As the weather has started getting nippy, you would want to distance yourself from the kitchen as much as possible. Getting up in the morning will get tricky, and you will only want to snuggle with your blanket and watch television or sleep.
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Amid this, people often indulge in unhealthy and processed food. But there is a way that you can spend less time in the kitchen and enjoy hot meals every time you are hungry. One-pot meals are the best options. You can prepare them in large batches and relish them throughout the day.
Lentil And Spinach Curry
Winter is the best time to prepare lentil and spinach curry. It is a dish that feeds your soul. You can combine chana and urad dal together to prepare the base and top it with freshly chopped spinach. Keep fresh white or brown rice ready in your refrigerator so you can always enjoy delicious dal and rice on the go.
Sweet Potato Alfredo Pasta
Pasta is a one-pot dish, and don’t believe what anyone else tells you. Saute garlic in butter and add chicken breast to it. Once sweet potatoes are 85% cooked, add broth, pasta, cream, salt to taste, and some fresh herbs. Cook the ingredients until the mixture thickens and top it with grated Parmesan cheese. You can serve this comforting dish to guests as well.
Sausage And White Bean Casserole
If you have many people at home or the upcoming week looks hectic, prepare vegan sausage and white bean casserole in advance. It can be prepared in large batches and stored in airtight containers. You can add vegetables like bell peppers, tomatoes, spinach, and onion to elevate the flavour profile and make the dish mouth-watering.
Cabbage Roll Casserole
Much like lasagna, cabbage roll casserole is a delicious delight to indulge in winter. It is healthier because it does not include maida-based sheets. You can use vegetables of your choice to cook a lip-smacking filling. Layer it with cabbage and rice, preferably brown rice, and bake. You can also top it with cheese if you like and enjoy it.
Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom risotto is a perfect recipe to enjoy this winter. Cook mushrooms, rice, vegetables, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and white wine. This creamy delight is all you need to enjoy those cold nights. Make sure to add wine later, else, the dish might not come out as well as expected. You can store the dish in an airtight glass container and reheat it when you feel hungry.
Vegetarian Chilli
Vegetarian chilli is another one-pot dish you must try if you don’t like to cook much during winter. Black beans, kidney beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, chilli powder, onions, cumin powder, and vegetable stock are the ingredients needed to prepare a batch of delicious chillies. After combining the ingredients, you must let them cook for at least 30 minutes before serving garlic bread, buns, or rice.