Easy Fall-Inspired Recipes for Busy Caregivers

Between their hectic work schedules, social lives, and family duties, caregivers might not have time to whip up delicious and nutritious meals. But with the fall season in full swing and plenty of fresh fruits and veggies ripe for the pickin’, September is the perfect time to try some new autumn-inspired recipes.

Need help getting started? Here are a few easy and cozy fall recipes for busy Southlake caregivers.

Butternut Squash Pastasotto

Squash is one of the most beloved fall foods. Enjoy the season's flavors for lunch or dinner when you try this simple butternut squash pastasotto recipe. Best of all, it makes four servings, so you will have plenty of leftovers for the rest of the week if you make it for yourself.

Ingredients:

2 lb. butternut squashed, seeded, peeled and cut into one-inch cubes
Salt and pepper
4 tbsp olive oil
6 tbsp butter
10 whole fresh sage leaves
1 tbsp fresh sage
1 lb. penne pasta
1 ½ cups dry white wine
3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup grated Parmesan
¼ cup walnuts

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Toss the squash with two tablespoons of oil, one-half teaspoon of salt, and a couple of grinds of pepper on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
Heat the butter and remaining two tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sage leaves and fry until crispy. Put them on a towel-lined plate.
Add the onion to the pot, cook, and stir frequently. Add the pasta and stir for about four minutes.
Pour in the wine and cook for five minutes. Add the broth and stir until absorbed. Fold in the squash, sage, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy.

Harvest Bowls

Enjoy all of the goodness of the fall season with this scrumptious autumn harvest bowl recipe.

Ingredients:

Arugula
Sweet potatoes
Chickpeas
Apple
Tahini
Maple syrup
Quinoa
Dried cranberries
Goat cheese

Directions:

Cook the quinoa and sweet potatoes.
Add the arugula to a bowl and top it with the cooked quinoa. Add the remaining salad ingredients.
Make the dressing by whisking the maple syrup and tahini. Drizzle over the salad.

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