{"id":37752,"date":"2025-12-17T23:37:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T23:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpnewswire.com\/news\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T23:37:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T23:37:14","slug":"4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpnewswire.com\/news\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/","title":{"rendered":"4 One-Pot Recipes for Busy Weeknights"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-divider vcex-divider-solid vcex-divider-center wpex-mx-auto wpex-block wpex-h-0 wpex-border-b wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module vcex_69433b102df11\" data-animate=\"true\" data-duration=\"300\">\n<div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#explore-the-recipes-in-this-collection\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"explore-the-recipes-in-this-collection\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n<div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-mr-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-toggle__title\">Explore the recipes in this collection:<\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#chicken\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Rice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#meatballs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Greek Meatballs With Lemon Orzo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#curry\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry Soup<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#peppers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Unstuffed Peppers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-divider vcex-divider-solid vcex-divider-center wpex-mx-auto wpex-block wpex-h-0 wpex-border-b wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/JF26-CC-ebook-mobile-mini.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-127951 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/JF26-mini-ad-CC-400x720-1.png\" alt=\"download the one-pot weeknight recipes\" width=\"180\" height=\"324\" \/><\/a>No matter the time of year, my kitchen is one of my favorite places. For me, cooking is a meditative, peaceful process. The rest of the world quiets down as I work to <a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/the-joy-of-eating-well\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">make something nourishing<\/a> and delicious for myself.<\/p>\n<p>But like most people, I don\u2019t always have the time and energy to prepare a complicated meal. And despite how much joy I feel from getting creative in the kitchen, staring down a <a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/do-it-anyway\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sink filled with dirty dishes<\/a> will send me crashing back to reality.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why I think one-pot meals like these belong in everyone\u2019s recipe repertoire. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned home cook or a first-time meal prepper, these wholesome recipes can help you start the new year with healthy meal options \u2014 and minimal cleanup.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Rice<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_ wpb_content_element\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1136\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jf26-cc-creamy-sun-dried-tomato-chicken-and-rice.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"sun dried tomato chicken and rice\" title=\"jf26-cc-creamy-sun-dried-tomato-chicken-and-rice\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>Makes<\/strong> 8 servings\u00a0 <strong>\u2022\u00a0 Prep time<\/strong> 15 minutes\u00a0 <strong>\u2022\u00a0 Cook time<\/strong> 50 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-container\" data-vc-action=\"collapse\">\n<div class=\"vc_general vc_tta vc_tta-tabs vc_tta-color-grey vc_tta-style-classic vc_tta-shape-rounded vc_tta-spacing-1 vc_tta-tabs-position-top vc_tta-controls-align-left\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-tabs-container\">\n<ul class=\"vc_tta-tabs-list\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"vc_tta-tab vc_active\" data-vc-tab role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672856501422-90ba0129-f461\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" role=\"tab\" data-vc-tabs rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-shopping-cart\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Ingredients<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672856501436-fef0aff4-d536\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" role=\"tab\" data-vc-tabs rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-utensil-spoon\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Directions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panels-container\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panels\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel vc_active\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672856501422-90ba0129-f461\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\" data-vc-accordion rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-shopping-cart\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Ingredients<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>Chicken and Rice<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 tbs. butter<\/li>\n<li>2 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<li>3 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. sea salt, plus more to\u00a0taste<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste<\/li>\n<li>1 large yellow onion, sliced<\/li>\n<li>16 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp. dried oregano<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp. dried parsley<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. red-pepper flakes<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups white rice, rinsed<\/li>\n<li>3 cups chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>4 cups baby spinach, chopped<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>S<\/strong><strong>auce<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 oz. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups cottage cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup milk of choice<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672856501436-fef0aff4-d536\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\" data-vc-accordion rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-utensil-spoon\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Directions<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<ol>\n<li>Place a large Dutch oven over medium heat, then add the butter and oil and heat until the butter has melted.<\/li>\n<li>Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken until golden brown, about three to four minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pot.<\/li>\n<li>Add the onion and tomatoes to the pot and cook until the tomatoes have shrunk and the onion is tender, about six to seven minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Add the garlic, oregano, parsley, and red-pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about one minute more.<\/li>\n<li>Add the rice, stirring to coat it with the oil and seasonings.<\/li>\n<li>Pour in the broth, return the chicken to the pot, and bring the mixture to a steady simmer. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the rice is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Meanwhile, make the sauce:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Add the sauce ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Once the rice is tender, remove the chicken breasts from the pot.<\/li>\n<li>Stir the spinach, basil, and sauce into the rice mixture, and cook until the sauce is heated through and the greens are wilted, about two more minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the pot from the heat, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Place the chicken breasts back\u00a0on top of the rice and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>Greek Meatballs With Lemon Orzo<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_ wpb_content_element\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1136\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jf26-cc-greek-meatballs-with-lemon-orzo.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"greek meatballs with lemon and orzo\" title=\"jf26-cc-greek-meatballs-with-lemon-orzo\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>Makes<\/strong> 8 servings\u00a0 <strong>\u2022\u00a0 Prep time<\/strong> 30 minutes\u00a0 <strong>\u2022\u00a0 Cook time<\/strong> 45 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-container\" data-vc-action=\"collapse\">\n<div class=\"vc_general vc_tta vc_tta-tabs vc_tta-color-grey vc_tta-style-classic vc_tta-shape-rounded vc_tta-spacing-1 vc_tta-tabs-position-top vc_tta-controls-align-left\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-tabs-container\">\n<ul class=\"vc_tta-tabs-list\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"vc_tta-tab vc_active\" data-vc-tab role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672857505726-6f033abb-5a25\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" role=\"tab\" data-vc-tabs rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-shopping-cart\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Ingredients<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672857505881-7c51416d-c6bf\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" role=\"tab\" data-vc-tabs rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-utensil-spoon\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Directions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panels-container\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panels\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel vc_active\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672857505726-6f033abb-5a25\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\" data-vc-accordion rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-shopping-cart\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Ingredients<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>Meatballs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cup oat flour<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup milk of choice<\/li>\n<li>2 lb. ground turkey<\/li>\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n<li>2 tbs. minced fresh mint<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup minced fresh parsley<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>\u00be tsp. sea salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. freshly ground black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 tbs. butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>L<\/strong><strong>emon Orzo<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 medium shallot, diced<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. lemon zest<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup white wine<\/li>\n<li>16 oz. orzo<\/li>\n<li>4 cups chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. sea salt, plus more to taste<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste<\/li>\n<li>6 oz. baby spinach, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 tbs. lemon juice, from about<br \/>\n\u00bd lemon<\/li>\n<li>4 oz. crumbled feta, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672857505881-7c51416d-c6bf\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\" data-vc-accordion rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-utensil-spoon\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Directions<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<ol>\n<li>In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour and milk, and set aside to soak for five minutes.<\/li>\n<li>To the soaked oat flour, add the ground turkey, eggs, mint, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix with clean hands until well combined.<\/li>\n<li>Lightly oil your hands and roll the mixture into 24 1\u00bd-inch meatballs.<\/li>\n<li>Place a large Dutch oven over medium heat, then add the olive oil and butter and heat until the butter has melted. Working in batches, sear the meatballs until browned all over, about 10 to 12 minutes per batch. Remove the meatballs from the pot, leaving the fat behind.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Start the orzo:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Add the shallot to the pot and cook until tender, about three to four minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook until fragrant, about one minute more.<\/li>\n<li>Add the wine to deglaze the pot, stirring to scrape up anything that has stuck to the surface. Cook until the wine has reduced by half, about two minutes. Add the orzo, broth, salt, and pepper, and bring the mixture to a simmer.<\/li>\n<li>Return the meatballs to the pot, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Once more, scrape up anything that may be sticking to the bottom, then stir in the spinach, cover, and cook until the orzo is tender, about two minutes more.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the lemon juice, and taste; adjust the seasoning as needed. Garnish with the crumbled feta and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry Soup<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_ wpb_content_element\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1136\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jf26-cc-sweet-potato-and-chickpea-curry-soup.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"sweet potato and chickpea curry\" title=\"jf26-cc-sweet-potato-and-chickpea-curry-soup\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>Makes<\/strong> 8 servings\u00a0 <strong>\u2022\u00a0 Prep time<\/strong> 20 minutes\u00a0 <strong>\u2022\u00a0 Cook time<\/strong> 35 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-container\" data-vc-action=\"collapse\">\n<div class=\"vc_general vc_tta vc_tta-tabs vc_tta-color-grey vc_tta-style-classic vc_tta-shape-rounded vc_tta-spacing-1 vc_tta-tabs-position-top vc_tta-controls-align-left\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-tabs-container\">\n<ul class=\"vc_tta-tabs-list\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"vc_tta-tab vc_active\" data-vc-tab role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672860610451-d5a4c8ac-d0cd\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" role=\"tab\" data-vc-tabs rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-shopping-cart\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Ingredients<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672860610537-2c6e8704-728f\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" role=\"tab\" data-vc-tabs rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-utensil-spoon\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Directions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panels-container\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panels\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel vc_active\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672860610451-d5a4c8ac-d0cd\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\" data-vc-accordion rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-shopping-cart\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Ingredients<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>Curry Paste<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 cloves garlic, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 small white onion, halved<\/li>\n<li>2 Roma tomatoes, halved<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup ghee<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tbs. whole cumin seeds<\/li>\n<li>2 bay leaves<\/li>\n<li>5 green cardamom pods<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp. sea salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. ground turmeric<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. Kashmiri red-chili powder (or 1 tsp. sweet paprika plus\u00a0\u00bc tsp. cayenne pepper)<\/li>\n<li>1 tbs. ground coriander<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tbs. ground cumin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Soup<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 large sweet potatoes, diced<\/li>\n<li>4 Roma tomatoes, diced<\/li>\n<li>2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed<\/li>\n<li>2 14-oz. packages silken tofu<\/li>\n<li>6 oz. baby spinach, chopped<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup minced fresh cilantro<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672860610537-2c6e8704-728f\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\" data-vc-accordion rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-utensil-spoon\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Directions<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>Make the curry paste:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Place the garlic and ginger in a high-speed blender and blend into a thick paste, adding a splash of water as necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer the garlic-ginger paste to a small bowl, then add the onion and two Roma tomatoes to the blender and blend until pur\u00e9ed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Make the soup:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Place a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then add the ghee and heat until shimmering.<\/li>\n<li>Add the cumin seeds, bay leaves, and cardamom pods, and cook until aromatic, about two minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic-ginger paste, and cook for one minute more.<\/li>\n<li>Add the salt, turmeric, chili powder, coriander, and cumin, and mix into a thick paste.<\/li>\n<li>Pour the blended onion-and-tomato mixture into the pot, stir, and simmer until the tomato and onion are cooked and the oil begins to separate from the paste, about eight to 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pot and stir to coat them in the curry paste. Cook until the potatoes have begun to soften, about four to five minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Add the four Roma tomatoes, the chickpeas, and 4 cups of water, and bring the mixture to a steady simmer.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are nearly tender.<\/li>\n<li>Use a ladle to scoop about 1 cup of the\u00a0broth into a blender, then add the silken tofu and blend until smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Pour\u00a0the blended tofu into the soup, add\u00a0the spinach, and cook until\u00a0the spinach is wilted and the tofu is com\u00adpletely dissolved, about five minutes more.<\/li>\n<li>Pluck out the bay leaves and cardamom pods. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>Unstuffed Peppers<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_ wpb_content_element\">\n<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1136\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jf26-cc-unstuffed-peppers.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"unstuffed peppers\" title=\"jf26-cc-unstuffed-peppers\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>Makes<\/strong> 8 servings\u00a0 <strong>\u2022\u00a0 Prep time<\/strong> 15 minutes active, plus 6\u20138 hours inactive \u00a0<strong>\u2022\u00a0 Cook time<\/strong> 1 hour 10 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-container\" data-vc-action=\"collapse\">\n<div class=\"vc_general vc_tta vc_tta-tabs vc_tta-color-grey vc_tta-style-classic vc_tta-shape-rounded vc_tta-spacing-1 vc_tta-tabs-position-top vc_tta-controls-align-left\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-tabs-container\">\n<ul class=\"vc_tta-tabs-list\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"vc_tta-tab vc_active\" data-vc-tab role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672860629026-121530b1-6001\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" role=\"tab\" data-vc-tabs rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-shopping-cart\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Ingredients<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672860629123-50025edf-7051\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\" role=\"tab\" data-vc-tabs rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-utensil-spoon\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Directions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panels-container\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panels\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel vc_active\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672860629026-121530b1-6001\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\" data-vc-accordion rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-shopping-cart\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Ingredients<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup brown rice<\/li>\n<li>2 tbs. avocado oil<\/li>\n<li>2 lb. ground turkey<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tbs. Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. red-pepper flakes<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. sea salt, divided, plus more to taste<\/li>\n<li>2 tbs. tomato paste<\/li>\n<li>2 red bell peppers, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 green bell peppers, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 medium yellow onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>2 cups chicken or vegetable broth<\/li>\n<li>1 15-oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>4 oz. pepper jack cheese, grated (optional)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup minced fresh parsley<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#1672860629123-50025edf-7051\" data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\" data-vc-accordion rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon fas fa-utensil-spoon\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Directions<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<ol>\n<li>For best results, soak the brown rice in 2 cups of cold water in the refrigerator for six to eight hours (or overnight), then drain and rinse.<\/li>\n<li>Place a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then add the oil and heat until shimmering.<\/li>\n<li>Add the ground turkey, Italian seasoning, red-pepper flakes, black pepper, and \u00bd teaspoon of the sea salt. Stir, and cook for about eight to 10 minutes or until the ground turkey is browned, using a spoon or spatula to break the meat into smaller pieces. Use a slotted spoon to remove the turkey from the pot, leaving the fat behind.<\/li>\n<li>Lower the heat to medium and add the tomato paste. Cook for two to three minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato paste has caramelized and darkened in color.<\/li>\n<li>Add the peppers, onion, and garlic, and stir to coat the vegetables in the tomato paste.<\/li>\n<li>Return the turkey to the pot, then add the rice, broth, tomatoes, and remaining \u00bd teaspoon of salt.<\/li>\n<li>Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender (unsoaked rice may take longer).<\/li>\n<li>Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If using the pepper jack cheese, sprinkle it on top, cover the pot, and heat until the cheese is melted, about one to two minutes more. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/#top\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u2191 Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/JF26-CC-ebook-mobile-mini.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-127950 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/JA26-mini-ad-CC-450x150-1.png\" alt=\"download the one-pot recipes\" width=\"450\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-divider vcex-divider-solid vcex-divider-center wpex-mx-auto wpex-max-w-100 wpex-block wpex-h-0 wpex-border-b wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\"><\/div>\n<p><em>This article originally appeared as \u201cOne-Pot Weeknights\u201d in the January\/February 2026 issue of <\/em>Experience Life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/article\/4-one-pot-recipes-for-busy-weeknights\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">4 One-Pot Recipes for Busy Weeknights<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/experiencelife.lifetime.life\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Experience Life<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the recipes in this collection: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Rice Greek Meatballs With Lemon Orzo Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry Soup Unstuffed Peppers No matter the time of year, my kitchen is one of my favorite places. 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