15 One-Pot Plant-Based Dinners for Fall

If you’re looking to save time, energy, and waste, but also want a delicious and nutritious meal, these one-pot dinners will do the trick. From comforting chilis to creamy curries to spicy pasta, there’s something for everyone on this list. Here are 15 one-pot plant-based dinners to bring in the fall season!

1. One Pot Vegan Pumpkin Mac And Cheese

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Warm, cozy, vegan pumpkin mac and cheese is the perfect way to get your pumpkin fix. This One Pot Vegan Pumpkin Mac And Cheese by Alexandra and Eian is sweet, savory, extra thick, creamy, and so classy! The hint of cinnamon makes this dish perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

2. One Pot Quinoa Dish

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When you come home late, you probably want a healthy dinner that you can make quickly and will require minimal dishwashing. This One Pot Quinoa Dish by Sara Oliveira is the solution. It is super-fast, easy, and nutritionally balanced!

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3. One Pot Portobello Stew

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The very best in comfort food—portobello stew. Hearty, delicious, and simple, just the way it should be. And it comes with many health benefits. For example, mushrooms are associated with a decreased risk of several different cancers. This One Pot Portobello Stew by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler is spectacular!

4. One Pot Pasta Arrabiata

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This One Pot Pasta Arrabiata by Marie Reginato is the easiest dinner recipe. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Spicy pasta is tossed with roasted tomatoes and fresh basil.

5. One Pot Tomato Basil Lentil Pasta

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This pasta is so good, you won’t even realize it’s made from lentils! This One Pot Tomato Basil Lentil Pasta by Wholesome LLC comes together easily and beautifully and will have you coming back for seconds.

6. One Pot Lentil Stew

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This One Pot Lentil Stew by Robin is super simple to make. Plus, it is so protein-heavy and filling and so delicious!

7. Unbelievably Simple One Pot Seitan Chili

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This Unbelievably Simple One Pot Seitan Chili by Natalie Tamara is an amazing dish to make when you’re looking forward to a busy week – you can make a huge batch on Sunday or Monday night and keep it in the freezer! Presto, a simple and comforting dinner when you are running low on time and energy.

8. One-Pot Curried Lentils

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Savory, rich, and ultra-creamy curried lentils made in one pot and with simple ingredients. This One-Pot Curried Lentils recipe by Taavi Moore is the perfect dish for a family dinner or meal prepping!

9. Creamy One-Pot Pumpkin Curry

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The pumpkin adds a creamy sweetness to this curry and once you add all of those aromatic Thai spices, let’s just say you’ll fall in love with it. You have to try this Creamy One-Pot Pumpkin Curry by Katia Martin!

10. One-Pot Asparagus and Spinach Gnocchi

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This One-Pot Asparagus and Spinach Gnocchi by Evi Oravecz is a lovely seasonal dish that is full of different flavors and textures. Filling and satisfying potato balls are covered with a creamy spinach sauce, crunchy asparagus, sweet green peas, and fresh cilantro, then it’s all topped with tangy lime and orange zest for an extra burst of flavor. It’s easy to eat your greens when you’ve got delicious dishes like this.

11. One-Pot Chickpeas Florentine With Portobello Mushrooms

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This quick and easy one-pot meal will be your new household favorite. While the combination of chickpeas and sautéed Portobello mushrooms with Italian herbs is deserving of an award, it’s the mushrooms that make the dish. They’re juicy, tender, and full of wonderful umami flavor. This One-Pot Chickpeas Florentine With Portobello Mushrooms recipe by Gin Butters can serve three or two very hungry people, but it can be bulked up with grains.

12. One-Pot Red Curry Noodle Soup

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This One-Pot Red Curry Noodle Soup by Liz Martone will bring you to flavor paradise! As the rice noodles cook, they soak up the creamy red curry flavor. One of the best things about soup is that it is a one-pot wonder, making it an easy clean-up. Sauté the vegetables, add some spices and broth, drop in some noodles, and voila! Dinner in under an hour!

13. One-Pot Pumpkin Chili

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This One-Pot Pumpkin Chili by Jasmine Briones is a winner. It is super easy to make, hearty, requires just one pot, and will be ready in about 30 minutes. Warm yourself up with this delicious, seasonal chili!

14. One-Pot Creamy Taco Pasta with Black Beans

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This One-Pot Creamy Taco Pasta with Black Beans by Maggie Wescott is an easy and healthy weeknight dinner. Pasta is cooked in enchilada sauce, onion, garlic, and peppers and then tossed with yogurt for a delightfully creamy sauce. This one-pot dinner recipe will quickly become your new favorite meal!

15. One-Pot Barley and Potato Soup

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Veggie soup got an upgrade: this One-Pot Barley and Potato Soup by Katherine Vaught is hearty, comforting, and flavorful!

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