Cozy, warming dinners on the table fast and devoured even faster? Check, check, and check! We’ve gathered our best EASY, weeknight-friendly dinner recipes for winter! They all come together in just 30 minutes and/or require just 1 pot or pan!
All the recipes are gluten-free and dairy-free and many are vegan.
(Note: Dietary symbols listed throughout for easy navigation!)
We love when dinner is made entirely on 1 pan! Enjoy this simple sweet potato, chickpea, and cabbage dish seasoned with Indian spices like garam masala! Serve with fresh or steamed greens, tahini, lemon, and sides of choice!
All of the bold flavors of classic spaghetti made in 1 pot in 30 minutes! Plus, plenty of veggies for added nutrition. Easy to make, naturally plant-based, and gluten-free!
Comforting, 1-pot noodle soup made with chickpeas instead of chicken. Plant-based and gluten-free, and bursting with color, flavor, and wholesome ingredients!
An easy, everyday recipe for lentil soup with potatoes, carrots, kale, and simple herbs and seasonings. The perfect plant-based main or side that requires just 10 ingredients, 1 pot, and about 30 minutes to make.
Comforting lentil soup with a little bit of spice, a lot-a-bit of flavor, and just the right amount of creaminess. A nourishing, plant-based meal made effortless with the help of the Instant Pot!
Comforting, creamy Tuscan-inspired soup with white beans, kale, tomatoes, and herbs! Warming, savory, hearty, and full of nourishing veggies and fiber-rich beans. Just 1 pot required!
1-Pot Chickpea Tomato Peanut Stew (West African-Inspired)
A thick, creamy, dairy-free soup inspired by African Peanut Stew. This simple version is made with chickpeas, tomatoes, and peanut butter all in 1 pot!
Super Garlicky Tomato Soup with Smashed White Beans
An intensely garlicky yet bright, rich tomato soup elevated with smashed white beans. Swirled with coconut milk, perfectly balanced, and intensely satisfying. Dip in a grilled cheese and call it a party. Just 1 pot and 30 minutes required.
Instant Pot chili that’s fast, easy to make, and versatile. Hearty, warming, incredibly comforting, and savory-sweet thanks to sweet potatoes and kidney and black beans.
Rich, flavorful Thai Yellow Curry with mango, red bell pepper, and cashews! It all comes together in 30 minutes and 1 pot. Serve with rice or steamed broccoli for an incredibly satisfying plant-based meal!
30 minute, 1-pot chana masala with green chili, cilantro, and garam masala. Easy to make, extremely flavorful, and satisfying. A healthy, plant-based meal.
A 1-pan dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes! A quick red curry coconut sauce coats tender red bell pepper, wild caught salmon, and greens! Light, satisfying, and incredibly flavorful.
Hearty, 1-pot Tuscan soup with tomatoes, lentils, and ground beef. Quick and easy to make, big flavor, incredibly comforting. Naturally grain-free and gluten-free with vegan options included.
Cozy, warming chicken soup. Made with 8 simple, wholesome ingredients like white beans and kale, this soup is nourishing, hearty, and incredibly comforting!
Creamy, hearty white bean chicken chili with kale! Dairy-free, the perfect companion for cornbread, and SO satisfying and comforting. Just 1 pot required!
Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup (Instant Pot Friendly!)
Easy chicken tortilla soup that’s smoky, spicy, perfectly brothy, and undeniably comforting! Made in the Instant Pot for an incredibly flavorful meal with just 1 pot required!
If you try any of these cozy winter weeknight meals, let us know! Leave a comment, or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
I appreciate the three recipes I was able to save. My family does not eat nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplant or any seasonings made with those items.) It would be neat to see a however small list of recipes that didn’t include those as well as gluten.
Elizabeth says
I appreciate the three recipes I was able to save. My family does not eat nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplant or any seasonings made with those items.) It would be neat to see a however small list of recipes that didn’t include those as well as gluten.
Thank you for the idea, Elizabeth! We’ll add it to our ideas list.
John says
These look great, I didn’t realize you did meat dishes?
Thanks, John! You can check out our about page to learn more about the kinds of recipes we share.
Kerry says
I didn’t realise that either until today 😔