Healthy recipes using fall produce
As everyone begins talking about pumpkin-spiced everything, bringing out the warmer clothes, and saying goodbye to summer, it's time to get ready for some fall recipes!
As everyone begins talking about pumpkin-spiced everything, bringing out the warmer clothes, and saying goodbye to summer, it's time to get ready for some fall recipes!
Cooking this season means apples, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and all the other produce that's fresh this time of year.
In honor of the first week of fall, we've found some flavorful and nutritious recipes to try out this week that include some of fall's most popular flavors.
And we can't forget about pumpkin – as we have added in a pumpkin chowder. Who knew pumpkins tasted so good for dinner?
All of the recipes below are less than 500 calories, so get creative and treat yourself with the meals below:
Monday: Beef and butternut chili
This chili uses a fall favorite: butternut squash. Blended with beef, green bell peppers, carrots, kidney beans, and a number of spices, this filling meal is the perfect dish to warm up with on a cool fall day.
Per serving: 308 calories, 9.9g fat, 25.5g carbohydrates, 28.4g protein, 5.8g fiber
Tuesday: Curried chicken salad with apples and raisins
This protein-packed salad is simple to make. Using apples, chicken, celery raisins, and low-fat mayo, this meal comes in at less than 225 calories. Serve on whole-wheat bread if you'd rather make it into a sandwich.
Per serving: 222 calories, 5.4g fat, 26.9g carbohydrates, 17.5g protein, 2.5g fiber
Wednesday: Pumpkin chowder
This vegetarian chowder has fall all over it: pumpkins, leeks, bell peppers, and corn. Warm up with this dish for less than 150 calories, which is much less than typical chowders.
Per serving: 146 calories, 6.1g fat, 22.1g carbohydrates, 3.4g protein, 3g fiber
Thursday: Roast chicken and sweet potatoes
The caramelized sweet potatoes and red onion blend beautifully when topped with chicken thighs in this meal. This recipe calls for mustard, thyme and olive oil for seasoning.
Per serving: 408 calories, 17g fat, 34g carbohydrates, 27g protein, 5g fiber
Friday: Mediterranean cauliflower pizza
End your work week with this guilt-free, low-carb pizza. A gluten-free meal, the flourless crust is made with shredded cauliflower, mozzarella, and oregano.
Per serving: 200 calories, 14g fat, 9g carbohydrates, 11g protein, 3g fiber