Cozy Fall Dinner Ideas

Hi guys!

In today’s post, I’m going to be sharing three of my favorite cozy recipes that are perfect for the colder months! They are all packed with nutrients, filling, comforting, and the most important one – easy! Totally doable as weeknight meals, and they also make for great leftovers!

I will be listing the recipes below, and if you want to see them in action, check out the video below! I basically brought my camera along with me as I cooked these meals on three separate nights, in real time #reallife

Hope you guys enjoy!!

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Stew

2 tbsp oil (I used avocado)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 onion, diced

2 sweet potatoes, chopped

28oz diced tomatoes

15oz (1 can) black beans

1 tbsp tomato paste

2 cups chicken stock

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp chili flakes

4 handfuls spinach

Directions: 

1. Mince garlic & dice onion, add into dutch oven (or large pot) along with avocado oil over medium-high heat. Sautee until fragrant.
2. Chop sweet potatoes into small cubes, add to dutch oven, mix with garlic & onions.
3. Add tomatoes, black beans, tomato paste, chicken stock, and spices. Stir to combine.
4. Add in spinach, stir until full incorporated.
5. Place lid on, turn heat down to low, and let simmer for 20-25 mins.

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Roasted Spaghetti Squash & Turkey Meat Sauce

1 spaghetti squash

2 tbsp oil (I used avocado)

Salt + Pepper

1 package organic ground turkey

Oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste

1 1/2 cups tomato basil sauce

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Slice spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise. Remove insides.
3. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle on salt & pepper.
4. On parchment paper (tin foil also works) turn squash face side down, and put in preheated oven.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
6. When there are about 10 minutes remaining, add oil to heated pan.
7. Add ground turkey and spices, and cook until cooked through.
8. Heat sauce in saucepan (microwave also works).
9. When spaghetti squash is done, remove from oven. Using a fork, break up squash to create “spaghetti.”
10. Top with turkey, sauce, and parmesan, if desired.

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Turkey & Bean Chili 

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 onion, diced

1 green pepper, diced

2 tbsp oil (I used avocado)

1 package organic ground turkey

28oz diced tomatoes

6oz (1 can) tomato paste

15oz (1 can) chickpeas (or any beans!)

1 tbsp chili powder

1/2 tsp oregano

1 tsp cumin

salt + pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Mince garlic & dice onion. Add to large pot along with oil, sautee over medium-high heat until fragrant.
2. Add turkey, cook until cooked through, stirring and chopping occasionally.
3. While turkey cooks, dice green pepper.
4. When turkey is cooked through, add remaining ingredients, stir to combine.
5. Place lid, turn heat down to low, and simmer for 25-30 minutes.

xx Becca