Nutrition: Quick & Easy Healthy Fall Recipes

Shari Bilt Boockvar, a Registered Dietician, Nutrition Counselor, Consultant and Founder of Nutrifacts Inc., shares nutritional advice for pregnant moms:

Enjoy some new quick, easy and healthy recipes as you ease yourself into the Fall season!

Sausage, Peppers, and Onions
Grill chicken sausage in pan and set aside. Sauté onions and peppers in 1 teaspoon olive or canola oil. Add 1/4-1/2 cup tomato or pizza sauce and continue to heat. Serve sausage on whole wheat or light hot dog rolls and top with onion and pepper mixture.

Broiled Vegetables and Whole Wheat Pasta
Cook whole wheat pasta according to package directions and set aside. Coat any vegetables in season (fall: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, etc.) with 1 Tablespoon olive oil and season with a small amount of seasoned salt. Broil for 10-15 minutes (turn vegetables half way). Top pasta with broiled vegetables and enjoy.

*Add tomato sauce and/or parmesan cheese if desired.

Easy Butternut Squash Fries
Slice butternut squash into ½ inch thick sticks. Spray with Olive Oil (you can use the “Misto”) or Organic Pam Spray. Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper and Bake at 425 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

For a variety in taste, you can sprinkle on: parmesan cheese, garlic salt, cinnamon & sugar, Italian seasonings, etc.