Cozy, Comforting, Clean
The cold weather is fast approaching, and it may be time for you to swap out those crunchy salads for the filling warmth of soups, stews, and stir-fries. What’s so great about these particular dishes, you may be asking—you only need to dirty one cooking dish. Not only can you feel comforted by the warm meal, but you’ll have a stress-free cleanup as well!
French Onion Orzo
You heard that right. You can get all the tastiness of a French onion soup with the health benefits that come from whole-grain orzo. We can’t say that this dish is particularly health-focused, with its heavy cream and cheese additions, but you’ll certainly be well-fed.
Chicken And Dumplings
Here, you have your proteins, veggies, and carbs situated within a perfect mix of broth. The best part is you can cook the chicken and make the dumplings yourself for a truly homemade comfort meal, or you can buy both items pre-cooked for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet
With minimal added spices and one can of diced tomatoes, you too can have this spicy, flavorful dinner ready for the whole family in a little over an hour. It doesn’t even require fine-tuned chopping skills, so you can crunch up that cabbage whichever way you please.
Crispy Rice With Salmon And Bok Choy
This Asian-inspired dish is packed to the brim with good fats, veggies, and carbs. You can throw everything into one pot and let the heat just do its thing. For the crispy element of the rice, drizzle oil around the edge of the pot before letting it cook.
Sheet-Pan Thanksgiving Dinner
You can have Thanksgiving any night of the week if you so choose. Throw sweet potatoes, green beans, stuffing, and a protein of your choosing into one pan and pop it in the oven. This dinner does take a little bit longer to fully cook, but it's definitely worth the wait.
Slow-Cooker Pork Chops
We know not everyone is a fan of the pork chop dinner, but you can learn to love the protein by trying out some different flavor profiles. Glaze, baste, or season with a flavor of your choosing, and leave them for the day.
Creamy Pumpkin Beans & Greens
Don’t just save pumpkin for dessert! This versatile veggie (yes, technically it's a fruit, but we like alliteration) is a great foundational flavor for many savory dishes. Pair a pumpkin sauce with butter beans, onion, garlic, and sage for a well-rounded meal.
Chili
This comfort dish is the ultimate weeknight dinner creation. It's easily thrown in the slow cooker, requires very little chopping, and can be paired with a fluffy bread or other carbs. You can refresh this classic meal by adding some meatballs, dumplings, or tortilla chips.
Skillet Chicken Bulgogi
Bulgogi just means thinly sliced meat, making it an excellent choice for a quick cooking night. After cooking the rice, toss your meat into the skillet and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Add peppers, cabbage, or other veggies, and you have a ready-to-eat meal in less than half an hour.
Linguine With Frenched Green Beans
If you’re still looking for a satisfying crunch, toss some raw green beans into your cooked pasta. Toss it with some pesto, and enjoy this easy, quick, and healthy dinner option.
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