One-Pan Meals to Help Clients Hit Their Nutrition Goals

When life gets hectic, it’s always helpful to have a few go-to recipes on hand that are easy to prepare and don’t require a lot of dishes or prep work. We’ve put together a list of our favorite one-pan meals that your clients will appreciate on those busy days. Most of these recipes cook in under an hour and use ingredients that clients may already have on hand.

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Breakfast

Breakfast is arguably one of the most important meals of the day. But it can be hard for clients to know what exactly to eat in the morning. Here are some one-pan dishes that will help them get up on the right side of the bed and receive the nutrients they need.

Chicken Sausage, Egg & Sweet Potato Hash

To start the day off on the right foot, we love this Chicken Sausage, Egg & Sweet Potato Hash. It is packed with protein, fiber, carbs, and servings of vegetables. Plus, it only takes 10 minutes to cook!

One-Pan Turmeric Eggs

Encourage your clients to take their eggs to the next level with our One-Pan Turmeric Eggs. They have coconut milk, turmeric (of course!), spinach, and green onion. These eggs bake to perfection in just 20 minutes.

Johnny Appleseed Oatmeal

Oatmeal is another great one-pan breakfast because you can add so many different flavorings to it. We’re fond of this Johnny Appleseed Oatmeal that has warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

One-Pan Breakfast

Looking for a traditional, hearty breakfast? This One-Pan Breakfast is complete with eggs, bacon, and sausage. We’ve also added some mushrooms and avocado. Whip up this breakfast in just 15 minutes!

Sheet-Pan Blueberry Pancakes

Another breakfast classic is pancakes! But not all pancakes have to be cooked on the stove. Clients can save time in the morning by whipping up our Sheet-Pan Blueberry Pancakes. They have the same light and airy taste with less flipping at the stove.

Lunch

Clients can upgrade their sandwiches or freezer meals for some of these delicious one-pan recipes. Many of them can be prepared the night before and enjoyed as leftovers. Of course, clients working from home can also cook these quick recipes during their lunch break.

Cumin Salmon Sheet Pan

Once the oven is heated to 400℉, this Cumin Salmon Sheet Pan bakes for just 10 minutes. It has fresh green bell peppers and is seasoned with cumin, salt, pepper, and a dash of lime. The light, delicate fish is perfect for lunch!

High-Protein Chicken Sausage & Veggies

Our High-Protein Chicken Sausage & Veggies dish is just what your clients need to get them through the afternoon lull. Clients just have to throw all the ingredients onto a pan, and throw it in the oven!

Market Vegetable Fried Rice

Fried rice is great for using up leftover rice. Recommend our Market Vegetable Fried Rice, which is packed with bold flavors and plenty of servings of vegetables. And using pre-cooked rice reduces cooking time to just 5 minutes!

Cheesy Sweet Potato Hash

In just 25 minutes, your clients can have a lunch that will fuel them for the rest of the day. Share our Cheesy Sweet Potato Hash with them! It’s a sheet-pan meal that they will return to over and over.

Tomato Artichoke Lentil Stew

This Tomato Artichoke Lentil Stew is great for vegetarian clients. It is loaded with servings of vegetables and also boasts fiber, protein, and carbs. Plus, this stew comes together in just 25 minutes — and it reheats well!

Dinner

We can’t forget about dinner! The following recipes can be scaled up to serve larger families and also reheat well, so clients can enjoy recipes for lunch or dinner the next day.

Veggie and Beef Skillet

This Veggie and Beef Skillet boasts over 3 servings of vegetables along with plenty of protein and carbs. It has subtle Mexican flavors and will be a hit with adults and kids alike. It’s a tasty way to hit the day’s nutrition goals.

Salmon and Bulgur Skillet Casserole

Our Salmon and Bulgur Skillet Casserole is another hearty meal that families will love. It has zucchini, broccoli, almonds, garlic, and more. Plus, it’s a great way to introduce clients to bulgur, a grain that everyday households might not be familiar with.

One-Pot Beef Noodles

Do your clients know that they can cook their pasta along with other ingredients? By cooking pasta along with other ingredients, they can infuse more flavor into the pasta and save on dishes. Have them try this One-Pot Beef Noodles recipe.

Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Our Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas are another quick and easy meal that’s loaded with nutrients and flavor. This dish comes together in just 10 minutes, and clients can customize their toppings to suit their preferences.

Red Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk

We love the lightness of this Red Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk. Your clients can enjoy it in the summer or winter. It has onion, bell pepper, carrots, and ginger to complement the red lentils and pack this soup with veggies.

Dessert [BONUS RECIPES]

Who doesn’t love dessert? Here are some bonus one-pan recipe ideas that your clients can enjoy for dessert.

Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal

Everyone enjoys a dessert now and then. We love this Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal, which cooks in a cast iron skillet for 40 minutes. It has oats, hemp seeds, flax seeds, and granny smith apples.

Coconut Mango Rice Pudding

Another one of our favorite dessert recipes is this Coconut Mango Rice Pudding. The base is brown rice and coconut milk, and it is sweetened by vanilla, mango, coconut, and a dash of sugar.

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