Easy one-pot recipes

Vegan one-pot: golden onion and spring veg pilaf

Add lots of colour to your midweek dinners with this nourishing vegetarian one-pot, with greens and spiced with cumin, cardamom, turmeric and ground coriander.

Fish one-opt: Spiced cod one pot

The best thing about this cod one-pot? There’s only one pan to wash up! When buying the cod, opt for farmed fish or line-caught Pacific cod, which is certified by the Marine Stewardship Council.

Cajun one-pot: Chicken and chorizo jambalaya

Serve this warming pot of chicken and chorizo jambalaya over the weekend. If you’re short on time, use a ready-made soffritto mix in place of the onion and celery.

Autumnal one-pot: 'Nduja pepperonata stew

This one pot dish has it all: mild sweetness from the slow-cooked peppers, spicy sausage and creamy mozzarella. Serve with crusty bread or buttered orzo and you’re good to go.

An oven dish flled with a red stew, topped with torn mozzarella next to a basket of bread

Versatile one-pot: meatball stew with coriander chutney

Try this versatile one-pot dinner, made rich with homemade meatballs and vibrant with coriander chutney.

Trinidad one-pot: Trinidadian pelau

This easy one-pot recipe from Brixton restaurant Caribe’ is brimming with earthy flavours, combining chicken thighs with dried gungo peas, coconut milk and green seasoning.

A wooden table with a blue plate, topped with rice, chicken and sliced red chilli

One-pot pasta: goat's cheese and spinach pasta

This pasta combines wilted spinach and soft goat's cheese to create a creamy and rich dish. Garnish with some extra parmesan, and enjoy as a super simple midweek meal.

One-Pot Pasta Recipe With Goat’s Cheese And Spinach

Mexican one-pot: chicken tinga

This smoky, spicy Mexican one-pot freezes well if you have any leftover – serve in tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, or simply in bowls with rice and a dollop of yogurt as a comforting Friday night dinner.

A plate of Mexican chicken with lime slices and coriander

Showstopping one-pot: bone marrow chilli

Check out our easy yet super comforting chilli recipe with bone marrow. This is the classic American chilli but with extra depth, courtesy of cocoa and wonderfully enriching marrow.

One-pot risotto: seafood risotto

With a little bit of know-how (and some soothing, meditative stirring), a creamy, umami-rich risotto with perfectly cooked rice is guaranteed. Here’s how to master this comfort-food classic.

Romanian-inspired one-pot: Oven-baked pearl barley pilaf with chicken and mushrooms

Often made with basmati rice, this easy, filling meal is one of the most popular weeknight dinners in Romania. fry the onions in the casserole before throwing in all the other ingredients and putting it in the oven.

Carpathia Pearl Barley Pilaf Chicken Mushrooms

One-pot ravioli: creamy lemon and spinach ravioli

Ready in a flash, this creamy pasta one-pot uses shop-bought ravioli as a base for a nutritious vegetarian meal for two.

One-Pot Ravioli Recipe with Lemon and Spinach

One-hour one-pot: Boston baked beans and sausages

Pack protein into this hearty one-pot with pork sausages, smoked bacon and homemade baked beans.

Sausage and Bean Casserole for an Easy One Pot Sausage Recipe

Italian one-pot: chicken, red pepper and olive cacciatore

This summery Italian one-pot is easy to make and freezes brilliantly, plus, it's low calories and gluten free. The recipe is easily halved if you only want to serve three or four people.

One-pot curry: Bombay egg and potato curry

Some nights you don't want to have to spend ages shopping to make a delicious meal. This Bombay egg and potato curry can be made using store cupboard ingredients and is ready in just 40 minutes.

Slow-cooked one-pot: kid goat stew

Looking for a flavoursome one-pot recipe to serve the family? Slow cook kid goat with peppers, paprika and sherry for tender, flavour-packed meat.

Lamb one-pot: lamb and Guinness stew

Check out our warming one-pot stew with creamy mash and peas. No pre-frying of ingredients required, and it’s best to use a heavy cast-iron pot or casserole to conduct the heat evenly.

Lamb and Guinness stew with chunky vegetables in a pot

Sausage one-pot: sausages with lentils and kale

Want an easy midweek one-pot recipe? Make our sausage all-in-one dish – served with kale and a quick, punchy gremolata on the side.

Pot of sausage and lentil casserole on a tea towel next to a spoon

Spanish one-pot: baked chorizo orzo with hake

Check out our easy baked orzo with spicy chorizo and flaky hake fillets. This simple but filling one-pot is an impressive midweek meal ready in under an hour, plus it's low in calories.

Chicken one-pot: chicken with dates and caramelised lemon

Jammy lemons and plump roasted dates are cooked with chicken in this easy yet imaginative whole-chicken dish by Alison Roman.

One Pot Chicken Recipe with Lemon and Dates

Slow-cooker one-pot: pork and bean casserole

This melt-in-the-mouth pork shoulder casserole with mixed beans is an easy one-pot to feed a crowd and makes great use of that slow cooker.

Seafood one-pot: seafood stew

Seafood stew doesn't have to take hours to make. This recipe for a cheat's version is packed full of those delicious fish flavours but is on the table in under an hour, so it's still achievable midweek.

Quick vegetarian one-pot: white bean and spring green one-pot

One-pot dishes aren't just for the colder autumn and winter months. This recipe is light and packed full of fresh spring flavours. What's more, it's ready in just 30 minutes and is under 300 calories.

Healthy one-pot: chicken with cannellini beans and chorizo

This recipe for one-pot chicken with cannellini beans and chorizo is really easy to make and requires minimal hands-on time. It comes in at under 300 calories per portion too.

One Pot Chicken Recipe With Cannellini Beans and Chorizo

Cheesy one-pot: four cheeses pasta

Give this four cheeses pasta a go tonight for a creamy, dreamy dinner (and yes, it really is all cooked in one pot).

Persian-style one-pot: lamb stew

This Persian-inspired lamb stew is really simple and makes for a delicious, warming midweek meal for the family. The pomegranate seeds and mint give it a lovely, fresh flavour. If there are only two of you, freeze the rest.