My take on the 'one pot' meal trend after a month of trying it

I used to plan meals with a main dish and two sides, which meant three different pans and a lot of time. About a month ago, I switched to just making one big pot of something like lentil soup or a bean and rice mix. The main change was seeing my grocery bill drop by about 20 dollars a week, mostly from buying fewer different things. I think it works because you use up what you have instead of buying for specific recipes. Has anyone else found a simple switch that cut their food costs?

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barnes.mason6mo ago

Wait, you used to use three pans every night?

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ruby_murphy6mo ago

How bad was it, I'd have a whole sink full just from one meal...

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wendy_carr5mo ago

The three pan thing is a bit much honestly. I can cook a whole chicken dinner with veggies in one pot and a baking sheet. That includes rice, roasted veggies, and the protein all at once. Don't you find it saves time when you cut down on the dishes?

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