From root vegetables to cruciferous favorites, these fall recipes celebrate the best of the season with hearty and flavorful dishes. You’ll find new ways to work with produce like turnips, broccoli, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, garlic, onions, and winter squash. From simple side dishes to cozy mains, these recipes highlight autumn’s bounty in delicious ways.
Butter-Poached Kohlrabi
Butter-Poached Kohlrabi is a simple yet unexpected side dish that goes with just about anything and is especially nice with fish.
Root Vegetable Casserole
This Root Vegetable Casserole recipe is a Nutrivore take on a vegetable side dish reminiscent of Thanksgiving.
Garlic and Lemon Roasted Cauliflower
Garlic and Lemon Roasted Cauliflower is seasoned with herbs and spices (and fat!) to make it an exceptionally tasty side dish.
Shaved Brussels Slaw with Hazelnuts, Apple, and Mint
This Shaved Brussels Slaw with Hazelnuts, Apple, and Mint is a delicious way to get more Brussels sprouts into your diet.
Scalloped Turnips
These Scalloped Turnips are a nutrient-dense version of the beloved classic, scalloped potatoes. Plus, we use cauliflower and broth for sauce.
Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Plantain with Apple
This Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Plantain with Apple is a simple and versatile side dish that goes great with pork.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
The big secret to making tasty Brussels sprouts is any cooking technique besides boiling, and roasted is best!
Pecan-Crusted Chicken Breast with Cauliflower Gravy
Pecan-Crusted Chicken Breast with Cauliflower Gravy and a side of veggies is a simple and nutrient-dense meal your whole family will love!
Kale Chips
These vegan Kale Chips are a fun and tasty way to add cruciferous vegetables to your plate. Learn more about this super nutrient-dense food.
Bacon-Wrapped Spiced Pumpkin
Bacon-Wrapped Spiced Pumpkin can be made with any winter squash that can be cut into 2″ chunks after being peeled and seeded.
Mashed Acorn Squash with Forty Cloves of Garlic
Mashed Acorn Squash with Forty Cloves of Garlic doesn’t use exactly forty cloves—just a lot and they become mildly sweet when roasted.
Homemade Sauerkraut
All you need is cabbage, water, and salt to make homemade sauerkraut—a ferment that will make your gut microbiome very happy.
Carrot Ginger Turmeric Soup
Carrot Ginger Turmeric Soup is a delicious bowl of sweet savory flavor and full of immunity boosting nutrients.
Roasted Broccoli
Roasted Broccoli is a nutrition superstar and this Roasted Broccoli is a delicious easy weeknight meal packed with lemon and garlic flavor.
Pumpkin Chili
This Pumpkin Chili is incredibly flavorful, slightly sweet, and packed full of nutrient rich vegetables and herbs.
Curry-Braised Kale and Cabbage
Curry-Braised Kale and Cabbage is a fabulous side that incorporates nutrient-dense leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables into one dish.
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted Butternut Squash is crisp on the outside, yet sweet and soft in the middle. Paired with coconut oil and thyme, it’s sweet and savory.
