30 Fall Vegetable Recipes We’re Crazy About

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30 Fall Vegetable Recipes We’re Crazy About1/30 Maple & Bacon Glazed Brussels Sprouts 25 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Maple & Bacon Glazed Brussels Sprouts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For special meals, here’s a fantastic side dish that even children will love. The sweet maple syrup and smoky bacon complement the Brussels sprouts perfectly. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 273 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein. 2/30 Leeks

3/30 Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans 74 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

in Mustard Sauce 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Leeks have a delicious oniony flavor and they are wonderful in this side dish. The mustard sauce compliments the leeks flavor well and it goes well with many main dishes.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup with about 4 teaspoons sauce: 185 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 3/30 Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans 74 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

With its nutty topping, this side dish could almost be served as a dessert

Mom’s Sweet Potato Bake Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mom loved sweet potatoes and fixed them often in this creamy, comforting baked sweet potato casserole. With its nutty topping, this side dish could almost be served as a dessert. It’s a yummy treat! —Sandi Pichon, Memphis, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 417 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. 4/30 Butternut Squash Custard 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband first tasted this comforting casserole more than 10 years ago when he was still my fiance. Having enjoyed it so much, he said I needed to offer it at every Thanksgiving dinner. I was happy to oblige!—Maura Calusdian, Londonderry, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 202 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 5/30 Spiced Sweet Potato Fries 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spiced Sweet Potato Fries Recipe photo by Taste

of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A spicy homemade seasoning blend shakes up everyone’s favorite finger food in this rendition of sweet potato fries. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 129 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein. 6/30 Chard with Bacon-Citrus Sauce Test Kitchen Approved Chard with Bacon-Citrus Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chard is a leafy veggie often

used in Mediterranean cooking

used in Mediterranean cooking. I dress it with orange juice and bacon, and the family gobbles it up. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 162 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 655mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 7/30 Brussels Sprouts & Kale Saute 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Brussels Sprouts & Kale Saute Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In an effort to add more greens to our meals, I created this dish—and my kids eat

The crispy salami is the “hook.”

it up. The crispy salami is the “hook.” —Jennifer Mcnabb, Brentwood, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 126 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 341mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 8/30 Cashew Cauliflower and Leek Gratin 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cashew Cauliflower and Leek Gratin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this cauliflower gratin. It’s different than scalloped potatoes and healthier with the added vegetables, and the cashew milk and cashew

nuts add richness

nuts add richness. Eliminate the white wine, if desired. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 234 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Learn how to store cauliflower the right way. 9/30 Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandkids were never huge fans of cauliflower, but the bacon makes a big difference in this

They like it even more with golden cauliflower instead of white

dish. They like it even more with golden cauliflower instead of white. — Patricia Hudson, Riverview, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 137 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 10/30 Carrot and Kale Vegetable Saute 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Carrot and Kale Vegetable Saute Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Thanks to fresh veggie dishes like this one, I almost forget I’m wheat- and gluten-free. Bacon adds another layer of flavor and

depth to this gorgeous side dish

depth to this gorgeous side dish. —Darla Andrews, Schertz, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 101 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 11/30 Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first time my friends tasted my new side dish, they said it was phenomenal. The longer you let it chill in the fridge, the more tender the sprouts

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch

will be. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 156 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 12/30 Slow-Cooker Garlic-Rosemary Cauliflower Puree 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Garlic-Rosemary Cauliflower Puree Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love this delicious fake take on mashed potatoes, and it doesn’t heat up my kitchen! Treat leftovers as you would leftover mashed potatoes and make mock

potato pancakes

potato pancakes. —Sharon Gibson, Hendersonville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 245 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 13/30 Baked Acorn Squash with Blueberry-Walnut Filling 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Baked Acorn Squash with Blueberry-Walnut Filling Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I absolutely love squash—and I’ve filled it with so many variations of savory stuffing over the years. But my favorite way to stuff it is with an unexpected fruit filling,

like this sweet apple-blueberry one

like this sweet apple-blueberry one. —Bruce Newcomer, Fredericksburg, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 filled squash half: 378 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 8g fiber), 5g protein. 14/30 Kale & Bacon Salad with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kale & Bacon Salad with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Totally scrumptious and packed with nutrition, this salad was my response to friends who asked how they could incorporate kale into their diets without sacrificing taste.

It is also wonderful made with collard or mustard greens, prepared in the same fashion as the kale, or with a mix of spinach & arugula or watercress. —Elizabeth Warren, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 236 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein. 15/30 Crunchy Honey-Glazed Butternut Squash 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m now required to bring this to every family gathering during the holidays because it’s so awesome! Why

not start a new tradition for your family?

not start a new tradition for your family? —Sarah Farmer, Culinary Director, Taste of Home Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 237 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 8g fiber), 3g protein. 16/30 Waffle-Iron Acorn Squash 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Waffle-Iron Acorn Squash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to get the kids involved in cooking, and this squash is so simple even a small child can cook it with minimal adult supervision. The recipe is fun,

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