Healthy Nature

Pumpkin and fall go hand-in-hand. There is nothing better than trying out a new and delicious pumpkin-forward recipe. Pumpkin recipes can go far beyond the typical pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice latte, and baked pumpkin oatmeal. Pumpkin is a versatile flavor that can be made both sweet and savory, so the possibilities for pumpkin dishes are truly endless.

Pumpkin is also an extremely healthy ingredient that is packed with minerals, vitamins, and fiber. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and contains high levels of multiple antioxidants. Antioxidants help protect your body from harmful free radicals and can prevent a wide variety of cancers and diseases.

Pumpkin also contains many vitamins that boost your immune system as well. Vitamins A, C, and E all help boost immunity and fight off sickness, which is important going into the flu and cold season.

Furthermore, pumpkin has a high fiber content that keeps you full for long periods of time, but it lower in calories. This makes pumpkin great food to incorporate into a healthy diet, especially if you are looking to lose some weight this fall.

Since pumpkin has such a wide variety of health benefits, making sure to include pumpkin in your diet this fall is a no-brainer. In this post, we put together a list of some cozy fall dinner dishes with a pumpkin that is fun, unique, and delicious!

Pumpkin Walnut Chili

Chili in the fall is one of the best dinners to make. You can make a large batch, it tastes good all week long, it is warm, comforting, and filling. If you are looking for a chili recipe that is unique, vegan, and loaded with all of the healthy things, this pumpkin walnut chili is for you.

Fire-roasted tomatoes, onions, peppers, chipotle, walnuts, lentils, bulger, broth, and spices all come together to make a delicious sweet and savory chili. Right at the end, you add some black beans and pumpkin puree to add lots of protein, fiber, and flavor!

Pumpkin Risotto with Goat Cheese

Risotto is a special dish known for its creamy texture and comforting feel. This healthy pumpkin risotto is slightly sweet, extremely creamy, and packed with flavor. In the end, you top a steaming bowl of this risotto with dried cranberries, freshly cracked black better, and creamy tangy goat cheese.

Pumpkin Breakfast Sausage

Even though this is a breakfast sausage recipe that is great for eating in the morning, it is also the perfect protein-packed and fiber-rich dinner option as well. You can eat two patties with some roasted potatoes and veggies for dinner or you can even make the patties a bit larger and make a burger with them!

Simple Skillet Cinnamon Brussels Sprouts with Spicy Pumpkin Aioli

Brussel sprouts can get pretty boring and taste bland if you don’t cook them right or cook them the same way all the time. This recipe uses cinnamon to season the sprouts to give them a fall spin. If that wasn’t enough, they are dipped into a pumpkin and sriracha mayo for a spicy and creamy kick. They are the perfect side dish for dinner or an appetizer for a party.

Vegan Pumpkin Pasta Sauce with Wild Mushrooms

Pasta often gets a bad rep for being unhealthy and empty calories, but when it is made with a healthy and wholesome pasta sauce, the exact opposite is true. This healthy vegan pasta dish is made with a creamy vegan pumpkin sauce and the most delicious earthy mushrooms that pair perfectly. This dish will even impress the people who eat meat and love it.

Roast Pumpkin with Feta & Honey

This dinner side dish is easy and tasty and makes any weeknight dinner fun and exciting. Whole chunks of roasted pumpkin are hearty, earthy, and nutty. Honey brings out the natural sweetness of the pumpkin and the salty bite of the feta makes sure the dish is not too sweet.