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50 Healthy Fall Dinner Recipes

By Brittany Mullins

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Published Sep 09, 2023, Updated Sep 27, 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.

Collage of four photos: butternut squash soup, turkey chili, harvest bowl and pumpkin pasta.

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!

An overhead view of a bowl of vegetable soup.

4.19 from 158 votes

Vegetable Soup

This is the best vegetable soup! It’s loaded with fresh veggies and seasoned with plenty of spices and herbs for amazing flavor. Plus, it’s dairy-free and vegetarian.

A bowl of white bean chicken chili topped with jalapeño slices and avocado.

4.64 from 75 votes

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.

Overhead shot of a bowl of chili topped with avocado slices, cheese, and a lime wedge. A silver spoon rests inside the bowl. There are lime wedges and a bunch of cilantro around the bowl.

4.39 from 49 votes

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.

A bowl of no bean chili topped with cheese, jalapeños, avocado, sour cream and chips.

4.93 from 13 votes

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.

A bowl of butternut squash turkey chili with cilantro on top. A silver spoon rests inside the bowl of chili.

4.79 from 96 votes

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!

A white bowl full of turkey chili, topped sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and tortilla chips.

4.85 from 39 votes

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!

Slow cooker sweet potato and black bean vegetarian chili in a bowl topped with cilantro, cheese and jalapeño with a spoon on a white table.

4 from 28 votes

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.

A bowl of slow cooker chicken and wild rice soup.

4.18 from 511 votes

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!

A bowl of taco soup topped with avocado chunks, shredded cheese and sour cream with tortilla chips.

5 from 11 votes

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.

A bowl of mushroom barley soup.

5 from 12 votes

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!

A bowl of black bean soup topped with avocado, cilantro, lime and vegan sour cream served alongside tortilla chips.

4.33 from 59 votes

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.

A bowl of chicken tortilla soup with toppings.

5 from 6 votes

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.

A bowl of lemon chicken orzo soup.

4.91 from 11 votes

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.

A bowl of chicken enchilada soup, topped with shredded cheese, avocado slices and fresh cilantro.

5 from 4 votes

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.

A bowl of detox soup topped with fresh cilantro. A spoon rests in the bowl.

4.46 from 203 votes

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!

An overhead photo looking at a bowl of minestrone soup. There are two additional bowls cut out of the frame.

4.75 from 16 votes

Minestrone Soup

This classic recipe for minestrone soup combines loads of fresh vegetables with beans and pasta in a delicious tomato broth. It's healthy, hearty, comforting and sure to become a new family favorite! Skip the parmesan to make this recipe vegan.

Three bowls containing tomato basil soup. Each bowl is topped with fresh basil leaves and there is a wedge of parmesan cheese resting near the bowls.

4.17 from 30 votes

Tomato Basil Soup

This tomato basil soup combines roasted tomatoes, caramelized onion and fresh basil for a creamy and delicious soup that's packed with flavor. It comes together quickly and can easily be made vegan + dairy-free. Serve it alongside a grilled cheese or toasted bread for the ultimate comforting meal.

Overhead view of a dutch oven containing chicken noodle soup.

4.23 from 40 votes

Chicken Noodle Soup

This classic chicken noodle soup recipe is packed with flavor and loaded with veggies, egg noodles and shredded chicken. It's warm, comforting, cooks up in under 30 minutes and is the perfect meal for chilly fall and winter days.

Bowl of quinoa vegetable soup with a spoon lifting some soup out of the bowl.

4 from 18 votes

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.

An overhead shot of a spoon ladling out some soup from a bowl.

3.66 from 32 votes

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!

Bowl of chicken tortilla soup with avocado, line, jalapeno and chips as garnish.

4.49 from 56 votes

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.

A bowl of vegan potato soup topped with vegan sour cream, vegan shredded cheese, "bacon" bits, and chopped green onions. A silver spoon rests aside the bowl.

3.68 from 52 votes

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.

Bowl of butternut squash topped with sage, pepper and pumpkin seeds. Bread is beside the bowl.

4.91 from 21 votes

Butternut Squash Soup

This creamy butternut squash soup pairs butternut squash with coconut milk, carrots, fresh ginger and sage for delicious soup with a vibrant orange color.

Bowl of lentil soup with celery and carrots. Beside the bowl is a slice of bread and parsley.

4.64 from 30 votes

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.

Bowl with lentil stew topped with avocado slices. A gold spoon is on the bowl. A bowl of sliced cherry tomatoes is to the side.

4 from 13 votes

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!

Bowl of butternut red lentil stew topped with parsley. Crusty bread is beside the bowl.

4.39 from 65 votes

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.

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!

A roasted harvest bowl.

4.28 from 22 votes

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.

Fuji apple chicken salad with gorgonzola cheese, pepitas, tomatoes and dressing.

4.39 from 18 votes

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.

An overhead photo of a bowl of kale topped with 3 slices of roasted kabocha squash and scattered with dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds and feta. A fork rests in the bowl.

4.25 from 12 votes

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.

Salad plate filled with spinach harvest salad including butternut squash, cranberries, quinoa, pecans, and apples. A fork of on the plate and a dish towel to the side.

4.54 from 47 votes

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.

Oval serving tray with kale and butternut salad. Wood salad tongs are beside the plate.

3.76 from 33 votes

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

This vibrant roasted butternut squash salad features kale, dried cranberries and roasted walnuts in an easy balsamic dressing.

Bowl of roasted sweet potato salad with cranberries, onion, spinach and avocado.

3.94 from 213 votes

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.

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!

Creamy pumpkin pasta in a pot topped with fresh sage, pepitas and cheese.

5 from 22 votes

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.

A bowl of vegan butternut squash mac and cheese topped with fresh pepper and chives. A fork rests in the bowl.

5 from 10 votes

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!

Bowl of roasted butternut squash pasta with tahini sauce.

4.12 from 17 votes

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!

Chicken curry with vegetables served with rice.

4.92 from 12 votes

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.

A shallow bowl of eggplant curry with rice.

4.54 from 43 votes

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.

Bowls of tofu pumpkin curry topped with cashews and served with rice.

4.89 from 9 votes

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.

Bowl with half rice and half sweet potato chickpea curry topped with cilantro and lime.

4.68 from 40 votes

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.

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!

Closeup photo of ratatouille in a serving dish.

4 from 45 votes

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.

A birds eye view of a bowl containing half rice and half butter chicken.

4.51 from 146 votes

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.

Plate with broccoli, rice, and shredded teriyaki chicken topped with green onions.

4.89 from 17 votes

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!

Overhead view of butternut squash tempeh bake served with brown rice and greens, a fork is scooping a bite.

4.38 from 27 votes

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!

Sausage, broccoli, butternut squash and onion on a white plate.

4.30 from 48 votes

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.

Bowl of roasted butternut squash, tofu, chickpeas, and onion topped with cilantro and tahini sauce. A gold fork is on the side of the bowl.

4.72 from 45 votes

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!

Sheet pan with roasted veggies and chicken with an asian sauce.

5 from 6 votes

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!

Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas on a sheet pan topped with cilantro.

4.81 from 63 votes

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.

Three fajitas on a serving platter.

4.54 from 50 votes

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!

Chicken fajita filling on a sheet pan with a wooden spoon. Tortillas are resting on the bottom of the sheet pan.

5 from 9 votes

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!

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!

A serving of healthy tuna noodle casserole on a plate.

5 from 8 votes

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.

An overhead photo of stuffed pepper casserole served on a round, white plate. A fork is resting on the plate.

3.91 from 177 votes

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.

Plate with a cheesy Mexican quinoa casserole topped with jalapenos slices, avocado, and cilantro.

4.75 from 39 votes

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.

Slice of zucchini noodle tofu lasagna on a plate with salad.

4.89 from 9 votes

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!

Broccoli quinoa casserole with cheddar cheese in a baking dish.

4.19 from 65 votes

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.

Baking dish of a cheesy eggplant casserole topped with cheese and fresh parsley.

4.35 from 96 votes

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!

Vegetarian Mexican quinoa casserole in a slow cooker topped with melted cheese, sliced jalapeno, green onions and cilantro.

4.26 from 81 votes

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.

Mayan harvest bake on a white plate with layers of polenta and quinoa with roasted sweet potatoes, plantains. Topped with avocado.

4.17 from 12 votes

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.

Two spaghetti squash tuna casserole boats on white plates.

4.05 from 24 votes

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!

A baking dish with eggplant parmesan and cut into pieces.

4.64 from 155 votes

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!

Bowl of cheesy low carb spaghetti squash taco bake topped with veggies.

4.38 from 167 votes

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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Lynette Hewitt says:

September 9, 2023 at 10:38 am

Thank you for shari g your recipes. They all look wonderful and I’m excited to try them.

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1. Brittany Mullins says:
  
  September 11, 2023 at 4:32 pm
  
  Aw thank you so much – Can’t wait to hear which one you try first!
  
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