25 One Pot Dinners To Make This Year
I have a confession: washing up is my least favourite part of cooking (and we don't have a dishwasher, so there's always SO MUCH washing up!). So naturally, one-pot dinners have become my absolute best friend in the kitchen.
There's something genuinely magical about throwing all your ingredients into one pan, letting it bubble away, and emerging with something absolutely delicious. No stress, no fuss, no mountains of dishes at the end - just really good food that tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did. And the best part? All that flavour concentrates in one place, so every bite is packed with exactly what you want to taste.
These are some of my go-to one pot dinners that I find myself making on rotation - all vegetarian, all delicious. Whether you're cooking for yourself, feeding a crowd, or trying to streamline your weeknight dinner routine, there's something in here for you.
Pick your favourite and let me know how you get on with it.
1
Easy One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta
This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is cozy comfort food absolutely personified. So thick and creamy - almost half soup, half pasta! - this rich and savory mushroom pasta is easily prepared in one pot and beyond stirring in the ingredients, is very hands-off and easy to bring together and onto the table.
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2
One-Pot Butter Bean Lasagne
This delicious one-pot butter bean lasagne is rich, creamy, and oh-so satisfying. It's ready in under 30 minutes, and makes a great weeknight family dinner that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavour!
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3
One-Pot Rosemary and Tomato Butter Beans
Delicious one-pot rosemary and tomato butter beans ready in under 25 minutes, and so perfect served with crusty bread or another protein.
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4
Marry Me Lentils
These creamy "Marry Me" Lentils are truly sensational - puy lentils are simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce for a gorgeous one-pot dinner.
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5
Cheesy Baked Meatballs (Vegetarian)
Vegetarian meatballs are baked in a spiced white bean tomato sauce and then baked with mozzarella until melty and golden. A delicious high-protein main meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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6
Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake
An easy and simple bean recipe that packs a big punch: easy cheesy white bean tomato bake with fresh spinach and lashings of cheesy goodness!
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7
Baked Gnocchi Alla Vodka
This delicious one-pot gnocchi with vodka sauce is acheesy, gorgeous easy dinner idea. Requires just nine ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.
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8
Baked Feta Recipe (with chickpeas)
This baked feta recipe with chickpeas and cherry tomatoes is a simple but delicious Mediterranean-inspired recipe that can be served either as a vegetarian side dish or as a main meal.
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9
Cheesy Potato & Black Bean Bake
This easy, one-pot cheesy potato & black bean bake makes the perfect quick comfort dinner, ready in less than 30 minutes.
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10
Cozy Three Bean Chili Recipe
This cozy three bean chili recipe is the perfect fuss-free one-pot family dinner - it's rich in protein and fiber, vegan-friendly, and absolutely delicious.
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11
One-Pan Skillet Lasanga
This delicious one-pot skillet lasagna is the perfect vegetarian dinner. It's made with lentils in a rich tomato sauce, layers of lasagna sheets, and metly mozzarella.
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12
Cheesy Leeks and Beans
A delicious winter warmer recipe: cheesy leeks and herby beans served with crusty bread. My new go-to cold-weather bean bowl recipe.
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13
Mushroom Hotpot
A gorgeous, one-pot recipe everyone will love. This easy mushroom hotpot is the perfect comfort food!
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14
Pizza Beans
The perfect quick and easy one-pan meal or side dish - pizza beans, all the flavors of pizza, but loaded with protein and fiber rich white beans!
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15
Cajun Sausage Orzo
A one-pot Cajun sausage orzo that's perfectly creamy, cheesy, and spicy. Packed with nutritents and protein, this is a proper hearty dish that ticks all the right boxes.
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16
Baked Tortellini
This baked tortellini is comfort food at its easiest - fresh tortellini baked in a rich tomato sauce with puy lentils, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, topped with dollops of mascarpone and a golden layer of bubbling mozzarella.
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17
Creamy Pesto Pasta
This creamy pesto pasta topped with pillowy burrata is the perfect quick, easy dinner that still has that touch of indulgence. It's ready in less than 15 minutes and is made with just a handful of ingredients!
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18
Creamy Cherry Tomato Pasta with Burrata
This easy tomato burrata pasta is ready in less than 30 minutes and the perfect quick summer dinner, with a simple marinara and the creamy burrata topping.
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19
Black Bean Casserole
This gorgeous black bean casserole is a true dump-and-go recipe, with all the ingredients cooked directly in a casserole dish for delicious, fuss-free cooking.
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20
Gochujang Butter Beans
Bold, spicy, creamy, and ready in under 20 minutes - these gorgeous gochujang butter beans are the perfect comforting dinner served in a multitude of ways!
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21
Creamy Butter Beans
These easy creamy butter beans are ready in under 20 minutes and contain just six ingredients. The perfect one-pot recipe!
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22
Lentil Soup Recipe
This one-pot, easy lentil soup recipe is the perfect cozy, hearty, and healthy soup that you can enjoy any time of year. It's subtly spiced and packed with heart-healthy veggies.
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23
Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet
A one-pot creamy tuscan white bean skillet, with sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and creamy white beans in a delicious sauce.
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24
White Bean Puttanesca
This high protein, 20-minute white bean puttanesca recipe is a delicious twist on the classic Italian pasta recipe. The mild and creamy beans balance perfectly with punchy capers and kalamata olives!
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25
Vegetarian Taco Bowl
This gorgeous vegetarian taco bowl is a one-pot, easy dinner recipe packed with veggies, protein, and Mexican spices. Ready in under 15 minutes.
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