W.In summer everything revolves around barbecues, barbecues and s’mores, while autumn celebrates dishes that warm you from the inside out. Slightly sweet butternut squash, caramelized roasted carrots, cinnamon-flavored apples … Eating your way through the season is pure joy – and it’s even more fun when you share it with your loved ones.
Whether you’re just cooking for a few friends or preparing for a larger gathering (still keeping COVID-19 precautions in mind, of course), starters are a must. Rounding out here are 10 starter recipes for autumn that are prepared with the best seasonal ingredients and that offer just as many nutritional benefits as taste. Nobody will go hungry at home with dishes this good. The only dilemma is saving space for the starter!
Read on for 10 fall starter recipes to try this season.
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1. Kale and Kimchi Salad
Sure, you can make a classic kale caesar or add a seasonal twist to your greens with this recipe. It contains pumpkin seeds and sweet potatoes and makes the most of two delicious fall dishes. It also has kimchi and fennel, both of which are rich in gut health benefits.
Get the Recipe: Kale Kimchi Salad
2. Beet and pumpkin salad
This is another salad that makes seasonal produce the star, and it’s packed with both brain- and heart-healthy antioxidants. Coriander, coriander and lime peel enhance the taste of beet, pumpkin and rocket and give the perfect finishing touch.
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3. Pumpkin dip
Another way to serve your pumpkin is to blend it into a delicious dip. In this recipe, it’s combined with coconut yogurt, tahini, and hemp seeds. It also contains ashwagandha, an herb known to reduce stress levels. Get ready for your party guests to really relax!
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4. Pumpkin Bean Dip
You already know that pumpkin goes well with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, but funnily enough, it tastes delicious with beans too. (This recipe uses a combination of black beans and cannellini.) Talk about a delicious way to get your fiber and protein!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Bean Dip
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5. Loaded sweet potato rounds
Who doesn’t love sweet potatoes – especially when they’re topped with some cheese, hot sauce, and spring onions? You might want to do a few stacks of these rounds because they sure are quick.
Get the Recipe: Loaded Sweet Potato Rounds
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6. Cinnamon apples
If you’re looking for a sweet rather than savory starter recipe for fall, this is it – and it only takes 15 minutes to make. All you need are apples, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, sea salt and vanilla.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Apples
7. Beet hummus
Beetroot is in season all fall and incorporating them into your hummus makes for a beautiful fall app. Check out the video above to see exactly how it’s done. Pro tip: use roasted garlic cloves, not garlic powder; it will make the taste more robust.
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8. Toasted carrot dip
Like beets, carrots are just another seasonal vegetable that will add an irresistible vibrancy to your hummus bowl. Here paprika, cumin and chili powder are incorporated, which gives the dip a complex, smoky and slightly sweet taste.
Get the Recipe: Toasted Carrot Dip
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9. Carrot and cheddar canapes
These bites will delight everyone, from toddlers to grandparents – there is no age limit for a love of carrots and cheese! It only takes you 30 minutes to cook, which is good because your guests can just ask for more.
Get the Recipe: Carrot and Cheddar Bites
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10. Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Chips
Sure, you could unpack a bag of potato chips and call it a day, or serve yourself this high-fiber alternative. Instead of just being seasoned with salt, garlic powder is used to add flavor without excess sodium.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Chips
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