Healthy Fall Recipes
Happy November!! If you know me, you know that November is my favorite month and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. So, I am so excited that November is upon is. Although Florida isn’t really the best way to celebrate fall, there are so many other things that can make November feel more like fall. One of my favorite ways to embrace the fall season is through recipes!
I set up a poll on Instagram and you guys said you wanted to hear some healthy fall recipes so here they are. Unfortunately, my kitchen is being renovated at the moment so I can’t cook/bake anything, but I still wanted to provide recipes for you all.
Breakfast:
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes:
Ok, ok I know for some of you this might sound crazy, but I promise it’s super yummy. This is one of my favorite recipes because it is so versatile. This recipe is also so easy, all you have to do is pop your sweet potato in the oven until it is cooked to your liking. I usually place my sweet potato in the microwave for a few minutes to get it going, and then I put it in the oven. Then, you allow it to cool for a few minutes and add your toppings. Down below I will give you a few of my favorite combinations.
Cinnamon apple:
peanut butter or almond butter (melted)
cinnamon apples (chop up your apples and sauté them, then add cinnamon)
walnuts or pumpkin spice pumpkin seeds (chopped)
Feel free to add sweetener such as maple syrup or honey
Caramelized banana:
caramelized bananas (chop up your banana, add a pinch of sugar, place in a pan with butter)
peanut butter
coconut flakes
chia seeds
Chai spice:
chai spiced nut butter (my favorite is from Big Spoon Roasters)
add a chai spice mixture if you want more of a chai flavor (I don’t have a specific amount for each spice that I add, just add what makes you happy. Combine cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves)
you could also add plain greek yogurt
2. Pumpkin Pie Microwave Oatmeal:
Pumpkin is the perfect way to get fall flavor directly into a meal.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup oats
1/2 mashed banana
1/3 cup oatmilk (or milk of choosing)
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
pinch of salt
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
Combine all the ingredients in a mug or bowl and stir. Then microwave for 2-3 minutes. You can add maple syrup or sweetened nuts for a sweeter flavor.
Lunch/Dinner:
3. Stuffed Squash
I have been dying to try this recipe!! I love the sweet, nutty flavor that jumps out from the acorn or butternut squash. This recipe can also be modified depending upon what you want to stuff your squash with and what ingredients you like.
Vegan option:
acorn squash (could use butternut, but adjust cooking time)
quinoa
onions or shallots (chopped)
kale (chopped)
salt and pepper
pomegranates/ dried cranberries
olive oil
apple (cubbed)
sage
celery (chopped)
pecans (chopped)
could add feta if you don’t want a vegan option
balsamic vinaigrette or glaze
Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut the squash in half and then scoop out the seeds. Place them on a sheet pan with parchment paper and cover with oil and salt. Cook for around 45 minutes or until tender.
Sauté onions or shallots with apple, celery, and sage in oil with salt and pepper. Then add kale.
Cook the quinoa in vegetable stock.
Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette or glaze on the top.
Another version:
You could also add sausage or ground turkey. You could change up what nut or herb you add and even do a different sauce.
4. Turkey Chili
Turkey chili is one of the most delicious fall dinners ever. It feels like you are putting comfort right into your body and immediately takes your worries away.
1 tbsp olive oil
1lb ground white turkey, 1 lb dark ground turkey (or all dark)
2 cans black beans (rinsed)
1, 28 oz can San Marzano crushed tomatoes
1, 8 oz can of tomato sauce
two chopped onions
1.5 tsp dried oregano, cumin, salt
3 cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup chili powder
cilantro, cheese, sour cream, chips for garnish
Add the oil to a large pot and sauté the onions. Add the oregano and cumin. Then add the turkey, break it up, and add the rest of the spices.
Add the tomatoes and break them up. Boil, then reduce and simmer for 45 minutes.
Add beans and cook for 10 more minutes.
Add any other flavors!
These recipes were derived from epicurious, veganosity, and slender kitchen.