Delicious One-Pot Meals Inspired by Global Flavors

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When it comes to quick, satisfying meals, nothing beats a one-pot dish. These recipes not only simplify cooking and cleanup but also bring global flavors to the dinner table.

Dive into a delicious journey of tastes that will inspire the home cook in anyone.

One-Pot Shrimp and Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 6 garlic cloves, sliced, divided
• 4 cups small broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper, divided
• 1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp (21-30 count)
• 2 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot. Sauté half the garlic until lightly browned. Add broccoli, bell pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a bowl.
2. Increase heat to medium-high. Add remaining oil and garlic, cooking until golden. Add shrimp, remaining salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are opaque. Return vegetables to the pot, add lemon juice, and stir to combine.

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One-Pot Pasta

This One-Pot Pasta is a quick and tasty recipe that simplifies dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place the spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and basil into a large pot.
2. Add water to cover. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook until the pasta is tender.
4. Drizzle olive oil over the pasta before serving.

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One-Pot Chicken and Rice

This One-Pot Chicken and Rice recipe is a flavorful dish.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Spices: turmeric, paprika, cumin
• Salt and pepper
• Shallots
• Minced garlic

Instructions:

1. Coat the chicken with salt, pepper, and spices.
2. Sear the chicken in a pan for 4 minutes per side.
3. Set the chicken aside.
4. In the same pan, sauté shallots and garlic.
5. Stir in washed rice, mixing well, and return the chicken to the pan.
6. Pour in chicken stock or water.
7. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
8. Combine soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and black pepper, then drizzle over the dish.

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