We all think of some of our favorite fruits and veggies when it starts to become fall! There are apples and pumpkins, squash and sweet potatoes, and so much more.
As part of September’s Fruit & Veggies, More Matters Month, we’ve put together a list of healthy recipes that feature your favorite fall fruits and vegetables. We hope these will inspire you for the colder months to come!
Herb-Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash
Looking for a fall side-dish that’s a little sweet, a little savory, and uses only a few ingredients? Introducing The Real Food Dietician’s Herb-Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe! The recipe calls for just five ingredients, one acorn squash, parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, ghee (or olive oil), and basic seasonings.
Best-Ever Healthy Apple Crisp
According to Pick Your Own, peak apple season is September 1st through October 25th! If you’re looking for a new apple recipe to add to your fall cookbook, this one is it. This healthy apple crisp gives you the best of both worlds: a sweet treat that’s made with healthy ingredients and tastes great!
Click here for the full recipe from Healthy Liv.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
You know what pairs perfectly with brussels sprouts? Garlic and balsamic vinegar! This go-to dish is super simple and creates “caramelized brussels sprouts that will make a believer out of anyone.”
Click here for the recipe. Note: you may have to sign up for a free trial to get the recipe.
Slow Cooker Curried Butternut Squash Stew
Katie’s Kaulifower Keto Koncoction
Family Health Clinic of Burlington’s Katie Hancock, CMA, shared her recipe for this keto-friendly cauliflower dish.
Ingredients
- 2 heads of cauliflower
- 1 2 cup bag of shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup shredded mild or sharp cheddar
- 1 tsp garlic powder (dash more depending on how much garlic you like)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Half stick of butter
Directions
Cook cauliflower until soft in a pan of water on the stove. Drain and put to the side. In the same pot, melt the butter and heavy cream until warm, add garlic and onion powder. Mix well. Add Mexican cheese cheese until creamy. Add the cooked cauliflower to the pot and mix well. Pour in a 8 X 10 pan salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top, cover, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and back until cheese is bubbly.
For an added bonus you can add chicken to it and make it a meal! I like using rotisserie chicken.
Chicken and Grape Salad
Although you’ll see grapes in the grocery store all year long, grapes have a growing season, and that season is through July to December. One way to incorporate more grapes into your diet is by using them to make a great chicken salad. This recipe from Martha Stewart is healthy, easy to make, and takes under 30 minutes to prepare!
Click here to read the full recipe.
Pecan-Topped Pumpkin Bread
Without a doubt, pumpkin is a favorite vegetable, maybe even the favorite vegetable, of the fall season. That’s why we’re featuring more than one pumpkin recipe! For our sweet recipe, we found a top-rated pumpkin bread from MyRecipes.com that gives you that great pumpkin bread flavor without extra fat or the traditional calories.
Chipotle-Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Take your pumpkin soup to a whole new level with this chipotle twist. This simple recipe calls for an onion, garlic, pumpkin, and another fall favorite – a Granny Smith apple!
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
This twice-baked sweet potato recipe helps you cut out most of the fat from traditional recipes by replacing the milk and butter with low-fat sour cream and cheese and without compromising the taste! This makes a perfect side-dish for any fall lunch or dinner and it easy to make.
Click here for the full recipe.
Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you’re a fan of soft, delicious cookies, this recipe from The Cookie Writer is perfect for you. These cookies taste great, and your family and friends won’t even be able to tell they’re gluten free and contain no refined sugar!
Check out the full recipe here. It takes just 35 minutes to make!
Keep your whole FAMILY healthy this fall!
If you want to make sure your family has care and keeps healthy through the cold months ahead, consider making us your primary care provider! Call 800 321 5043 to make an appointment for a flu shot, to make sure your children are up to date on their vaccinations, or to do a yearly physical with one of practitioners.
