Fall Produce: Tips, Insights, and Recipes!
Avril Rowerdink, MS, RDN, LDN
Fall is here and with that comes a variety of yummy vegetables to choose from and many different ways to prepare them! Whether you roast them, steam them, or cook them in the air fryer, you really can’t go wrong. The fall veggies provide many key nutrients and vitamins needed in your diet. Take a look at the infographic below for some more insight.
Try this delicious brussels sprouts recipe that we’ve adapted from foodie with family.
Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Grapes and Almonds
Ingredients:
- 4 cups raw brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 cups red seedless grapes
- 1/4 cup slivered raw almonds
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped
- 2-3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trim sprouts of any dry ends and loose leaves, then halve.
- Place sprouts, grapes, and almonds in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, thyme, and pepper.
- Spread mixture evenly on baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until sprouts are well browned, nuts are fully toasted and grapes darkened in color and very plump.
- Remove pan from oven and drizzle with 2-3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar.
- Transfer to a serving dish, toss to spread vinegar, and enjoy!
We also recommend this yummy Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower Soup from Skinny Taste.
Other than cruciferous vegetables, another vegetable that shines through during fall is pumpkin! For tips on how to navigate through pumpkin season, check out or blog about pumpkins here.
Yours in health and wellness,
Avril Rowerdink, MS, RDN, LDN
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