50 Healthy Fall Dinner Recipes
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Published Sep 09, 2023, Updated Nov 21, 2023
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From soups and chilis to pasta dishes and casseroles here are over 50 healthy fall dinner recipes that the whole family will love!
With back-to-school season and fall being right around the corner, I thought it would be helpful to put together a little roundup with some of my favorite healthy fall dinner recipes to make this season.
All of these recipes are easy to make, comforting (yes, even the salads!) and family-approved.
Fall Dinner Recipes
I’ve pulled together over 50 healthy fall dinner ideas that are cozy, comforting recipes the whole family will love – enjoy!
Soups and Chilis
I love making a big batch of soup or chili in the fall! Some of my go-to’s are my butternut squash and turkey chili, chicken fajita soup and vegetable soup, but you can’t go wrong with any of these recipes. They’re all cozy, comforting and make a big batch so are great for meal prep!
Easy Vegetable Soup
This easy vegetable soup recipe is loaded with fresh veggies and has amazing flavor. It's hearty, comforting and tastes so much better than store-bought.
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White Bean Chicken Chili
This healthy white bean chicken chili is loaded with cannellini beans, corn and green chiles. It has a ton of flavor and cooks up in just 30 minutes.
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Easy Vegetarian Chili
The best vegetarian chili recipe made with three different beans, veggies and sweet corn. It's thick and hearty, comes together quickly on the stovetop and has such a rich, robust flavor thanks to a few secret ingredients.
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No-Bean Chili (Beef Chili)
This no-bean chili combines grass-fed ground beef, sweet potatoes, corn, tomatoes and a robust blend of spices. It's thick, hearty, super flavorful and perfect for meal prep.
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Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili
Not your average chili, this butternut squash and turkey chili features red lentils and is simmered in a creamy coconut milk and tomato broth. It can be made in your pressure cooker or on the stove top!
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Healthy Turkey Chili
This healthy turkey chili is made with kidney and black beans, corn, tomatoes and a blend of spices. It's the perfect meal to serve for game day or as an easy dinner!
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
A vegetarian chili made in the slow cooker for all of you busy bodies! Prep the veggies ahead of time, throw them in the slow cooker and dinner will be waiting for you at the end of the day.
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Chicken Wild Rice Soup
This slow cooker chicken wild rice soup is creamy and comforting, but still nourishing with lots of veggies, shredded chicken and wild rice. Added bonus: it’s so easy to whip up!
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Taco Soup
This easy taco soup recipe combines all your favorite taco ingredients in one pot – ground turkey, beans, corn, tomatoes and taco seasoning. It's packed with flavor and a hint of spice and is perfect for meal prep.
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Mushroom Barley Soup
This mushroom barley soup combines fresh vegetables and pearled barley in a vegetarian broth. It's hearty, comforting, packed full of flavor and comes together in just one pot!
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Easy Black Bean Soup
The perfect vegan black bean soup recipe! It's healthy, easy to toss together and super flavorful. Instructions included for the slow cooker and stovetop.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
This chicken tortilla soup is loaded with veggies, black beans, shredded chicken and topped with homemade crunchy tortilla strips. It's comforting, easy to make and perfect for meal prep.
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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This lemon chicken orzo soup combines fresh veggies, orzo pasta and shredded chicken in a lemony broth. It's healthy, comforting and packed full of flavor.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
This chicken enchilada soup is packed with flavor and a hint of spice. It tastes just like traditional chicken enchiladas but with a fraction of the effort and can easily be made in your slow cooker, Instant Pot or over the stove top.Â
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Detox Soup
Give your body a reset with this veggie filled detox soup. It’s healthy, filling and packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric, ginger, lemon and cayenne pepper. It comes together quickly in just one pot and is perfect for meal prep!
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Minestrone Soup
This minestrone soup combines loads of fresh vegetables with beans and pasta in a delicious tomato broth. It's healthy, comforting and sure to become a new family favorite!
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Tomato Basil Soup
Make tomato basil soup from scratch with this simple and delicious recipe that's made with roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions and fresh basil. It's creamy, comforting and packed with tons of flavor.
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Make chicken noodle soup from scratch with this simple recipe that cooks up in under 30 minutes! It's warm, comforting, packed with flavor and absolutely delicious.
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Quinoa Vegetable Soup
Keep warm with this hearty quinoa vegetable soup. It's packed with a ton of veggies and plant-based protein. It's easy to make in the slow cooker and makes great leftovers! Gluten-free and vegan, as long as you skip the cheese.
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Sweet Potato Soup
This vegan sweet potato soup combines sweet potatoes, fresh ginger, spices and coconut milk for a velvety smooth soup that is loaded with flavor. It's so rich and creamy you won’t even miss the dairy!
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Chicken Fajita Soup
Whip up this slow cooker chicken fajita soup for a comforting and healthy meal that’s packed with flavor and a hint of spice.
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Vegan Potato Soup
This easy vegan potato soup is creamy, hearty and loaded with flavor. It's a comfort-food classic that will quickly become a family favorite.
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Butternut Squash Soup
This butternut squash soup is super creamy and easy to make! It combines butternut squash with coconut milk, carrots, fresh ginger and sage for a delicious and comforting fall meal.
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Vegan Lentil Soup
This vegan lentil soup is bursting with flavor from roasted garlic. It tastes like it’s been cooking all day, but cooks up in less than an hour in the Instant Pot.
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Lentil and Kale Stew
This healthy lentil stew is loaded with kale and uses fresh salsa for a boost of flavor. Added bonus: it’s budget-friendly and cooks up in 45 minutes!
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Butternut Squash Red Lentil Stew
This butternut squash red lentil stew features coconut milk and a robust blend of spices. This stew is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. Vegan + gluten-free.Â
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Salads
I love all salads, but fall salads might just be my favorite. Dark leafy greens, crisp apples, root veggies and sweet roasted winter squash… I’m here for it all!
Roasted Harvest Bowls
These roasted harvest bowls combine maple turmeric chicken, roasted butternut squash and brussels sprouts and crisp apple chunks all served over a bed of kale drizzled with an apple cider vinaigrette dressing.
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Fuji Apple Salad
This delicious meal-sized salad is inspired by Panera’s Fuji apple salad with fresh apple slices, gorgonzola, tomatoes, pepitas and a white balsamic vinaigrette.
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Harvest Fall Salad
This cozy fall salad combines baby kale, roasted kabocha squash, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds and feta all tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing.
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Fall Harvest Spinach Salad
Loaded with fall favorites like butternut squash, chopped apples and dried cranberries, this fall harvest spinach salad is packed with nutrition and flavor.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
This vibrant roasted butternut squash salad features kale, dried cranberries and roasted walnuts in an easy balsamic dressing.
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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
This roasted sweet potato salad has chopped spinach, creamy avocado chunks, red onion and dried cranberries. Serve as a side dish with your favorite protein.Â
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Pasta and Curries
One of my favorite comfort foods is pasta, so naturally in the fall and winter I’m craving all the pasta dishes. My pumpkin pasta is definitely a fall favorite, but all of these pasta and curry dishes are delicious. You can’t go wrong with any of them!
Pumpkin Pasta
Cozy up this fall with a bowl of this pumpkin pasta. Cooked pasta is tossed in a creamy sauce made with pumpkin puree, brown butter and fresh sage leaves to create a delicious and comforting dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This vegan butternut squash mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food recipe made healthier and comes together in just 30 minutes. It's so creamy and delicious, no one will ever guess it's packed with veggies!
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Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta Salad with Tahini Sauce
This cozy roasted butternut squash pasta is served with a zesty lemon tahini sauce and makes for a comforting fall/winter meal!
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One-Skillet Enchilada Pasta
A quick and easy one-skillet meal for busy weeknights! This enchilada pasta uses the new red lentil pasta from Barilla, so it's a good source of protein and loaded with flavor. It's a dish the whole family will enjoy! Gluten-free + vegetarian + less than 30 minutes + minimal, simple ingredients.
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Chicken Curry with Vegetables
This easy one-pot chicken curry with vegetables is made with coconut milk, curry powder and lots of fresh veggies. Serve over rice or quinoa for a flavorful weeknight meal. Gluten-free + dairy-free.
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Eggplant Curry
This eggplant curry combines fresh zucchini and eggplant in a creamy tomato sauce that's packed with Indian spices. It's flavorful, vegan, gluten-free and comes together quickly in the slow cooker.
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Tofu Pumpkin Curry
This cozy Thai-inspired pumpkin curry comes together quickly, but the robust flavor makes it taste like it’s been cooking all day. It’s vegan, loaded with protein and perfect as a weeknight meal.
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5-Ingredient Sweet Potato Curry
This sweet potato curry has amazing flavor and it comes together in less than 30 minutes, with just one pan and five pantry staple ingredients.
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Sheet Pan and Slow Cooker Meals
I love a good sheet pan meal or slow cooker meal! They come together quickly and usually make a big batch!
Slow Cooker Ratatouille
Load your summer farmers market haul into the slow cooker for a delicious ratatouille that you can use in a variety of ways. Serve as a side, over pasta or bread, with a grilled protein or even in an omelet.
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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
This slow cooker dairy-free butter chicken is a lightened-up take on a classic Indian dish. Chicken breasts are cooked to juicy perfection in a creamy coconut milk and tomato sauce that's packed with flavor.
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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
This teriyaki chicken is cooked in the slow cooker with a sweet and savory Asian sauce. Once shredded, serve over rice with veggies for a full meal!
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Tempeh Butternut Squash Bake
This tempeh butternut squash bake is a breeze to whip up. Just throw everything in one pan and bake! It's absolutely delicious, vegan, gluten-free and loaded with 24 grams of plant-based protein per serving!
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One Pan Roasted Veggie and Chicken Sausage
Broccoli, sweet potatoes and red onion come together with chicken sausage for a simple, healthy sheet pan meal that’s delicious and perfect for busy weeknights.Â
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Tofu Sheet Pan Meal
This easy vegetarian sheet pan meal combines tofu, chickpeas, butternut squash and red onion on one sheet pan. Everything is roasted and served with a creamy tahini sauce!
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Asian Chicken Sheet Pan Meal
This Asian chicken sheet pan meal is so flavorful and perfect for busy weeknights. It bakes up in 20 minutes and tastes delicious served over rice!
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Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Sheet Pan Meal
A simple sheet pan meal that is the perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Roasted cauliflower, chickpeas and a delicious Sriracha-based sauce. Gluten-free and vegan.
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Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
These sheet pan shrimp fajitas are packed with Mexican flavor and perfect for busy weeknights. Simply bake your shrimp, peppers and onions together on one sheet, load up your tortillas and enjoy!
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
These sheet pan chicken fajitas are packed with Mexican flavor and come together quickly! Just bake your chicken, peppers and onions together on a pan, load up your tortillas and enjoy!
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Casseroles
Whenever I’m in the mood for comfort food I always make a casserole! Casseroles are great because they’re usually made in one baking dish and there are always leftovers! When it comes to building healthy casseroles I like to have a balance of protein, healthy fats, fiber and carbs. This is usually pretty easy because most casseroles involve some sort of grain, protein and veggies. Of course, if you are missing one of these macronutrients in the casserole, you can always serve with a side dish to balance out the meal!
Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole
A healthier version of the comfort food classic, this tuna noodle casserole combines protein-packed chickpea rotini, albacore tuna, veggies and a creamy sauce. It comes together quickly and makes for a great comforting fall/winter dinner.
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Stuffed Pepper Casserole
This stuffed pepper casserole has all the delicious flavors of traditional stuffed peppers but is made in one pot for an easy weeknight meal. Loaded with ground turkey, brown rice, veggies, spices and topped with cheese. It's hearty, delicious and packed with flavor.
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Mexican Quinoa Casserole
This vegetarian Mexican quinoa casserole is a dish the whole family will love. It’s packed with veggies, black beans and lots of cheesy goodness.
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Skinny Tofu Zucchini Lasagna
Low carb, healthy lasagna made with zucchini noodles and tofu. This vegetarian main is packed with protein and loaded with Italian flavor!
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Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
Cheesy broccoli quinoa casserole made healthy! This version has protein-packed quinoa, fresh broccoli florets and a homemade sauce instead of canned soup.
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Turkey Eggplant Casserole
Comfort food made healthy, this cheesy eggplant casserole layers eggplant with protein-rich turkey and mozzarella. The best part? It bakes up in 30 minutes!
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Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa Casserole
A vegetarian Mexican quinoa casserole made entirely in the slow cooker. Packed with sweet potatoes, black beans and taco seasoning, this is sure to be a family favorite! Vegetarian and gluten-free.
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Mayan Harvest Bake
A homemade version of Kashi’s Mayan Harvest Bake. This vegan casserole has layers of polenta and quinoa with roasted sweet potatoes, plantains, kale and black beans all in a rich chili-tomato sauce.
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Spaghetti Squash Tuna Casserole
A healthy spin on a comfort food classic, these spaghetti squash tuna noodle casserole boats are filled with loads of creamy goodness and ample protein. Gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb and paleo!
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Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Make a healthy baked eggplant parmesan with crispy almond flour-coated eggplant slices that are baked – no frying or bread crumbs needed!
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Spaghetti Squash Taco Bake
This spaghetti squash taco bake combines low-carb spaghetti squash with ground turkey, taco seasoning, salsa and cheese for a delicious, healthy and easy dinner.
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Healthy Fall Dinner Recipes + Butternut Squash Soup
From soups and chilis to pasta dishes and casseroles here are over 50 healthy fall dinner recipes that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 5 clove garlic, minced
- 3 teaspoons fresh minced ginger
- 1 yellow onion, about 1 1/2 cups, chopped
- 5 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 apple, peeled and chopped
- 5 cups peeled and chopped butternut squash
- 1 Tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 1 cup canned coconut milk, I used full-fat
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
- additional coconut milk and roasted pepitas, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté: Add olive oil to a large dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, onion, carrots and apple to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until everything begins to soften, about 7 minutes. Add salt, turmeric, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne (if using). Cook another minute, stirring constantly.
- Add squash and simmer: Add squash, sage, vegetable broth and coconut milk to the pot. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until vegetables are very soft, about 30-40 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to puree soup to a smooth consistency. If you do not have an immersion blender you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth. This method will require a bit of cooling time and caution. If you let the soup cool down before blending, place it back on the stove on low heat for a few minutes to warm it up before serving.
- Serve: To serve, ladle into bowls and drizzle with additional coconut milk (if desired), pepitas and black pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 of recipe | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 798mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Thank you for shari g your recipes. They all look wonderful and I’m excited to try them.
Aw thank you so much – Can’t wait to hear which one you try first!