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Cozy Fall Recipe Dinner to Warm You Up

Cozy Fall Recipe Dinner to Warm You Up with Creamy Veggies

This cozy fall recipe dinner embraces autumn's flavors with creamy roasted veggies, perfect for warming up during chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Foods
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 1 medium butternut squash substitute with sweet potatoes if desired
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts can be omitted if unavailable
  • 2 medium carrots parsnips can also be used
  • 1 medium onion yellow or sweet onions are best
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh is recommended but powder can work
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon thyme use fresh or adjust if dried
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary use fresh or adjust if dried
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Protein
  • 1 pound chicken breast or tofu provides richness or vegetarian option
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup vegetable broth chicken broth may be used for non-vegetarian
  • 1 cup heavy cream coconut milk can be a dairy-free alternative

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Combine butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, carrots, onion, garlic, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast them for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken or tofu until golden brown.
  5. Add the roasted vegetables to the skillet, pour in the vegetable broth and heavy cream, and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Serve warm over quinoa or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 14000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.

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