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23 Meals You Can Make With Just One Pot

The joy and wonder of one-pot meals. Reduce your cleaning time—givin’ you plenty extra time to study watch Netflix by using only one pot.

1. Tomato, Basil, and Onion Pasta

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Photo by Abigail Wang

Making a romantic Italian dinner for your bae has never been so easy. Find out how here.

2. Mixed Vegetable Tofu Stir-Fry

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Photo by Danny Schuleman

This simple, fresh dish will make you wanna wok ‘n’ roll all night. Get it here.

3. Thai-Style Vegetable Curry

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Photo by Rae Steinbach

If you’re looking to spice up your life, this recipe is here to help you do it.

4. Cumin Rice and Beans

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Photo by Antonia Drummond

Skip the Chipotle burrito bowl trek and try this spicier homemade option instead. Recipe here.

5. Braised Garlic Tomato Chicken Thighs

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Photo by Kirby Barth

Winner winner chicken dinner. Get some juicy thigh action here.

6. Lemon Quinoa with Peas

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Photo by Kelda Baljon

This heart-healthy dish will help you find inner “peas.” Recipe here.

7. Tortellini and Spinach in Creamy Tomato Sauce

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Photo by Neelima Agrawal

If carbo-loading is wrong, you definitely don’t wanna be right. This recipe will make all your cheesy dreams come true.

8. Red Pepper and Pesto Grilled Cheese

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Photo by Libby Perold

Your go-to childhood meal has done a lil’ growing up. This recipe is a gift from Grilled Cheesus to you.

9. 5-Ingredient Chili

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Photo by Judy Holtz

Got the winter blues? Let this chili recipe keep you warm at night.

10. Healthy Miso Soup

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Photo by Judy Holtz

Make the classic Chinese restaurant appetizer the star of your dinner. Learn how here.

11. Herbed Cream Cheese Omelette

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Photo by Chelsea Hawk

Omelette you finish, but this recipe is the greatest breakfast idea of all time.

12. Cheesy, Garlicky Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto

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Photo by Julianna Ruo

No one will ever need to know that this was actually super easy to make. Impress Mom with your cooking prowess by using this recipe.

13. 10-Minute Tortellini Soup

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Photo by Caroline Grew

Add a little class to your chicken noodle with this satisfying recipe.

14. Garlic Feta Braised Chicken

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Photograph by Kate Mellinger

Bold, braised, beautiful. Get the dish here.

15. Shakshouka

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Photo by Jeanne Kessira

Let this Tunisian-style egg recipe shakshake up your world. Recipe here.

16. Spinach and Mushroom Risotto

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Photo by Vedika Luthra

Cheesy, creamy, and comforting. This recipe is all you’ll ever need in life.

17. Bacon Pumpkin Quinoa

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Photo by Hannah Lin

Bacon + Pumpkin + Quinoa = trendiest, most “on fleek” dish ever. Get it here.

18. Loaded Potato Soup

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Photo by Christine Chen

A soup so loaded it can buy you all the diamonds and handbags you could want. Lock the recipe down here.

19. Stove-Top Frittata

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Photo by Kendra Valkema

An egg-celent way to get your protein in without the hassle of cleaning a ton of dishes. Learn how here.

20. Bacon Fried Rice

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Photo by Mimi Takano

Got extra bacon fat lying around from breakfast? Put it to good use with this recipe.

21. Seafood Spaghetti di Nero

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Photo by Carolyn Kao

If you’re a fan of seafood, this recipe is of-fish-ally your new best friend. Get to know it here.

22. 30-Minute Chili Ole

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Photo by Anna Polovick

In thirty quick minutes, you can have yourself a steaming bowl of comfort. Check out the recipe here.

23. Cheese, Egg, and Broccoli in a Bread Bowl

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Photo by Elyse Belarge

Because if you eat the bowl, you won’t have to clean it after. GENIUS. Recipe here.

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23 One Pot Recipes

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