disappear the troubles of the weekday kitchen.
From pizza to pasta to vegetables filled dishes, we guarantee you’ll find the perfect simple one-pot recipe for the ingredients you have on hand. One-pot meals also fall into the comfort food category. This is what you need when the temperature starts to drop. Get ready to settle with these simple, quick and delicious meals. They have a big flavour but shed light on preparation and cleanup. Ideal situation if you ask me.
One-pot pasta primabella with summer vegetables and ricotta
Why do we love it: This spin of classic Italian cuisine is cooked at fast lighting times. You can also exchange vegetables you have at hand. Even frozen vegetables work beautifully. This is the best summer dish. It’s bright, enthusiastic, very simple, and shocking how good it is.
Hero Ingredients: What’s better than ricotta?
Why do we love it: We all have a soft, nostalgic spot of chicken noodles soup that brings us back to health when we were young, but this spin is about 1,000 times better. Simple vegetables like carrots and celery complement the hearty, delicious chicken and soba noodles without overwhelming these classic ingredients.
Hero Ingredients: Turmeric not only gives this soup a unique warmth and spice, but also gives it a vibrant colour.
Why do we love it: Simple and delicious, this heartfelt dinner will be combined in under 15 minutes. It’s full of late summer flavors that are as comfortable and nourishing as they are tasty.
Hero Ingredients: Jalapeño chili adds an unexpected kick.
Why do we love it: A bowl of curry filled with creamy, coconut vegetables is my idea of a comfortable food. And when I say everything, I mean all– Well, the genius hack helps rice achieve its distinctive fluffyness.
Hero Ingredients: Peanut butter lends you the perfect sweet and salty bite for every pleasant spoonful.
Why do we love it: If you haven’t tried it yet, this is your signature to offer it tonight. Kitchari is an Indian comfortable food and is widely used in practices like Ayurvedic. But as our food editor suruchi points out, it nourishes the body as well while warming the soul like your favorite mac or cheese. For beginners, suruchi describes Kicchari as similar to “flavored rice and lentil oatmeal.” But of course, there’s a lot of spices, so it’s even better.
Hero Ingredients: Grated inger roots give rice and lentils a lot of ground and a warm, spicy flavour.
Why do we love it: North Africa and the Middle East staples are one of my favorite brunch dishes, but they are incredible (and Incredible easy)Weekday dinner. The tomatoes are cooked with jalapeño and garlic, and the best blend of spices (cumin and paprika) heats this dish well.
Hero Ingredients: There is no match for a more spicy red sauce than a poached egg. Toast some slices of bread and arrive at the dippin.
Why do we love it: I don’t remember when it happened, but lasagna has always been my family’s Christmas Eve main dish (surrounded by many sides). And while I love the diplomacy and celebrations that are inherent in multi-layered pasta meals, when it comes to weekday cooking, a simple one-pot recipe is my pick. As autumn comes, this pan eggplant lazanya is on my biweekly tomake list. It’s cozy (of course), vegetarian (but still heartfelt!) and as Kamille says, “I don’t take a few naps.” Can your lasagna do that?
Hero Ingredients: Thick slices of eggplant are the secret to making this lasagna both A dream dish for vegetarians and meat lovers.
Why do we love it: I know what you’re thinking: soup? ! In the middle of summer? But people, this is the perfect transitional meal. It makes the most of sweet and seasonal corn, with plenty of bright, colorful vegetables to match. Cumin seeds, jalapeño and a tablespoon of sriracha kick the heat up. This is a great way to get through the sweetness of corn. Bonus: This soup is either well stored in the fridge or frozen for a later cool month.
Hero Ingredients: If you’ve never had a poblano before, you’re for treating. They resemble green peppers, but have more bites. Roasting it into a sheet pan before combining it with other ingredients will soothe its flavor. The result is a very complicated heat, ranging from good to bowl licking.
Why do we love it: As some recipes on this list prove, dinner breakfast is a fun twist for your dinner and A great way to reduce preparation and cleanup time. The combination of peppers, kale, pico de gallo and crushed cotilla gives this meal a delightful mix of texture, colour and flavor. Any addition you want is top, but we are fans of the extra creaminess and crunch that avocado and tortilla chips bring to the party.
Hero Ingredients: Store-bought Pico des Gallot gives the tartness dimension and heat to the plate. Of course, you are always welcome to make your own if necessary.
Why do we love it: When we are photographers Michelle Sharing this recipe has blown our minds away. In the plague, we always took the traditional route. Pine nuts, olive oil, basil and plenty of cheese give the sauce a richness and body. butlittle did we know, plant-based spins are not only possible, but perhaps even more coveted. In this recipe, spinach supports basil, giving the pesto a bit of texture (not to mention protein and fiber) toasted pine nuts with its distinctive green tint and hemp seeds.
Hero Ingredients: The magical secret ingredient that makes this vegan classic so good? Nutrient yeast, y’all. It is replaced in place of Parmesan to give this pesto a signature cheesy flavour. Boosts in both protein and vitamin B12 are just an extra bonus.
Green and peas spring rice
Why do we love it: Rice is not known to be the basis of the most exciting meal, but here it has a flavourful but unscattered atmosphere. That’s right – the three ingredients make this an ideal base for any protein, additional vegetables, or add-ins of your choice. Very affordable, incredibly fast and endlessly adaptable. What more do you want?
Hero Ingredients: As for Greens, follow the guidelines for the season you are in. At this time, I pursue everything. If you haven’t found any greens yet, don’t be turned off by that “weed” moniker. If you want to eat more sustainably, this is the perfect way to do it!
Why do we love it: Certainly, on my best days I can catch myself becoming creative and ambitious in the kitchen, but after a day of work, my ability to expand my effort towards everything is so low that it can be obtained. Thankfully, there are simple one-pot recipes like this chicken or rice soup for some reason. The ingredients are cooked together in one pot, so bone chicken breasts give the soup a beautiful flavour and lend a rich depth to a spoonful. It’s (of course) tasty, but also an unexpectedly simple meal. And when the cold season comes, you will be grateful that it is in your back pocket.
Hero Ingredients: A few twigs of fresh thyme and oregano make an amazingly impactful addition.
Summer spaghetti with tomato, brita and basil
Why do we love it: When summer comes and the temperature reaches its all-time high, the last thing I want is a heavy bowl of pasta. However, the light pasta recipe is for a reason, and this is my favorite. A bowl of easy, satisfying and comfortable food that is bursting with flavor. Burrata is super creamy without feeling overly heavy, and basil brightens everything. It should be one of my favorite simple one-pot recipes.
Hero Ingredients: There’s nothing better than bursting sweet cherry tomatoes.
Why do we love it: This perfect summer recipe brings together quickly and easily without slipping the flavor. We welcome you to use any combination of vegetables you want, but when it comes to pesto, we are biased towards a green colour palette. Asparagus, sugar snap peas, green onions, frozen peas, and of course, plenty of garlic not only help you taste this dish, but also meet your daily vegetable allocations.
Hero Ingredients: Pasta recipes can be heavy, but this Primavera tastes delicious. But I have a crushed goat cheese bite very Apparently it was added to my plate.
Why do we love it: It’s not much easier than this simple recipe. A 15-minute one-pot meal is quick and easy. And the title of the recipe calls it, but I can’t repeat it: Vegan! Yes, yes, the creaminess of this pasta comes from the most luxurious thick walnut sauce. I will never do do not have Surprising to be able to have my favorite plant-based staple food.
Hero Ingredients: This dish leans against the side of the dul in terms of flavor, so the simple garnish of the lemon zest brightens the entire bowl.
Why do we love it: This dish is the perfect blend of our favorite autumn flavors with traditional Indian cuisine. A delicious, comfortable food made immediately and made with healthy ingredients such as chickpeas, kale, spices and diced tomatoes. This is a lovely and easy one-pot recipe perfect for busy weekday nights and is even more sacred as a leftover for the next day.
Hero Ingredients: When it comes to cozy seasonal dishes, pumpkins are always stars.
Why do we love it: Everyone needs a good salmon recipe, and Kamille swears to this simple, most handoff approach. It’s sweet and citrusy and perfect with your favorite roasted vegetables and grains. When it comes to simple one-pot recipes, simplicity is the best.
Hero Ingredients: When the fennel is roasted low and slowly, the result is a mild, anise-like flavor that acquires the edges of the caramelized sweetness. In other words, perfect.
This post was last updated on July 30, 2025 to include new insights.
Source: Camille Styles – camillestyles.com
