One-pot meals are THE perfect dinner idea for students. Everything in 1 pot, minimal washing and meals for the rest of the week sorted, it couldn’t be easier!
We’ve collated 10 of our favourite one-pot meals from BBC Good Food for you to try.
Meatball black bean chilli
This one-pot chilli is great for bulk cooking and freezing for an easy midweek dinner, simply defrost and warm it up!
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/meatball-black-bean-chilli
Smoked mackerel & leek hash with horseradish
If you’re a fan of fish and the strong flavour of horseradish, this one’s for you. Ready in only 30 minutes.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/smoked-mackerel-leek-hash-horseradish
Slow-cooker chicken curry
Low-fat, low-calorie and contains 3 of your 5-a-day! This dinner is 100% a yes for students
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/slow-cooker-chicken-curry
Bacon, courgette & caper one-pot pasta
This recipe takes your classic tagliatelle and bacon to the next level
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/bacon-courgette-caper-one-pot-pasta
One-pot sausage casserole with garlic breadcrumbs
Take ‘sausage and beans’ to the next level with this casserole, ready in under an hour
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/one-pot-sausage-casserole-with-garlic-breadcrumbs
One-pan spaghetti with nduja, fennel & olives
Spicy sausage one-pot pasta, this dish is full of flavour
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/one-pan-spaghetti-nduja-fennel-olives
Courgette & lemon risotto
A simple vegetarian risotto that is perfect for the summer
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/courgette-lemon-risotto
Moroccan chicken one-pot
This fragrant dish brings the flavours of Morocco to your kitchen without all of the fuss
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/moroccan-chicken-one-pot
Smoky pork & Boston beans one-pot
Pork, shredded ham combined into a tasty American bean stew
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/smoky-pork-boston-beans-one-pot
Quick beef & broccoli one-pot
Simple flavours, lean beef and 2 of your 5-a-day. This one-pot is perfect for students
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/quick-beef-broccoli-one-pot
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