This post is a curated list of 19 Fall Recipes that are both comforting and healthy. These Fall dinner ideas are the ones that I go back to year after year because they are just that good.
As the colder seasons start to roll in, I can’t help but start to crave warm comforting fall recipes. There’s just something about the chill in the air and the Autumnal colors that leaves me wanting for all things cozy.
The fresh and vibrant flavors of summer no longer hold the same draw and I find myself returning to my list of my favorite Fall recipes from the year prior.
This list is a round-up of the Healthy Fall recipes that I keep going back to and never seem to get quite enough.
From Fall soup recipes, to slow cooker meals, and vegan dinner ideas, this list has something for everyone and we hope that they bring a touch of coziness from our kitchen to yours.
So here it is, my favorite Fall recipes that are both comforting and healthy.
19 Healthy Fall Dinner Ideas
- Roasted Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
- Cashew Carrot Ginger Soup
- Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
- Sweet Potato Chowder
- Sheet-Pan Maple-Dijon Sausage and Fall Veggies
- Spiced Squash with Labneh, Lentils, and Herbs
- Autumn Caesar Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash Croutons
- Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
- Cider Braised Chicken with Caramelized Onions
- Fall Harvest Salad
- Vegan Italian Wedding Soup
- French Onion Shepherd’s Pie with Lentils & Creamy Cauliflower Potato Mash
- Pumpkin Curry with Chickpeas and Coconut
- Oven Roasted Root Vegetables
- Slow Cooker Sirloin Tip Roast
- Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies
- Slow Cooker Texas Style Chili
- Crockpot Coconut Chicken Curry with Crispy Shallot Basil Oil
- Slow-Cooker Citrus Salmon with Melted Leeks
Fall Soup Recipes
1. Roasted Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
I don’t know what it is but broccoli cheddar soup just hits different. I’m tempted to say it’s a combination just as good as peanut butter and jelly. This fall soup recipe is the perfect combination of easy-to-make, packed with flavor, and veggie-filled. I like to use high-quality raw cheddar for the additional healthy benefits and strong almost spicy flavor.
2. Cashew Carrot Ginger Soup
This cashew carrot ginger soup is everything I love about fall soups. It’s creamy and spicy and has the perfect crunchy topping. I particularly love the addition of the red curry paste and coconut milk, they take the recipe to another level of umami and add an incredible depth of flavor.
3. Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
Picking a favorite seems nearly impossible but this might just be my favorite fall soup recipe of all time. Avgolemono is a traditional Greek soup that’s made with chicken, orzo, and lots of lemon. Instead of being thickened by cream, this soup uses egg yolks to achieve the creamy, rich texture.
4. Sweet Potato Chowder
Sweet Potato Chowder is Fall-in-a-bowl. It has all the colors of the season and takes advantage of fall produce like sweet potatoes, kale, and pumpkin seeds. It’s super comforting and hearty and packed with several servings of vegetables. It’s a whole-ass Fall vibe.
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Fall Dinner Ideas
5. Sheet-Pan Maple-Dijon Sausage and Fall Veggies
I don’t know what it is but this fall dinner idea is one that I find putting on my weekly rotation year after year. I love sheet pan meals because they are super easy to make and require almost no cleanup. Plus you can easily double or triple the recipe…and just like that, your meal prep is done for the week.
6. Spiced Squash with Labneh, Lentils, and Herbs
Is it just me or are lentils a bit slept on? They are a great way to sneak extra protein into any meal and are both cheap and filling. This fall dinner features caramelized roasted squash with herby lentils all on top of a bed of creamy labneh. It’s a trifecta of healthy carbs, protein, and fats.
7. Autumn Caesar Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash Croutons
Kale caesars are my jam! I love the heartier take on the classic salad recipe. Add a little spice, and you get this mouth-watering autumn Caesar salad with roasted squash and herby breadcrumbs. This healthy Fall recipe has such a cool technique for making squash croutons and I swear, you will not be able to get enough.
8. Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
I can’t think of a more classic fall recipe than stuffed squash. Not only do they just look gorgeous, but they also combine all kinds of lovely seasonal produce into the perfect fall-in-a-bite dinner. They really are the ultimate Fall comfort food whether it’s a Tuesday night or a special occasion. Btw, Tuesday nights are always special occasions in our book 😉
9. Cider Braised Chicken with Caramelized Onions
This one-pot fall recipe idea is a delectable combination of slow-cooked chicken, fresh herbs, sweet caramelized onions, and mushrooms. If you’re looking for a cozy fall meal to make, this might be the one for you. It’s all made in one pot so it’s simple to put together and totally delicious.
Vegan Fall Recipes
10. Fall Harvest Salad
It takes a really good salad for it to make it on my dinner rotation list, but this one passes with flying colors. This harvest salad is filled with all the best autumnal ingredients like honeycrisp apple, red onion, roasted fennel, and butternut squash. With each bite, you get a unique combination of flavors and textures making it fun to eat and super satisfying. This Fall dinner recipe is a real hit in my house!
11. Vegan Italian Wedding Soup
When you think of Fall recipes vegan may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Traditional Italian wedding soup normally includes meatballs but this vegan take on a classic swaps them out for a plant-based option. This fall soup recipe features a veggie-packed umami broth with delicious hearty “meat” balls and satisfying orzo pasta.
12. French Onion Shepherd’s Pie with Lentils & Creamy Cauliflower Potato Mash
Normally, when I think of vegan recipes, I think of light, fresh flavors but this plant-based shepherd’s pie is hearty with deep, rich flavors from the caramelized onions and spiced lentils. It’s definitely not a 30-minute meal but it’s well worth the extra TLC and just gets better in the fridge if you somehow end up with leftovers…though, I bet you won’t.
13. Pumpkin Curry with Chickpeas and Coconut
Alright, this is a verrrry untraditional take on butter chicken. Stay with me, I promise you it’s worth it. The blend of sweet, savory, and spice is near perfection. I’m a big fan of butter chicken but I absolutely love the addition of pumpkin to turn this into the perfect fall dinner. Not only does it bump up the healthy factor, it also lends an incredibly sweet and creamy addition to the flavor profile.
14. Oven Roasted Root Vegetables
Oven roasted root vegetables is a recipe my mom used to make when I was a kid and the smell of roasting beets, parsnips, and squash always brings a bit of nostalgia. I love this cozy recipe because it’s cheap, nutritious, and so delicious. I like to add some white beans for a bit of extra protein. Fall recipes vegan ones included are such a great way to warm the soul in the colder months and this fall dinner is no exception.
Fall Crockpot Recipes
15. Slow Cooker Sirloin Tip Roast
Of all the Fall dinner ideas, this might just be the most comforting. This fall dinner recipe uses simple ingredients that produce a ton of great flavor. Plus, it’s one of those set-it-and-forget-it recipes so with just a little prep in the morning, you’ll be able to put a delicious hot meal on the table without the hassle.
16. Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies
This is truly the easiest one pot meal ever! You just throw everything in the crockpot and that’s it. We love the honey garlic seasoning that coats all the goodness of the chicken and veggies. We could eat it with a spoon…maybe we have when no one was watching.
17. Slow Cooker Chili (No Beans) Recipe
Colder months = chili. It’s a classic for a reason! We love this slow cooker chili recipe because the spice mixture is SOOO addicting and makes for a rich and hearty chili. We love the fall recipe idea because it’s easy to make, a crowd-pleaser, and makes great leftovers.
18. Crockpot Coconut Chicken Curry with Crispy Shallot Basil Oil
This Thai-inspired dish is so cozy it will warm your soul on cold fall days. The combination of spices, coconut milk, and sweet potatoes hits home every single time. It’s a simple recipe with a ton of flavor and one that I start to crave as soon as the temperatures drop.
19. Slow-Cooker Citrus Salmon with Melted Leeks
Slow cooker salmon? I would have never thought of it myself but this cozy recipe combines melt-in-your-mouth slow cooked salmon with creamy and buttery leeks for an incredible masterpiece of a fall dinner. The addition of the fresh sage just brings the whole dish together in perfect Autumnal harmony.
Fall Dessert Recipes
If you’re left with a bit of a sweet tooth, check out our curation of the Best Fall Pumpkin Recipes.
A Few Final Thoughts on Fall Dinner Ideas
For me, the fall season is a time of relaxation and introspection. Leading up to New Years, I naturally begin my reflection on the year so far and begin to plan for what’s ahead.
During this time, I find it especially important to take care of my mind and body.
My hope is that these healthy fall recipes will nourish your body with everything it needs to keep you healthy on a physical level. But I also hope that cozy recipes like these can nourish your soul as well.
Food has the power to heal on so many levels and I hope that you find yourself just a little bit more healed, a little bit more whole, and a little bit more full with these fall recipe ideas.
From my kitchen to yours,
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