Want to make a delicious dinner recipe without all the extra dishes that come with it? You’re not alone. While cooking homemade, healthy meals is on the rise, doing dishes is not, which is why we decided to make things easier and gather up some dinners that can be made in just one pot. That means one mess, one dish, one cleanup.
While coming up with a one-pot meal recipe may not be the simplest task, cooking a one-pot dinner is. Not only will these dinners cut cleanup time in half, but they’re also incredibly filling. You’re still getting all of the same nutrients, flavor and substance of a multi-pot meal, it’s just easier! To help make your dinner cleanup fly by, check out a few of our favorite one-pot dinner ideas. We've added a mix of sweet and savory recipes that are certain to win everyone in the family over.
Bean Free Quinoa Chili
By definition, chili is a messy dish. The multiple ingredients that go into chili can often seem daunting. Thinking about each ingredient being cooked, mixed and added to the chili sounds like a pretty big cleanup. We’re here to debunk this myth and show you how simple homemade chili can be! This yummy Bean Free Quinoa Chili is gluten free, vegan and bean free! Chunky, spicy and incredibly flavorful, it is packed with nutritious, filling ingredients. The best part? To make this chili, you simply combine all the ingredients into one large pot and cook! It’s a no-mess version of classic chili with a healthy twist.
Shakshuka
A delicious Tunisian dish, shakshuka is a meal that’s loaded with flavorful ingredients. The flavors of tomatoes, pepper and onion sauce are highlighted throughout this dinner and used to create the bulk of the meal. To take it up a notch, eggs are then poached in the sauce, and farro is added to provide a pleasantly chewy texture. Made in a large skillet, just one batch of this recipe can feed up to four people!
Winter Barley Soup
While it may no longer be winter, this recipe is one that can easily be made year-round. Serve it up hot or slightly chilled, no matter how you enjoy this Winter Barley Soup, it is sure to be a favorite at the dinner table. Unlike other soups, the great thing about this recipe is that all the ingredients can be added into one pot. Once done, this recipe can be served up and enjoy immediately. Rich, spicy and full of flavor, this soup pairs perfectly with a side of freshly baked bread or soup crackers for an even more filling dinner. Don’t know what to do with the leftovers? This soup will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen for longer.
Instant Pot Chana Masala
Instant pot recipes are quickly growing in popularity, and it’s no surprise why. They’re delicious and easy to make! If you’re running short on time and still want to make an impressive meal, then using an Instant Pot is a great option. When using an Instant Pot, all of the ingredients can be mixed and cooked in the same place. Doing so allows the flavors of the food to soak into each other and create a delicious meal. This Instant Pot Chana Masala recipe puts a quick and simple twist on a traditional Indian dish. In this entree, garbanzo beans are soaked in a spiced tomato gravy and cooked to perfection in just minutes! Plus, this dinner is naturally gluten free, vegan and jam-packed with protein. For an even bigger burst of flavor, add half of the garam masala during cooking and the other half right before serving! Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro for a quick and filling dinner.
Whether you’re searching for more ways to save time during the day or simply want to limit the number of dishes you’re cleaning, we hope these recipes have inspired you. These delicious recipes prove that a tasty and filling dinner can be mess-free and made in just one pot! We challenge you to use these recipes as inspiration to see what other meals can be turned into one-pot masterpieces. Have a one-pot recipe that you love? We can’t wait to hear about it. Let us know what your no-mess method is in the comments below!
