One-Pan Wonders: Delicious Lunches with Minimal Clean-up

Lunchtime doesn’t need to mean mess and multitasking. With the right non stick pan, like the Tefal So Recycled Cooking Pot, you can create quick, flavourful meals in one pan, with almost no clean-up. Even better? This quality pot is induction safe, made from 100% recycled aluminium, and designed for everyday efficiency.

In this post, we’ll walk you through six easy one-pan lunch recipes, from creamy pastas to chickpea salads with sautéed vegetables, all using just one Tefal pan.

 

🍝 One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta (Vegetarian)

Ingredients:

• 200g penne pasta

• 300g cherry tomatoes, halved

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 500ml vegetable broth

• 75ml cup cream

• Salt, pepper, fresh basil

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in your non stick Tefal pan. Sauté garlic and tomatoes until soft.

2. Add pasta and broth. Cover and cook for 10-12 mins, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in cream and season. Cook 2 more mins until creamy.

4. Garnish with basil and serve hot.

🍗 Teriyaki Chicken & Rice Bowl

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless chicken thighs, chopped

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 200g basmati or jasmine rice

• 500ml water

• 120ml teriyaki sauce

• 150g frozen mixed vegetables

Instructions:

1. In your Tefal cooking pot, brown chicken in sesame oil. Remove and set aside.

2. Add rice and water. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer.

3. Add frozen veg and chicken with teriyaki sauce. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes.

4. Fluff rice and serve hot.

🥬 Mediterranean Chickpea Skillet (Vegan)

Ingredients:

• 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1 courgette, diced

• 1/2 red onion, chopped

• 100g spinach

• 75g sun-dried tomatoes, sliced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and courgette in olive oil for 5-6 minutes in your non-stick pan.

2. Add chickpeas and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes.

3. Stir in spinach and let wilt. Finish with lemon juice and seasoning.

4. Serve warm with couscous or flatbread.

🌮 One-Pan Taco Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients:

• 175g quinoa

• 400g tin black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1/2 red pepper, diced

• 100g sweetcorn

• 1 tbsp taco seasoning

• 500ml vegetable stock

• 500g mince meat (optional) 

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in your Tefal pan. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

2. Stir occasionally until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.

3. Serve with avocado, lime wedges or grated cheese.

🍳 Sausage & Spinach Brunch Bowl

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken sausages, sliced

• 1/2 red onion, chopped

• 100g baby spinach

• 2 eggs

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. In your Pro Cook-style Tefal pot, sauté sausages and onion for 5-6 mins.

2. Add spinach and stir until wilted.

3. Make 2 wells in the pan, crack in the eggs. Cover and cook until eggs are set.

4. Season and serve with toast or sourdough.

🧆 Curried Lentil & Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients:

• 1/2 onion, chopped

• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced

• 100g red lentils

• 375ml vegetable stock

• 1 tsp curry powder

• 100ml coconut milk (optional)

• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. In your Tefal pan, sauté onion and sweet potato for 5 minutes.

2. Add lentils, stock, and curry powder. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in coconut milk, season to taste, and serve hot.

🧽 Why Use the Tefal So Recycled Cooking Pot?

• Excellent non-stick pan, less oil needed, no sticking.

• Induction safe, suitable for all hob types.
  

• Ideal for everyday sautéing, simmering, and stews.

• Made from recycled aluminium, great for the environment and your kitchen.

 

🌱 Cook Cleaner, Live Tastier

With the Tefal So Recycled cooking pot, you can enjoy wholesome, home-cooked lunches without the mess or waste. Perfect for quick meals, small kitchens, and eco-conscious foodies.