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!
Mediterranean cuisine is not only one of the healthiest, it’s also one of the most flavorful. Tart lemons, fragrant garlic and sweet and tangy balsamic vinegar are just a few of its trademark ingredients, and we’ve included them all. These family-friendly pitas also feature bell peppers, which are rich in antioxidants, including lycopene, beta-carotene and ferulic acid, all of which work together to fight potentially cancer-causing free radicals in the body.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Our blend of sweet and savory winter produce is baked to perfection with a cheesy topping to make this Clean eating casserole recipe hearty enough for a budget-friendly weeknight dinner.
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.
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!
Swapping out pasta with spaghetti squash let's you enjoy all of the cheese without the guilt in this light and satisfying casserole.
This quick and easy weeknight dinner comes with a bonus- a delicious supply of homemade pesto that you can spread on fish or serve as a part of your meal plan later in the week!
Skip your usual Indian takeout and make your own chana masala instead. You'll be surprised that it takes a mere 30 minutes.
This easy and delicious dish features the nutrient powerhouse edamame, which packs a good dose of vitamin K, folate and manganese, in addition to iron, magnesium, protein and copper.
Fluffy, whole grain biscuits and unctuous shiitake mushrooms elevate both the taste and nutritional profiles of this classic dish.
Chicken, pasta and cheese get dressed up with balsamic glazed figs and herbs in this comforting yet elegant dish.
The Quick Chicken Cacciatore's lean chicken breasts are combined with fiber-rich and antioxidant-filled veggies like mushrooms, peppers and tomatoes.
Instead of the traditional lemon and dill lineup, our tuna melt recipe takes a cue from Tex-Mex cuisine and employs some southern flavor with a little kick.
Quesadillas make your life in the kitchen easier! Our Mediterranean version can be assembled up to 12 hours in advance, refrigerated and baked when needed.
With a vibrant sauce and a bit of flair in its presentation, this dish looks and tastes great for so little effort. Scallops take literally minutes to cook, making them the perfect fast food when you need a touch of elegance in a flash.
Thanks to the extra hit of fiber, sweet potato fries are a filling stand-in for white spuds. With just a light coating of olive oil, baking the potatoes adds a crispy, crunchy texture that garners Clean Eating approval while you indulge your craving.
After a year and a half of eating clean and a 43-pound weight loss, one of our readers shares a secret for sneaking added nutrition into a family favorite: pasta.
Light as air and filled with our Greek-inspired blend, it's hard to believe that 4 of these flaky breakfast bites are only 214 calories!
With the right ingredients, including applesauce, egg whites and Greek yogurt, you can create a low-fat dessert that still bakes into a moist and tender cake. Ground cinnamon satisfies your sweet tooth without spiking your blood sugar.
Chard and kale, with their unique vitamin profiles, offer additional nutritional benefits when paired. By adding golden raisins and fresh chopped garlic to the mix, you'll do wonders for the flavor impact of these Italian greens.
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).
A fun spin on the well-known restaurant appetizer, this stir-fry version becomes a rich and hearty dinnertime meal with all the traditional flavor elements: sweet bell pepper, smoky ham, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, salty clams and oregano.
Tender scallops pair beautifully with fragrant ginger, garlic and a bounty of colorful vegetables in this cleaned-up version of the popular Chinese take-out dish.
If Elvis had a signature cookie, these banana peanut butter cookies would be it! Not only will these satisfy your peanut butter and banana cravings, but they're also packed with omega-3-rich flaxseeds.