Nutritious Autumn Side Recipes for Seniors
The flavors of fall are all about pumpkins, apples, and cinnamon. Even though the weather doesn’t get too chilly in Florida during the fall, September is the perfect month to experiment with cozy, healthy recipes that nourish you from the inside out. With so many fresh fruits and veggies available at local orchards, such as Walkers Farms and Sun Harvest Citrus, seniors across Cape Coral can stock up on nutritious ingredients for plenty of autumn-inspired side dishes.
Want to whip up a fall side dish for lunch or dinner? Here are a few easy, healthy, and mouthwatering recipes to try.
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata
One of the staple flavors of fall is butternut squash. This gourd also has tons of health benefits. Eating squash can prevent chronic diseases, support heart health, keep skin healthy, and promote strong bones.
Try this crips butternut squash salad with Burrata recipe from Eating Well for a simple side dish for your next fall gathering. It takes 35 minutes to make and serves four.
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground pepper, divided
- ¼ tsp salt, divided
- 4 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 1 tbsp minced shallot
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses (see Tips)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 6 cups baby arugula
- 1 burrata ball sliced
- ¼ cup toasted chopped walnuts
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Combine one tablespoon of oil, cumin, pepper, salt, and paprika in a medium-sized bowl. Add the squash and toss. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and roast.
- Whisk the vinegar, shallot, molasses, thyme, pepper, salt, and remaining oil in a small bowl. When the squash is fully roasted, toss the arugula and vinaigrette. Put on a serving plate, and place the squash over the arugula and Burrata slices. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds and walnuts.
Potato Soup
Nothing says fall than rich, hearty potato soup. This budget-friendly potato soup recipe is great for seniors wanting to pinch their pennies this autumn.
Ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Butter
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Water
- Whole milk
- Parsley
- Chicken base
Directions:
- Peel and chop the potatoes and carrots. Put them in a small pot with three cups of water, then add the chicken base with the parsley. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- While the veggies cook, make your bechamel sauce by adding flour, salt, and pepper to melted butter. Add the whole milk to the mixture slowly. Whisk the mixture until it becomes creamy.
- Add the sauce to the veggies and stir well.
Visiting Angels of Cape Coral, FL, Helps Seniors Eat Well All Year Long
Need help making these delicious fall side dishes? Contact Visiting Angels of Cape Coral, FL! Our in-home caregivers can assist with meal planning and preparation and give you a ride to the orchard or supermarket.
Contact us today at 239-226-1620 for more information.