19 best healthy one-pot recipes

From one-pot chicken recipes to easy one-pot pasta ideas, we have lots of ideas for you to try. Also take a look at our healthy slow-cooker recipes and healthy comfort food recipes. Need a more speedy meal? Check out our quick and healthy recipes for dinners you can rustle up in 30 minutes or less.

Best healthy one-pot recipes

One-pot chicken and quinoa tagine

Try our one-pot chicken and quinoa tagine – it's deeply flavourful and high in protein. This one-pot recipe is an easy, comforting family meal, and just happens to be gluten-free, too. Discover more hearty tagine recipes.

Gigantes plaki (Greek baked beans)

Ready in under an hour, this Greek-style one-pot is packed with plenty of fresh flavours as well as protein and fibre, making it a healthy vegetarian meal idea. Don't skip the feta – it adds a delicious salty hit. See more Greek recipes.

One-pot winter warmer

A vegan one-pot packed with plenty of ginger, garlic and turmeric to support your immune system, plus beta-carotene-rich sweet potatoes for vitamin A and eye health. Browse more healthy winter recipes.

Healthy one-pot chicken

A twist on a classic pot roast, this healthy chicken dish is infused with aromatic flavours, from the umami of miso to the grassy freshness of pak choi. Serve it up on Sunday for an alternative roast to feed the family. Next, try our one-pot chicken with dates and caramelised lemon.

Vegan orzo one-pot

Toasting the orzo brings out its nutty flavour, which goes really well with the gentle spices in this dish. Use up your bag of orzo with more of our orzo recipes.

Spiced cod one-pot

You won’t even need to turn on the oven to make this filling dinner, and there’s only one pan to wash up. Check out more cod recipes.

White bean and spring green one-pot

One-pot dishes aren't just for the colder autumn and winter months. This recipe for white bean and spring green one-pot is light and packed full of fresh spring flavours. What's more, it's ready in just 30 minutes and under 300 calories.

Shredded veg miso soup

Shred ginger, leeks and carrots into this umami-rich soup and top up with quinoa and kale for a nourishing, low-calorie meal. Discover more vegetarian soup recipes.

Healthy cod and rice one-pot

Liven up your weeknight dinners with this healthier one-pot featuring plump, juicy chunks of cod, fragrant basil and sweet tomatoes. It’s easy to make and saves on washing-up, too.

Healthy one-pot eggs

This baked eggs with spinach dish feels indulgent, but is a light and healthy brunch option with iron-rich spinach, mushrooms and low-fat crème fraîche. Serve with sourdough toast for dunking in the yolks.

One-pot paprika cod and chickpeas

Check out our punchy paprika cod one-pot with juicy tomatoes. This simple traybake is a high-protein midweek meal for when you're short on time, but still want something healthy.

Healthy one-pot chicken, leek and beans

A simple and delicious midweek meal, this roast chicken with leeks and beans is a great lighter alternative to a Sunday roast. Discover more roast recipes.

Persian lamb stew

Save on the washing-up with this fragrant one-pot Persian lamb stew packed with nutrient-rich chickpeas and warming spices. It's a comforting and healthy family dish that's great for midweek. If you're in the mood for some indulgent comfort food, check out our best ever lamb recipes.

Freekeh risotto with spring greens

This light and healthy twist on a classic risotto is made with freekeh, a low-fat, high-protein 'super grain'. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy dish is packed with vitamin-rich spring greens. Discover more risotto recipes.

Tuscan bean and barley stew

This one-pot Tuscan-inspired bean and barley stew is rich and hearty and ready in just 30 minutes. Make it with any leafy greens you have on hand for a comforting and healthy meal for four that's low-fat and full of the good stuff. See more 30 minute meals for speedy midweek cooking.

Pork fillet with pepper stew

This stew is an easy to make meal for four that's high in protein. It's ready in under an hour, and can be served with brown rice or white bean mash for extra fibre.

Healthier lamb and spinach bulgar wheat pilaf

This light and healthy lamb and spinach bulgar wheat pilaf is great for when you want a satisfying meal in a hurry. Ready in 30 minutes, it's packed full of flavour, with warming cardamom and cumin.

Moroccan veg and chickpea tagine

This fragrant Moroccan vegetable and chickpea tagine is quick and easy to make, low in fat and suitable for vegans. It makes enough for four, but freezes well for when you need a healthy dinner in minutes.

Chickpea and squash coconut curry

Chickpeas are high in protein and fibre, and this healthy vegetarian meal is ideal for midweek, as it will be on the table in under an hour. To lower the saturated fat and calories in this dish, try using Alpro coconut milk alternative, which is made with a rice milk base. Check out our other top healthy curry recipes.