Recipes

Craving something creamy? We have some tricks up our sleeves to bring you a healthy, protein-packed dinner full of flavor and richness but not full of fat!

Chinese restaurants popularized the earthy spiced beef stir-fry known as Mongolian beef, but we’ve improved it by wrapping the savory mix in perfect pouches of whole-wheat crepes.

Grated zucchini adds extra juiciness and a slight sweetness to these crowd-pleasing sliders.

Kabocha, also called Japanese pumpkin, has a delectably sweet, creamy flesh. Slow-roasting this squash really brings out maximum flavor. If kabocha is not available in your area, feel free to subsitute an equal weight of acorn squash. Although acorn squash won't be as sweet, you can add a few drops of maple syrup to the mix to make up for it. Do add in all the toppings, though, which provide great flavor and texture to the soup.

Traditionally served over pasta, shrimp scampi 
is simply shrimp sautéed with fragrant garlic in oil or butter. With its mozzarella crust and 
homemade bread crumbs, we dare to say 
that our sandwich version is even better than 
the original!

Hearty and nourishing, this chickpea soup is satisfying enough for a meal. The earthy flavors of the spices are reminiscent of a Middle Eastern dish and are brightened up with lemon juice and an optional topping of mixed herbs.

The slightly sweet flavor of adzuki beans pairs beautifully with earthy miso and mushrooms in this soup. Take care to dissolve miso into a bit of broth at the 
end of cooking and add to the soup off the heat. By avoiding boiling the miso, you’ll preserve the beneficial enzymes 
and bacteria.

A hot bowl of stracciatella is the perfect antidote to a chill in the bones. Stracciatella means “little rags” in Italian and pertains to the straggly ribbons formed when eggs are drizzled in and cooked. Often, pastina is used in this soup, but beans are a heartier and less processed substitute. Parmesan rind adds an amazing savory quality, but freshly grated cheese will also do the trick.

A mix of root vegetables, pinto beans and a mashed cauliflower-potato topping give this classic casserole a fresh makeover. This pie is a great make-ahead meal – simply freeze in individual containers to pull out for later use.

Fans of jerk chicken will fall for these spicy pork and onion skewers, served with fiery greens and earthy roasted turnips to cool the palate.

Improve Your Life: Tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds, is rich in beneficial minerals such as copper. In fact, a single serving of this recipe offers almost 30% of your daily value (DV) of the mineral. Copper plays a key role in the production of collagen – a component of bones and connective tissue – as well as hemoglobin, the main form of iron in red blood cells.

This 5-minute Sweet Cherry Almond 
Flaxseed Smoothie recipe is perfect for busy mornings.

These protein-packed Mexican chicken stuffed peppers are a great paleo substitute for Taco Tuesday.

Initially used as a means of food preservation, today Spanish vinegar-infused adobo marinade is typically used to flavor meats before cooking. This recipe guarantees moist and flavorful chicken breast.

This protein-packed paleo diet recipe will keep you full for hours without crashing.

Roast a variety of root veggies with the same cooking time for an easy side, or add to salads, grain bowls, soups and scrambles.

Keep your blood sugar and energy levels up with these date and cashew protein balls. Prep a batch of these simple, sweet treats ahead of time to enjoy easy, healthy snacking all week.

Homemade bread is always a nice accompaniment and takes far less effort than imagined. Make a few loaves on Sunday and freeze and defrost later in the week to be certain that excessive sodium, sugar and high-fructose corn syrup don't make an appearance in your bread’s ingredient list.

Soups are the perfect grab-and-go midday meal and can accompany just about any lunch side, from your favorite panini to the classic kale Caesar.

These versatile burritos can be eaten any time of day including breakfast, dinner or at snack time.

Bake sweet or savory muffins for satisfying, healthy snacks or to-go breakfasts.

Try our Spiced Maple Oats with Chia, a glamorized version of humble oatmeal that can be made 1 to 2 days ahead of time.

This classic, comforting dish packs powerful nutrition into one deliciously healthy soup. Swirl in a dollop of our perfect pesto and let it melt into your bowl for a tangy boost of flavor.

Try these Indian Lentil Burgers and you'll wonder why you don't eat veggie burgers more often.

Skip the takeout tonight and make this Indian-inspired curry in just 30 minutes.

Tantalize your taste buds with paprika-infused chicken paired with comforting and creamy polenta.

Adding fresh herbs such as rosemary and oregano to your dishes can be a great way of punching up flavor, reducing the need for excess fat or salt.

Who says buffalo chicken can't be healthy? Broiled chicken paired with a buffalo sauce made with Greek yogurt lightens up and adds extra protein to this American classic. Serve over this crisp, crunchy salad for a quick and healthy meal.

These Korean barbecued short ribs will become an instant hit at any dinner party you attend.

Boost your mood with this classic Italian dish. Chicken is an excellent source of tryptophan, an essential amino acid that helps your body produce niacin. It also produces serotonin, a hormone linked to relaxation, restfulness, and an overall feeling of well-being.

Sweet apples and juicy pork are a heavenly pair on their own, but the addition of exotic spices and a crispy bread crumb coating make this dish a must in your weekly dinner rotation. If you like, double the applesauce recipe and save half for dessert – it’s delicious drizzled over yogurt with cinnamon and a sprinkling of Sucanat!

Traditionally cooked in a tall earthenware pot known as a tagine, the North African dish of 
the same name is a saucy, spiced stew that’ll warm you from the inside out. Our quick and easy recipe is vegetarian, and chock-full of hearty veggies and chickpeas for a truly satisfying dish.

Vietnamese cuisine treasures the balance between textures and flavors. In this brilliant dish, we’ve mixed crunchy vegetables with soft noodles and juicy pork tenderloin, and blended sharp ginger with pungent garlic for pleasing contrast. To maximize your intake of sulforaphane, a cancer risk–reducing compound found in cruciferous veggies, choose broccoli sprouts. Sulforaphone levels are 10 to 100 times higher in three-day-old broccoli sprouts than they are in broccoli.

A light, vibrant twist on an elegant yet effortless classic.

Our elegant dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. This Clean Eating recipe comes together so quickly you can serve it for a fancy dinner party or a typical weeknight.

Balance Your Cholesterol: 
Oats contain soluble fiber, which if eaten regularly, can go a long way in reducing LDL, or bad, cholesterol. This Clean Eating recipe is a delicious way to reap these benefits.

Give takeout a run for its money with our healthier – and much cheaper – Clean Eating recipe,  which calls on pantry staples and a few Asian-inspired ingredients to deliver flavor in just 35 minutes!

Baking panko-encrusted chicken ensures a delightfully crispy bite and eliminates extra oil from frying. Add flavor, creaminess, and extra protein with our Clean Eating recipe for lemon dill sauce thickened with Greek yogurt.

Risotto, which is made by slowly adding broth to medium-grain rice, gets a makeover for tonight’s no-fuss Clean Eating recipe. We’ve jazzed it up by swapping traditional Arborio rice with raw buckwheat, which adds a mild, nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with sautéed fennel and our crisp apple topping.

Simple and savory biscuits are perfect for dunking in our warm spiced soup, but if you’re short on time, swap them out by adding cubed redskin potatoes to this Clean Eating recipe for a quicker (and gluten-free!) alternative that's just as filling.

Satisfy your taste buds and save time in the kitchen with this sophisticated yet simple sage-infused chicken. Garlic and beans dress up collard greens to complete this nutritious and unique Clean Eating recipe.

Our Clean Eating recipe livens and lightens up quesadillas with lots of veggies and a fresh tomatillo sauce!

Try a Corn & Red Lentil Soup with Goat Cheese Croutons for a delicious dinner! This Clean Eating recipe is ready in 25 minutes.

Coconut’s Superpowers: Be careful not to judge a recipe by its coconut content! While the fat content here may seem high, the saturated fat found in coconut milk is actually easily metabolized by the body. In fact, lauric acid – a saturated fat found in the coconut milk in this Clean Eating recipe – has both antiviral and antifungal properties.

A marriage of savory and sweet is the hallmark of Moroccan cuisine, and we’ve brought the two taste sensations together with our bite-size meatballs, which boast a perfect blend of warm cumin and cinnamon and crisp mint and coriander.

Large, tender flakes of cod are rolled with crunchy bread crumbs, baked until crisp and served on a bed of garlicky spinach pasta in our Clean Eating recipe for classic deep-fried croquettes, 
a popular French finger food.

Inspired by the rich palate of the South, we’ve breaded tender catfish with toothsome cornmeal and paired it with a spicy pilaf for a down-home meal with serious stick-to-your-ribs satisfaction!

Serve our seasonal, veggie-packed Clean Eating recipe for rice 
and lentil pilaf family-style, or pack it into personal ramekins so everyone can dig 
into their very own oven-baked dish.

Rosemary lends these quesadillas subtle pine flavors and an appetizing mint aroma. Our colorful Clean Eating recipe for cranberry salsa adds extra sweetness.

This classic English staple, which is often loaded with calories, fat and sodium, gets a makeover by swapping out the ground beef for protein-rich lentils and tasty broccoli. redskins.

We’ve piled all the fixings of a hearty beef and barley stew into personal ramekins and slathered each in pillowy dough in this Clean Eating recipe. If you’re strapped for time, top your ramekins with store-bought whole-wheat biscuits and bake until golden. These pies pack in 70% of your daily fiber!

Tart green apple and rich caramelized onions compliment sweet and salty orange and soy sauce-infused pork in this tropics-inspired Clean Eating recipe. A single serving of this fiber-rich luau meal offers 40% of your daily recommended intake of selenium. The micro-mineral has been shown to promote the repair of DNA cells and the destruction of abnormal cells, which may help reduce your risk of cancer.

Fragrant cilantro replaces traditional basil in our easy Clean Eating recipe for pesto sauce, which pairs beautifully with juicy pork, hearty potatoes and sweet plantains.

Pair beef sirloin, sweet oranges with savory soy sauce and hearty broccoli alongside elegantly slim snow peas.

Fresh lobster and crunchy jicama take the ordinary street taco to new heights. No lobster? Substitute cod or another white fish.

Inspired by the bold flavors of dal, the traditional Indian lentil dish, our hearty vegetarian patties are delicious served on their own or with warm whole-grain naan bread – just be sure to top them with our addictive sweet-tart mango chutney!

Our healthy take on chicken soup will have you feeling better in no time.

In this good-for-you dessert, slow-
cooked apples are packed with a 
buttery oat crumble then finished 
with a maple cider sauce.

We slashed 263 calories from this classic dish, 
and it's just as creamy, cheesy and indulgent as ever.

Quick-braising can be an ideal method 
for cooking cool-weather greens, but 
make sure to select sturdy varieties such 
as kale, collards and escarole. Here, 
fiber-rich kale is simmered with broth 
and caramelized shallots.

Velvety cheesecake gets a festive makeover with a fragrant chestnut crust and a 
maple cranberry sauce drizzled over top.

Take a trip to New Orleans with this satisfying Southern comfort meal without all the calories. Plan your prep time so that the polenta will be done just as the slow-cooker mixture is finishing up.

A one-skillet twist on a traditional chili with corn bread, this clean eating chili uses both lean beef and black beans for a satisfying protein punch.

Turnips stand in as a substitute for potatoes in this dish, while caramelized onions add a rich depth of flavor with the help of a little healthy fat.