Shopping after work, then preparing dinner and finally washing a lot of dishes - you're probably familiar with this scenario too. We all want to make the most of our weeknights and spend more time with our families. And let's be honest - who wants to spend hours in the kitchen in the evening? But instead of ordering a pizza again next time, we have finally found the magic formula for you! Quick, delicious and all prepared in a single pot - our one-pot recipes are perfect when you're hungry but don't feel like doing the washing up. Whether it's a creamy tortellini casserole, caprese chicken or quick fried potatoes with bacon, these one-pot meals will save your dinner! Read on and enjoy your meal!
One-pot recipes: salmon with vegetables from the oven
Uncomplicated, quick and super delicious – this oven-baked salmon with vegetables is undoubtedly one of the best one-pot recipes when things have to be done quickly. Feel free to experiment with the ingredients and use other vegetables.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 4 Lachsfillets at 150 Gramm
- 200 grams mushrooms, chopped small
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 200 grams of green beans
- Black olives
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 TL Dijon-Mustard
- 40 grams of Greek yogurt
- The juice and zest of 1 lemon
- olive oil
- 1 bunch of fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Place vegetables on the baking tray and mix with spices and a little olive oil.
- Place salmon fillets on top and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the yogurt sauce, whisk Greek yogurt with mustard, lemon juice and zest in a bowl.
- Serve salmon fillets with vegetables and yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh basil.
- Enjoy!
Fried potatoes with chorizo and eggs
Whether as a casserole, fries orstuffed potatoes– Potatoes can be prepared in a variety of ways and always taste wonderful! If you have some leftover cooked potatoes, be sure to make these crispy fried potatoes with chorizo and eggs.
Ingredients for 2 servings:
- 400 grams of boiled potatoes
- 120 grams chorizo, cut into pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped finely
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 Owner
- 1 bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Olive oil for frying
Preparation:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the chorizo and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add potatoes to pan and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
- Beat eggs over top and cook covered for 6-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle the fried potatoes with fresh parsley and enjoy warm!
One-pot recipes from the oven: Caprese chicken from the tray
Our best recipes forChicken in cornflake breadingyou already know. But how about this quick Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken for a no-fuss dinner? Full of flavor and only 350 calories per serving – a real dream!
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 4 chicken breast fillets, 150 grams each
- 1 ball of mozzarella, cut into 4 slices
- 8 slices of prosciutto
- 400 grams of cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams of green olives, pitted
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 50 ml olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- Fresh basil
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Cover the chicken fillets with mozzarella and basil and wrap each with 2 slices of prosciutto.
- Spread the tomatoes, garlic cloves and olives on the baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and mix well.
- Place chicken fillets on top and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and your quick caprese chicken is ready from the oven!
Tortellini minced casserole
And here is a delicious one-pot recipe for all pasta lovers! This Ground Beef Tortellini Casserole is ready in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 1 pack of tortellini with cheese filling
- 450 grams of ground beef
- 60 grams spinach, coarsely chopped
- 300 Gramm Marinara-Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 80 Grams Mozzarella
- 80 grams of Parmesan, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon each garlic and onion powder and Italian seasoning
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, ovenproof pan and cook the minced meat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add spices, spinach and marinara sauce and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and add tortellini.
- Stir well and then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Put the pan in the oven and bake for about 15-18 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Rice Cooker One-Pot Recipes: Teriyaki Rice with Shrimp
Whether as a quick lunch for the office or for dinner, this teriyaki rice with shrimp is one of the best one-pot rice cooker recipes we've ever tried.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 400 grams of shrimp
- 190 Gram Jasminreis
- 1 medium onion, chopped finely
- 100 grams of frozen peas
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 40 ml soy sauce
- 20 grams of brown sugar
Preparation:
- Add onions and peas to the bottom of the rice cooker.
- Add rice and garlic cloves and place shrimp on top.
- Pour 250 ml of water into the rice cooker and close the lid.
- Set the rice cooker to “White Rice” mode and cook for 12 minutes – the cooking time may vary depending on the model.
- Rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Whisk together the soy sauce and brown sugar in a bowl and add to the rice mixture.
- Stir well and enjoy!
Bratwurst with red cabbage and apples
Bratwurst with red cabbage and apples is an absolute classic of German cuisine and definitely deserves a permanent place on our list of quick one-pot recipes.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 6 bratwursts
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 apples, halved
- 1/2 head red cabbage, cut into thick slices
- 200 ml apple cider
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Heat olive oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and fry sausage for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- Place apples in pan, cut side down.
- Add the onions and red cabbage and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, turning the apples over.
- Put the bratwurst back in the pan and deglaze with apple cider and vinegar.
- Cover and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, turning the sausages every now and then.
- Enjoy!
Vegan sweet potato stew with lentils and chickpeas
Of course we also have a delicious one-pot recipe for our vegan readers! This sweet potato stew with lentils and chickpeas is full of flavor, warming and perfect for those chilly evenings.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 500 grams sweet potatoes, cut into large pieces
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 200 grams of green lentils
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 750 ml vegetable broth
- 50 ml olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add sweet potatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth and, if necessary, a little water to the pot.
- Season to taste and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are soft and the lentils are cooked.
- Add chickpeas for the last 10 minutes.
- Garnish with baby spinach if desired and enjoy!
