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A beautifully arranged fall family dinner table featuring roasted turkey, seasonal vegetables, and pumpkin pie.

Fall Family Dinner Ideas

A hearty and healthy fall-inspired dinner perfect for family gatherings, combining roasted vegetables with seasoned ground meat and quinoa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 1 red onion red onion, sliced
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
Meat and grains
  • 1 pound ground turkey or beef
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
Toppings
  • 1 avocado diced avocado
  • 1 lime lime, juiced
Garnish
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish Fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss vegetables with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme; roast 25-30 mins.
  2. Cook ground meat in a skillet until browned, then stir in cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, chili powder, and cumin; heat through.
  3. Combine roasted vegetables with meat and quinoa mixture. Serve topped with diced avocado, lime juice, and cilantro.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings or adjust seasonings to taste.