A collection of nourishing fall dinner ideas that will give you all the cozy feels! From pasta to salad and warming curries, you’re sure to find something to inspire you in the kitchen.

I’m just going to say that fall is the best season for cooking. Being able to open the windows and breathe the fresh autumn air as you cook a warm, cozy meal just feels so incredible.

While I’ve already put together a list of my favorite comforting soups and stews, I also have plenty of fall dinner ideas that I like to make this time of year. This list includes a variety of sheet pan meals, pasta, and casseroles to help keep the nutritious and seasonal meal ideas flowing.

I hope you find a nourishing meal to cozy up with and enjoy all the fall vibes!

1

Winter Vegetable Sheet Pan Gnocchi

Crispy baked gnocchi and roasted winter vegetables are served with a tangy lemon-dijon dressing for a healthy and easy meal with very little clean-up!
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2

Warm Kale Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing

A colorful combination of roasted brussels sprouts, red onion, butternut squash and chickpeas served over a bed of kale. Topped with toasted pecans and tart dried cranberries, this salad is packed with flavor and texture!
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3

Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Made with an entire can of pumpkin puree, this dairy-free mac and cheese is super comforting and healthy too!
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4

Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls

All the goodness of a burrito bowl stuffed inside of roasted spaghetti squash!
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5

Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole

An easier alternative to enchiladas made with roasted butternut squash!
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6

Roasted Vegetable Penne with Creamy Marinara

You only need 10 ingredients to whip us this cozy pasta that's packed with vegetables!
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7

Sheet Pan Cabbage and Tempeh with Mustard Tahini Vinaigrette

Smoky tempeh paired with roasted cabbage and potatoes, topped with a tangy tahini vinaigrette! So simple yet SO GOOD.
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8

One-Pot Vegan Pumpkin Chili

All you need is just 30 minutes to make this delicious fall-inspired chili that's packed with fiber and protein! 
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9

Roasted Butternut Squash Lentil Curry

Roasted butternut squash gives this hearty lentil curry delicious depth and texture. Easy to make and satisfying, it's the perfect fall meal to cozy up with!
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10

Vegan Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas

Topped with a cheesy pumpkin sauce, these enchiladas are loaded with flavor and packed with protein!
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11

Butternut Squash Quinoa Chili

Cooked in one pot, this hearty vegan chili is easy to make, nutritious and satisfying!
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12

Vegan Thai Pumpkin Curry

Pumpkin puree gives this vegan Thai curry a luxurious creamy texture and adds a nice punch of fiber. The perfect cozy fall meal!
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13

Balsamic Dijon Tempeh Buddha Bowls

Tempeh marinated in a maple balsamic dijon glaze gets roasted with fresh vegetables and topped with a simple maple-dijon dressing. A healthy meal that's easy to make and packed with 30 grams of protein per serving!
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14

Smoky Black Eyed Pea Sweet Potato Chili

Made with black eyed peas and collard greens, this hearty vegan chili is packed with delicious smoky flavor!
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15

Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage and Peppers

Easy to prep and nearly zero clean-up, this flavorful sheet pan meal packs 28g of protein per serving! (vegan + gluten-free option)
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16

Hearty Lentil Stew

This warming lentil stew is packed with 18 grams of protein and 20 grams of fiber!
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17

Creamy Honeynut Butterbeans with Smoky Tempeh Crunch

Silky butter beans get bathed in creamy, roasted garlic and honey nut squash sauce, then topped with smoky tempeh crunch, toasted walnuts, and a hit of chili oil.
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18

Golden Lentil Curry

Made with fresh turmeric and ginger, this curry is the cure to cold and flu season!
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19

Vegan Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Bowls

Layered with a hearty vegetable filling and topped with creamy plant-based ricotta, these lasagna bowls make for a flavorful and filling meal!
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20

Vegan Pumpkin Stuffed Shells

Stuffed with dairy-free ricotta and a flavorful creamy pumpkin sauce, these stuffed shells are sure to be the star of the show!
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