Description
These One-Pot Fall Meals are hearty, cozy, and packed with seasonal flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, each dish is made in just one pot for maximum flavor and minimum cleanup. Think warm stews, savory pastas, and autumn-inspired chilis — all comforting and nourishing for crisp fall evenings.
Ingredients
- Olive oil or butter
- Onions, garlic, carrots, celery
- Seasonal fall vegetables (squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes)
- Proteins like chicken, sausage, or beans
- Grains or pasta
- Broth or stock
- Herbs: thyme, rosemary, sage
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: cheese or cream for finishing
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onions, garlic, and base vegetables until fragrant.
- Add proteins (chicken, sausage, or beans) and cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in seasonal fall vegetables like squash, pumpkin, or sweet potatoes.
- Pour in broth or stock, then add pasta or grains.
- Season generously with thyme, rosemary, sage, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer until vegetables are tender and grains are cooked through.
- Finish with cream, cheese, or fresh herbs, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
This is a base method you can adapt to your favorite fall flavors. Try pumpkin chili, butternut squash pasta, or a sweet potato and black bean stew. One pot means less mess and maximum flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: one pot fall meals, easy fall dinners, one pot recipes, cozy fall comfort food, weeknight one pot recipes