Searching for a fall-inspired meal that you can whip up on a budget? We have just the list for you. Keep scrolling to discover 10 of our favorite seasonal dishes that can be made in a budget-friendly manner. From fresh pasta to stuffed veggies, we've covered it all!
Chicken Cheese Enmoladas
Now that the weather is cooling down, you might be searching for the perfect meal to warm your night. At Bob's Red Mill, it's no surprise that we love baking, and a freshly-baked meal straight from the oven is just what we crave on a chilly fall evening. For a truly classic treat, we usually turn towards enmoladas. While enmoladas might sound similar to the familiar dish, enchiladas, they're actually quite different.So, what are enmoladas exactly? Enchiladas, a famous Mexican dish, are a street food that consists of a filling of your choice wrapped in a corn tortilla, often chicken or beef, and then covered in enchilada sauce. While enchiladas are delicious, they've been combined with various dishes to create a unique spin on the traditional Mexican food over the years. One of the versions that stuck is now known as an enmolada. An enmolada is simply an enchilada covered in mole sauce. It's quick, easy to make and incredibly tasty.If you're a fan of enchiladas or mole, we're confident you'll love these Chicken and Cheese Enmoladas. This incredible enmoladas recipe is made with mole sauce created with dark stone ground chocolate along with our pumpkin and sesame seeds. Ideal for colder fall nights, this comfort food is sure to be your favorite thing on the menu.
Apple Cinnamon Walnut Brown Rice Farina
Searching for a cozy fall meal that won't break your budget? We have just the one for you. While summer dishes are known for being a bit more refreshing when we think of fall, the first thing that comes to mind is comfort. The weather is a bit colder, and our minds (and bodies) are preparing for the coziness of winter. For an extra cozy treat that doesn't take much time or skill to make, try creating a filling rice dish. Full of good-for-you nutrients, whole grain rice is the perfect, healthy meal to enjoy this fall. Prepare it with your favorite spices and veggies or turn it into a delicious breakfast! The great thing about rice is that it can be combined with just about anything to create a mouthwatering dish.Don't believe us? Check out this tasty Apple Cinnamon Walnut Brown Rice Farina. A sweet, whole grain breakfast can be thrown together in just under 15 minutes and is the perfect way to get children to eat their grains. In this dish, the sticky texture of the rice is coupled with apple, cinnamon and sweet maple syrup for a fall treat that everyone will be raving about.
Mediterranean Farro Stuffed Peppers
Looking for ways to add more veggies to your diet? These Mediterranean Farro Stuffed Peppers are sure to win everyone at the table over. Plus, they're the ideal way to use leftover farro. The tangy flavors of bell peppers mix with nutty farro, creating a delicious flavor that tastes great alongside roasted meat or fish. Enjoy them as-is, or pair with a simple green salad for an extra boost of nutrition.
Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo
Fall wouldn't be the same without a hearty, homemade pasta dish to enjoy. And what's better than a giant plate of alfredo? Fettuccine alfredo is one of the most famous Italian meals there is. When making traditional alfredo, fresh fettuccine noodles are tossed with butter and parmesan cheese. The cheese then melts, creating a creamy and delicious pasta sauce. While this may sound and taste delicious, fettuccine alfredo is not the most vegan-friendly dish around. To make a dish that everyone can enjoy, we called in the Bob's Red Mill pasta experts to see how we could take the classic flavors of this dish and make it into a vegan pasta recipe.The result? This creamy and oh-so-satisfying Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo. It embodies all of the traditional flavors, without the dairy! This mouthwatering pasta is made with cashews, coconut milk, nutritional yeast and aromatics to create a flavorful fall dinner that will fill your plates and your stomachs this season.
Bean Free Quinoa Chili
Fall is the time of year where everyone gathers together to show off their comfort food cooking skills. Barbeques, dinner parties, and even chili cook-offs are planned in advance, and only the best of the best recipes get a spot at the table. If you're searching for an award-winning fall-inspired meal to bring to your next get-together, make this indulgent Bean Free Quinoa Chili. With a taste similar to traditional chili, this dish takes the health factor up a notch by swapping the beans for quinoa. Packed with protein, this chili is also gluten free, vegan and bean free, which means that just about anyone can enjoy it! Top it with your favorite herbs or serve it with Gluten Free Corn Crackers on the side.
Fine Herbs Quiche
Feeling French this fall? Make this Fine Herbs Quiche! This recipe is the definition of "simple perfection." It is rich, flavorful and made with wholesome ingredients that perfectly complement one another. Enjoy this quiche on its own, or serve it alongside soup or salad for a full meal.
Skillet Pizza
If you're searching for an easy-to-make recipe that won't put a dent in your budget, then we recommend whipping up a quick pizza. While ordering a pizza to go might be the easiest option, there's something about homemade pizza that tastes a million times better. Maybe it's the fact that you get to choose your own toppings or that you can take a big bite out of it straight from the oven. Whatever your favorite part of pizza eating is, we're sure that you'll enjoy it even more when making it yourself.Now, you might think that you need to have fancy tools or an expensive pizza oven to cook the pie of your dreams. You don't! In fact, the perfect pizza can be made right in a skillet and with cheap ingredients. Making a pizza like this Skillet Pizza is a great way to achieve a crispy pizza crust that can be loaded up with your favorite toppings and sauces. In fact, this pizza recipe is so great that it can be found on the back of our Artisan Bread Flour bags.
Market Greens Millet
Not all fall recipes have to be incredibly filling, nor do they have to be warm! Some of our favorite fall dishes use seasonal greens and veggies to create a mouthwatering and healthy plate. With colder weather creeping in, it's easy to want to turn to comfort food for every meal. However, as important as it is to fuel your body, it's just as essential to make sure you are fueling it with the right foods.For a light and seasonal dish to serve up this fall, make this Market Greens Millet. Filled with in-season fruits and veggies, this plate features a delicious mixture of butternut squash, arugula, kale, spinach, pomegranate seeds and fresh basil. A simple and quick dish to make, serve it up as a light dinner, or make it a fantastic side for your holiday table.
Savory Oatmeal with Chicken and Spinach
Just like we've discussed that rice doesn't have to be confined to lunch and dinner meals, oatmeal doesn't have to be eaten as a breakfast food. Depending on the ingredients you mix it with, oatmeal can serve as a delicious and filling dinner. Because it's a whole grain, you can feel good knowing that you're supplying your body with essential vitamins and nutrients to help it rest and recover through the night.For a genuinely satisfying oatmeal dinner, whip up this Savory Oatmeal with Chicken and Spinach. When the grain is swapped from white rice to quick-cooking rolled oats, the cooking time is brought down from one hour to just five minutes. To make this healthy fall dish, bring a pot of chicken stock to boil and add oatmeal, precooked chicken, and spinach. Season it with salt and pepper, and voila! You have a healthy, budget-friendly dinner that's made in minutes. Depending on your taste preferences, you can choose to add your favorite toppings like nuts or a poached egg!
Mac and Cheeze
Craving comfort food, but want it vegan? Try out this simple Mac and Cheeze recipe. With a taste similar to traditional Mac and cheese, this recipe swaps the dairy for nutritional yeast. Vegan, gluten free and oh-so-tasty, it's a meal that both children and adults will enjoy!And there you have it! Ten cheap and easy recipes that are sure to get you excited about fall. These recipes are sure to leave an impression on anyone who tries them, from skillet pizza to creamy vegan fettuccine Alfredo. Have a fall-inspired recipe you'd like to share? Let us know the foods you use to celebrate fall in the comments below. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, have a healthy and happy day.