Recipe Roundup: Pumpkin Spice and Other Fall Faves

Published: September 29, 2022

Can you smell the pumpkin spice? If you love the flavors of fall, you’ll want to check out our roundup of healthy recipes featuring seasonal ingredients and meals that just taste better when there’s a chill in the air and football on TV.

Pumpkins and butternut squash are vegetables in the winter squash family. Because pumpkins are often used as an ingredient in baked goods, it’s easy to overlook the fact that they are healthy. In addition to being a source of fiber and potassium, winter squash are rich in antioxidants like beta-carotene and vitamins C and E. When using canned pumpkin, look for brands with no other ingredients added, or try cooking with a fresh, whole pumpkin (and don’t forget to save the seeds for roasting in the oven).

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and kale are rich in folate, vitamins C, E, and K, and fiber, as well as phytonutrients that may help reduce inflammation and cancer risk. Visit your local farmer’s market for the freshest ingredients.

Start the Day with Pumpkin

Crunchy Top Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Superfood Sides: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower

Good 'n healthy Broccoli Cauliflower
Roasted & Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Mediterranean Cauliflower
Italian Roasted Cauliflower
Mashed Cauliflower

Tailgate Faves: Seasonal Soups and Hearty Chilis

Red Lentil Pumpkin Soup
Good ‘n healthy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Turkey Sausage, Kale & Sweet Potato Soup
Turkey Chili
Good ‘n healthy Creamy White Chicken Chili
Chili con Carne

Sweet Seasonal Desserts

Baked Pears: A Perfect Fall Treat
Swedish Apple Pie

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