Get Ahead of the Weeknight Dinner Rush with These 24 Essential One Pan Recipes

Well, it’s time to shake things up with these 24 essential one pan recipes! These dishes are not only easy and convenient, but they’ll also satisfy your cravings and tickle your taste buds. Say goodbye to dinner stress and...

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Get Ahead of the Weeknight Dinner Rush with These 24 Essential One Pan Recipes

Well, it’s time to shake things up with these 24 essential one pan recipes! These dishes are not only easy and convenient, but they’ll also satisfy your cravings and tickle your taste buds. Say goodbye to dinner stress and hello to a culinary adventure with these winning meals that bring excitement to the dinner table. So what are you waiting for? Explore, discover, and delight your palate with these fresh and delicious options!

Lentil Bolognese

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Introducing our delicious lentil bolognese – a meatless take on the beloved Italian favorite! It blends brown lentils, savory tomato sauce, veggies, and aromatic herbs to create a hearty and flavorful dish that’s a must-try.

Recipe here: lentil bolognese

Pad Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodles Stir Fry)

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This is a classic Pad Woon Sen recipe turned completely meatless. Silky Thai glass noodles in a sweet and salty sauce are stir-fried with carrots, cabbage, tomato, onion, and mung bean sprouts. For added protein, this recipe calls for tofu scramble and marinated oyster mushrooms

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Recipe: pad woon sen

10-min Marinara Sauce

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This chunky marinara sauce is a delicious and easy way to add fresh and nutritious ingredients to your favorite pasta dishes. With simple ingredients like chopped tomatoes, fragrant basil, and savory onion and garlic, this sauce is full of flavor and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Recipe: marinara sauce

Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

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Ready in just 30 minutes, these crispy, spicy skillet breakfast potatoes are the perfect dish to add to your dining table. This simple recipe uses fork-tender potatoes and a variety of veggies and spices to create a flavorful, filling, and nutritious breakfast or brunch dish. Saying no to a second serving will be difficult!

Recipe: Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

Ground Turkey Pumpkin Skillet

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This Ground Turkey Pumpkin Skillet is a delicious and seasonal dish that combines lean ground turkey with savory pumpkin puree, aromatic spices, and a medley of vegetables, all cooked in a single skillet. This flavorful and nutritious recipe captures the essence of autumn, providing a hearty and comforting meal that’s perfect for the cooler months.

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Thai Oyster Mushroom Noodle Stir Fry

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It is an easy aromatic Thai noodle stir fry with sauteed oyster mushrooms, tofu, par-boiled broccoli, and rice noodles. Thai food is well-known for its spiciness, although it’s not always hot to taste.

Recipe: thai oyster mushroom noodle stir fry

Coconut Milk Pasta Sauce

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This easy and flavorful coconut milk pasta sauce is the perfect dairy-free alternative to a classic tomato-based sauce. Made with simple ingredients like canned tomatoes, garlic, and coconut milk, it comes together in just 30 minutes and will satisfy all your pasta cravings.

Recipe: coconut milk pasta sauce

Sweet Potato Tofu Curry

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This sweet potato tofu curry recipe is a delicious and wholesome meal that’s perfect for chilly nights. With its creamy texture and blend of exotic spices, it’s sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Recipe: sweet potato tofu curry

Quick Broccoli Lentil Stir Fry

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This lentil stir-fry recipe is the perfect solution for a quick, easy and healthy meal. With tender lentils, crunchy broccoli florets, and sweet corn, it comes together in just 20 minutes, and is served with flavorful turmeric rice.

Recipe: broccoli lentil stir fry

Super Quick Korean Beef

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Super Quick Korean Beef is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that features ground beef cooked with a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy Korean-inspired sauce. This speedy recipe is perfect for those seeking a delicious Asian-inspired meal in minimal time, making it a go-to choice for busy weeknights.

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Bechamel aka White Sauce

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Bechamel sauce may sound complicated, but it’s actually a simple white sauce made with just three main ingredients: flour, butter, and milk. It’s easy to make and adds a creamy and delicious touch to any dish.

Recipe: bechamel sauce

Thai Red Curry with Tofu

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Indulge in the authentic flavors of Thai cuisine with this easy-to-make red curry recipe that uses only six simple ingredients to make a delicious sauce. Packed with tofu, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and spring onions, this rich and creamy dish is spiced up with red chilis and ready in just 30 minutes!

Recipe: thai red curry tofu

Oyster Mushroom Steak

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This recipe is perfect for those who want a tasty and meatless alternative to steak. With the right marination and cooking technique, pearl oyster mushrooms can be transformed into a crispy and flavorful dish that can satisfy even the most carnivorous appetites.

Recipe: oyster mushroom steak

Chili with Beans

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This chili recipe is packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients like vegetables, legumes, and grains. It’s a satisfying and hearty dish that’s both easy to make and good for you.

Recipe: chili

Teriyaki Chicken Yaki Udon

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A quick and easy stir-fried teriyaki chicken yaki udon stir fry recipe, made with leftover chicken, vegetables, chewy udon noodles, and tossed with a sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce. Great for using up leftovers, or when you want a simple meal in less than 30 minutes!

Recipe: chicken teriyaki noodles

Tofu Korma

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This tofu korma recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, with a milder curry profile that is packed full of protein. It’s a great alternative to traditional korma dishes and is incredibly easy to make.

Recipe: tofu korma

Breakfast Hash

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This breakfast hash is a delicious and hearty way to start your day, with fried potatoes and crispy oyster mushrooms mixed with a colorful array of veggies like green peas, onions, and bell peppers. It’s easy to make and sure to satisfy any breakfast or brunch cravings.

Recipe: breakfast hash

Sauteed Mushrooms in Soy Sauce Glaze

Golden brown sliced button and shiitake mushrooms in a frying pan topped with freshly chopped greens. A wooden spoon is next to it as well as some raw ingredients.

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These garlicky soy sauce sauteed mushrooms are a quick and delicious side dish that’s perfect for any meal. The umami flavor of the soy sauce and the caramelized garlic make these mushrooms irresistible.

Recipe: sauteed mushrooms

PF Chang’s Fried Rice

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PF Chang’s fried rice is so good but it isn’t always convenient to go there when you crave your fried rice recipe fix. For that reason, a copycat recipe for homemade fried rice is well worth knowing. It’s a mouth-watering blend of rice, fresh veggies and a rich, sweet Chinese-inspired sauce which makes it irresistible.

Recipe: pf chang fried rice

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

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Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this mushroom pasta, made with sautéed mushrooms and a savory herb-infused creamy sauce. Topped with Parmesan and a touch of red chili pepper, this dish is a comforting and delicious meal that’s perfect for any day of the week.

Recipe: mushroom pasta

Lemon Pepper Pasta with Asparagus

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This lemon pepper pasta is a simple yet delicious dish that can be made in just 15 minutes with only 5 ingredients. The addition of asparagus makes it a refreshing and satisfying meal.

Recipe: lemon pepper pasta

Cauliflower Korma

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Get ready to delight your taste buds with this fantastic 30-minute cauliflower korma recipe. The recipe uses warm spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala to create the perfect blend of flavors.

Recipe: cauliflower korma

Lentil Chickpea Curry

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Lentil chickpea curry is a popular vegetarian dish that is as nutritious as it is delicious. Hearty and flavorful, this dish is easy to make. It combines lentils and chickpeas with a blend of aromatic spices to create a filling and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.

Recipe: lentil chickpea curry

General Tso’s Shrimp

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It is a very easy recipe with an amazing creamy texture, deep Peanut butter and Oreo flavours, and can be made in literally no-time. You will need only 5 basic ingredients you probably already have at home and no special equipment is needed, you don’t even have to turn the oven on!

Recipe: general tso shrimp