Single life is enjoyable as it has freedom but when it comes to cooking food the scenario seems different. Food is one of the basic necessities for human survival. Consumption of nutritious food is very important to stay healthy and fit. To avoid the hassle of cooking, many bachelors end up ordering food from restaurant food, which can create diverse health issues. Let’s take a look at 5 simple but easy-made one-skillet recipes for people who live alone.
5 Yummy One-Skillet Dinner Recipes for Bachelors
One Pot Khichuri
Ingredients:
4 tbsp oil, 1 ½ cups onion, 3 bay leaves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 5 cardamoms, two black cardamoms, ½ tsp pepper, 10 cloves, 1 ½ tbsp ginger paste, 1 ½ tbsp garlic paste, 1 kg beef, 1 tsp red chili, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander, 1 ½ tsp cumin, 1 ½ tsp salt, 6 cups water, 1 cup moon dal, 1 tsp garam masala, 6-8 green chilies, 2 cups fine rice, 1 ½ tsp salt, 1 tbsp ghee.
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Instructions:
First, fry the sliced onions until light brown in color. Then add bay leaves, small cinnamon sticks, cardamoms, black cardamoms, pepper, and cloves. Add other masala paste, water, and beef. Now mix red chili, turmeric, coriander, and cumin, salt, and cook for ten minutes.
Add two cups of hot water and cover with a lid for 30 to 40 minutes. Stir from time to time. Add roast and soak moong dal and fine rice. Finally, add 3 1/2 cups of hot water and cook for another 20 minutes on low heat. Spread ghee before serving.
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 500 g Chicken Breast, Salt, 1 Tbsp Fresh Cracked Pepper, 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, 4 Cloves Garlic, peeled.
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Instructions:
First, prepare the oven to 425 degrees F. Then preheat the skillet until the oil shimmers in the pan. Add chicken breast, skin side down, and fry for 3 minutes. Turn over the chicken breast, and add cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves to the pan.
Season the entire dish with salt, and fresh cracked pepper. Add the skillet to the oven and roast for 18 – 22 minutes. Then add beans to the skillet with the tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the dish to a plate and serve.
Skillet Eggs and Potato
Ingredients
1 large potato, 4 large eggs, 10 - 15 grape tomatoes, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 pepper, thinly sliced, 3 tablespoons olive oil, Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper, Fresh parsley, minced for garnish.
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Instructions:
First, prepare the oven to 200˚F. Then put the tomatoes slice in an oven-safe skillet. Sprinkle them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper, and roast in the oven for 1 hour. Now, fry the potatoes with the remaining olive oil, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper for 15 minutes till the potatoes are crispy.
Next, add garlic and fry until fragrant. Make 4 holes in the mixture and put one cracked egg at a time into each hole. Cook for about 10 minutes or as long as the eggs are white. Remove from the pan and serve.
One-Skillet Pasta
Ingredients
500 g meat, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 sweet red pepper, finely chopped, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 1 can reduced-sodium beef broth, 1 can sliced mushrooms, 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 8 ounces pasta.
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Instructions:
First, take a heavy skillet and cook the meat, onion, and pepper until the meat is no longer pink. Then add tomatoes, broth, mushrooms, brown sugar, and chili powder. Let them boil, Reduce heat, and uncovered for 30 minutes. Now add pasta and boil again. Minimize heat; cover until pasta is tender about for 30-35 minutes. Enjoy warm.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients
1 tsp water, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 eggs, 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 1/2 quart vanilla ice cream, 1/4 cup chocolate syrup.
Instructions:
First, mix baking soda with 1 teaspoon of water and set aside. Then add granulated sugar, vanilla, and eggs with the baking soda-water mix. Now add flour and salt slowly. Next, mix chocolate chips. After then, dissect the mixture between 3 greased 9-inch cake pans and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
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Let the cookies cool, release the cookie, and put it on a platter. Spread vanilla ice cream over it. Make sure you do the same with the middle layer and top part. Splash with chocolate letting some drip down the sides put the cake into the freezer as long as it is ready to serve.
Bottom Line
On the hectic weekly days, bachelors can hardly make time for cooking. However, ordering or dining at restaurants on a regular basis will not only cost you a huge budget at month-end but also put your health at risk.
So far, we have discussed 5 one-skillet recipes for dinner that bachelors can try at home. If you are a professional or student who lives alone, can try any of these easy-to-prepare recipes in less time. These homemade delicious and healthy foods can save both your money and health. Happy cooking!