10 autumn lunch ideas
1. Creamy mushroom soup
We love an autumn soup recipe and this one is perfect for a warming lunch. This light yet filling creamy mushroom soup uses porcini and wild mushrooms for a beautifully rich taste. Grab some crusty white bread and enjoy a bowlful.
2. Spicy pumpkin soup
Make the most of seasonal squash in the early autumn and try a spicy pumpkin soup, that’s topped with toasted pumpkin seeds for a contrasting crunch. Have a look at some of our favourite pumpkin recipes for more autumnal ideas.
3. Roast squash with goat’s cheese & puy lentils
Roast butternut squash until caramelised then combine with crispy kale, soft goat’s cheese and puy lentils for this hearty lunch that’s impressive enough to serve to friends at the weekend.
4. Salsify crumpets
Salsify, a lesser known root vegetable, is in season from October to February. Our salsify crumpets are complete with a poached egg and mustardy crème fraîche that would make for a filling weekend lunch. Have a look at our seasonal calendar to find out what other produce is perfect for this time of year.
5. Hearty pasta soup
This filling soup is full of fibre and veg, plus it’s low in fat, making it a great healthy autumn recipe. This hearty pasta recipe makes enough for four, so either enjoy as a warming family lunch at the weekend, or portion the soup up and eat throughout the week for a quick hot lunch.
6. Creamy pumpkin pasta
This easy, creamy dish blends cooked pumpkin with tomato purée and mascarpone for a simple pasta sauce that you can make in advance for busier weekdays. Serve with a sprinkling of parmesan for a flavourful autumn lunch.
7. Roast parsnip, quince & caramelised onion salad with preserved lemon
Our roast parsnip, quince & caramelised onion salad is a hearty vegan autumn dinner or lunch recipe. Boil quinces before roasting to give a tender, creamy texture, then add to this pretty salad with giant couscous and a punchy ginger dressing. Discover more of our dinners that make great lunches and get some new dishes in your rotation.
8. Kimchi double cheese toasties
The Korean fermented cabbage is a favourite ingredient of ours – it’s especially good in this kimchi double cheese toastie and adds a spicy sour tang. Our cheese toastie recipes are the ideal comfort food, and this is a great one to warm up with on colder autumn lunch breaks.
9. Bombay potato frittata
Pack in all the flavour for your next lunchtime, with our Bombay potato frittata. Perfect for a healthy lunch, it’s low in calories and fat and full of nutrients. Serve with mango chutney and yogurt on the side.
10. Sausage pasta
For a delicious and filling autumn pasta recipe, make our saucy sausage pasta with just a few storecupboard ingredients and half an hour of your time. It’s a great recipe for meal prepping so that you’ve got delicious lunches ready for the busy week ahead.
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