30 one-pot recipes for those who hate doing dishes

For many people, cooking is really therapy! Whether to prepare meals for everyday life, or when preparing special recipes to receive guests at home.

But often, making a good dish also results in a great dish to wash – which of course, is synonymous with work and even a waste of water!

Of course, every now and then, it’s okay to make a more labor-intensive recipe that uses two or three or even more pans. But, in general, people seek practicality!

And the great news is that there are good dishes prepared using a single pan. Do not believe?! Below you will be surprised by the suggestions!

Recipes that use only one pan

Washing dishes is not the most attractive activity! To save time and water (as well as detergent), check out tasty recipes that can be prepared using just one pan (or bowl or skillet or pan)!

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1. Ceviche: coming from Peruvian gastronomy, ceviche are cubes of fish cooked in a citric and acidic solution, which traditionally is lemon. It’s a delicious dish that only requires a bowl for its preparation. Great tip for a healthy dinner and even when you have guests at home.

2. Pumpkin risotto from São Paulo: good tip for dinner. Fast food that soils a single pan and is still healthy, light and nutritious. The recipe is worth writing down!

3. Raw kibbeh: great tip for lovers of Arab cuisine. This delicious dish is prepared in a super simple way and using few dishes.

4. Tabbouleh: another delight of Arabic cuisine, tabbouleh is made with few ingredients and you can use just one bowl to prepare it.

5. Chicken Salpicão: It’s a typical Christmas dish, but it actually goes well at any time of the year! Even better to know that the preparation is super simple and requires the use of just one bowl. Good tip for a Sunday lunch, right?!

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6. Penne with tomato and olive: preparing a complete meal using just one pan sounds amazing, doesn’t it? With this recipe you cook the sauce and the pasta at the same time and you can serve dinner in 20 minutes.

7. Arroz Carreteiro: a classic of Rio Grande do Sul cuisine, which can be served both as a main dish or as a side dish. In this recipe, it is prepared in a super simple and quick way, with the use of only one pan.

8. Meat with vegetables: good tip for those days when you’re on the run and don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen! The preparation is super-fast and you don’t even need a pressure cooker, you can use a regular one!

9. Pasta carbonara: skip the instant noodles! It’s possible to prepare real food simply and using few dishes, and this noodle recipe proves it. A classic of Italian cuisine in just 15 minutes!

10. Creamy chicken: an adaptation of the traditional dish, it takes chicken, leeks, corn, cream cheese, among other ingredients that give the recipe a lot of flavor. Preparation is practical, which will result in little dishes to wash later!

11. Lentil curry: an easy and delicious option to accompany meats, roasted kibbeh, grilled chicken fillet and even fish. The ingredients used in the recipe are easily found and you will only use one pan.

12. Tomato and mozzarella risotto: you will only use one pan to make this delicious dish, a good tip for a weekend lunch, even when you have guests at home. Leeks, Paris mushrooms, basil are some of the ingredients used.

13. Yakisoba: oriental food that has already fallen into the taste of Brazilians! Even better if it is prepared simply, quickly and without making too much mess in the kitchen!

14. Cow jam: anyone who thinks that this famous dish is difficult to make is wrong. With this recipe you will see that you can make it without getting too many dishes dirty. The preparation time is approximately an hour and a half, but for those who appreciate a good rib, it’s definitely worth it!

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15. Pasta with chicken: a very tasty recipe, with simple ingredients, with the use of only one pan and that is ready in about 10 minutes. Perfect for a busy day!

16. Creamy macaroni: practical way to make a delicious macaroni (or other type), accompanied by bacon, tomatoes, cottage cheese, among other tasty ingredients. Good tip for a Sunday lunch or any other day when you’re not willing to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

17. Ribs in the pressure cooker: those who like ribs will be delighted with this practical recipe. The meat is super tender, falling apart in your mouth and you will only need a pressure cooker and few ingredients.

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18. Pork chops with golden apples: innovating in the kitchen is not necessarily about creating different and complicated recipes. This recipe is a simple pork chop, made in a skillet, but with a very special flavor and presentation.

19. Potato, broccoli and pepperoni frittata: perfect to serve with a salad, on those days when you are looking for a delicious meal that is easy to prepare. Pepperoni can be replaced with bacon, another protein or vegetables of your choice.

20. Potatoes au gratin with three cheeses: a delicious and easy side dish. It goes with any roast, grilled, barbecue, whether to accompany white or red meat. And best of all, you can use only one pan for the preparation!

21. Mushrooms sautéed in wine: mushrooms are high in protein, tasty and healthy, and can be prepared simply, as this recipe shows with Paris mushrooms, onion, butter, a little white wine, chives, parsley, salt and pepper.

22. Rice cake with ricotta: leftover rice? Make delicious cookies with this simple and quick recipe, which uses ricotta cheese, turkey breast, carrots, among other ingredients that you usually have at home.

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23. Garlic bread with cheese: the recipe can be made with a loaf of bread, or even toast or bruschetta. It requires few ingredients, is ready super fast and still doesn’t leave a mess in the kitchen! Good choice for a weekend aperitif.

24. Ham with honey and mustard: practical recipe that results in a delicious dish. You will basically just need to season the ham with coarse salt, then mix honey, mustard and pepper. With the oven heated, just place the form greased with olive oil and with the ham. It goes very well with rice and a salad.

25. Fish Moqueca: recipe made with whiting, peppers, onions, tomatoes, lemons, coconut milk, palm oil, salt and black pepper. The result is an incredible dish, perfect for lunch, but prepared in a super practical way.

26. Zucchini cannelloni: a kind of dish that everyone likes, made in a different way. Cut thin slices of the zucchini and it will be the “dough” of your cannelloni stuffed with ham and cheese. Incredible!

27. Rocambole de carne: stuffed with carrots and olives, it is super tasty and is a great option for a Sunday lunch, accompanied by a nice salad of leaves.

28. Mediterranean salad in the oven: practical recipe, but different. It basically has three ingredients: eggplant, tomato and bread. You’ll just need to arrange everything on the baking sheet and put it in the oven for about eight minutes.

29. Eggplants in the oven: light, tasty and very simple to make. Just put the ingredients in a greased shape with olive oil and take it to the oven. Great suggestion of accompaniment for any type of meat, and even of main course for vegetarians.

Now you know that good dishes are not necessarily synonymous with time-consuming preparations that require the use of most items in your kitchen! It is possible to prepare delicious recipes using only one bowl, one pan, one form… So you save time, energy and even water when washing dishes!