After a busy day, most of us need a meal that’s equal parts delicious, nutritious, and easy to prep and clean up. That's where the magic of one-pan dinners comes in. A nourishing, wholesome meal cooked using just a single pan, is not only a time-saver but also a game-changer in the kitchen.
1. Effortless preparation: one-pan dinners simplify the cooking process. You'll spend less time chopping, prepping, and washing dishes, leaving you with more precious moments to enjoy your meal.
2. Easy clean-up: say goodbye to a sink piled high with pots and pans. With one-pan cooking, you're left with just a single dish to clean, making post-dinner clean-up a breeze.
3. Flavourful harmony: cooking everything in one pan allows flavours to fuse and develop beautifully. Ingredients like vegetables, proteins, and spices intermingle, resulting in a dish that's bursting with delicious, harmonious flavours.
4. Nutrient retention: one-pan cooking often involves roasting or sautéing, which helps preserve the nutrients in your ingredients. You'll be serving up a meal that's both tasty and packed with goodness.
5. Versatility: the possibilities are endless with one-pan dinners. You can create hearty stews, sizzling stir-fries, or even elegant roasted dishes, all in a single pan.
1. Prepare ingredients ahead: chop, dice, and measure your ingredients before you start cooking to streamline the process.
2. Use the right pan: invest in a good-quality, oven-safe pan that can handle various cooking techniques, from stovetop searing to oven roasting.
3. Layer wisely: arrange ingredients in the pan with thought—start with those that require longer cooking times and add quicker cooking items later.
4. Season mindfully: don't forget to season each layer as you go. Well-seasoned food is the key to fantastic flavour.
5. Keep an eye on timing: pay attention to cooking times, as different ingredients may require different durations in the oven or on the stove.
Incorporate these tips and recipes into your weekly meal rotation, and you'll discover that one-pan dinners not only simplify your kitchen routine but also elevate your dining experience. So, why not give them a try? Embrace the ease and flavour of one-pan cooking and savour the extra time and joy it brings to your table.
This is simple, full of amazing flavours, and so easy to bring together. The roasted garlic yoghurt makes a rich, creamy dressing for a traybake full of veggies and protein-rich beans seasoned with smoked paprika, oregano, tangy ginger and a little warm chilli kick. Also makes a super delicious lunch for the next day.
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You can thank us later for this quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe. Vibrant, hearty and nourishing, it’s a great speedy option to whip up after a long day. Consider the recipe a base and feel free to swap the chickpeas for lentils, and the broccoli and peas for green beans or edamame. Any leftovers will make a fantastic salad the following day.
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A one-pan dinner with plenty of fresh veggies, fibre, protein and complex carbs? And takes practically no time to throw together, with minimal washing up? This dish ticks all of those boxes and is a great mid-week meal. It’s delicious served hot and any leftovers can be enjoyed as an on-the-go lunch the next day.
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This simple salad is a great working from home lunch that makes the most out of store-cupboard essentials. A sprinkling of mixed seeds adds antioxidants, healthy fats and fibre. Serve with our creamy tahini dressing for extra richness.
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This fresh, vibrant Greek-inspired salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it the perfect midweek meal. The tofu adds a hit of protein, while the mix of veg adds brilliant flavour, with a lovely saltiness from the olives. Orzo keeps well too, so the leftovers serve as a great on-the-go lunch the next day.
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Make life easy with this simple one-pan orzo. Packed with chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, broccoli and courgettes, it’s bursting with goodness; while the basil, chilli, garlic, shallots and veggie stock ensure it’s all loaded with flavour. The leftovers make a brilliant packed lunch.
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Are there days when you need dinner on the table fast? This traybake recipe is just the ticket. Consider the vegetables and their quantities as suggestions, rather than rules — bell peppers, baby corn, aubergine, courgettes or cauliflower would all work well. For an extra hit of protein, chop some bite-sized pieces of tofu and add into the mix.
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Nourishing, hearty and satisfying, plus a doddle to prepare — this one-pan wonder has a lot going for it. Although it takes an hour to cook, it takes minimal effort to prepare. The coriander cashew pesto is optional but highly recommended as it adds richness, creaminess and a hint of spice, elevating this curry to the next level.
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Gooey, peanutty and packed with ginger, soy and lime, this easy traybake is the dream midweek meal. It comes together in minutes, all you need to do is pile the ingredients onto the tray and let the lentils and aubergines absorb all the flavours as they slowly bake. Serve with crispy, crunchy toasted peanuts, spring onion and chilli.
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A warming bowl of chilli makes for great comfort food on cold winter evenings. With quinoa and beans, this nutritionally balanced dish packs in the plant-based protein, fibre and provides a good source of folate, iron and magnesium — plus it’s super satisfying.
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This rich, hearty ragu is impressively versatile and a recipe to have on standby to come back to again and again. Serve it simply with a baked potato or toasted sourdough and a drizzle of good quality olive oil. Alternatively, we’ve created some recipes that showcase our favourite ways to enjoy it — teamed with roast vegetables or with added mushrooms and layered with pasta in a seriously satisfying lasagne.
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This stir-fry is packed full of delicious vegetables; plus, it couldn't be simpler to make as you only need one pan. We love to enjoy it with brown rice on the side or mixed through the whole dish.
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Get ahead by prepping this spiced traybake at the start of the week and it will be yours to enjoy for days. Serve as a sandwich filling, tossed through salad or pile high on a baked jacket potato.
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Our take on this British classic is packed with veggies, including sweet potatoes, butter beans and kale. Enjoy as a main, or as a side dish as part of a Sunday roast.
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Showcase some of summer’s finest produce with this simple one-pan dinner. Full of flavourful, vibrant ingredients, this is family-friendly food at its best.
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Looking for a simple dinner that delivers on taste? This miso aubergine bake packs a punch in terms of flavour. It’s an easy one-pan dinner that requires minimal fuss — great for sharing with friends or family.
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A little like risotto but much quicker to make, orzo makes a delicious, quick dinner. The dried porcini mushrooms add depth and richness, while the coconut milk makes it wonderfully creamy. Serve it in the centre of the table with a simple green salad and plenty of black pepper.
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This flavour-packed warm salad is quick, easy and versatile — enjoy with flatbreads or in a toastie for a hearty lunch; or pile high on a baked jacket potato for dinner.
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It’s hard to resist a creamy pasta that's ready in just 15 minutes. This green beauty also boasts over 40% of your recommended daily iron intake and over 50% of your vitamin C (which helps to improve the amount of iron that the body absorbs).
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