Description
Savor the convenience of one-pan meals, designed for busy weeknights when you crave a home-cooked dinner but lack time. These simple yet flavorful recipes blend fresh vegetables, tender proteins, and aromatic herbs into a harmonious dish that delights the palate. Imagine serving a colorful plate of chicken stir-fry or a hearty vegetable medley—all cooked in just one pan! Ideal for meal customization, these dishes cater to various dietary needs by allowing you to swap out ingredients based on preference or pantry availability. Enjoy the ease of minimal cleanup and maximum flavor with every bite. Dive into this culinary adventure and discover how effortless cooking can be!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1.5 pounds protein (chicken, beef, or tofu)
- 2 cups fresh vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
- Assorted herbs and spices (thyme, rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté your chosen protein until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Add chopped vegetables and cook until tender (5-10 minutes).
- Sprinkle herbs and spices in the last minute of cooking.
- Pour in broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan, and simmer for another five minutes.
- Serve warm on plates, drizzled with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg