11. Herb-Crusted Cod with Cauliflower Mash
For a lighter twist on cheesy potatoes, mash cauliflower, potatoes, and carrots with a semisoft garlic-herb cheese. Then pair your spiffed-up spuds with a golden dill-crusted cod fillet; the flaky fish is high in protein and low in fat, resulting in one must-make healthy fall dinner idea.
Test Kitchen Tip: When whipping up mashed potatoes or cauliflower, reserve some of the cooking water from the vegetables. Add it to the mash as needed for desired consistency.
12. Turkey Meatball Shepherd’s Pie
Sweet potato slices crown this cozy casserole that is quite possibly the definition of comfort food on a blustery evening. The healthy fall dinner idea tastes rich due to the light Alfredo. But dive deeper and you’ll realize it’s actually quite well-balanced with high-protein lean ground turkey and a generous handful of green peas.