Pumpkin Soup Pumpkin soup is an excellent option because it's packed full of vitamins, minerals and beta-carotene. It also tastes great! Pumpkin contains anti-inflammatory nutrients that help reduce pain from arthritis and other aches and pains. Pumpkin powder can even help open up airways to make breathing easier during the fall allergy season! Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Carving pumpkins for Halloween is a great time to roast the seeds later enjoyed as a snack. Put the seeds in a single layer on a lightly oiled baking sheet or in a frying pan. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are an excellent source of manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. Pumpkin seeds are also full of monounsaturated fat which helps lower cholesterol. Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Eating seasonal produce is one of the best ways to get your vitamins and minerals while also saving money since fresh foods naturally cost less than frozen ones. Butternut squash contains fiber, vitamin A, C, E plus it's high in omega-3 fatty acids that reduce inflammation within the body. Apples contain antioxidants that help prevent cellular damage that causes cancer. Carrot, Celery & Ginger Salad with Light Vinaigrette Dressing.
Carrots are rich in carotenoids that give them their orange color. Carotenoids help protect against diseases like cancer and heart disease, as well as act as antioxidants that promote good eye health. Celery contains phytonutrients that help lower inflammation, reduce blood pressure which reduces risk of stroke, and even helps prevent kidney stones. Ginger is a great way to make food tasty without adding any extra calories! It also aids digestion and can relieve menstrual cramps for women. Chicken Breasts with Spicy Peanut Sauce Pumpkin soup , roasted pumpkin seeds , butternut squash and apple soup , plus carrots celery & ginger salad with light vinaigrette dressing would be wonderful complements to chicken breasts served with spicy peanut sauce. Peanut butter is another great source of healthy monounsaturated fat that has been found to help lower bad cholesterol while increasing good cholesterol. Including this tasty dish into our Halloween dinner will also be a wonderful way to share with friends and family!
Other 13 Halloween Themed Dinner Ideas For Halloween
1. Jack-O-Lantern Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers Anything made in a “pepper pumpkin” is a fun addition to Halloween night! There are a lot of different ways to do this- but we love this chicken and rice version! 2. Pumpkin Jack and Cheese Bowls Kids love mac and cheese, so this delicious dish is sure to be a hit!! 3. Witchy Guacamole Dip We love this cute witch dip! Made with heart healthy ingredients, it makes a pretty show stopping centerpiece for your Halloween table! 4. Jack the Skeleton Pizza Pot Pie The Nightmare Before Christmas makes an appearance just about every year- and my kids love the idea of adding his grinning face to our Halloween dinner. Making your pizza in a pot pie form gives you a lot of space to add plenty of veggies and healthy proteins! 5. Ghoulishly Green Vegan Potato Soup Love this pureed potato soup with greens for added nutrition and an element of spooky fun. 6. Halloween Cheese Board If you don’t have time for a big sit down meal on Halloween, why not try a cheese board? It’s a great way to provide healthy grab and go snacks to keep your little goblins going all night long. 7. Frankenstein pasta This fun and flavorful pasta is one of our favorite Halloween dinners! It’s just as easy to create the simple Frankenstein as it is to toss the pasta together. Green Frankenstein Pasta 8. Mummy Pot Pie I’ve seen mummy’s done a lot of different ways, over toast, as pizza, with hot dogs, and more. But these healthy pot pies are probably my favorite! 9. Terror Taco Salad This has been one of the favorites on our meal plan for years! It’s simply taco salad, made just crazy enough for a holiday! 10. Mini Halloween Pizzas Whether they are personal pizzas, or one big one, adding a little Halloween flair is easy with your toppings! 11. Butternut Squash & Walnut Soup This simple and flavorful soup has walnuts for added protein and omega 3. It’s perfect when you want a subtle Halloween flair, or something for the grown up crowd! Heads up- the kids love this soup too! 12. Halloween Spaghetti How fun is this?? This spooktacular spaghetti is a real crowd pleaser. And tastes delicious, too! 13. Halloween Cheeseburger And finally, an open faced cheeseburger, so you can see the Jack-o-Lantern cheese! This concept works with open faced Sloppy Joes or grilled cheese too!
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