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5 irresistible fall recipes to keep you warm

by | Sep 30, 2015 | Last updated Mar 16, 2023

With fall weather comes comfy sweaters, pumpkin lattes, and countless new recipe options. Fall produce offers a mix of intense flavors and interesting textures with grocery stores packing their aisles with crisp apples, juicy pears, fall-favorite pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and versatile winter squash. Want to take advantage of these awesome foods while they’re at their peak? Check below for 5 delicious fall recipes.

Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas via SkinnyTaste
Butternut squash, black beans, tomatoes, and spices are simmered with spicy green chilies and jalapenos to create a hearty and flavorful dish. This tasty mixture is then wrapped in tortillas and baked in the oven with enchilada sauce and cheese, creating a protein-packed vegetarian recipe perfect for lunch or dinner. Freeze the leftovers and bring them to work for an exciting alternative to the tired old PB&J!

Butternut Squash and Smoky Ham Quinoa via The Cafe Sucre Farine
Butternut squash, a fall staple and a Noom green food, is mixed with smoky ham and protein-filled quinoa to create a delicious dish that will keep you full with just the right mix of carbs, proteins, and fats. Ham, a Noom red food, should be eaten in moderation to avoid going over your calorie budget, so be sure to stick to one serving.

Roasted & Stuffed Acorn Squash with Brown Rice, Seasoned, Lean Ground Beef and Black Beans, with a touch of Sharp White Cheddar via The Cozy Apron
This dish mixes veggies, brown rice, black beans, and lean ground beef for a nutrient-packed dish with tons of flavor. Carbs, protein, healthy veggies, and a little fat create a mix that will keep you full without overdoing it. Yum!

Autumn Arugula Salad via How Sweet Eats
For a lighter dish, try this autumn arugula salad. Acorn squash, a green food, is mixed with avocado, a yellow food and heart-healthy fat, and superfood pomegranate to create a nutrient-filled, hearty, and scrumptious salad. Perfect for a fall lunch. (Make it the night before for a great portable lunch!)

Butternut Squash Pizza with Hazelnut Dough via Martha Stewart Living
Love pizza? Try this fall-spin on the classic Italian dish. Sage, squash, and a touch of garlic are layered over nutty hazelnut dough to create a rich, earthy flavor, perfect for satisfying your fall cravings.