Cooking is one of the most enjoyable and fun ways to embrace fall weather! Here are four healthy and nutritious recipes you can try this season. These recipes require few ingredients and are ready in about 30 minutes or less. We’ve briefly laid out the steps below, but be sure to click the link for the full recipe and pictures!
Sweet Potato Beet Hash
Source: https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/sweet-potato-beet-hash-with-eggs/
This recipe adds a unique twist to classic fried eggs by incorporating sweet potatoes and beets. It’s a great meal to have on a chilly morning.
Ingredients
- Sweet potato cut into ¼-inch dice
- One bunch of beet greens with stems
- Dried sage
- Eggs
- Olive oil
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the beets and sweet potatoes with olive oil in a pan.
- Stir in the sage until mixed well.
- Pour olive oil into a sizable pan and place it over medium-high heat.
- Make small openings in the vegetables on each side of the cooking pan and crack an egg into each space.
- Lower the heat to medium-low. Cook for a few minutes until the eggs reach your desired doneness.
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Black Bean Soup
Source: https://lexiscleankitchen.com/easy-black-bean-soup/
An excellent vegetarian soup that is humble yet dazzling. It is packed with spicy and savory flavors and can be made in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Canned black beans
- Yellow onion, carrot, and celery
- Vegetable stock
- Garlic
- Jalapeño
- Seasonings (salt, cumin, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, ground pepper, coriander, etc)
- Oil
- Lime juice
- Garnishes (avocado slices, cotija cheese, and cilantro springs).
Instructions
- Heat a soup pot, then add oil, carrots, celery, and onions.
- Cook until soft, then mix in garlic, jalapeno, and seasonings.
- After a minute, add the canned black beans, lime juice, and vegetable stock. Let it cook for around 15 minutes.
- Purée the soup. If you like your black bean soup creamier, save one or two cups and purée the rest with an immersion blender. Stir in the soup that was set aside.
Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese
Source: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7907892/skillet-broccoli-cheddar-mac-cheese/
If you are craving comfort food and a meatless meal all in one, this pasta recipe is ideal for a fall lunch.
Ingredients
- Whole-wheat penne pasta
- All-purpose flour
- Low-fat milk
- Butter
- Broccoli florets
- Smoked Paprika
- Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- Salt
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil a large saucepan of water.
- Add pasta and cook as per the directions on the package. Add broccoli in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Drain and remove the pasta. Dry off the pot and set it on medium-low heat.
- Apply some butter to the pot and let it melt. Add flour and whisk until smooth.
- Add milk, smoked paprika, and salt and whisk until the mixture thickens.
- Turn off the heat and stir in both cheeses.
- Add your already-cooked pasta to the mix. Enjoy.
Parmesan Chicken And Brussels Sprouts
Source: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7913179/parmesan-chicken-brussels-sprouts/
How about some crispy chicken and veggies for dinner?
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs
- Parmesan cheese
- Brussels sprouts
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Garlic and red onion
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Stir oil, breadcrumbs, cheese, salt, pepper, and lemon zest into a mixing bowl.
- Toss Brussels sprouts, garlic, onion, pepper, and salt on a large baking sheet.
- Add chicken thighs and lemon to the pan.
- Brush the chicken with oil. Sprinkle the parmesan mixture on top.
- Bake until the chicken is fully cooked. Enjoy.
Make this fall a season of wholesome home cooking by incorporating these recipes into your own dietary plans.