Healthy Fall 30 Minute Dinners Meal Plan (October 7)

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With October’s shorter days and sometimes chilly weather, we’re making cozy but healthy Fall 30-Minute Dinners for this week’s meal plan, including spaghetti squash, salad, meal prep bowl food, seafood, and healthy chili.

A triptych of Healthy Fall 30 Minute Dinners: grilled salmon on a bed of greenery with cherry tomatoes on the side, creamy baked spaghetti squash casserole topped with herbs and red pepper flakes, and a colorful salad with greens, corn, avocado, and diced vegetables next to an ear of corn.

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Healthy Fall 30 Minute Dinners Menu

Monday is a fall staple in my mind. Spaghetti squash (or squash of any kind) is perfect for autumn days. This cheesy, stuffed squash is filled with healthy greens and is ready in 30 minutes. Add a fall-inspired salad to round out the meal.

Tuesday’s dinner is a hearty, protein-rich dinner salad with warm Southwest flavors, corn (fresh or frozen), and all the taco condiments you love!

Wednesday’s dinner is a meal with fall flavors and healthy ingredients in a bowl. I love bowl foods, and this recipe is perfect for meal prep. It is filled with brown rice (or your favorite grain), black beans, and chicken in a sauce that might make you think it’s a football-watching night. Serve with salad greens.

Thursday’s dinner is a quick and easy seafood meal with a fall-inspired maple glaze. Serve with greens and roasted vegetables. I’m adding baked sweet potatoes (or if I’m out of time, I’ll saute them in a skillet).

Friday’s dinner is a fall favorite chili recipe made with ground turkey. I’m adding cornbread to the meal (because it’s expected at my house), along with a hearty salad, before heading out to a high school football game.

Treat: This week’s treat isn’t “healthy,” but you could say it’s “healthier” than its fried counterpart. It’s all about fall and pumpkin season!

Have a beautiful and delicious week!

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Healthy Fall 30 Minute Dinners Meal Plan (October 7)

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Monday: Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Monday: Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
This spaghetti-squash-for-pasta swap slashes both carbs and calories by 75% for a delicious, creamy casserole you can feel good about eating. It’s worth roasting the squash versus cooking it in the microwave if you have the time: the flavor gets sweeter and more intense.
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Closeup view of grilled chicken salad with creamy and healthy Southwest Salad Dressing in a white bowl.
Tuesday: Southwest Chicken Salad
Enjoy this zesty Southwest Chicken Salad with grilled chicken, mixed greens, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocados, and crispy strips. Plus, a healthier southwest salad dressing.
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Wednesday: Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
Wednesday: Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
Delicious high protein Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls are made with chicken breast, black beans, brown rice, cheese and smothered in hot sauce.
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Thursday: Maple Glazed Salmon
Maple Glazed Wild King Salmon is a quick and easy meal, packed with sweet and savory flavors of maple, ginger and soy. Perfect for weeknight dinners but delicious enough to serve for friends.
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A bowl of hearty turkey chili, topped with shredded cheese and chopped green onions, sits on a woven mat. Next to it is a red and white checkered cloth. Two glass shakers are visible at the top of the image.
Friday: 30 Minute Turkey Chili
When the weather turns chilly, and the days grow shorter, a warm and hearty Turkey Chili should be on the week's menu. Especially when it's ready in about 30 minutes and filled with the classic chili flavors you love!
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Closeup side view of pumpkin donuts with a bite missing
Treat: Pumpkin Donuts
These easy, baked Pumpkin Donuts are scrumptious with pumpkin spices, healthier with Greek yogurt, and easy to make in under 30 minutes!
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