If desired, add a little shredded Gruyere or Cheddar cheese to the biscuit dough.

Serve the duo for a comforting and easy weeknight dinner for the family.

The soup keeps well in the fridge, so save leftovers for lunch or dinner later in the week.

Pasta & White Bean Soup

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We love the smoky heat from the ground chipotle but omit it if you prefer a mild chili.

Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread and coleslaw.

Look for presliced mushrooms to cut prep time.

Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchiladas

Greg DuPree

Serve with a tossed salad.

Four-Bean & Pumpkin Chili

This healthy vegetarian chili has a fragrant touch of cinnamon for added flavor.

Let diners top it with whatever suits their taste.

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Stir in a little Greek yogurt to make it creamy.

They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.

White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi

Sun-dried tomatoes are the star of this recipeproviding texture and umami.

Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans

Jacob Fox

A little tomato sauce and coconut milk give the broth a rich, silky texture.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.

Use these to your advantage to cut down on dinnertime prep.

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Plus, this recipe requires just three ingredients, not including basics like salt, pepper and oil.

Load up bowls of the butternut squash chili and top with Greek yogurt, cilantro and minced red onion.

Or skip the yogurt and keep this healthy dinner vegan.

Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Adding a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro just before serving brightens up the flavors.

The cauliflower’s nooks and crannies are particularly good at soaking up all the intense flavors of the sauce.

Serve over rice for an easy healthy dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes.

Cheesy Spinach-Zucchini Lasagna

Greg DuPree

Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness.

This bakes right in the squash shells for a fun presentation.

Serve with a big Caesar salad and some warm and crusty whole-grain bread.

sweet potato and black bean chili

A garnish of fresh avocado and chopped cilantro is a nice touch.

Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms

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Butternut Squash Chickpea Mac & Cheese

White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi

Jacob Fox

Fall Chopped Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash, Apples & Cheddar

Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Curry Soup

Black Bean Fajita Skillet

Roasted Gnocchi & Brussels Sprouts with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

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Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing

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Spaghetti Squash Lasagna with Broccolini

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Mushroom French Dip

Jacob Fox