Whether you're trying a new diet, cutting back on carbs, or just want to try some new recipes, here are a handful of better-for-you versions of your favorite comfort foods to make this fall.
1. Lasagna Soup
This comforting recipe takes what you love about lasagna — noodles, ground meat, veggies, and creamy cheese — and combines everything in a creamy bowl of tomato soup. Get the recipe.
This take on sesame chicken calls for cauliflower florets that get coated in a mixture of garlic, green onions, orange juice, soy sauce, and vinegar. You can fry the cauliflower so it gets nice and crispy or bake it in the oven from start to finish. Get the recipe.
This vegetarian take on classic beef stroganoff calls for kale and tender mushrooms in a creamy sauce made with sour cream and vegetable broth. Get the recipe.
4. Low-Carb Eggplant Pizza
Satisfy your pizza craving without all the carbs. You can get creative and dress up these cheesy baked eggplant slices with all your favorite toppings. Get the recipe.
This recipe calls for chicken, but you can add whatever protein you like best, such as shrimp or tofu. Get the recipe.
8. Mushroom and Cauliflower Mash Shepherd's Pie
This meatless shepherd's pie still tastes like a total indulgence thanks to a rich filling made with mushrooms, red wine, and tomato paste and a topping of creamy mashed cauliflower. Get the recipe.
This better-for-you version of classic mac 'n' cheese features roasted vegetables and a veggie-packed sauce made with pumpkin purée, milk, broth, and butter. Get the recipe.
Looking to shake up your next fajita night? Lose the tortillas and opt for sweet potato bowls instead. Get the recipe.
These grain-based meatballs taste surprisingly similar to the classic version. Toss them in marinara sauce and serve them over spaghetti, grains, or even a salad. Get the recipe.
This spaghetti squash is loaded with cabbage and chopped vegetables, then tossed with a sweet-and-savory sauce made with coconut aminos (or soy sauce), garlic, coconut sugar, and ginger. Get the recipe here.
13. Zucchini Noodles With Tomato and Coconut Broth
You can never have too many noodle soup recipes in your arsenal. This fall, shake things up with this Thai-inspired recipe made with spiralized zucchini noodles and tofu in a broth made with diced tomatoes, onion, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Get the recipe.
Before you order that greasy takeout, try making fried rice in your own kitchen. It's incredibly easy, and this version is full of vegetables that'll fill you up and make you feel good. Get the recipe.
15. Roasted Carrot Soup
Step away from the canned soup that's packed with sodium. Making soup from scratch tastes worlds better, and you can make an extra big batch to save for lazy nights. Get the recipe.
17. Dairy-Free Broccoli "Cheese" Soup
You won't believe this rich soup is totally dairy-free. The secret ingredients? Cashews, sweet potato, and nutritional yeast. Get the recipe.
There are no noodles in this low-carb lasagna recipe, but it still packs all the flavors you crave from a comforting and hearty Italian dinner. Get the recipe.
19. Easy Vegetarian Ramen
When the nights get cold, ramen is here to warm you up. Try making this vegetarian version at home. The broth is simmered with dried shiitake mushrooms and tamari, which make it taste extremely deep and rich. Get the recipe.
If you like carnitas tacos, you'll love this meatless alternative. King oyster mushrooms are cooked in tomato, adobo paste, soy sauce, and lots of spices until they're crazy tender and mimic the texture of pulled pork. Get the recipe.
