25 One Pot Meals

1. Zucchini pasta

Pasta is an excellent grain for one-pot dishes as it cooks quickly and releases starch, making the sauce creamy.

Zucchini pasta is a convenient and tasty weeknight dinner; creamy, healthy, and easy, this pasta will please the entire family.

TIP: To store it, let the pasta cool down completely, transfer it into an airtight container, and store it in the fridge for two days.

2. Lentil Bolognese

This one–pot lentil bolognese is the perfect recipe to make ahead of time, as its flavor improves as the sauce sits in the fridge. It’s a legume–based sauce with an ideal blend of convenience and taste.

The lentils add plant-based protein and fiber to your meal, and it’s delicious when served with pasta, toasted bread, and gnocchi.

3. Chickpea curry

Curries are fantastic for meal planning, and this one–pot chickpea curry is a 30–minute meal with an Indian-inspired spice mix.

TIP: If you want the creamiest curry, blend chickpeas with an immersion blender. That’s a quick trick that makes all the difference.

4. Butternut squash soup

Make this one–pot butternut squash soup for a cozy family dinner, or make it ahead and serve it for a quick lunch in the upcoming week.

It’s a healthy, creamy, comforting dish that freezes and stores in the fridge for 4-5 days.

TIP: pair it with crostini, croutons, or roasted chickpeas for a light dinner or appetizer.

5. Lentil vegetable soup

Lentil spinach soup is a healthy one–pot meal combining protein-rich lentils with nutrient-packed spinach.

This easy and balanced meal with essential vitamins and fiber is ready in 30 minutes and makes a convenient and satisfying meal.

6. Vegetarian tomato “chicken“

For this vegetarian meal, we use sliced tofu, Italian herbs, and tomato passata, adding a quick and tasty base to coat the tofu.

With this one–skillet method, you can enjoy an Italian–inspired and protein–rich dinner in about 20 minutes. Serve the tofu with spinach, a house salad, and toasted bread for a complete meal.

7. Pasta e Ceci

You’ll love this pasta e ceci (pasta with chickpeas) because it’s easy to make in one pot and just 30 minutes with simple and affordable pantry staples.

Chickpeas are ideal for one–pot meals due to their hearty texture and ability to absorb flavors; they add fiber and magnesium and can help control blood sugar.

8. Tuscan soup

Make this hearty and wholesome bean soup from scratch in less than 45 minutes and store it in the refrigerator for several days.

White beans (we use cannellini) are excellent for one-pot soups due to their creamy texture, which naturally thickens the broth and makes the soup extra satisfying.

9. Tofu curry

Here is a vegan and gluten–free curry with tofu, cauliflower, and a rich Indian-inspired spice mix.

Tofu is an excellent addition to one-pot curries because its mild flavor absorbs rich and aromatic spices and adds plant–based protein to your meal.

10. Zaalouk

You can enjoy this Moroccan Zaalouk dip with warm crusty bread, but it’s also delicious on boiled rice as a main dish.

This Mediterranean one-pot meal comes with smoky roasted eggplant, savory spices, and tangy tomatoes that make a hearty and satisfying dish.

11. Red lentil soup

Split red lentils are an excellent choice for one-pot meals as they offer a creamy texture and a quick cooking time.

This soup is excellent as an easy weeknight dinner, meal-prep-friendly, and delicious with a slice of toasted bread.

12. Chana masala

This one’s an easy one-pot recipe with chickpeas and spices you can make in 30 minutes.

Chana Masala is excellent for a quick and healthy dinner or meal-prepping as it gets better as it sits in the fridge.

13. Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e fagioli makes the coziest family meal and an easy one-pot dinner idea.

You can make it with simple and affordable ingredients, yet it tastes fantastic, and it’s incredibly warming and nourishing.

TIP: For a quick version, use canned beans, and you can make this recipe in about 30 minutes.

14. Chickpea stew

For this creamy chickpea stew, you need a few spices, staple ingredients, one pot, and about 30 minutes of cooking time.

It’s a flavorful, creamy, nourishing home-cooked meal you can serve with store-bought or homemade pita or Naan bread.

15. Sweet potato chili

This one–pot sweet potato chili offers Mexican-inspired flavors and a creamy texture.

It’s a wholesome make-ahead dinner that keeps in the fridge for days. Serve the chili with sliced avocado, sour cream, lime, and hot sauce. It’s delicious with tortillas and nachos or on boiled whole-grain rice.

16. Lentil curry

Lentil curry is an easy, tasty, and healthy meal in one pot with simple ingredients in about 30 minutes.

Our recipe is with split red lentils and makes a simple yet satisfying and flavorful dinner for the whole family.

17. Mushroom risotto

Mushroom risotto is a creamy and tasty one-pot dish that qualifies as Italian comfort food.

TIP: Use a mix of white button mushrooms and portobello mushrooms. You can use most mushroom varieties based on what you can find where you live.

18. Bean stew

Here’s an excellent recipe for a quick and fulfilling weeknight dinner, ready in just over 30 minutes.

This Tuscan bean stew is excellent as a meal prep recipe as it keeps well for days and freezes for up to three months.

TIP: Serve it with rice, couscous, polenta, or a slice of toasted bread.

19. Cauliflower curry

Cauliflower curry is so easy and satisfying you’ll want to make it every week.

You need simple ingredients and spices to yield a tasty and creamy dish that simmers together in one pot. Our cauliflower curry with chickpeas is a gluten-free and naturally vegan curry.

20. Split pea soup

The next item on our list is an easy one-pot dinner that you can make with protein-rich dried split peas and a few other simple ingredients.

Dried split peas are packed with protein and fiber, perfect for adding hearty thickness and earthy flavor to your one–pot meal.

21. Potato leek soup

You will love this potato leek soup because it is easy to make in one pot, with simple ingredients, and in about 30 minutes.

It’s light, healthy, and delicious, with a mouth-watering creamy texture from leek, potatoes, and Greek-style yogurt.

22. Sautèed eggplant

Sautèed eggplant is a delicious Italian-inspired recipe you can eat as an eggplant side dish, appetizer, or mixed with pasta for a healthy and delicious meal.

It’s easy to make in one pan on the stovetop in just 20 minutes, and it’s great as a last-minute dinner idea.

23. Yaki Udon

If you like Asian flavors, you’ll love one pan noodle dish because it’s easy to assemble and excellent as a weeknight dinner.

Our Yaki Udon is ready in about 15 minutes; it’s easy to make at home, nutritious, and with a fragrant Asian sauce.

24. Spinach stew

This one-pot spinach stew is excellent with rice or warm pita bread for lunch or dinner, and it’s also a great recipe for meal prep. 

It’s an easy, healthy, and satisfying dish with spinach, chickpeas, and cumin, making an excellent weeknight dinner or hearty lunch.

25. Vegetable soup

We end this list with a white bean vegetable soup that is easy to make, infinitely tasty, comforting, and perfect for meal prep.

It’s excellent to make ahead, perfect for cold winter days, and one of the best meals to feed your family.

More Healthy One-Pot Meals

If you love quick meals with wholesome ingredients, try these one–pot meals from around the world:

• Aloo gobi (one-pan version with cauliflower, turmeric, ginger, garlic, potatoes, etc.)
• Thai red curry (eggplant, peas, tofu, coconut milk, ginger, chili, etc.)
• Asian tofu soup (tofu, rice vinegar, zucchini, soy sauce, vegetable broth, etc.)
• Butternut squash risotto (arborio rice, sage, butternut squash, vegan butter, etc.)