Dutch Oven are a popular kitchen favorite, but the Dutch Oven one-pot recipes you make in these bold, colorful inventions are proof that cooking on its own doesn’t take hours and dirty every dish in your closet.
Whether you want something calming and rich – who doesn’t love a huge foam bowl with homemade mac and cheese every now and then? Or something that ticks all the boxes, if you’ve got a casserole gift over the holidays or just want to improve your one-pot recipe game, don’t miss out on these must-have, comforting, and nutritious pot favorites from Cook With Us, a YouTube series on the Teams Well + Good.
1. A pot of vegan shepherd’s cake
Packed full of nutritious vegetables and topped with a layer of vegan mashed potatoes, this easy spin on a classic is lighter and comes together in no time thanks to delicious brown lentils, cauliflower, and mushrooms – all in one pot. Chef Palak Patel calls it “the perfect Sunday meal” and it’s easy to see why.
2. Warming stew vegetable dal
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On a cold winter night, there might be nothing better than a steaming pot of spicy, warming dal. In just three simple steps, your tried and tested Dutch Oven cooks red and brown lentils in a mixture of delicious spices with tomato paste, carrots and sweet potatoes. Start by heating cumin seeds over medium to high heat. This releases the essential oils in the spice and creates a rich, enhanced taste. Next add onions, garlic and ginger and sauté. Mix the spices, vegetables, lentils and water. Cover and simmer, then add lemon juice, spinach, and coriander. Plug in and enjoy.
3. Wild rice porridge
Porridge has a bad reputation. But this high-fiber, warming breakfast is a delicious upgrade to your signature oatmeal. Make a big pot for the week and decorate it with all of your favorite toppings for an easy, hearty, and healthy winter breakfast. Combine wild rice, water and dried cranberries in your Dutch Oven (or rice cooker). Simmer until the water is gone, so that the rice is over cooked and extremely soft. Puree the entire contents of the pot with a hand blender. If you don’t have a hand blender, put the porridge in a blender. Serve with your favorite toppings like desiccated coconut, pepitas, maple syrup, and dried fruits.
4. Smoky carrot soup
Okay, we could all use some extra immunity boost to start the new year. Chef Julia Turshen, the founder of Equity at the Table, delivers just the right thing with this smoky carrot stew soup. Plus, it’s packed with flavor and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Bonus points for that delicious, simple weekday dinner? You probably have everything you need right in your pantry or refrigerator. The smoky aroma comes from a hearty tablespoon of smoked Spanish pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add vegetables and pimentón (also known as paprika), pepper and salt. Cook until tender. Add the stock and carrot juice and bring to a boil, then lower and simmer until the carrots are very tender. Finally puree with a hand blender to a smooth mass. Top up with sour cream and serve hot.
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