25 Fall Dinner Ideas (Reader Favorites!)

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Photos of chili, soups, pot pie, and more dinner ideas for fall

Looking for fall dinner ideas that will keep you cozy and nourished this season? Below you’ll find some of the most-loved Minimalist Baker dinner recipes perfect for fall! There’s something for everyone with hearty lasagnas, lots of seasonal produce, comforting curries, and abundant options for plant-based, gluten-free, and dairy-free eaters!

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Fork in a bowl of vegan stuffed shells
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Easy Vegan Stuffed Shells
Rich, saucy vegan stuffed shells with a protein-rich tofu and cashew ricotta filling. Perfect for meal prep or the holiday table. Just 9 ingredients required!
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Using chopsticks to pick up spicy garlicky sesame tofu from a bowl of rice and broccoli
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Spicy Garlicky Sesame Tofu (30 Minutes!)
Crispy baked tofu coated in a sweet, spicy, garlicky sesame sauce. Vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and ready in just 30 minutes!
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Healthy Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowls beside a bowl of tahini sauce and skillet of chickpeas
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Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl
Flavorful, filling, 30-minute Buddha bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, onion, kale, crispy chickpeas, and an AMAZING tahini-maple sauce! A healthy, satisfying plant-based meal.
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Bowl of Vegan Leek Mushroom Risotto topped with chopped parsley
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Mushroom and Leek Risotto (Vegan + GF)
A 30-minute, 8-ingredient Vegan Risotto with leeks and mushrooms. Creamy, savory, and the ultimate plant-based comfort food.
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Wooden spoon in a pot of homemade Massaman Curry
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Easy 1-Pot Massaman Curry
Simple, 1-pot Massaman curry made without store-bought Massaman curry paste! Simply use spices you have on hand plus Thai red curry paste to achieve this flavorful, rich Massaman curry! Optional protein suggestions for vegans, pescatarians, and meat-eaters!
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Two pumpkin black bean enchiladas on a plate drizzled with avocado crema
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Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas (GF Optional)
Smoky and satisfying black bean enchiladas with creamy pumpkin enchilada sauce! Plant-based and (optionally) gluten-free, with just 8 ingredients required!
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Cutting board with small bowls of 1-Hour Fall Pot Pies
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1-Hour Fall Pot Pies
Simple, 1-hour vegan pot pies with fall vegetables, topped with pumpkin sage biscuits! Comforting, savory, and perfect for chilly weather.
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Tahini sauce next to a large bowl of Rosemary Roasted Root Vegetable Panzanella
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Rosemary Roasted Root Vegetable Panzanella
An autumnal panzanella featuring rosemary roasted root vegetables, garlicky chickpeas, and jumbo croutons. Topped with a mustard tahini dressing for the ultimate plant-based meal or side.
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Plate of Lentil Mushroom Stew Over Mashed Potatoes
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Lentil Mushroom Stew over Mashed Potatoes
Super delicious and hearty mushroom lentil stew gravy over mashed potatoes! Entirely vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free. A delicious and easy-to-make 10-ingredient meal or side!
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Bowls of our Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner recipe beside a bowl of tahini sauce
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Sheet Pan Meal: Curried Sweet Potato & Chickpeas
We love when dinner is made entirely on 1 pan! Enjoy this simple sweet potato, chickpea, and cabbage dish seasoned with Indian spices like garam masala! Serve with fresh or steamed greens, tahini, lemon, and sides of choice!
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Bowls of Curried Butternut Squash Soup topped with pepitas and a coconut milk drizzle
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Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Creamy Curried Butternut Squash Soup infused with coconut milk and yellow curry powder. A savory, simple soup that’s perfect for the fall and winter months.
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Chopsticks resting on a bowl of spaghetti squash stir fry
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Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry
An easy, colorful stir-fry with spaghetti squash noodles, 3-ingredient baked tofu, and tons of fresh veggies! Just 10 ingredients required for this plant-based main or side!
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Big soup pot filled with our Pumpkin Black Bean Chili recipe
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1-Pot Pumpkin Black Bean Soup
A fusion of Thai flavors and classic chili, this 1-pot pumpkin black bean soup is perfect for colder months. It’s nutritious, easy to make, versatile, and incredibly satisfying.
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Slice of butternut squash lasagna topped with vegan parmesan and fresh basil
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Butternut Squash Lasagna (Vegan, GF Optional)
Creamy butternut squash sauce meets pasta, kale, and mushrooms in a delicious twist on classic lasagna. Bursting with fall flavor and just 10 ingredients required!
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Metal tray filled with Vegan Palak Paneer with cubes of tofu
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Vegan Palak Paneer with Curried Tofu
An incredibly flavorful, vegan take on classic palak paneer with curried tofu in place of cheese! 30 minutes required, big flavor, and so delicious!
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Bowl of Easy Vegan Ramen made with tofu and vegetables
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Easy Vegan Ramen
Amazing, 10-ingredient vegan ramen made with 1-pot mushroom broth, crispy tofu, and miso-roasted vegetables. A hearty, satisfying, and delicious plant-based meal.
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Top down shot of a ceramic dish filled with Vegan Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Bake
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Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Bake
Flavorful, hearty 10-ingredient Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Bake with simple tofu ricotta and vegan parmesan cheese! A plant-based meal that’s perfect for fall and winter!
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Bowls and skillet of our Amazing Vegan Yellow Pumpkin Curry recipe
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1-Pot Pumpkin Yellow Curry
Easy, 1-pot Pumpkin Curry with yellow curry paste, coconut milk, fresh vegetables, and pumpkin. A simple yet satisfying plant-based, gluten-free dinner!
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Platter of our Lentil Curry Salad made with Kale, Roasted Veggies, and Green Curry Dressing
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Curry Roasted Vegetable & Lentil Kale Salad
A hearty, intensely flavorful kale salad with roasted curried vegetables, lentils, and a tangy, spicy green curry dressing. Just 30 minutes required!
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Big bowls of Red Lentil Chili garnished with sliced jalapeno, cilantro, and red onion
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1-Pot Red Lentil Chili
Hearty red lentil chili made in 1 pot with simple ingredients! A smoky, flavorful, protein- and fiber-rich plant-based meal perfect for cold nights and feeding a crowd.
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Overhead shot of a baking dish of butternut squash and black bean enchiladas
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Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas
Simple butternut squash black bean enchiladas made from scratch with just 10 ingredients! A savory, satisfying plant-based meal even picky eaters will love.
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Bowls of Gluten-Free Vegan Sweet Potato Kale Curry
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1-Pot Kale Sweet Potato Curry
A hearty 1-pot curry with kale, sweet potato, and roasted cashews. Red curry is infused with coconut milk for big flavor and creamy texture. 30 minutes.
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Gold spoon in a bowl of creamy tuscan soup with white beans and kale
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Creamy Tuscan White Bean & Kale Soup (1 Pot!)
Comforting, creamy Tuscan-inspired soup with white beans, kale, tomatoes, and herbs! Warming, savory, hearty, and full of nourishing veggies and fiber-rich beans. Just 1 pot required!
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Wooden spoon in a pot of Vegan Yellow Chickpea Curry
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1-Pot Yellow Chickpea Cauliflower Curry
Easy, 1-pot Vibrant Yellow Curry with cauliflower and chickpeas! A 30-minute hearty and satisfying entrée or side perfect over greens, cauliflower rice, or grains!
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Fork resting on a plate of vegan moussaka
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The BEST Vegan Moussaka
Incredibly delicious vegan moussaka with layers of roasted eggplant, hearty tomato lentil sauce, and roasted garlic cashew bechamel! Just 10 ingredients and simple methods required.
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If you try any of these fall dinner ideas, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

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  1. LaVonne says

    Thank you ever so much for this delicious set of Fall Recipes! I have made dozens of your recipes over the years and our family has been so blessed!
    Happy Fall, LaVonne Ray

    I don’t have Instagram. Is there anywhere else I could post?