The health of our gut can affect everything from the health of our brain and heart to the way we digest and absorb nutrients. Fortunately, these recipes contain ingredients that promote healthy digestion, such as whole grains, beans, and vegetables, and contain at least 6 grams of fiber per serving. Plus, you can fill up on seasonal produce like pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and cauliflower. Slow Cooker Recipes like Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Mushroom Gratin with Apples and Cheese will help you reach your nutritional goals while relaxing with your favorite fall meals.
easy chicken enchilada casserole
Casseroles make great meal prep dinners. This enchilada version is no exception. You can make the entire casserole and leave it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just bake on a busy night and you’ll have a healthy and easy dinner on the table in no time. This recipe for easy homemade enchilada sauce is perfect when you don’t have canned sauce on hand. Simply season crushed tomatoes with spices and salt for instant enchilada sauce.
Vegan butternut squash soup made in the slow cooker (with apples)
You’d never guess this crockpot butternut squash soup recipe is so easy to throw away and use. The flavor boost from maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and spices makes all the difference. Serve this light soup as an appetizer for a vegetarian Thanksgiving feast or with a salad and crusty bread for a weeknight dinner.
Stuffed eggplant with feta cheese and olives
This stuffed eggplant is packed with Mediterranean vegetables and flavor. This dish is easy to put together, and the addition of cumin adds a sweet, earthy flavor.
Roasted cauliflower and potato curry soup
In this healthy cauliflower soup recipe, roasting the cauliflower first adds depth and prevents the florets from becoming mushy. A little tomato sauce and coconut milk give the soup a rich, smooth texture. Serve with sour cream or yogurt, depending on your preference.
cheese mushroom gratin
Rustic portobellos are roasted and wrapped in cheese in this easy low-carb side dish. Enjoy this gratin with pork or steak, or add a salad to turn it into a delicious vegetarian dinner.
stuffed pepper soup
Inspired by stuffed peppers, this soup comes together faster and in fewer dishes. Here it’s topped with onions, cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips, but salsa, sour cream, and corn are also great additions.
vegan pumpkin soup
Packed with spices and creamy cashews, this vegan pumpkin soup makes an easy weeknight dinner or served in a hollowed-out roasted pumpkin for a vegan main dish for your holiday dinner. You can also upgrade it to a dish.
Broccolini garlic anchovy pasta
Here, the final pasta dish is sprinkled with crumbled goat cheese, adding a tangy flavor throughout. However, if you prefer a creamier sauce, add the cheese to the pasta in step 3 and mix it with the reserved cooking water.
Cheese sweet potato and black bean casserole
A cozy cheesy casserole is a classic comfort food. We added plenty of nutritious vegetables to boost the nutrition. Black beans provide a powerful plant-based protein, and sweet potatoes provide a healthy amount of vitamin A, an antioxidant important for vision and immunity.
Baked potato with bacon and avocado
Baked Dorset potatoes topped with crumbled bacon, diced avocado, salsa, and shredded Colby Jack cheese are a meal in and of themselves.
Stuffed peppers with quinoa
Chipotle chiles, black beans, and pepper jack cheese give these quinoa-stuffed peppers a flavorful kick. I sped things up by steaming the peppers and using ready-to-cook quinoa. We like the look of tri-colored quinoa, but you can use any quinoa you have on hand. Choose peppers that stand upright if possible.
vegan shepherd’s pie
This easy vegan shepherd’s pie recipe uses lentils instead of ground beef, and vegan butter adds creaminess to the mashed potatoes. If you want to speed up the cooking time, use precooked lentils and omit most of the vegetable broth, adding some only if the mixture seems dry.
vegetarian stuffed cabbage
Traditional stuffed cabbage recipes are made with meat, but here we stuff savoy cabbage leaves with a combination of rice, mushrooms, onions, garlic, and herbs to create a healthy vegetarian stuffed cabbage recipe. Masu. Stuffed with cabbage leaves and slowly baked with a simple tomato sauce. This easy stuffed cabbage recipe can be made ahead of time and baked right before serving.
spinach, artichoke, sausage, cauliflower, gnocchi
Hearty and zesty, this easy cauliflower gnocchi dinner incorporates several healthy ingredients like turkey sausage and tender artichoke hearts to get dinner on the table in no time.
eggplant lasagna roll
Vegetarians and meat eaters alike will devour these comforting lasagna rolls. I use thinly sliced eggplant instead of pasta to cut down on sugar. Pre-roasting the eggplant enhances the flavor and makes the slices softer and easier to roll.
Lentil stew with salsa verde
This healthy vegetarian recipe is hearty and satisfying. Don’t forget the parsley relish (salsa verde). It’s easy to make and provides a tangy accent that balances the flavors of lentil stews. French green lentils are preferred for this stew because they don’t fall apart during cooking. However, you can also use regular brown lentils (found in most supermarkets).
vegetable and tofu soup
Tofu has a reputation for being bland, but marinating it in Italian seasonings for up to four hours transforms it into a game-changer in this vegetable-packed soup.
Cocoa roasted pork with wilted kale
Espresso, brown sugar, and cocoa powder create an elegant flavor for your pork dinner.
Instant Pot Garlic Chicken and Farro with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
A hearty entree that combines earthy, chewy barley with tender chicken tossed in a tangy white balsamic vinaigrette. This Instant Pot chicken recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Pasticcio made with just one skillet
Pastitsio is a traditional Greek pasta dish made with ground beef and béchamel. Our version has all the classic flavors and comforting touches, but is made in one skillet (less washing up!) and includes whole-wheat pasta, lean meats, and low-fat dairy. And it’s healthier.
mushroom stew
This mushroom stew is hearty and flavorful, with both fresh and dried mushrooms adding rich flavor. Quinoa provides a boost of protein and fiber. Vegetarians and carnivores alike will enjoy this flavorful fall soup.
Red lentil and cauliflower curry
This cauliflower curry recipe also includes red lentils, which turn yellow when cooked. Curry powder, onions, cumin, and other seasonings add flavor to this vegetarian dinner. Serve over rice and it’s done.
Lots of sweet potato casserole
The classic loaded potato toppings: bacon, cheddar cheese, and sour cream are all used in this cheesy sweet potato casserole that everyone will love.
mushroom stew
This mushroom stew is hearty and flavorful, with both fresh and dried mushrooms adding rich flavor. Quinoa provides a boost of protein and fiber. Vegetarians and carnivores alike will enjoy this flavorful fall soup.
Hearty beef chili
Make beef chili in the slow cooker for your fall open house. When your guests arrive, arrange the chips and cheese and serve yourself a bowl.
creamy white chili and cream cheese
This rich yet healthy white chicken chili recipe comes together in no time using ready-to-cook chicken thighs and canned white beans. Mashing some of the beans is a quick way to thicken the soup if you have a short simmer time. Cream cheese adds a final richness and a hint of sweetness.
