30 Fall Recipes (healthy & easy)

We start this list with a comforting and meal-prep-friendly Tuscan Bean Soup.

It's a 30-minute tomato-infused kale and bean soup with plenty of nutrients, vitamins, and fiber.

Creamy, healthy, and easy to make, this bake-and-blend butternut squash soup recipe is easy to make at home.

It's naturally vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free and serves as a cozy family dinner for all eaters.

Here is an excellent recipe for fall with plenty of healthy plant-based proteins, greens, and flavors.

This rustic lentil soup is one of our favorite plant-based soups as it balances earthy lentils with a rich tomato broth.

This sweet potato recipe is an excellent light dinner idea or side dish for the autumn season.

We make it with simple ingredients; sweet potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic. You'll enjoy a creamy soup with maximum flavor and minimal effort.

This 30-minute Asian tofu soup is the perfect fall comfort food, as it's a warming dish for both body and soul.

Aromatic spices and healthy ingredients make it a soothing meal as the temperatures begin to cool.

This easy lentil vegetable soup combines hearty lentils and a mix of seasonal vegetables, such as spinach and potatoes.

With its plant-based ingredients, this soup is rich in fiber, essential nutrients, and warmth to nourish you for cold fall nights.

Black bean soup is a wholesome fall soup with a rich, earthy flavor palette from beans and veggies.

Its blend of protein-packed black beans and aromatic spices creates a nourishing meal as the weather turns cooler.

Spices, herbs, and tofu come together in this satiating curry that doesn't disappoint.

Dinner will be vibrant and colorful with this curry and a serving of basmati rice.

If you're looking for a warm and comforting side dish or main for fall, Aloo Gobi is an excellent option.

This Indian curry offers a blend of spices, tender potatoes, and cauliflower; an ideal warming dish for the cozy days of fall.

Creamy vegetable curry is an excellent make-ahead fall dinner due to its rich blend of flavors that intensify over time.

The curry's diverse ingredients meld together beautifully and result in a comforting dish that's even better when enjoyed as leftovers.

Vegan curry with chewy tofu is an abundant dish with seasonal vegetables and aromatic spices.

This 30-minute meal is a nourishing choice for fall and winter as it provides essential nutrients and comforting heat to ward off the chill.

A creamy sauce and aromatic spice mix are a perfect combination for fall meals. Try this red lentil soup (a reader favorite) and family-friendly dinner idea ready in about 30 minutes.

Pair your lentil curry with basmati rice, naan bread, or flatbread for an authentic curry meal.

This cauliflower curry is packed with veggies, rich flavor, and authentic Indian spices.

We added chickpeas for extra protein so you can enjoy a wholesome and balanced autumn dinner.

This vegetarian bolognese is a fall favorite of ours.

Creamy, indulgent, and Italian-inspired, this lentil bolognese is a great way to get loads of protein and rich flavor all in one meal.

Easy to make, with a rich tomato sauce, and ready in 15 mins.

This rigatoni arrabbiata is a great one-pot pasta for busy weeknights and perfect for fall and winter.

For a creamy pasta sauce, we blend roasted butternut squash, velvety ricotta, and a medley of fresh herbs.

This dish offers a warm and satisfying dinner that balances rich flavors with a touch of Italian seasoning, it's an autumn dinner must-try.

If you're looking for a cozy fall recipe, we recommend a steaming bowl of pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans).

This pasta dish has it all; al dente pasta and hearty beans intertwine in a rich tomato sauce, and it captures the essence of the season's cozy evenings.

This creamy kale pasta is inspired by two popular Italian recipes: pasta al limone and broccoli pasta.

It's an excellent recipe for everyday dinners because it's tasty and fulfilling, and you can make it in literally the time it takes to boil the pasta

Here is a super quick and wholesome fall dinner idea: creamy hummus pasta with sautèed mushrooms.

This is one of those recipes for when you don't have much time to cook but still want something homecooked, wholesome, tasty, and with high-quality plant protein.

Another meal-prep-friendly dish that is great for fall and winter here is a low-fat and easy bolognese made with crumbled tofu.

Tofu pasta is a delicious recipe with a rich tomato sauce, and it's ready in less than 30 minutes.

Ready in just 25 minutes, this restaurant-worthy mushroom pasta is perfect for early fall when you can still find fresh cherry tomatoes.

One of our favorite 10-minute pasta recipes with five simple pantry ingredients.

Add red pepper flakes and parsley, and you'll enjoy an indulgent plate of pasta.

This roasted red pepper pasta is an easy fall meal.

You can make the creamy red pasta sauce while the pasta cooks, which is convenient because you can put this together as a last-minute comforting dinner.

Mushrooms embody the essence of fall with their earthy richness.

In this mushroom Alfredo dish, they add depth and warmth to a creamy pasta sauce, that is easily made dairy-free.

If you're looking for a healthy fall side dish, this pear salad is an excellent choice.

It's fruity, fresh, crunchy, and delicious, wonderful as an appetizer or side salad for a special dinner or holiday meal.

This Italian fennel and orange salad is a tasty, crunchy, and light fall and winter salad.

We love serving it as a side dish or as a starter for a weeknight dinner or a special holiday meal.

Here's an easy autumn appetizer idea: shaved Brussels Sprouts salad.

It's the perfect side dish for the fall and winter seasons when Brussels sprouts are readily available with a crunchy texture, and a refreshing and light feel.

This toasted butternut squash salad is a delicious meal and side dish from the beginning of autumn to the end of winter when butternut squash is in season.

It's excellent for holidays and special meals such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it's also easy enough to make as a wholesome lunch.

Try this creamy, smoky, and tasty cauliflower salad with pomegranate seeds.

It's a Mediterranean-inspired recipe that will leave you nourished and satiated for a long time, especially during cool fall nights.

We end this list with one of our favorite vegetables for the fall season: sweet potatoes.

As the air grows crisp, the sweet potato emerges as a quintessential fall vegetable. It's excellent in a green salad with cranberries, avocado, and a creamy mustard dressing.