dinner70 minOne-Pot Vegan Cabbage Roll Soup with Lentils and Brown Rice
This vegan cabbage roll soup has the flavor of stuffed cabbage without the rolling. Lentils, brown rice and tender cabbage simmer in a smoky, tangy tomato broth.
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Seasonal Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes for October
Plant-based recipes built on produce that's in season in October (Northern Hemisphere).
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dinner39 minSheet Pan Miso Maple Chickpeas with Roasted Cabbage Wedges and Carrots
Sheet pan chickpeas and cabbage wedges roasted at high heat, then lacquered with a gingery miso-maple glaze and finished with sesame and green onion.
side45 minVegan Colcannon with Kale, Cabbage and Garlicky Olive Oil Mash
Vegan colcannon made with fluffy Yukon Gold mash, garlic-infused olive oil and warm soy milk, then folded with golden sautéed cabbage, kale and scallions.
dessert65 minVegan Pear Cranberry Crisp with Almond Oat Topping
Juicy cinnamon pears and tart dried cranberries baked under a crunchy almond oat topping sweetened with maple. Easy fall dessert for a cozy crowd.
dessert75 minVegan Pear Galette with Almond Frangipane and Flaky Coconut Oil Crust
A rustic vegan pear galette: cinnamon-spiced fall pears over a soft almond frangipane, all wrapped in a flaky coconut oil crust. No butter or eggs needed.
snack60 minHealthy Pumpkin Granola Clusters with Pepitas, Pecans and Hemp Hearts
Crunchy pumpkin spice granola clusters made with oats, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, pecans, pepitas and hemp hearts. Slow-baked for big, snackable chunks.
lunch80 minOne-Pot Vegan Ribollita with Kale, Cabbage and Cannellini Beans
A thick Tuscan bread soup with lacinato kale, savoy cabbage, cannellini beans and day-old sourdough, all in one pot. It tastes even better reheated the next day.
side53 minCrispy Lemon Parmesan Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate
Smashed Brussels sprouts with parmesan, roasted until the edges crackle, then topped with garlic, lemon zest, chili flakes and juicy pomegranate seeds.
dessert63 minFudgy Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
Vegan pumpkin swirl brownies: a dark, fudgy cocoa base marbled with a spiced cashew-tofu pumpkin cheesecake layer. Made for Halloween and fall gatherings.
lunch50 minHigh Protein Vegan Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Baked Tofu
A vegan kale Caesar with a creamy silken tofu dressing, crispy roasted chickpeas, golden baked tofu and garlicky sourdough croutons. Hearty enough for lunch.
breakfast30 minHigh Protein Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes with Silken Tofu and Hemp Hearts
Fluffy whole wheat pumpkin pancakes made with blended silken tofu, soy milk and hemp hearts, warmly spiced with cinnamon and ginger and finished with maple syrup.
dinner55 minOne-Pot Moroccan Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew with Red Lentils and Kale
A cozy one-pot Moroccan chickpea sweet potato stew with red lentils, kale, cumin, cinnamon and raisins, brightened with lemon. Ready in about an hour.
dessert70 minHealthy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Greek Yogurt and Oat Pecan Crust
Creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars made with Greek yogurt and cream cheese, sweetened with maple syrup and baked on a toasty oat-pecan crust. An easy fall dessert.
breakfast8 minHigh Protein Apple Pie Smoothie with Silken Tofu and Oats
A thick, cinnamon-spiced apple pie smoothie made with silken tofu, soy milk, oats and dates. No protein powder needed, and it blends in about 5 minutes.
snack24 minNut-Free Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls with Sunflower Seed Butter and Pepitas
Nut-free energy balls made with sunflower seed butter, oats, pumpkin and toasted pepitas. They're no-bake, school-safe and full of warm pumpkin spice.
breakfast42 minVegan Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Whole Wheat and Oat Streusel
Vegan apple cinnamon muffins with whole wheat flour, chunks of fresh apple and a crunchy oat streusel on top. They make an easy fall breakfast and freeze well.
dinner90 minVegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie with Garlicky Sweet Potato Mash
A hearty vegan lentil shepherd's pie: savory mushroom, carrot and pea filling under a fluffy garlic sweet potato mash. Make-ahead and freezer-friendly.
lunch50 minNut-Free Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup with White Beans and Potato
A velvety vegan broccoli cheddar soup made without cashews: Yukon Golds and white beans blend into a cheesy base with nutritional yeast, miso and Dijon.
dessert16 minPumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfaits with Coconut Yogurt and Maple Pecan Crunch
Spiced pumpkin chia pudding layered with coconut yogurt and maple-glazed pecans. Takes 15 minutes hands-on and tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass.
lunch55 minMeal Prep Butternut Squash Kale Salad with Lentils, Apple and Maple Cider Vinaigrette
A butternut squash kale salad for meal prep. Roasted squash, green lentils, crisp apple and pumpkin seeds sit on massaged kale with a maple cider vinaigrette.
snack46 minCrispy Chai-Spiced Air Fryer Apple Chips
Crispy air fryer apple chips with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and a little coconut sugar. Thin slices and a low 300°F heat get them crunchy in about 20 minutes.
breakfast28 minHigh Protein Savory Oatmeal with Crispy Sesame Tofu, Spinach and Miso
Creamy soy milk oats with ginger, spinach and white miso, topped with crispy sesame-crusted tofu and green onion. A savory, filling vegan breakfast in 30 minutes.
lunch24 minMeal Prep Broccoli Apple Salad with Chickpeas and Maple Tahini Dressing
A crunchy broccoli apple salad with chickpeas, toasted sunflower seeds and cranberries in a creamy maple tahini dressing. No mayo, and it keeps 4 days.
dessert75 minRustic Apple Cheddar Galette with Whole Wheat Butter Crust and Honey Drizzle
A free-form apple cheddar galette with sharp cheddar baked into a flaky whole wheat butter crust, cinnamon apples and a warm honey drizzle to finish.
snack6 min5-Minute Apple Nachos with Warm Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate and Hemp Hearts
Crisp apple slices with a warm maple-peanut butter drizzle, chopped dark chocolate, hemp hearts and toasty pumpkin seeds. A 5-minute snack to share.
dessert51 minFudgy Sweet Potato Tahini Brownies
One-bowl sweet potato brownies made with tahini, cocoa, maple syrup and almond flour. Dense and fudgy with melty dark chocolate, and no eggs or butter.
breakfast75 minOne-Bowl Vegan Pumpkin Bread with Maple Pecan Streusel
Moist, warmly spiced vegan pumpkin bread made in one bowl with flax eggs, maple syrup and coconut sugar, topped with a crunchy maple pecan streusel.
dinner45 minSheet Pan Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Cumin, Apples and Lemon Tahini
Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas with cumin, coriander, red onion and sweet apple wedges, finished with a garlicky lemon tahini sauce and plenty of parsley.
snack26 minAir Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Dill Ranch
Crisp air fryer buffalo cauliflower in a chickpea-flour batter, tossed in tangy hot sauce and served with a cool coconut yogurt dill ranch and celery sticks.
dessert55 minBaked Vegan Apple Cider Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar
Baked vegan apple cider donuts made with reduced cider and grated apple for deep orchard flavor, then brushed with coconut oil and rolled in cinnamon sugar.
lunch45 minCurried Pumpkin Red Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk
A pantry pumpkin red lentil soup: canned pumpkin, curry spices and red lentils simmered until silky, then finished with coconut milk and lime. Ready in 45 minutes.
dinner40 minHigh-Protein Vegan Mac and Cheese with Butternut Squash and White Beans
Creamy, nut-free vegan mac and cheese made with whole-wheat pasta and a blended sauce of butternut squash, cannellini beans, soy milk and nutritional yeast.
dessert44 minChewy Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made in one bowl with no chilling. Blotted pumpkin, coconut sugar and warm spices keep them soft, not cakey.
side37 minWarm Roasted Pear and Arugula Salad with Feta, Walnuts and Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette
A fall arugula pear salad with honey-roasted pear wedges, toasted walnuts, salty feta and pomegranate, dressed in a tangy honey-Dijon cider vinaigrette.
drink12 minReal-Pumpkin Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte with Oat Milk
A vegan pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin purée, maple syrup and oat milk. Toasting the purée with the spices first kills the raw canned taste.
dessert87 minVegan Apple Crumble Bars with Oat Pecan Streusel
Vegan apple crumble bars with a pressed oat shortbread base, cinnamon apple filling thickened with cornstarch, and a buttery pecan streusel top. Makes 16.
dinner15 min15-Minute Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet with Kale and Lemon
Cannellini beans simmered with garlic, kale and lemon until self-thickening and creamy, no dairy needed. One skillet, 15 minutes, best over toasted sourdough.
lunch55 minLentil and Farro Jars with Roasted Beets and Maple Dijon
Make-ahead lunch jars layering maple-Dijon dressing, green lentils, chewy farro, roasted beets, toasted walnuts and arugula. Four jars, ready in about an hour.
dessert70 minOne-Bowl Vegan Apple Cake with Olive Oil and Cinnamon Sugar Top
A tender vegan apple cake made in one bowl with olive oil, brown sugar and almond milk, loaded with diced apples and baked under a crackly cinnamon sugar lid.
breakfast55 minPumpkin Baked Oatmeal Squares with Maple Pecans
Pumpkin baked oatmeal baked firm enough to slice into squares, sweetened with maple syrup and topped with toasted pecans. One pan covers breakfast all week.
breakfast30 minVegetarian Cottage Cheese Breakfast Burritos with Spinach and Salsa
Creamy cottage cheese scrambled eggs, wilted spinach, black beans and salsa rolled into warm flour tortillas — a Tex-Mex breakfast burrito made fresh in about 30 minutes.
dessert23 min15-Minute Air Fryer Cinnamon Baked Apples with Toasted Pecans
Halved apples brushed with maple, coconut oil and cinnamon, air fried tender in 15 minutes, then finished with pecans toasted separately so nothing scorches.
breakfast13 minApple Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Sunflower Seed Butter
Creamy apple cinnamon overnight oats made with grated raw apple and sunflower seed butter, so they're completely nut-free and ready to grab after one night in the fridge.
dinner43 minCrispy Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Brussels Sprouts, Shallots and Balsamic
Shelf-stable gnocchi roasted straight from the package until crisp, with caramelized Brussels sprouts, sweet shallots and a balsamic glaze. One pan, 40 minutes.
lunch65 minCurried Tempeh and Roasted Cauliflower Meal Prep Bowls with Coconut-Turmeric Rice
Sheet-pan curried tempeh and cauliflower over coconut-turmeric brown rice, finished with a lime-cilantro drizzle. Four vegan meal prep bowls that reheat well.
dinner55 minGinger Miso Butternut Squash Soup with Apple
A silky miso butternut squash soup with fresh ginger, a tart apple and a little coconut milk, finished with tamari-toasted pumpkin seeds. Easy fall dinner.
dinner65 minRoasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Coconut Milk
Butternut squash apple soup roasted at high heat until caramelized, then blended with ginger, warm spices and coconut milk for a silky, naturally sweet bowl.
dinner15 min15-Minute Lime Peanut Soba with Broccoli & Edamame
A 15 minute vegan dinner: soba, broccoli and edamame cooked in one pot, then tossed in a zippy lime-ginger peanut sauce with sriracha and green onion.
dinner45 minCreamy Coconut Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry
Butternut squash and chickpeas simmer in one skillet with coconut milk, ginger and garam masala. Spinach and lime go in at the end. Ready in about 45 minutes.
lunch55 minMaple Dijon Tempeh Meal Prep Bowls with Sweet Potato and Broccoli
Vegan meal prep bowls with sticky maple Dijon tempeh, roasted sweet potato, broccoli and quinoa, plus a tangy mustard dressing. Everything cooks on sheet pans.
breakfast14 minPumpkin Pie Protein Overnight Oats
Pumpkin protein overnight oats made with soy milk, hemp hearts, chia and warm pie spices, then topped with toasted pecans. Make them tonight for breakfast tomorrow.
dessert50 minTahini Cardamom Vegan Baked Pears with Maple Walnut Crumble
Vegan baked pears with cardamom and a crunchy maple walnut oat crumble, finished with a warm tahini drizzle. A cozy fall dessert with just one pan.
snack20 minWarm Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bowl with Walnuts & Honey
A cottage cheese apple bowl topped with buttery cinnamon apples, a honey-toasted oat and walnut crumble, and a drizzle of honey. Ready in about 20 minutes.
dinner20 minSmoky Chickpea & Spinach Skillet
A 20-minute vegan one-pan dinner of chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic and smoked paprika with wilted spinach. It has 14 g of fiber per serving.
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