Autumn is the perfect time to make cozy, nourishing meals! From easy, healthy fall recipes and simple sides to hearty main dishes, this collection has it all. Think veggie-packed soups, lighter comfort foods, and crowd-pleasing fall favorites!
Acorn Squash Salad with Tahini Dressing
This roasted acorn squash salad is fall on a plate! Tender squash, crisp greens, tangy goat cheese, maple-kissed almonds, and sweet dried cherries all come together with a drizzle of bright lemon tahini dressing. It’s perfect as a hearty side or can easily be turned into a filling main. Plus, with a couple swaps, it’s simple to make vegan too!
Carnival Squash Stuffed with Sausage and Produce
This festive carnival squash is roasted until tender then packed with a cozy blend of Italian turkey sausage, apples, kale, cranberries, cheddar, and a hint of sage. It makes a show-stopping main dish for chilly nights or a fun addition to your Thanksgiving spread.
Homemade Spiced Carrot Pie
Looking to shake up your Thanksgiving dessert table? This delicious carrot pie is ready to steal the spotlight! Made with tender cooked carrots and cozy fall spices, it’s so good you’ll be going back for seconds. Watch out, pumpkin, there’s a new pie in town!
Mashed Acorn Squash with Maple and Rosemary
This creamy mashed acorn squash is packed with flavor and perfect for just about any occasion! Roasted squash gets a boost from maple syrup, roasted garlic, rosemary, cinnamon, and a hint of ginger for a dish that’s as cozy as it is delicious. Whether you’re serving it at Thanksgiving, a dinner party, or a regular weeknight meal, this vegetarian (and easily vegan) side is sure to be a hit!
Carrot Pumpkin Soup
My bright and creamy carrot pumpkin soup is just the thing for chilly fall days or your holiday table! It’s simple to make, full of cozy flavor, and hearty enough to keep you warm and satisfied. Plus, you can easily whip up a vegan version, perfect for sharing with everyone at the table!
Fall Roasted Vegetable Couscous Salad
Roasted veggie couscous salad is fall on a fork! Loaded with caramelized fennel, beets, delicata squash, and Brussels sprouts, all tossed with tender pearl couscous and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette, this colorful vegetarian side is guaranteed to wow your crowd.
Arugula Apple Salad with Pecans
My crisp and colorful arugula apple salad is everything you want in a fall dish. It’s got peppery greens, sweet apples, crunchy pecans, sharp red onion, and a sprinkle of parmesan, all tossed in a bright apple cider vinaigrette. Enjoy this one for cozy weeknight dinners or festive holiday spreads!
Spiralized Golden Beet Salad with Rosemary Honey Dressing
Spiralized golden beet salad has crisp raw beets, tender kale, creamy goat cheese, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and a sweet-savory rosemary honey dressing. This dish looks (and tastes) totally gourmet.
Lentil Stuffed Acorn Squash
Cozy lentil stuffed acorn squash is fall comfort food at its finest! Packed with hearty flavors and nourishing ingredients, it’s a satisfying vegetarian main that works just as well for a simple weeknight dinner as it does for a festive holiday meal.
Healthy Vegetable Tortellini Soup
Veggie-packed tortellini soup is your new weeknight dinner hero! It’s hearty, flavorful, and comes together fast, with plenty of veggies, tender tortellini, and a little kick from oregano and red pepper flakes.
Acorn Squash Eggs-in-a-Hole with Sage Brown Butter
Who says you can’t have veggies for breakfast? These fun Eggs-in-a-Hole use acorn squash rings instead of bread and get topped with a rich, 3-ingredient brown butter sauce that feels totally gourmet. This vegetarian, gluten-free dish works great for weekend brunch, holiday mornings, or even a quick breakfast-for-dinner night!
Ricotta Pumpkin Stuffed Shells
Want to shake up your stuffed shells game? These irresistible pumpkin stuffed shells are just the ticket! Filled with a creamy blend of ricotta and pumpkin, then nestled in marinara and baked until bubbly, this cozy dish is ideal for feeding a hungry crowd. Comfort food with a fun fall twist!
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Brown Rice Risotto
Slow cooker butternut squash risotto is rich, creamy, and full of cozy flavors! Made with hearty short grain brown rice, it’s a healthier take on a classic that practically cooks itself. Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work while you soak up all those delicious autumn vibes!
Stewed Cabbage, Apples, and White Beans
This one-skillet stewed cabbage is a veggie-packed dish that’s big on flavor and ready in under 30 minutes! Tender cabbage gets a tasty boost from apple cider vinegar and pairs perfectly with sweet apples and creamy white beans. It’s cozy, simple, and just the thing for a quick, comforting meal.
One Pot Pumpkin Tomato Pasta
One Pot Pumpkin Tomato Pasta is here to make your weeknights easier (and tastier)! Loaded with a creamy pumpkin-tomato sauce, hearty white beans, and a pop of fresh spinach, this cozy vegetarian meal is a winner for the whole fam. Bonus: the leftovers make an awesome lunch the next day, that is if you have any left!
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Slow cooker butternut squash mac and cheese is comfort food with a healthy twist! Packed with creamy, veggie-forward goodness, this cozy fall dish is sure to be devoured by both kids and adults.
Sautéed Delicata Squash
This simple sautéed delicata squash is proof that a handful of ingredients can go a long way! Pan-fried in cinnamon-spiked olive oil with fresh sage, this vegan side feels a little fancy. Make it for a family dinner or even Thanksgiving!
Fennel and Leek Soup with Potatoes
This creamy fennel and leek soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day! With just a few simple ingredients and a quick cook time, it’s an easy vegetarian dish that delivers big flavor. Grab some leeks, fennel, potatoes, and garlic and let’s get that soup simmering!
Riced Broccoli Bowls with Roasted Fall Produce and Apple Cider Vinaigrette
These bowls are packed with flavor, loaded with fiber, and have just the right hint of sweetness. Enjoy them for a light lunch or as the perfect side to round out your dinner table!
Acorn Squash Bread with Apple Cider Glaze
If you’ve got an acorn squash on hand, try this cozy quick bread! Made with squash puree, applesauce, walnuts, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, then topped with a sweet apple cider glaze, this loaf is packed with fall flavor. Serve it up for dessert, as a tasty snack, or as part of your holiday brunch spread. No one will be able to resist a slice!
Spiced Parsnip and Apple Baked Oatmeal
Spiced Parsnip and Apple Baked Oatmeal brings all the best seasonal flavors to your breakfast table! Sweet parsnips, tender apples, maple syrup, and a sprinkle of cinnamon come together for a warm, comforting dish that’s perfect for weekend brunch and holiday mornings.
Healthy Banana Pumpkin Oatmeal Bread
This tasty pumpkin oatmeal bread is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and a drizzle of maple syrup instead of refined sugar! It’s gluten-free, wholesome, and great for breakfast, snack time, or even a light dessert.
Chocolate Cherry Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are bursting with cozy fall vibes! Studded with dried cherries, chocolate chips, and plenty of fiber, they’ re gluten-free, dairy-free, and just right for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a sweet bite after dinner.
From cozy soups to hearty mains and veggie-packed sides, these healthy fall recipes make it easy to enjoy all the best flavors of the season, without sacrificing nutrition. Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or planning a festive meal, we hope this roundup gave you plenty of tasty inspiration!
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