Enjoy the last licks of summer without spending time over a hot stove. Besides their appetizing appearance, these dishes are bursting with flavor, from herbal to spicy, and are super healthy. The key is to keep your pantry and freezer stocked with such base ingredients as pasta, rice, stock, shrimp, and salmon to prepare dinner in 40 minutes or less. Add a simple green salad and a crisp white wine for the perfect leisurely evening.
One-Pot Summertime Pasta
This dish by Camille Styles could be the easiest pasta recipe on the planet! Summer produce of ripe tomatoes, pungent basil, and fresh corn cook in one pot with cupfuls of water along with the pasta. An entire dinner from start to finish is ready in under 30 minutes! Finish with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
One-Pot Mexican Shrimp with Orzo and Zucchini
Late-summer zucchini adds a splash of green to this easy Southwestern shrimp dish from Foodie Crush. Orzo lends a creamy bite while lime, cilantro, and cinnamon (yes, cinnamon!) round out the flavors. Substitute fresh tomatoes for the canned, if you’d like, and add a chile if you prefer a touch of heat.
One-Skillet Paleo Mediterranean Chicken
An abundance of veggies tossed with kalamata olives, oregano, and basil gives this one-pot meal from Paleo Newbie a Greek flair. Chicken supplies the protein, but feel free to sub tofu or tempeh to make it vegan. Toss in a handful of fresh herbs for a flavor boost that will remind you it’s still summer!
One-Pot Dal Cauliflower Green Curry
Green curry paste and luscious coconut milk form the richly spiced base for this Thai-inspired dish from Minimalist Baker. Loaded with cauliflower and kale, it makes a hearty vegetarian meal, especially when you pile it on a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa to soak up all the turmeric-scented sauce.
One-Pan Salmon with Lemony Rice and Yogurt Herb Sauce
Craving Something Healthy provides a foolproof way to cook omega-rich salmon as part of an entire meal in one pan. Brown rice is infused with chicken stock and lemon juice for tang, then the rest of the ingredients are layered on top over time. An herby yogurt sauce serves as the finishing touch to this elegant, easy dinner.
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