Find clean and delicious vegetarian recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at Clean Eating.
Jicama, also known as the Mexican potato, has a refreshing crunch that is a perfect backdrop for this herb-and-spice coating. Served as a snack, appetizer or side dish, everyone will be impressed with this not-fried, lower-carb take on curly fries.
Makes these almond biscotti energy balls for a quick, on-the-go snack that is healthy, delicious and vegetarian.
Serve this Asian-inspired dressing over fresh basil leaves, cilantro, bell peppers and spiralized zucchini.
Peak-season asparagus is lightly grilled then tossed with arugula, roasted beets and strawberries in this colorful, warm-weather salad.
Sweet apple, crunchy celery and pungent blue cheese make for the perfect combination in this 25-minute slaw.
Roasted plantains and toasted coconut and macadamia nuts top this gloriously fresh tossed salad with creamy yogurt and saucy pineapple vinaigrette.
Soft, sweet watermelon offsets the toasted crusty bread in this cooling salad. Peppery arugula, salty feta and easy grilled paprika-rubbed chicken round it off for a complete meal.
A classic butter perfect for melting over or dipping seafood, such as lobster. It’s also a great accompaniment to roasted or grilled vegetables such as potatoes and asparagus.
Try this vibrant, Asian-style butter on grilled salmon or shrimp, or melt it over cooked vegetables such as sweet potato or zucchini.
Oozing from the oven, Brie cheese is smothered in a delicately flavored strawberry sauce with a touch of honey and lavender.
Rhubarb’s red stalks are full of B-complex vitamins, phytonutrients and antioxidants such as beta-carotene, which help prevent disease and elevate hair and vision health.
Get whisked away to the islands with the flavors of zesty lime and creamy coconut
Take advantage of the season’s best peaches, plums and cherries to make this Spanish-inspired drink.
We show how you’re just a few easy steps away from serving a delicious, all-natural hummus that’s double-dip worthy! (Don’t worry, we won’t judge.)
Vibrant magenta tzatziki sauce adds rich and sweet notes to this light Greek-inspired entrée.
Navy beans stand in for chickpeas in this twist on falafel. Sweet and sour pickled radish, garlic yogurt sauce and pita triangles round out the meal.
Jicama gives this guacamole a unique and refreshing crunch – everyone will be trying to guess your secret ingredient!
Chia seeds give this easy-to-make pudding a fiber boost, while warm, aromatic pumpkin pie spice provides a depth of flavor.
This carrot and ginger soup is packed with fiber and requires only 20 minutes of prep.
These all-in-one dip containers layer seasoned black beans with avocado, yogurt, salsa and cheddar for a snack that really satisfies. Pack in individual containers and serve with carrots and celery, or all-natural tortilla chips.
A natural libido enhancer, maca has been used for thousands of years to increase stamina, energy and sexual function.
With just 169 calories a pop, these nutty and chocolaty frozen pops satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt.
Coconut contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that can be helpful in preventing cancers and may have positive effects on on immunity.
Make your own snack bars to pop in your purse or gym bag with this 10-minute recipe that uses mostly pantry staples.
Substitute mint for basil in this refreshing pesto pasta recipe.
Making dressing with farro instead of bread is definitely a welcome – and healthy – change of pace.
Rich in micronutrients, Swiss chard is the workhorse of leafy greens. To avoid bitterness, destem and steam the leaves for a few minutes before using as wraps.
Packed with the superfood power of butternut squash, these delicate butternut squash souffles weigh in at only 94 Calories!
These quick and easy corn cakes make a protein-packed veggie dinner.
Coated in coconut, panko and cashew meal, these tofu bites are accompanied by a decadent curry-scented sauce made with coconut milk and mango.
Crunchy radish, carrots, cabbage and bell pepper are combined with black rice and edamame for a vibrant and satisfying lunchtime salad. The best part is that you can pack it into a glass jar up to 5 days in advance – since the dressing only touches the heartiest vegetables, there is no risk of having a soggy salad!
Look forward to lunch time thanks to this make-ahead falafel recipe, topped with a tangy feta- and herb-laced yogurt sauce.
Wild rice adds depth of flavor to this veggie-packed, whole-wheat dressing. For best texture, look for bread that has a thicker, crunchier crust rather than a softer one.
When farmers' markets are bursting with piles of delicious fresh-picked pumpkins, put the inexpensive gourd to good use in this creamy, veggie-loaded bake!
This 10-minute sauté takes its cue from a classic frittata, combining fluffy egg whites with pops of color from sweet bell peppers, crisp zucchini and golden threads of saffron.
This exclusive recipe from Michelle Obama's cookbook, American Grown, puts sweet potatoes in the spotlight (with a little help from a bouquet of spices)!
This revamped breakfast favorite, with a creamy ricotta sauce and fresh berries, tastes like the real thing – only ours are also full of satiating fiber!
This simple Moroccan chickpea salad is hearty enough to stand on its own for a no-cook dinner, and if you have any leftovers simply pack them for work tomorrow – a marinated dish such as this often tastes even better the next day!
Bake this decadent potato casserole in a single dish or as individual mini casseroles for a sweet farmhouse effect!
When you combine seven exotic citrus fruits with the snap of mint you wind up with one of the freshest salads around, courtesy of Tosca Reno’s latest publication, The Eat-Clean Diet Vegetarian Cookbook!
There's just a dab of goat cheese in this recipe, adding creaminess and a bright tang to the dish without adding a heap of fat or calories.
Some food and drink are good for you in moderation, red wine being one of them. We've got a warm and comforting vegetarian stew and its perfect wine pairing for a cozy winter night.
An insatiable craving for a moist, sweet slice of zucchini bread sent this reader to the kitchen to try her hand at creating her own clean version. The result: a delicious apple zucchini bread loaf.
We've topped cumin-rubbed corn tortillas with mozzarella and scrambled eggs, then piled high a mixture of black beans, avocado, crunchy poblano chiles and a splash of lime for an intensely flavorful and textured start to your day.
Ingredients vary widely when it comes to these trendy, French bistro-style, open-faced sandwiches. Start with our basic recipe for snack time and, later on, try adding lean chicken, turkey, fish or more vegetables for a heartier meal.
With a fraction of the fat found in traditional ricotta, Chef Scot Jones offers a tofu ricotta perfect for use in savory or sweet dishes.
Walnuts aid in various areas of cardiovascular functioning, so adding them to your fruit salad is a great way to give it a healthy boost. It definitely doesn't hurt that they're coated in a sweet and spicy glaze!
Crisp, golden toasted ravioli with rich marinara sauce is now your perfect skinny snack (we save you 14 grams of fat!).
Make room for spring's bounty by finishing off winter's remaining roots, including red potato, sweet potato and parsnip, topped with protein from a poached egg.
This simple dark-chocolate treat is studded with tart cherries, crunchy almonds and bits of ginger for a touch of heat. Serve as a light dessert or midday clean confection.
The sweetness of strawberries balances out tart rhubarb in this low-cal dessert, resulting in a succulent crisp!
Apio, a celery root dish favored by Sephardic Jews for centuries, is best served at room temperature and can be enjoyed as a salad, a side dish or part of a tapas tasting menu.
Yogurt lends a light creaminess to this cool guacamole, studded with colorful mango and dried cranberries, and crisp jicama and pepitas.
The smoky heat of poblano chiles makes them ideal for stuffing. In order to make these peppers easier to peel, first grill them directly over an open flame until their skins blister and char, then let them steam in their own heat.
Kick your cornbread in the side with a sweet-toothed boot for a snack that's so versatile it can act as an appetizer or a dessert. Since you can use frozen or fresh strawberries, this recipe works year-round.
The classic Italian pie goes sweet, with a crust made from almonds, oats and coconut, and a chocolate spread that includes dates, tofu and cannellini beans for added nutrients!
Smaller spring potatoes, also known as new potatoes, tend to be sweeter, making this an ideal time of year to try a variety other than America's beloved Russet (otherwise known as the Idaho potato). Our Herbed New Potatoes is a side that's both simple and elegant.
Keep this grainy, veggie casserole in the freezer so you always have a quick supper on hand!
Soufflés can seem rather daunting. This foolproof, low-cal recipe is certainly quick and easy, yet still has the effect of impressing everyone who sees it!
Infuse iron-rich spinach and protein-powered chickpeas with some simple flavor thanks to garlic, paprika, cumin and red wine vinegar.
Husband-and-wife cooking duo Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos show audiences how to infuse uncomplicated dishes with Tuscan flavors. This simple side gets its flavor from fresh herbs and garlic.
Chef Jo's piquant West Indian blend has a touch of sweetness, thanks to chopped mango. Enjoy this island-inspired condiment on your favorite CE burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and omelettes.
Hell's Kitchen champ Christina Machamer's hearty basil pesto - traditional as it is - isn't "weighted" in the past, thanks to the use of Fontinella cheese or low-fat Parmesan. Plus, you can play around with different herbs to make novel pestos.
Our rustic take on the classic Italian pie has a swirl of savory fillings and just 175 calories per slice.
This gourmet-style salad with roasted garlic and Dijon dressing is a smorgasbord of texture, thanks to zucchini ribbons, marinated artichokes, crisp romaine heart and roasted red pepper.
You can make both the potatoes and onions the day before so that your pre-party preparation is extra fast and easy. After assembling the dish, either bake it at home and serve it within an hour or so (it's equally delicious at room temperature), or take it to the host's place and bake it there.
Yukon gold potatoes have thin skin and buttery flesh, thus abolishing the need for loads of butter, cream and salt. If that wasn't good enough, they have a lower starch content than Russets and Idahos to boot.
The world abounds with sugary pies, but our main-worthy version is equally satisfying as a summer side or a quick lunch. The walnut crust is a delicious option with any savory filling!
Nosh on red bell peppers like those found in this Middle Eastern-inspired side dish and know you've chosen one of the most nutrient-dense foods around. A 3 1/2-oz serving of red peppers boasts plentiful vitamins C, A and B6, fiber, thiamin and folic acid.
Joselyn Fenstermacher, who works for the United States Antarctic Program at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, showcases some of the veggies she grows in the Station's surprisingly lush growth chamber in this sweet and tangy salsa.
Steam it, roast it, mash it, bake it. The purple sweet potato is a versatile root veggie, which Okinawans make into everything from tempura to ice cream and can be served sweet or savory.
A generous portion of comforting autumn dessert, plus 3 tbsp of decadent Maple Crème, costs you just 4 grams of fat!
Skordalia is a much-loved garlicky dip made with either bread or potatoes as a base, but here we've used both: The bread lightens up the consistency by absorbing some of the potato's starchiness.
We lighten up the traditionally rich Mexican appetizer queso fundido, Spanish for "cheese fondue," with Greek yogurt and cream cheese.
This quick and easy clean eating pizza uses pita bread for a traditionally thin and crispy crust. Vary the toppings to your taste preferences: add diced Roma or sun-dried tomatoes, chopped olives or even leftover cooked broccoli.
Tosca Reno's 30-minute cookies are a holiday favorite - she was even able to use the addictive sweets as a means of sneaking flax into her daughter's diet!
These surprisingly light flapjacks are free of gluten and make perfect use of summer's sweet peaches!
Whip up a quick snack for the kiddies or a meal-on-the-go with just 4 ingredients and 8 minutes. Bonus: It's loaded with fiber!
Bolognese sauce is a rich ragu that simmers for hours, coaxing flavor from aromatic vegetables. Our plant-based lentil bolognese honors its roots with steady (thankfully quicker!) preparation that persuades sweet notes from caramelized vegetables.
Whole milk, egg yolks and butter are what make traditional popovers high-saturated fat foods. Our version offers a golden, eggy, chewy yet healthy alternative that pairs well with soups and stews.