Fall dinners have arrived, and for many of us, this is the food we look forward to all year. Steamy bowls, creamy sauces, roasted vegetables, and cozy spices fill the kitchen with incredible aromas. These healthy fall recipes deliver all the sweater-weather comfort while still being nourishing enough for an everyday weeknight.
A few standout favorites from this list include Steph’s Chickpea Curry, which is remarkably easy and full of flavor; the 7-Layer Beet Salad, a beautiful and filling dish that can be a dinner showstopper; and Sesame Beef and Broccoli, packed with protein and vegetables and incredibly simple to make. Nourishing food should still feel generous, cozy, and completely delicious—and these dinners are exactly that.
Favorite Healthy Fall Dinners
Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks with Chipotle Sauce
Roasted sweet potatoes topped with creamy chipotle sauce, spicy ground chicken, avocado, cilantro, and pickled onion. A family favorite.
73 reviews / 5 average
Kale Apple Salad with Crispy Shallots
Kale, brussels sprouts, rosemary cashews, apples, fried bread cheese, crispy shallots, and a crisp apple maple dressing.
7 reviews / 5 average
Carrot Soup with Spiced Ground Beef and Pine Nuts
Silky carrot soup topped with spiced ground beef and toasty pine nuts. Bright, savory, and warming.
25 reviews / 4.9 average
Steph’s Chickpea Curry with Spinach and Rice
Amazingly creamy, saucy chickpea curry served over rice with a dollop of chili crisp and a side of cucumber salad. Ready in 20 minutes.
118 reviews / 5 average
Street Corn Beef and Sweet Potato Bowls
Sweet potatoes and ground beef get dolloped with a creamy high-protein street corn style dip. A family favorite that works well for meal prep.
34 reviews / 4.9 average
The Best Detox Crockpot Lentil Soup
A clean and simple soup made with onions, garlic, carrots, olive oil, squash, and lentils. Super healthy and easy to make.
392 reviews / 4.8 average
Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl with Balsamic Dressing
Roasted root vegetables, earthy grains, dried fruit, dark leafy greens, buttery goat cheese, and lusciously creamy balsamic dressing.
48 reviews / 5 average
Coconut Curry Salmon
Broiled salmon with a salty-sweet spice rub, creamy coconut curry sauce, and steamy rice to soak it all up.
575 reviews / 4.9 average
Fall Favorite Maple-Mustard Tempeh Bowls
Massaged kale, sweet potatoes, roasty marinated maple-mustard tempeh, crunchy apple, and an unexpected pile of briney sauerkraut.
25 reviews / 4.9 average
Lemongrass Broth Bowls with Yellow Curry Chicken
Lemongrass, ginger, shallot, and the brightness of lime. These broth bowls have luscious broth, fluffy rice, protein, and fresh herbs.
36 reviews / 5 average
Crockpot Chicken Bowls with Yellow Rice and Cilantro Pesto
Saucy shredded chicken, yellow rice, pickled onions, greens, and cilantro pesto on top. A flavor and color delight.
41 reviews / 5 average
Avocado Mojo Bowls with Sweet Potato and Chicken
Seasoned sweet potato wedges and chicken meatballs or rotisserie chicken piled onto a plate with a little puddle of punchy green avocado mojo sauce.
37 reviews / 4.9 average
7-Layer Beet Salad
Cooked beets, supremed oranges, chopped pistachios, creamy truffle ricotta, and a bit of fresh mint. So fresh, so good.
26 reviews / 4.9 average
House Favorite Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts speckled with bright bursts of cranberries and nutty walnuts. The perfect addition to any meal.
44 reviews / 5 average
Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowls
Crispy tofu, roasted veggies, fluffy rice, and a spicy sweet peanut sauce all over top. A meal prep and weeknight dinner life-saver.
73 reviews / 4.9 average
Roasted Carrots with Honey and Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Deeply roasted rainbow carrots, swizzles of tangy garlicky yogurt sauce, a golden drizzle of honey, and festive pistachio crunches on top.
17 reviews / 4.9 average
Healing Chicken and Rice Soup
Limey, salty, and so fresh. Garlic-ginger-infused broth, shredded chicken thighs, tender jasmine rice, fresh herbs, and peanuts.
108 reviews / 4.9 average
Brussels & Kale Caesar with Cheezy Garlic Croutons
Papery-thin shreds of brussels sprouts and chopped lacinato kale, tossed with a creamy, garlicky, avocado-based vegan caesar dressing, topped off with the most addicting cheezy garlic croutons.
19 reviews / 5 average
Autumn Glow Salad with Lemon Dressing
Roasted cauliflower, sweet potato, grains, and apples. A must for healthy, glowy eating.
62 reviews / 4.9 average
Chipotle Tahini Bowls
Healthy and versatile bowls that come together under a generous drizzle of addictingly creamy vegan chipotle tahini sauce.
56 reviews / 4.9 average
Thai Coconut Soup with Tofu and Rice
A savory coconut creamy broth, swirls of chili oil floating on top, beautiful veg and cubes of flavor-soaked tofu, and a pile of steamy rice at your service.
44 reviews / 4.8 average
Country Chicken Stew
Chicken, thick-cut bacon, navy beans, veggies, and fresh herbs all simmering in one big pot. A cozy, hearty, humble bowl.
17 reviews / 4.7 average
Hot Honey Salmon
Spicy-sweet salmon coated in fresh garlic, stone ground mustard, sweet honey, and flecks of red peppers flakes. Fancy to eat but not fancy to make.
23 reviews / 5 average
Harissa Chickpeas with Whipped Feta
Perfectly spicy, saucy, tomato-y chickpeas smothered in creamy, garlicky whipped feta and served with naan, lemons, and cucumbers.
43 reviews / 4.8 average
Easy Veggie Enchiladas
Saucy, cheesy, filling, cozy, and packed with any roasted veggies you want. Super versatile and easy to make.
35 reviews / 4.8 average
Red Curry Lentils
Creamy, spicy, delicious red curry lentils, made in the Instant Pot.
111 reviews / 4.9 average
Amazing Mushroom Bowls with Kale Pesto
Smoky, sweet, salt mushrooms (or tempeh), caramelized pineapple, peppers, and a dollop of kale pesto, all served over rice.
35 reviews / 4.9 average
Sesame Beef and Broccoli
Full of protein, green broccoli goodness, and sticky-sweet garlic and ginger flavor. Perfect at-home takeout.
77 reviews / 4.9 average
Creamy Thai Sweet Potato Curry
Packed with nutrition. An easy, healthy, winter comfort food recipe.
100 reviews / 4.7 average
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus Bowls
A bed of garlicky creamy hummus, piled high with spiced roasted cauliflower, and a speckling of fresh lemony tomatoes and herbs.
26 reviews / 4.9 average
Spicy Shrimp with Cauliflower Mash and Garlic Kale
Tender-sweet shrimp and smoky garlic kale over creamy cauliflower mash. A delicious fake-fancy weeknight dinner.
65 reviews / 4.7 average
Roasted Vegetable Bowls with Green Tahini
Crispy tender roasted veggies, buttery avocado, all together in a bowl with a drizzle of green tahini sauce.
54 reviews / 4.9 average
Cilantro Lime Chicken and Lentil Rice Bowls
A 15-minute meal prep cilantro lime chicken and lentils. The best easy protein powerhouse meal prep. Just 15 minutes of prep and totally hands-off cooking.
98 reviews / 4.7 average
Sweet Potato Tortilla Soup
Instant Pot sweet potato tortilla soup. A smoky, limey, tomato-rich broth with onion, garlic, jalapeño, crispy tortilla strips, and tender chunks of sweet potato.
54 reviews / 4.7 average
Healthy Chipotle Sweet Potato Skins
These healthy chipotle sweet potato skins are stuffed with a chipotle-sweet potato filling, black beans, corn, and topped with cheese.
90 reviews / 4.8 average
Healing Bowls with Turmeric Sweet Potatoes, Poached Eggs, and Lemon Dressing
Turmeric sweet potatoes, brown rice, red quinoa, arugula, poached egg, and lemon dressing.
50 reviews / 4.8 average
Healthy Fall Snacks
Fall is for snacking, too. Here are some favorite healthy snacks—for yourself or for your kids’ lunchboxes.
- Favorite Pumpkin Muffins
- Easy Instant Pot Applesauce
- Pumpkin Energy Bites
- Favorite Pumpkin Granola
- Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
Here’s to fall.
