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Meal for one recipes
Shopping and cooking for one can feel like a bit of a balancing act. One minute you’re feeling inspired, the next you’re staring down three more days of the same leftovers or uncovering a mystery container at the back of the freezer. Let’s cancel the hassle. These easy meals for one person are packed with flavour, simple to make and perfectly portioned, so you can enjoy something delicious without the endless cycle of repeat meals (or reaching for beans on toast yet again. No shade, beans... we still love you).
Ready for some fresh inspiration? Dive into these recipe ideas for one, then discover even more quick & easy recipes for fuss-free cooking any night of the week.
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Hoisin chicken & crispy sesame rice
Smoked turkey melt
Gado-gado-style potato salad
Salami ragù
Charred salad onion & goat's cheese on toast
Agrodolce anchovy spaghetti
'The Keeley' – Keeley Hawes’ chicken sandwich
Hot honey mushroom stir fry
Masala prawn naan
Zingy summer omelette
Chicken Caesar toast
Lemony broccoli flatbread
Hake with wild garlic mayo
Ginger & soy-steamed hake with noodles
Aubergine miso donburi (rice bowl)
Chicken katsu curry
Chicken teriyaki rice bowl
Chicken gyoza noodle bowl
Prawns with coconut crumb
Chilli prawn roll
Spanakopita pasta
Wild garlic pesto & fennel sausage pasta
Broccoli, chilli & anchovy pasta
Italian-style winter pasta
Crispy chicken schnitzel
Lemon, dill & salmon pasta
Mushroom, spinach & miso butter spaghetti
Aromatic hake parcels with Tenderstem broccoli & rice
Thai-style green hake with lime and chilli rice
Creamy beans & greens on toast
Tomato & spelt salad with walnut dressing
Fish & sweetcorn chowder
Caramelised fennel & sardine fusilli
Courgette & sumac shakshuka
Fish finger bap
Courgette & mint toasts
Maple and cinnamon bananas with walnuts
Creamy pasta with chard & lemon
Soft egg with anchovy toasts
Dinner and lunch: crispy chicken schnitzel + katsu-style sandwich
Herb omelette with harissa-roasted tomatoes
Rainbow tofu bowl
Courgetti, avocado & basil pesto
Eton mess ice cream
Apple and almond porridge
Steak for one with mini dauphinoise & sesame sprouts
Caramelised butternut squash & shallot pasta
Chorizo, sweet potato & spinach oven hash