Sweater season may conjure images of hearty dishes like beef stew, turkey chili and roast chicken. But you know you don’t *need* meat on the table to keep everyone warm, cozy and full. In fact, there are plenty of produce-heavy dishes to turn to in the fall that newbie cooks can pull off with ease, ranging from soothing soups to cheesy casseroles.
Some of my favorites are simple enough to whip up on a random weeknight, while others are impressive enough to serve for a holiday (Thanksgiving will be here before we know it). Read on for 30 fall vegetarian recipes that deliver autumn splendor without the help of meat, from pumpkin polenta to roasted vegetable and lentil salad with pine nut cream.
