Hidden Gem Cupcakes
Our vanilla cupcakes with berry centers and chocolate glaze are the perfect light treats to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Our vanilla cupcakes with berry centers and chocolate glaze are the perfect light treats to satisfy your sweet tooth.
This lean, nourishing, and soulful winter bison stew features a chorus of eye-enhancing carrots, fiber-fueled parsnips and peas, and hearty russet potato.
Combining fresh seasonal produce with protein-rich lentils creates a main-course salad that's satisfying for everyone around your table.
Add color and deep fruit flavor to any baked or broiled fish, chicken or pork entrée, not to mention ample antioxidants, fiber and potassium. But avoid excess calories and sugar by going easy on the raisins and dates.
Main-course salads tend to be relegated to summertime fare, but this satisfying winter supper salad is chock-full of nutrient-rich seasonal fruit and tender chicken to add flavor and filling fiber.
Sliders are easy to serve and fun-to-eat appetizers, and Clean Eating's healthier version strips them of the requisite greasy patty and corn syrup–laden sauces, without sacrificing flavor.
This tasty snack takes the best of two classic dishes – Hawaiian pizza and potato skins – and brings them together in a crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside guiltless treat for your entire family.
A healthy twist on a classic ham and cheese sandwich, this salad boasts peppery arugula and lightly sautéed bell peppers with a sharp, tangy Dijon dressing.
A throwback to the ham and pea soups of your childhood, every bite of this elegant stuffed squash oozes with "stick-to-your-ribs" buckwheat and gooey Swiss cheese.
A small portion of flaky halibut is all that’s needed to impart flavor to this fresh-tasting casserole of beans and brown rice – the Pacific fillet won’t overpower the recipe as other varieties might.
Robin Miller, host of Food Network's Quick Fix Meals and best-selling cookbook author, cuts calories, fat and sodium from an Italian favorite. Even Nonna would approve!
Roll up a couple of these low-cal treats as a side for your favorite lean protein or wow friends and family by serving them as hors d'oeuvres at your next party!
Stuffing peppers is a fun way to serve a perhaps otherwise overlooked grain salad at your next backyard get-together. Cubanelle peppers are an ideal choice thanks to their mild spice, thin walls and narrow cone-like cavity.
Lean pork tenderloin pairs perfectly with warm, soft slices of grilled peaches in this meaty salad with a nutty vinaigrette dressing and peppery arugula. The result: a meal that's both light and filling at once.
Throw the pear, blue cheese and arugula you're used to seeing in a salad between two slices of country bread with a schmear of Dijon, and you've got a grilled sandwich you won't soon forget!
When you try this spicy Italian-American dish (just twenty minutes hands-on!) you'll understand why the name is Italian for "Brother Devil"!
Five simple ingredients lend themselves to an Italian-flavored grilled cheese sure to win you brownie points with the whole family.
While our herbed chicken is delicious sans sauce, why not add a little clean fun to your meal by using the herb and mustard blend as a dip for both your bird and broccoli?
Our Cuban sandwich has the requisite fillings (ham, cheese, pickle) with a fraction of the calories – just 231 per sandwich. All you need is 8 minutes and a hearty appetite!
Squid has a mild flavor that is ideal for absorbing the stronger notes of a marinade. And, with a kick of heat, red finger chiles are a perfect addition to this bistro-style salad.
These aren't your mother's salmon patties! Our cakes use chunks of fresh ahi tuna flavored with curry paste – and they're a mere eight grams of fat per serving.
The popular tea boasts a smorgasbord of health benefits and, thanks to Clean Eating, a bevy of flavors as well. The sweet side of pomegranate balances the tartness of lemon juice.
Spice up your morning – or any time of day – with our veggie-packed hash. The eggs add a boost of protein and sweet potatoes balance out the dish’s fiery flavors.
You don't have to limit your enjoyment of apples, an excellent source of dietary fiber, to snacks and desserts. Here, sweet-tart green apples take center stage in a delicious side dish (or starter).
Get foolproof, silky cheesecake – that won't yield tempting leftovers in the fridge for days and days – from your slow cooker, where a warm, moist environment encourages gentle, even cooking in individual ramekins.
Fiber from whole-wheat pita bread and protein from chickpeas turn this typical Eastern Mediterranean salad into a satisfying main dish. Plus, crumbled feta offers plenty of flavor without the need for additional salt.
Basa is a type of catfish, mild in flavor with a moist texture. Pair it with Greek accents in this fish florentine recipe for a protein-powered, 22-minute meal that's sure to satisfy!
Serve this party-perfect greek feta dip with veggies, as a spread for burgers and sandwiches, or with chicken or veggie skewers.
The term "panini" (pronounced pah-nee-nee) is Italian for roll or biscuit. Originally filled with layers of tomato, mozzarella and basil, the Mediterranean sandwich's popularity has transformed it into a meal of endless ingredient possibilities.
These Asian-infused breakfast patties have enough bite for Sunday morning breakfast or brunch-worthy entertaining, but their eight-minute time frame also makes them a go-to for any hectic weekday morning!
Take your basic brown rice to the next level with a Japanese kick of flavor, thanks to wasabi, ginger, rice vinegar and honey! It'll only cost you three grams of fat per serving.
Roasting butternut squash enhances its creamy texture. With a tart and tangy combination of ginger, garlic and lime, this dish boasts immune-boosting benefits plus a zesty flavor profile, providing a quick pick-me-up in cooler weather.
The sweet and savory mingle in our Asian-inspired marinade, with low-sodium soy sauce, lime juice, raw honey, fresh ginger, garlic and hot pepper sauce. It beats ordering in!
By adding cauliflower and turnip to the mashed potatoes – instead of cream and butter – you cut down on fat and calories and boost taste and fiber.
This reader's love of garlic and fresh cilantro comes together in a Clean Eating magazine–approved dish that's sure to please! Customize the flavor by swapping out shrimp for your favorite fish.
Basically filet mignon before it's cut into steaks, beef tenderloin is naturally lean. Here, we add a crust of garlic and horseradish, which mellows to become amazingly flavorful without being overpowering.
Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will be drawn to the comforts of this hearty stew, thick with the creamy starchiness of beans and bright with the colors of garden fare.
We're giving the axe to the lard traditionally used to cook refried beans, creating our own non-fried bean purée using high-protein edamame flavored with onion, garlic, cumin, chile powder and lime juice.
With only five ingredients, these yogurty snacks are a cinch to prepare. To make your life in the kitchen even easier, cut the tangy squares prior to freezing them.
Ditch the unnecessary fatty ingredients in a clean, updated version of the family favorite – baked, not fried.
We've come up with an easy way to coat and cook your French toast while controlling calories significantly.
The UK's "eggy bread" and France's pain perdu is a family favorite worldwide. Clean Eating decided to give it a fresh twist by cutting the bread into smaller sticks to make portion control fun and easy!
A bonus recipe from our inaugural baking contest, these are the perfect dunkers for your morning cup of coffee!
Easy enough for everyday sit-downs yet equipped to impress on more elaborate occasions, our gussied-up flank steak is layered with spinach and nutty garlic.
Using five different onions makes for a well-rounded and balanced broth. The secret to a great onion soup is to slowly sweat and caramelize the onions.
Mahi mahi is grilled with a coriander and cumin seed crust, which provides the perfect balance to the light and crunchy pineapple jicama slaw, and the whole meal is ready in just 40 minutes!
This classic dish gets a healthy and colorful makeover with sweet parsnips and vibrant purple potatoes, while quinoa flakes make a gorgeous gluten-free crust for oven-baked fish!
This rustic salsa is smoky and rich in taste, thanks to grilled plum tomatoes, but cilantro and lime juice keep the flavors bright!
You'll never go back to traditional butter-laden stuffing recipes after trying our low-fat version – ample flavor and moisture come from sautéed vegetables, juicy apples and broth!
This lemon-spiked fennel and potato dish also gets its flavor from thyme, garlic, green onions and sour cream, weighing in at only 3 grams of fat per serving!
While traditional risotto recipes made with rice require diligent stirring and timing, our farro version is almost impossible to overcook, thanks to the ancient grain’s firm, chewy texture – plus it adds a robust nuttiness!
A side dish shouldn't take too long to prepare. Even so, with just 10 minutes of hands-on time, this deconstructed falafel salad is sure to add plenty of zip (and fiber) to your meal!
This versatile robust sauce is a great staple to have on hand in your fridge or freezer. And feel free to jazz up our recipe with your favorite herbs and spices for varied flavor every day of the week.
What if you want a crust that's versatile enough for all sorts of fillings while remaining wholesome and uncomplicated? Seek no further, pilgrim, for our labor is your reward: a Clean Eating crust that delivers on all fronts!
Five simple ingredients make for a seemingly complex, deeply flavourful dessert – a crispy-crusted crème brûlée sure to leave coffee lovers weak in the knees!
The meaty aubergine enlists figs and chèvre to share a chickpea crust, perfect for an hors d'oeuvre, appetizer or a light lunch!
Eggplant is a common vegetable throughout the Southern Mediterranean, where it is often fried. Roasting is a simpler, healthier method of preparing the nightshade veggie and removing any bitter edge. And it is even more delicious when made into an eggplant dip!
The eggplant is native to southern India, called "aubergine" in France and found most commonly in its plump purple Italian form (or in its slender Japanese form, a good substitute), which we've used here to create a hearty and super-chunky tomato sauce.
Our reader's convenient turkey cups are full of protein to fuel you for the day, whether you eat them as a snack on Saturday morning or serve the pretty packages atop half an English muffin for brunch.
These grab-and-go breakfast turnovers, brimming with protein and colorful veggies, can be prepared in advance and frozen for up to 2 months. So now you won't have an excuse for not eating breakfast!
The ratio of protein and carbohydrates makes this salad ideal for a light lunch or snack. Try serving it with brown rice for a more substantial meal.
Homemade soups and stews are perfect staples to prepare in advance. In fact, soups often taste better when flavors have had a chance to develop, so do yourself a favor and make our simple broth a day ahead.
Prepare CE columnist Tosca Reno's earthy spread when you need a quick and easy vegetable dip.
Chewy cherries, rich chocolate and a slight almond crunch make these succulent drops your new favorite cookie.
Dig into our creamiest-ever chocolate pudding, made superbly smooth with heart-healthy soy milk, dark chocolate chips and a dash of sweet vanilla.
Recipes aren't always meant to be followed! For variety, try serving these little sandwiches with sliced tomatoes and lettuce or thinly sliced mango, and use toothpicks to help the layers stay put.
Recipes aren't always meant to be followed! For variety, try serving these trendy little sandwiches with sliced tomatoes and lettuce or thinly sliced mango, and use toothpicks to help the layers stay put.
There's something so comforting about tucking into a creamy bowl of potato soup once the weather starts to cool.
Keep your family far from boredom by changing up our curried soup each time you make it. Try stirring in 1 cup of cooked quinoa or brown rice, 8 ounces of cooked and shredded chicken (skinless, of course) or 8 ounces of cubed firm tofu.
Say good-bye to dry turkey burgers! Mixing in eggplant makes for moist, tender burgers and brings a touch of smoky flavor. These have a bit of a kick from the curry powder and cayenne, so feel free to cut back if you're sensitive to spice.
The only thing standing between clean eating and quiche is that flaky, buttery crust, which sometimes weighs down the delicate dish. We've taken it away completely, letting the multicolored vegetables hold court.
Tangy lemon and lime zest pair beautifully with delicate salmon, creating a delicious entrée that's perfect for any occasion.
Bold aromatic ingredients, such as soy sauce, ginger, green onions and garlic, are the key to infusing this light meal with serious, savory flavor – not to mention a seriously crispy exterior on our faux "fried" chicken, despite having only 339 calories!
Creole dishes are slow simmered, which unfortunately translates to a loss of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. For this reason, we kept the stove-top time for our chicken and okra brief.
To clean up a classic recipe calling for creamy condensed soup, banish the can and whip up a batch of this healthy substitute!
Creamy and low fat? Yes! Our cream-based soup uses a clever blend of light coconut milk, potato and vegetable broth, combined with exotic spices for an uncompromising taste.
Our lighter version of this comfort soup combines potatoes with cauliflower for a nutritious base that's brimming with flavor. Freshly made turkey bacon bits top off this cauliflower and leek soup for an incredibly indulgent lunch.
Forget the hot wings! We've converted all the Buffalo chicken flavor you love into a totally portable – and addictive – Super Bowl dip.
By ditching the requisite heavy cream and butter, we’ve stripped our creamy asparagus soup of its potentially weighty calorie count – it rings in at just over 200 calories and includes succulent toppers like crabmeat, Parmesan, bread cubes and more!
Brian Bistrong, chef of New York's Braeburn restaurant, offers up a creamy (and cream-free!) low-cal trumpet mushroom soup.