25 Delicious Fall Recipes Without Pumpkin
If you’re not a pumpkin pie fan, then check out this roundup with more than 20 delicious fall recipes without pumpkin!
The scent of pumpkin fills the air, which is a joy for some – others, not so much. If you’re not a pumpkin spice fan, we’ve come up with 25 delicious fall recipes that don’t include pumpkin!
While you might be wondering what kind of Fall recipes can I be talking about when there’s no pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice or another crowd pleaser that’s usually a hit with the family, think of delicious warming comfort recipes to enjoy as the weather cools down.
And if you do love pumpkin, here are 44 delicious best fall pumpkin dessert recipes!
You may also want to read these fun books about fall for kids.
Fall Recipes Without Pumpkin
Sweet Potato Black Bean No Roll Enchiladas Recipe
This delicious dinner recipe for Sweet Potato Black Bean No Roll Enchiladas makes a perfect fall meal without pumpkin that the whole family will love! To make it easier, it's a no-roll enchiladas recipe! The beans fill this vegetarian enchiladas recipe with protein.
Green Bean Artichoke Casserole Recipe
This Green Bean Artichoke Casserole Recipe is perfect for any meal. The combination of crunchy fried onions, creamy soup, and savory seasonings create a flavorful dish.
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans Recipe
This delicious recipe for Roasted Parmesan Green Beans uses fresh green beans and makes for a perfect side dish at any Easter or Thanksgiving gathering. It's also simple enough to have anytime, not just on a special occasion!
Sweet Potato Kale Hash Recipe (with an optional fried egg)
This recipe for sweet potato kale hash with a fried egg makes for a perfect customizable breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even dinner! Leave out the egg to make it vegan. The healthy ingredients pack this dish full of fiber, protein, and vitamins. This is a perfect way to start your morning with a nutritious breakfast or end a long day with protein and fiber.
Delicious & Easy Cheesy Potatoes with a Secret Ingredient
Cheesy potatoes are an easy side dish that can be made for potlucks, funerals, and almost any occasion. This recipe for easy cheesy potatoes puts a new twist on a traditional side dish with two secret ingredients that make it taste even more delicious than traditional!
How To Make Perfect Risotto Every Time
A risotto fundamentals recipe to help you master the perfect risotto by understanding the nuance behind each step. It's the perfect fall recipe without pumpkin!
Fun Fall Caramel Corn Snack Mix Recipe
Looking for a fun fall snack for the cool days ahead? This fall caramel corn snack mix is the perfect recipe!
One-pot Creamy Chicken Casserole
Are you looking for a comforting chicken recipe? This One-pot Creamy Chicken Casserole with bacon and potatoes is delicious, easy and sure to become a true family favourite.
You will CRAVE comfort food the second the temperature drops. This one-pan chicken dinner will satisfy your tastebuds and minimise washing up – what's not to love?
Roasted Beet, Delicata Squash, and Black Bean Quinoa Salad (Gluten-Free / Vegan)
Beets and squash and quinoa, oh my! Roasted delicata squash and red beets are perfectly paired with quinoa in this nutritious, colorful, and flavorful salad.
Roasted Beet, Delicata Squash, and Black Bean Quinoa Salad can be served cold or warm. If you opt for a warm dish, saute peppers and onion and serve immediately after quinoa and roasted squash and beets are cooked and slightly cooled.
Apple Cake with Butterscotch Sauce
This Apple Cake with Butterscotch Sauce cannot be anymore perfect. The combination screams fall, doesn't it? Apple desserts are always a hit this time of year. Add in a little butterscotch sauce and you have a dessert made in heaven.
Instant Pot Charro Beans Recipe
These Instant Pot Charro Beans are so crazy good, you'll be making them all throughout the autumn months! The good news? They can be a side dish or stand as their own! It's the perfect fall recipe without pumpkin!
Easy Creamy Easy Instant Pot Tomato Soup
Creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup is thick, hearty and so comforting. This delicious pressure cooker tomato soup is a healthy dump and start recipe that is made absolutely no oil at all.
Suitable for gluten free, low carb, paleo, keto, vegan, and Whole 30 diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. It's the perfect fall recipe without pumpkin!
Spiced Lemon Crockpot Chicken Thighs | Recipes From A Pantry
These fresh and vibrant allspice, lemon and orange crockpot chicken thighs make the most beautiful spiced, tasty easy lunch, weeknight dinner and are perfect for entertaining! Suitable for Low Carb and Gluten Free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Easy Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
These Easy Scalloped Potatoes (Dauphinoise Potatoes) are the perfect (make ahead) decadent side dish or even main dish. The potatoes are cooked to tender perfection in a creamy, cheesy sauce with a golden crunchy top. It's the perfect fall recipe without pumpkin!
Hasselback Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Pears Is the Only Dinner Party Recipe You Need this Season
This is the best time of year for enjoying comforting dishes rich with complex flavors and savory herbs. Wouldn't you agree?
With this recipe, you get a main entree that is truly jaw-dropping from the moment you place it on the table to the last bite. The savory richness of the sauce paired with the garlicky herb roasted pork tenderloin provides just the right balance of flavors.
When you add the tender roasted pears, there is a soft, subtle sweetness to the dish that plays against those savory flavors in the best way.
Whole Wheat Bread Pudding with Fruit and Nuts
This is what you do when you want to whip together a quick dessert that can be made as simply as possible, using up things you already have on hand.
And, most importantly, this is exactly what you want to enjoy when it's cold outside and there's snow all around you, covering the roads and the trees, and freezing on your car.
Skillet Caramel Apple Crisp – Gluten Free and Vegan
Fall and apple crisp go together like… well… fall and an apple pie and crisp. This recipe is made in a skillet and is gluten free and vegan.
For those with these dietary protocols, it doesn't… fall… short on flavor one bit! Oh and PS – it has some yummy caramel flavor which takes the flavor over the top! It's the perfect fall recipe without pumpkin!
Ground Turkey Meatloaf Muffins for an Easy Dinner
An easy and yummy low carb and gluten-free Ground Turkey Meatloaf Muffins recipe that's perfect for family dinners during Fall.
Maple Butter Glazed Squash and Apples
Butternut squash, apples and onions are caramelized with a sweet, tart and slightly tangy maple butter glaze. This dish is easy to assemble yet looks stunning on your holiday dinner table.
Apple Crisp Recipe - Celebrating Sweets
An easy Apple Crisp made with tender sliced apples and a brown sugar oat topping. It's the perfect, fall dessert recipe without pumpkin!
The only Apple Crisp Recipe you'll ever need – Tender apples topped with an easy brown sugar oat topping. Serve with vanilla ice cream and watch it disappear. It's fantastic!
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Streusel
Mashed sweet potatoes topped with toasted marshmallows and a brown sugar-cinnamon-pecan streusel. It's the perfect fall recipe without pumpkin!
Slow Cooker Applesauce
Nothing smells more like autumn comfort than apples simmering in the slow cooker! Easy homemade slow cooker applesauce with none of the work, hassles, or added sugar. Add some cinnamon and spice or keep it plain; the final product is up to you but will always be delicious!
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Apples
Just dump a few ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on, and come back a while later to something tasty to eat! And this dish is delicious indeed. The butternut squash and apples mixed with caramel sauce along with cranberries, cinnamon, and nutmeg make for a fragrant and comforting side dish that will pair well with just about any holiday meal!
Polenta for Brunch With Poached Eggs & Garlicky Mushrooms
A perfectly warming breakfast, brunch, or anytime meal of creamy polenta and savoury, garlicky mushrooms. It's the perfect fall recipe without pumpkin!
Portuguese Caldo Verde Soup With Roasted Garlic
Portuguese sausage, potatoes, roasted garlic, and kale make for one of the heartiest soups for a cool night in the fall. It's the perfect fall recipe without pumpkin!
Check out our other fall posts
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- 10 Simple Fall Crafts That Kids Can Do
- Fall Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
- 20 Pinecone Crafts for Kids
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Wow, I wish I could make all of these today! I’ve been in a recipe rut, so these will be perfect for me to try out some new dishes. I can’t wait to make the Portuguese soup, thanks!
Love this post! I love pumpkin (especially this time of year), but it’s always good to branch out. The maple glazed squash and apples look incredible!
These look amazing! Definitely putting them on my list to try this fall!
This post made me really hungry! 🤤 I am already pondering on which of these recipes to try first. ☺️
These sound AMAZING! I love a great fall dish! Looking forward to making some of these 🙂
Wow, everything looks so delicious, I will definitely try it. thanks!