One-Pot Meatless Recipes for Any Day of the Week

• Sweet Potato Quinoa Skillet with Kale and Sage
• One Pot Pasta with Tomato and Mascarpone Sauce
• Creamy Sweet Corn Cauliflower Grits
• Butternut Squash Ramen Bowl with Rice Noodles, Tofu & Fresh Pea Shoots
• One Pot Udon and Zucchini Noodle Curry Bowls
• Hearty Minestrone Soup
• Vegan One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta
• One Pot Asparagus and Spinach Gnocchi
• One Pot Peanut Sauce Noodles
• Easy One Pot Shakshuka
• Smoky Tomato and Halloumi Bake
• One Pot Penne Pasta
• Yoga Pot
• 5-Minute Detox Salad with No Mix Dressing
• One-Pan Cheesy Spaghetti Pie
• Ginger Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk Stew with Lentils & Kale
• Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup

Sweet Potato Quinoa Skillet with Kale and Sage

This gluten-free and vegan one-pot meal is full of nutrients thanks to the earthy greens and fiber-rich sweet potatoes. Cooked in vegetable broth until everything is tender and the quinoa has absorbed plenty of flavor, this 30-minute recipe is the perfect mix of delicious and nutritious.

One Pot Pasta with Tomato and Mascarpone Sauce

Cooking this pasta in one pot from start to finish results in a thick and creamy sauce that is both savory and delicious. Combined with nutritious greens like spinach and creamy mascarpone, it’s a comforting meatless dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes. Get the recipe here. 

Creamy Sweet Corn Cauliflower Grits

Cauliflower replaces the traditional heavier grits in this recipe to create something lighter and gluten-free, but still bursting with flavor. Cooked with plenty of spices, cheese, spinach, corn and cream, this dish is southern comfort food at it’s best with a few healthy twists.

Butternut Squash Ramen Bowl with Rice Noodles, Tofu & Fresh Pea Shoots

Use store-bought broth to make this wholesome vegetarian meal, and you’ll be able to enjoy it in about 10 minutes. This ramen-inspired soup is made with thick rice noodles in prepared butternut squash soup, garnished with medium-soft tofu and fresh pea shoots. Get the recipe here.

One Pot Udon and Zucchini Noodle Curry Bowls

In this fantastic meatless dish, udon and zucchini noodles cook directly in a delectable curry sauce for optimal flavor—and the easiest of assemblies. With this recipe, you’ll have dinner ready in just 30 minutes with only one pot to clean at the end.

Hearty Minestrone Soup

Olive oil is an essential ingredient in this hearty minestrone soup recipe, adding a subtle richness alongside a bevy of nutritious vegetables. This version calls for kidney beans, onions, celery, carrots, squash, tomatoes and pasta shells, but the great thing about this soup is you could really use whatever vegetables you have handy.

Vegan One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta

This comforting pasta recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and can be easily customized to your tastes. Don’t have shallots? Use onions. Out of spaghetti? Try linguine. It’s totally up to you! Everything cooks up in one pot, and the sauce is so creamy and rich, you’d never guess it’s vegan.

One Pot Asparagus and Spinach Gnocchi

This savory gnocchi dish is vegan-friendly and comes together quickly. The asparagus and spinach add a wonderfully vibrant green touch to the fluffy gnocchi, and everything is tossed with a zesty, lime and orange sauce for a truly refreshing meal. Get the recipe here.

One Pot Peanut Sauce Noodles

This might be the easiest one-pot noodle meal yet. Literally all you have to do is cut up your veggies, then add everything to the pan at once and allow it all to cook together for 15 minutes. Not only vegetarian, but vegan as well, this is an easy meal that anyone can eat and enjoy. Get the recipe here.

Easy One Pot Shakshuka

This jazzed-up version of shakshuka combines a spicy tomato sauce with Mexican-inspired flavors that’s baked to perfection with creamy, over-easy eggs. Topped with sliced avocado, queso fresco, fresh herbs and sliced jalapeno, it’s a satisfying meat-free meal you’ll want to make again and again. Get the recipe here.

Smoky Tomato and Halloumi Bake

Baked to perfection, this one-pot recipe uses halloumi and white beans in a spicy and rich Spanish tomato sauce that brings all the flavor and none of the effort to your weeknight meals. Have it on your table in just 30 minutes. This is a dish best served warm and is guaranteed to please even the most stubborn meat-eaters in your life.

One Pot Penne Pasta

Who doesn’t love a zesty, veggie-filled pasta dish? This one is ready in just 20 minutes and is full of zucchini, bell peppers, leeks, and cherry tomatoes. Mix everything together with lemon juice and spices, then top it off with Parmesan cheese or a vegan alternative for a satisfying and easy weeknight meal. Get the recipe here. 

Yoga Pot

Cooked with a bunch of spices and aromatics, this bowl is loaded with flavor and incredibly easy to make. It’s also got plenty of veggies plus kidney beans and red lentils, so you can be sure you won’t go hungry later on. Get the recipe here.

5-Minute Detox Salad with No Mix Dressing

Craving something easy and light for dinner? Try this detox salad recipe. Made with kale, onions, sunflower seeds, radishes, avocado and cranberries, this salad is refreshing and tasty. The tangy dressing is tahini-based for something savory and slightly creamy atop a bowlful of fresh veggies. Get the recipe here. 

One-Pan Cheesy Spaghetti Pie

End your day with this cheesy and delicious one-pan pasta, baked ’til it’s crispy and golden brown. This recipe makes enough for eight people, making it an ideal family meal (with potential leftovers!). Easy and convenient, it’s the kind of meal for which you probably already have the ingredients you need.

Ginger Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk Stew with Lentils & Kale

This sweet and spicy stew is so quick and yummy, it’s sure to become a new household fave. Loaded with plenty of sweet potatoes, lentils and kale, it’s filling and hearty without an ounce of meat. You could make this with your own homemade vegetable stock or get the store-bought kind. Either way you’ll have a beautiful pot of stew to indulge in. Get the recipe here.

Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup

A creamy vegan and gluten-free soup? Yes, please! Cashews and potatoes are used in this simple recipe to achieve that perfectly creamy base that pairs perfectly with whole broccoli florets. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s guaranteed to satisfy the pickiest of eaters.

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