9 Easy One-Pot Recipes for a Quick Dinner

This vegan curry takes 15 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook and it is the ultimate comfort food in a bowl.

The star of the curry is the beetroot, which gives it a deep ruby-red colour and an earthy flavour that pairs flawlessly with the sweetness of the coconut milk. The chewy lentils are the protein and the kale adds a contrasting touch of dark green to the dish.

Serve the curry with rice and top with fresh coriander, fried shallots and a dollop of plant-based Greek yoghurt for a nutritious vegan one-pot meal.

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For many of us, pasta is already a go-to quick dinner, but you can make it even easier to cook by using a crockpot – and this prawn and rocket spaghetti is proof.

Preparing this fresh and healthy one-pot meal only takes 5 - yes, 5 - minutes of your time and your multicooker does the rest. Start by cooking the pasta and, once done, set it aside. Cook the prawns in the sauté setting until nicely browned, add the cherry tomatoes and finish off with a handful of rocket and drizzle of olive oil.

The final product? A fresh, colourful pasta dish that is perfect for hot summer days!

Get Crockpot’s recipe here.

There is no shortage of chicken one-pot recipes and this one is up there with the quickest to make, taking only 10 minutes to prep.

All you need is a whole chicken, lemons, honey and a few staple seasonings. Prepare the chicken by tying the legs together with cooking twine, combine the seasoning mix in a small bowl and place everything in the crockpot. Let it pressure cook for 22 minutes and after waiting for the pressure to naturally release, brush a layer of oil and air-crisp for a few minutes for that irresistible fried-like texture.

Serve with some vegetables, rice or a salad and there you have it - a healthy, classic dinner that everybody loves.

Get Ninja’s recipe here.

Have a dinner party coming up but don’t know what to cook? An authentic Italian-style risotto is always a crowd-pleaser and with a multicooker, it’s easier than ever to make.

This one-pot risotto spotlights mushrooms and although you can use the good old white button, we recommend going for a variety of wild mushrooms like porcini, shiitake and oyster if you want to add even more texture and earthiness to the dish.

There are two steps to making this risotto: first, sautéing the shallots and mushrooms, and second, adding the risotto and letting it cook for 20 to 30 minutes. A sprinkle of salt and pepper, and it’s ready to eat.

Get Justine Schofield's recipe here.

Sweet and spicy, these tofu ‘meatballs’ are another great vegan one-pot meal and a delicious alternative to traditional Italian meatballs.

The recipe uses tofu and shiitake mushrooms as the main ingredients, which you season with salt, pepper, soy sauce and sesame oil, to then combine until you have a mixture sticky enough to form individual balls.

No meatball recipe is complete without tomato sauce, so while your ‘meatballs’ cook in your multicooker until golden brown, you can make your sauce using ripe tomatoes, basil, red chilli and a few other ingredients

Get Ninja’s recipe here.

Another delicious one-pot pasta, this baked macaroni is the perfect cozy meal for the whole family, and a healthier alternative to boxed mac and cheese (yet still incredibly simple to make).

Featuring 13 staple ingredients, this recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 24 minutes of cooking time. First, you cook the pasta, then you add cheese, cream and seasonings, and finally, you top it up with breadcrumbs and butter that will turn into a crispy crust.

Serve with coleslaw and grilled meats for the ultimate soul food dinner.

Get Ninja’s recipe here.

Your crockpot or multicooker isn’t just useful for one-pot lunches and dinners: it also makes tasty desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth.

This fruit crumble is a slow-cooker, one-pot recipe with a warm spice from the nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon, fresh sweetness from the apples and satisfying crunch from the walnuts.

Leave it to cook for 4 to 5 hours and then pair it with creamy custard or a scoop of ice cream to quench all your sugar cravings.

Get Crockpot’s recipe here.

You can never go wrong with a sticky toffee pudding, especially when you let it slowly soak up the flavours and cook to perfect texture for 2 to 3 hours. 

Making this dessert in a slow cooker means most of the moisture will stay inside the pot, making the final product as gooey as ever. Eat it by itself or with ice cream for an extra bit of sweetness!

Get Crockpot’s recipe here.

Looking for one-pot breakfast ideas instead? These overnight oats are a convenient choice for busy mornings because most of the prepping is done the night before (and it doesn’t take more than 5 minutes). 

Simply add oats, milk, water and chia seeds to your crockpot and let them slow cook for 8 hours while you recharge your batteries. In the morning, top with almonds, dried blueberries and pomegranate, and your breakfast is ready to enjoy. 

Best of all? You can get choose different toppings every time so you never get bored of starting the day off with a nutritious bowl of oats.

Get Crockpot’s recipe here.