Discover a hearty harvest of delicious and healthy fall recipes with lightened-up ingredients and calories.
Autumn welcomes cozy, cool-weather dishes back to the table, from creamy, cheesy casseroles to decadent desserts.
And while comfort foods can often leave us feeling weighed down, it’s easy to create lighter versions of traditionally heavy dishes while still winning over all your dinner guests. Using fresh ingredients and a few easy homemade swaps, the following recipes turn indulgent fall classics into healthier options you can feel good about serving your friends and family all season long.
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Slow Cooker Turkey-Pumpkin Chili with Cranberry Relish
Thanksgiving leftovers shine in a bowl of cozy Slow Cooker Turkey-Pumpkin Chili with Cranberry Relish. Combine chunks of cooked turkey with veggies, pumpkin puree, beans and spices, then let the slow cooker do the rest of the work. Top it with an easy homemade relish made with dried cranberries and a dollop of healthy Greek yogurt rather than sour cream.
Homemade Green Bean Casserole
Ditch the salty canned soup and beans and whip up a healthier Homemade Green Bean Casserole from scratch. This easy recipe features a lighter sauce thickened with evaporated skim milk, low-sodium broth and cheese. Toss in fresh green beans and finish it off with a sprinkling of crunchy fried onions over the top.
Lightened-Up Creamy Corn Pudding
Canned creamed corn can be packed with sugar, but our Lightened-Up Creamy Corn Pudding uses a homemade version with a naturally sweet flavor thanks to fresh corn kernels. Combine it with eggs, milk, additional corn and a touch of crushed red pepper for a delicious casserole with a cornbread-like consistency.
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Sweetpotato Pie Squares
A Southern favorite gets a healthy makeover in our bite-sized Sweetpotato Pie Squares. Made with a creamy sweetpotato filling sandwiched between layers of oat and pecan crumble, these autumn-inspired treats are impossible to resist.
