Eco-Friendly Cooking: Weeknight Recipes for the Tefal So Recycled Pot You’ll Love

🌍 Why Cook with the Tefal So Recycled Pot

The Tefal So Recycled Pot is made from 100% recycled aluminium, saving up to 90% energy compared to new metal production. It’s built to last, distributes heat evenly, and makes eco-friendly one-pot recipes easier (and tastier) than ever.

Let’s explore some quick, flavour-packed weeknight meals - all made in one pot, with less waste and maximum satisfaction.

 

🍝 Creamy Chicken & Spinach Pasta (25 minutes)

Perfect for: When you crave comfort food that feels wholesome and indulgent.

Ingredients:

• 400g penne pasta

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 400g tomato passata (or crushed tomatoes)

• 100ml double cream (or plant cream for dairy-free)

• 50g Parmesan cheese, grated

• A handful of fresh basil or parsley, chopped

How to:

1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain (reserve ½ cup water).

2. Heat olive oil, cook onion until soft, then add garlic and chilli flakes (optional).

3. Stir in tomato paste, passata, sugar, salt, and pepper; simmer 10 mins.

4. Add cream and Parmesan; stir until smooth and rich.

5. Toss pasta in the sauce, loosen with pasta water if needed, and garnish with basil or parsley.

Why it works: Even heat distribution ensures creamy sauce without overcooked pasta, all in one pot.

🍛 Coconut Prawn Curry (20 minutes)

Perfect for: Quick, flavour-packed dinners with a tropical twist.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp curry paste or curry powder

• 400ml coconut milk

• 200g prawns (raw or cooked)

• 150g cherry tomatoes 

• A handful of fresh coriander, chopped

How to:

1. Sauté onion in coconut oil until soft.

2. Add curry paste and cook until fragrant.

3. Stir in coconut milk and tomatoes; simmer 10 minutes.

4. Add prawns, cook for 3–4 minutes, and serve with rice.

Eco tip: Use sustainably sourced prawns or swap for tofu to make it plant-based.

🍲 Mediterranean Lentil & Sausage Stew (30 minutes)

Perfect for: A hearty, protein-packed meal that warms the soul.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 lean sausages (chicken or pork), sliced

• 200g green lentils 

• 480g chopped tomatoes

• 480ml vegetable broth / stock

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp oregano

How to:

1. Brown sausages in the pot, then add lentils and spices.

2. Stir in tomatoes and broth.

3. Simmer covered for 25 minutes, until lentils are tender.

4. Serve with crusty bread.

Why it works: Balanced heat prevents lentils from sticking, while infusing smoky sausage flavour throughout.

🦐 Garlic Butter Prawns with Lemon Rice (15 minutes)

Perfect for: A fresh, light dinner that tastes restaurant-quality.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 200g prawns

• 180g cooked rice

• ½ lemon, juiced

• Chopped parsley

How to:

1. Melt butter in your Tefal So Recycled pot.

2. Add garlic and prawns, cook until pink.

3. Stir in cooked rice and lemon juice.

4. Garnish with parsley.

Sustainability tip: Use leftover rice from another meal to reduce food waste.

🍜 Thai-Style Chicken Noodle Bowl (20 minutes)

Perfect for: A light but satisfying one-pot wonder.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp sesame or peanut oil

• 1 chicken breast, sliced

• 250g mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrot, bell pepper)

• 200g rice noodles

• 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp lime juice

How to:

1. Cook chicken in oil until browned.

2. Add veggies, then pour in 2 cups hot water and noodles.

3. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.

4. Mix soy, honey, and lime juice; stir through before serving.

Tefal tip: The wide base makes stir-frying and simmering easy in one pan - fewer dishes, less energy.

Sustainable cooking isn’t just about ingredients, it’s about how we cook.
Using long-lasting, recycled cookware like the Tefal So Recycled Pot, cooking in batches, and choosing responsibly sourced meat or seafood can make every meal a little greener.