Flour-filled meals often become the start during fall. Pumpkin pies, casseroles and baked bread cover the food tables and it can be hard to stick to a healthy diet. When making your favorite grain-based dishes, try to stick to whole grains like brown rice, bulgur, whole wheat flour and barley.
Want to spruce your fall menu up with something colorful? Add bell peppers to the mix. Red, orange, yellow and green bell peppers are loaded with health benefits. A low calorie food, they're a great source of vitamins A and C. They also contain a healthy dose of potassium, folate and fiber. Because these peppers are large, they can easily be stuffed with savory ingredients like veggies and grains when hollowed out.
For a lunch that's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, whip up these Mediterranean Farro Stuffed Peppers. A great use of leftover farro, the blend of nutty and tangy flavors makes this the perfect light lunch to eat as is, or pair alongside a simple green salad.
Tomatoes are one of our favorite fall ingredients to cook with. A versatile fruit, they can be worked into both sweet and savory recipes. Just as nutritious as they are delicious, tomatoes are jam-packed with antioxidants and a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin K. Adding this healthy fruit to your fall lunches will create good-for-you meals that are overflowing with flavor.
Don't believe us? Try out this Heirloom Tomato Tarte Tatin Recipe. Savory, vegan and delicious, it's the perfect option for a light meal. A rustic way to enjoy this fall fruit, our Whole Wheat Flour is used to boost this meal's nutrition even more.
With the fall season here, the many varieties of squash have begun to line the produce shelves. Fall and winter squash are very different from summer squash, with the most popular fall squash types being butternut squash, pumpkin and acorn squash. Because of their tough outer skin, uncooked squash will keep fresh for a long time. This extended freshness and their great taste make squash a hot commodity among seasonal produce.
To create a delicious squash-filled lunch recipe, make this Savory Butternut Tart. The perfect vegetarian dish for a light lunch or as a savory dinner side, it tastes great when combined with thanksgiving leftovers. Made with our Gluten Free Pie Crust Mix, it's a low-allergy lunch that can easily be served to individuals with food allergies.
The fall season comes with many changes. Children are heading back to school, the weather is changing and the amount of fresh produce on grocery store shelves is growing. With fall comes a whole array of healthy lunch ingredients that you can turn into extraordinary meals. Whether you want to start eating healthier or simply hope to keep up your healthy habits, this list of healthy fall lunch recipes will help you achieve your goals. Fall is a great time to focus on you and what's a better way to take care of yourself than through the food you choose to eat! From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, have a healthy and happy fall!
Know of a healthy fall lunch recipe that we didn't mention? We'd love to hear what you're making this season. Let us know in the comments below!
