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A beautifully styled table featuring an array of healthy fall dinners, showcasing vibrant seasonal vegetables and grains.

25 Healthy Fall Dinners

A delicious and nutritious fall-inspired dinner featuring roasted butternut squash, quinoa, kale, and chickpeas, topped with feta and fresh parsley.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Grains
  • 2 cups quinoa
Vegetables
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Other
  • 1 red red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
  • for garnish Fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika; roast for 25-30 minutes.
  2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  3. Sauté red onion and garlic until translucent; add kale and cook until wilted.
  4. Combine cooked quinoa, roasted squash, sautéed vegetables, and chickpeas; season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve warm, topped with feta and parsley if desired.

Notes

Feel free to add more herbs or spices for extra flavor.