22 Apple Recipes in 30 Minutes

November 24, 2020

Enjoy the end of apple season with these healthy recipes. Whether you use them in a sweet or savory dish, these recipes will be on your table in 30 minutes or less. Recipes like Apple-Cinnamon Quinoa Bowl and Chicken “Brats” with Apple Slaw are delicious, creative and highlight this seasonal fruit.

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Apple-Cranberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese

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The tangy-sweet dressing in this spinach salad beautifully amplifies the apples and cranberries--and the creamy goat cheese transforms it into the perfect salad. Tasters raved about this easy fall salad. If you can't find Pink Lady apples, any sweet, crisp apple is a worthy substitute. Want to make this salad a main meal? Top with some rotisserie chicken, chickpeas or tofu.

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Apple-Cinnamon Quinoa Bowl

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Move over, oatmeal! Get a satisfying serving of healthy whole grains in the morning with this breakfast quinoa bowl.

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Curried Chicken Apple Wraps

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Shredded chicken and chopped green apples are a delightful combination in this quick and easy curried sandwich wrap.

 

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Apple Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing

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Apples contribute a touch of sweetness to a traditional cabbage slaw, and pecans give it a delicious crunchy finish. To save time, substitute 3 cups prepared coleslaw mix for the sliced cabbage and shredded carrots.

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Wilted Greens with Warm Apple Vinaigrette

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Massaging kale, curly endive and Brussels sprouts then tossing with a warm dressing wilts them slightly for a more tender bite.

 

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Kohlrabi Slaw with Fennel & Apple

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Crunchy, tart and sweet come together in one easy salad. Serve this kohlrabi slaw with grilled pork chops or on a chicken sandwich.

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Apple & Peanut Butter Toast

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A pinch of ground cardamom punches up the flavor in this classic combo of apples and peanut butter on toast.

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Chicken "Brats" with Apple Slaw

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Who doesn't love chicken and apples? Ready in under 30 minutes, these sausage sandwiches--topped with a mustardy-maple apple slaw-- are a perfect weeknight dinner.

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Chopped Salad with Shrimp, Apples & Pecans

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Sweet and crunchy apples and celery combine with savory shrimp and nutty pecans in this easy, colorful dinner salad.

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Warm Spiced Apples

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There's nothing better than the scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, and apples cooking on the stove. Try this 20-minute recipe the next time you're in need of a quick dessert!

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Pork Tenderloin with Apple-Onion Chutney

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If you'd like the chutney in this pork tenderloin recipe to be both sweet and tart, opt for sweet apples like red or golden delicious and sweet onion.

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Honey-Apple Pancakes

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These pancakes are like breakfast apple pies--complete with apple pie spice and applesauce. Serve them for a weekend breakfast or brunch.

 

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Turkey-Apple-Brie Sandwiches

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Hollowed-out baguettes hold a satisfying combo of tart apples, creamy Brie and protein-rich, shredded turkey.

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Chicken-Apple Sloppy Joes

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A sloppy joe is typically made with ground beef and a spicy tomato sauce, but not this one! This makeover sandwich combines lean ground chicken breast with green peppers, and is topped with sweet apple slices.

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Waldorf Turkey Salad

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Try this crunchy, healthy salad recipe anytime you have leftover turkey or chicken. It makes a great lunch served on a bed of delicate butterhead lettuce leaves.

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Apple & Smoked Gouda Sweet Potato Toast

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Cheese, apple, maple and coconut? What's not to like! This healthy sweet potato toast hits all the sweet and savory spots for breakfast, lunch or a delicious snack.

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Souvlaki-Style Pork Chops with Celeriac-Apple Tzatziki

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Traditional Greek souvlaki is marinated for hours, so to get similar flavor we season the pork chops with a bit more oregano after they're cooked to give them an extra-potent pop of flavor. Serve with a small Greek salad of lettuce, cucumber, olives, tomato and feta, if desired.

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Spinach, Apple & Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing & Cheese Crisps

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Swap out store-bought for this tangy homemade buttermilk and poppy seed dressing to take this healthy salad recipe to the next level. For an even more impressive meal, make your own crunchy cheese crisps in a snap, using phyllo dough, for a delicious accompaniment to this dinner salad. Make extra dressing to keep on hand for other salads throughout the week.

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Spiced Oatmeal Pancakes with Sauteed Apples

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These mini whole-wheat and oatmeal pancakes are a satisfying way to start your day. They're flavored with yummy spices and topped with warm, sautéed apples and maple syrup. Close your eyes and you may just think you're eating apple pie for breakfast!

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Curried Chicken with Cabbage, Apple and Onion

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The aromatic flavor of curry powder brings out the best in the chicken and the cabbage-and-apple slaw.

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Seared Sesame Tuna with Fennel-Apple Slaw

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Fennel, a good source of potassium and vitamin A, belongs to the carrot family and all parts (bulb, stalk, leaves and seeds) are edible. Fennel has a taste likened to licorice and pairs well with fish, making this dish a perfect, quick-and-easy dinner solution.

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Toasted Apple-Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches

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When you think of breakfast sandwiches, the egg-cheese-bacon variety usually comes to mind. But this grilled cheese-like sandwich will have you looking at breakfast in a whole new way. We load multi-grain wraps with a mixture of spiced apples, melted cheese and toasted walnuts. The result is a sweet and savory sandwich you'll want to make often!

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