28 tasty one-pot meals that we can't stop making right now
Quick and easy, these warming one-pot meals are perfect as the weather turns colder (or if the rain never stops).
Everyone loves a one-pot midweek meal. Not just because there's only one pot involved, but the fact it is cooked and served straight from the pot is revolutionary for us. From our favourite curry recipes to heart-warming stew recipes, we have everyone's tastes covered.
If you're looking for a meal with low prep time, we recommend our vegetable tagine recipe – which takes just 20 mins to prep. Or if you need a showstopper, how about our Persian-inspired lamb stew recipe - finished with hearty wholegrain couscous to absorb all those wonderful juices.
Chicken, Chorizo and Bean Stew Recipe
The chorizo adds great flavour here, but if you are not a fan use 100g smoked bacon lardons instead.
Recipe: Chicken, Chorizo and Bean Stew
Baked Courgette and Feta Risotto Recipe
No standing around stirring for this oven-baked risotto. The fried courgettes add freshness and texture.
Recipe: Baked Courgette and Feta Risotto
Meatball Gnocchi Bake Recipe
The sauce here is cooked in the pan with the meatballs, which makes this comfort-food supper even easier. Use pork mince, if you prefer.
Recipe: Meatball Gnocchi Bake
One-pan Puttanesca Recipe
We've made this tasty pasta dish even simpler, by cooking everything in one pan- and there's less washing up too!
Recipe: One-pan Puttanesca
Preserved Lemon Chicken Recipe
This lemon chicken Mediterranean dish uses Orzo for a gorgeous one-pot
Recipe: Preserved Lemon Chicken
Vegetable Tagine Recipe
Warming, cheap and nutritious, try this easy tagine recipe for your Meat Free Monday meal
Recipe: Vegetable Tagine
Chicken Tarragon Recipe
This signature dish is a true one-pan wonder. Good enough to serve at a dinner party!
Recipe: Chicken Tarragon
Sausage, Bean and Kale One-Pot Recipe
Using one pan for this saves on washing up, plus all the delicious meaty flavours from frying the sausages help flavour the broth in this light-but-hearty stew.
Recipe: Sausage, Bean and Kale One-Pot
Spiced Lamb Pilaf Recipe
Leftover lamb from your Sunday roast will also work well here. Simply shred and add with peas and tomatoes.
Recipe: Spiced Lamb Pilaf
Vietnamese Lamb Cups Recipe
Using lettuce leaves rather than wraps makes these low-carb, but if you like, add some cooked rice noodles to the lamb mixture. The flavours pack a punch.
Recipe: Vietnamese Lamb Cups
Sausage and Gnocchi One Pan Recipe
You can still enjoy higher-fat ingredients, like sausages, but make them go further by bulking the dish up with healthier alternatives.
Recipe: Sausage and Gnocchi One Pan
Moroccan Chicken Casserole Recipe
This Moroccan chicken casserole is delicious and gluten free
Recipe: Moroccan Chicken Casserole
Shakshuka Recipe
We’ve added pulses to bulk up this Middle Eastern breakfast dish. Make sure your eggs are the freshest possible to poach neatly
Recipe: Shakshuka
One Pan Sausage Carbonara Recipe
A simple twist on a classic pasta recipe, made even easier by just using one pan! Pasta water is the key here to making the carbonara sauce delicious and glossy.
Recipe: One Pan Sausage Carbonara
Turkey Biryani Recipe
This biryani is a real showstopper. Bring it to the table in its casserole dish for a centrepiece.
Recipe: Turkey biryani
Beef Enchilada Rice Recipe
This enchiladas dish has been given a twist using rice and beef for a tasty one-pot recipe.
Recipe: Beef Enchilada Rice
Sicilian All-In-One Pasta Recipe
No need to boil your pasta first - this recipe is cooked all in one pan, as the starch released when cooking the pasta mixes with the other ingredients to make a velvety sauce.
Recipe: Sicilian All-In-One Pasta
Jamaican Goat Curry Recipe
Tasting like lamb but with a firmer texture, goat is low in fat and high in protein and iron. Give it a try in this delicious curry recipe.
Recipe: Jamaican goat curry
Chicken Chasseur Recipe
Warm up cold days with this traditional chicken stew. If you aren’t a fan of mushrooms, swap them out for your favourite vegetable.
Recipe: Chicken Chasseur
Greek-inspired Lamb Stew Recipe
This hearty and warming stew flavoured with cinnamon is packed with slow-cooked vegetables and just the thing for a cold day.
Recipe: Greek-inspired lamb stew
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