This article has been updated since its initial 10/21/21 publish date to include more recipes and information.
For some, cooking is an exciting opportunity to try out new recipes and make healthy eating fun. For others, however, cooking can be stressful and time consuming while also making a mess of the kitchen and creating extensive cleanup with a variety of pots and pans. In order to make cooking more appealing to those living busy, fast paced lives, we gathered four recipes that require very little prep and only one pot in order to streamline your time in the kitchen. These meals are packed with ample protein, healthy carbs and fat, catering to weight loss without compromising flavor. Feeling uninspired by your current menu? We’ve got you covered.
One Pot Cuban Style Rice
Looking for a dish loaded with protein, veggies, and plenty of seasoning? This Cuban style rice dinner is perfect to fit the bill. With protein from the chicken and sausage, a slew of vitamins and minerals from the variety of veggies, and long grain rice as a healthy carb, this dinner will make an easy and filling staple to any menu. Cook up a big pot on Sunday night and you’ll have leftovers to last all week long.
Ingredients: Onion, garlic, chicken thigh, chicken sausage, green pepper, red pepper, carrot, long grain rice, crushed tomatoes, black beans, orange juice, chicken stock, avocado oil, salt & pepper, coriander, lime wedges, cumin, paprika, chilli powder, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper
Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry
Instead of ordering takeout this week, try making this simple and delicious ground beef stir fry to satisfy your salty cravings without overloading on sodium. The ground beef will provide a healthy serving of lean protein which is low in calories, and bell peppers and the other vegetables will make this a colorful and flavorful dish perfect for effortless weight loss.
Ingredients: Olive oil, lean ground beef, yellow onion, garlic, red bell pepper, carrots, broccoli, brown sugar, reduced sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, crushed red pepper, green onion, sesame seeds
Lemon Garlic Chicken Rice
For a more basic meal that is still packed with the nutrients you need for weight loss and a delicious, light flavor, this lemon garlic chicken and rice is ideal. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable which is rich in vitamins and can help to fight inflammation and bloating, making this a great addition to your week of eating, especially as you work to create a healthy diet which will keep you full and satisfied long after eating.
Ingredients: Boneless skinless chicken thighs, onion, garlic, cauliflower florets, long grain rice, chicken stock, lemons, fresh spinach, olive oil, red chilli flakes, black pepper, paprika, oregano, basil, parsley, onion powder, salt & pepper
Vegan One Pot Pasta
This pasta dish is packed with flavors and colors, making it great for hosting a dinner with friends, or simply making it in bulk for the family. With added protein from the chickpea pasta, this vegan dish is perfect for those adjusting to an animal product free lifestyle while still enjoying delicious meals. Chickpea pasta is a lower calorie, high-protein option that will ultimately serve your diet much better than pasta made of white flour--and will keep you full longer as well.
Ingredients: Chickpea pasta, olive oil, red onion, garlic, bell pepper, green beans, sun dried tomatoes, thyme, basil, parsley, salt & pepper, cashews, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, thyme, water
