Here are five cozy and healthy fall meals packed with seasonal ingredients:
Roasted Butternut Squash and Chickpea Salad
Ingredients:
Butternut squash
Chickpeas
Arugula
Quinoa
Feta Cheese
Pumpkin seeds
Olive Oil
Balsamic vinegar
Cinnamon
Salt and pepper
Directions:
Roast cubed butternut squash and chickpeas with olive oil, cinnamon, salt and pepper until golden and tender.
Serve over a bed of arugula with cooked quinoa, crumbled feta, and pumpkin seeds.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Benefits: Packed with fiber, plant protein, and beta-carotene for a heart-healthy, filling salad.
Spiced sweet potato and black bean chili
Ingredients:
Sweet potatoes
Black beans
Diced tomatoes
Onion
Garlic
Bell pepper
Vegetable broth
Chili powder
Cumin
Paprika
Salt, pepper
Optional: avocado and greek yogurt for garnish.
Directions:
Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
Add cubed sweet potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, broth and spices.
Simmer until sweet potatoes are tender and the flavors meld, about 30 minutes.
Benefits: Loaded with vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants. Perfect for an immune-boosting, meatless comfort food.
Apple and sage stuffed Acorn squash.
Ingredients:
Acorn squash
Apples
Quinoa
Sage
Pecans or walnuts
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Directions:
Cut acorn squash in half, scoop out seeds, and brush with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Roast until tender
Meanwhile, cook quinoa and mix with diced apples, cranberries, nuts, and fresh sage.
Stuff roasted with quinoa mixture.
Benefits: Rick in vitamin C, fiber, and healthy fats, this meal is perfect for a nutrient-dense main or side.
Pumpkin and lentil soup
Ingredients:
Pumpkin purée
Red lentils
Onion
Garlic
Ginger
Vegetable broth
Coconut milk
Curry powder
Cumin
Salt & pepper
Directions:
Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger with curry power and cumin.
Add pumpkin, lentils, and broth; simmer until lentils are tender.
Stir in coconut milk for a creamy finish.
Benefits: This soup in high in fiber, rich in beta-carotene, and perfect for digestive health.
Each of these recipes in designed to bring out the best of fall products, warm spices, and hearty ingredients for meals that are both satisfying and nourishing. Enjoy!
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