
Top 10 spring one-pots
Discover our favourite spring dishes that can be made using just one pot, from baked asparagus risotto to a herby, creamy, filo-topped pie
These ingenious one-pot recipes pack in the flavour while saving you time and minimising washing-up. We've selected 10 of the best for spring, packed with tasty ingredients. Making the most of seasonally available ingredients at this time of year, there's spring chicken, a coconut fish curry and baked asparagus risotto.
Now try our spring salads for the new season, bright and beautiful spring pasta recipes and our top spring recipes. Then discover budget spring recipes for some low-cost inspiration. Learn more about what’s in season in March, plus April's seasonal produce and May's seasonal produce.
1. Salmon & asparagus one-pot gratin
Transform seasonal asparagus into this creamy one-pot with flaky salmon and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. It's a great family meal to enjoy spring's seasonal produce.
Try more of our favourite gratin recipes.
2. One-pot braised lamb breast with beans, carrots & mint
If there's one meat that signifies the start of spring, it's got to be lamb. Try our feed-a-crowd dish with flageolet beans, fresh mint sauce and root veg for a stunning seasonal centrepiece.
Try some of our other sensational spring recipes.
3. Herby spring chicken pot pie
This pot pie boasts a creamy filling topped with super-crisp scrunched-up filo pastry. It's a perfect way to use up frozen spinach and peas, as well as leftover cooked chicken from a roast. A winner all round.
Look no further for more comforting pot pie recipes.
4. Baked asparagus risotto
Why slave over a hot stove when you could bake a risotto to creamy perfection? This vegetarian one-pot uses asparagus soup and vegetable stock to add plenty of flavour to the rice, plus shavings of parmesan (or vegetarian alternative) to finish.
Or if you prefer to stick to tradition, try one of our classic risotto recipes.
5. Sausage, kale & gnocchi one-pot
Feed the whole family with this easy gnocchi dish, which takes just 20 minutes from start to finish. Use a pack of pork sausages and fresh chicken stock, along with chilli and fennel seeds to add plenty of flavour.
Find more inspiration for gnocchi based dinners here.
6. Spring onion & ginger crispy chicken rice pot
Taking inspiration from Hainanese chicken rice, this flavoursome meal for four lets your oven do the hard work. Drizzle crispy chilli oil over the top for extra crunch and a punch of flavour.
Discover more low-calorie spring recipes.
7. Spicy asparagus & chorizo baked egg
If you're dining alone, treat yourself to this spicy meal-for-one that can be on the table in just 25 minutes. Hot smoked paprika, flavourful chorizo and half-fat crème fraîche take it up a notch, and it's a great way to put seasonal asparagus centre stage.
8. Coconut fish curry traybake
Pop cooked pouches of brown rice into a roasting tin to create the base for this clever oven-baked one-pot. Top with white fish fillets, long-stem broccoli and pak choi, along with a tasty coconut curry sauce. It's guaranteed to become a firm favourite in any curry-loving household.
9. Lemony tuna, tomato & caper one-pot pasta
Give budget-friendly tuna pasta a makeover with this sophisticated twist on the student staple. We've added creamy mascarpone, punchy capers and plenty of lemon zest.
Try some of our other budget friendly tuna recipes here.
10. Cheese, ham & pea risotto
Mascarpone and mature cheddar make this a must-try for cheese lovers. It's a great way to use up leftover ham hock, and you can use frozen peas for extra convenience. Forget laborious stirring – this recipe adds all the stock in one go so you can get on with other things in the kitchen. A great midweek time-saver.
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Comments, questions and tips (1)
may.patrick
Really tasty, lovely recipe. I added some fried mushrooms. I will definately cook this again.
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Hi there, what did you cook..?