Published By: Puja Sinha

Easy and Nutritious: Five One-Pot Meals for Your Busy Days

Be it a weeknight dinner or a lazy weekend meal, these one-pot recipes would stir your tastebuds and make you feel well-satiated and contented

Amidst busy schedules, the last thing you need is kitchen fuss. Besides saving time in the kitchen, you could just snuggle up with a steaming pot and relax instead of slaving away for a meal.

Vibrant and Delish Tofu Curry

A perfect dish to make you all snug and cosy, especially after a long day’s work. You could add some nutritious ingredients to this curry, such as carrots, bell peppers and mushrooms, along with the tofu, to bring about colour and flavour. Loaded with vitamins, proteins, fibre and other essential nutrients such as iron and calcium,  this dish lets you experiment with myriad aromatic spices and sauces—just to sizzle up the one-pot game. Adding coconut milk is another glorious option.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

A blessing in disguise, this soup bowl is a classic. Preparation is super easy. Once the onion is completely sauteed in butter, add the broccoli. Add some cream and shredded cheese for the flavour. This also changes the texture of the soup to creamy and buttery. For seasoning, fresh parsley on top would razzle-dazzle. As far as toppings are concerned, you could be bold enough to go versatile and add your favourites. 

The Homely, Pot Pie

Veg pot pie is a dreamy rendezvous of delicious, tender and fresh veggies. You need an array of some regular ingredients like butter, carrots, celery, potatoes, black pepper and peas. Using a creamy sauce would further enhance the tenderness and taste. You may use other ingredients to increase the protein level by a notch or two.

Masala Oats

If you have run out of kitchen essentials or rations, well, Masala Oats be your saviour. You can prepare a yummy plate by simply using various spices such as cumin and fruits such as a slice of tomato. Essentially a pretty simple and hassle-free meal, you could dial up its flavour by adding an amazing assortment of spices and veggies if those are at your disposal. like the cherry on top, Masala Oats are quite a healthy option; it regulates your blood sugar levels and promotes good bacteria.

Pasta Magic!

Undeniably a cosy meal with an easy after-cleanup ritual, pasta is a boom in our lives, really. Use some beans, tomatoes, spinach and lentils perhaps to make it more sumptuous and nutritious. For the tanginess, red pepper flakes would do.