Be (deliciously) stress-free: Just 1 orange contains enough vitamin C to meet your daily requirement. Vitamin C plays a key role in immune-system health and may help your body manage stress – so when you have a lot on your plate, make sure you’re getting enough!
Got 30 minutes? You've got a fresh, healthy homemade dinner.
The Triple-Threat Nutrient: A member of the morning glory family, sweet potatoes have high levels of beta-carotene, a nutrient-rich carotenoid. Beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body, helps promote healthy eyes, skin and a strong immune system.
Your family will never know you only spent 30 minutes making these turkish kebabs with tahini yogurt sauce and cilantro couscous.
Who says you can only enjoy guacamole with chips? Toss it with pasta and beef on busy work nights.
Swapping out refined grains for whole grains such as quinoa not only can help to prevent against weight gain, but it can also go a long way in helping to prevent cancer. Here, quinoa is topped with gorgeous arugula, carrots, green beans and wild-caught fillet of sole for a meal that’s packed with flavor and nutrients.
Three high-powered superfoods – ginger, cacao and goji berries – infuse this decadent chocolate bar with serious anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
Fiber-rich chickpeas stand in for meat in this colorful stir-fry with a spicy- sweet sauce – all served over millet sautéed in sesame oil and speckled with green onions.
Walnut pesto with pungent ginger and fragrant fresh basil is the hero that brings this dish together. Walnuts have the highest concentration of antioxidants among nuts, while also containing essential fatty acids, so keep them on hand and snack on them often! In this dish, spaghetti squash is a carotenoid-rich stand-in for pasta, while protein-packed shrimp is among the seafood picks with the least amount of mercury.
This green mojito juice recipe works well with many meal plans, and will keep your energy levels soaring without added junk.
Our robust kale salad with seasoned poached chicken uses yogurt as the base for its creamy dressing, adding beneficial bacteria to every bite. We suggest looking for organic, grass-fed yogurt options. Anchovy fillets are optional here, but highly recommended – they contain omega-3 fatty acids, while being low in mercury and other toxins because they are a small fish.
Chef and single dad Mike Ward's 20-minute paella recipe can easily be customized to your family's varied tastebuds.
We’ve packed this soup with a triple-punch of greens – kale, Swiss chard and spinach. These greens contain antioxidants that help fight against oxidative stress and may help in the prevention of cancer. We’ve also added a finishing touch of pepitas (also known as pumpkin seeds), toasted with aromatic turmeric and ginger.
These easy, portable gluten-free cookies are the perfect solution for busy days when you need an energy boost that fit into your meal plans without weighing you down.
In this recipe, we use a potent blend of herbs and spices – rosemary, oregano, ground ginger and turmeric – to marinate the chicken, both to bring in added antioxidants to the dish as well as to protect the chicken from any damage from the cooking process (although we cook on medium to minimize the effects as well!). Remember to opt for organic chicken whenever possible.
Prep and cook your raw veggies so they're ready to use for snacks, stir-fries, salads, sandwiches and wraps.
Soak beans overnight. Drain, rinse well and boil with fresh water until soft throughout. Use cooked beans as is, or use onion, garlic and spices to add layers of flavor as we did with our spiced refried bean recipe below. Use it as a delicious base for protein-packed burritos, taco salads, grain bowls, dips and sloppy Joes.
Make your own granola to serve with fresh fruit and your favorite yogurt for a quick breakfast.
Freezing 5 to 10 premeasured smoothie ingredients in individual freezer bags makes for easy breakfasts or speedy snacks.
A zesty maple Dijon sauce tops this protein-packed skillet meal that’s loaded with good-for-you kale and studded with cranberries for a pop of tart-sweetness.
Ditch the store-bought chocolate spreads that contain nasty oils and sugars – with our 10-minute, 3-ingredient recipe, you'll get all the same luscious, chocolaty flavor without an ounce of guilt.
We’ve packed six health-boosting superfoods – oats, coconut, chia, cinnamon, maca and dark chocolate – into these chewy, delicious cookies for the ultimate on-the-run breakfast or snack that will truly satisfy your taste buds.
Enjoy a quick and delicious breakfast with this acai purée blended with creamy coconut milk and banana, then layered with colorful fruit and nuts.
Remember those packages of preservative-laden dehydrated noodles that you probably ditched when you started eating clean? The beauty of those packages was their simplicity – just add boiling water and eat. We’ve recreated the convenience with this layered noodle bowl with mushrooms, carrots, edamame and bok choy. Simply prepare the broth before leaving the house, store in a heat-proof container and pour over top when you're ready.
Try this bright and clean twist on pesto pasta from Candice Kumai and enjoy a perfect and practical fuss-free meal tonight.
We love breakfast frittatas here at Clean Eating, but we know that time doesn’t always permit a leisurely morning meal. Enter these scrumptious Italian-style mini frittatas with tomatoes, chicken sausage, mozzarella and basil that are baked in a muffin tin for ultra-portability.
With less than 300 calories, this classic casual cake is ready for everyday indulgence.
Looking to incorporate more greens into your diet but don’t have the time? No more excuses. This avocado, spinach and pineapple smoothie is prepared almost entirely in advance. Simply add to a blender with water and start sipping.
This twist on mac ’n’ cheese is bursting with bold southwestern ingredients like sweet corn, creamy avocado and fresh cilantro. Try using tri-colored pasta shells for added visual appeal.
These easy muffins are only 155 calories per serving.
These smokey, crispy quesadillas are ready in under an hour and weigh in at 470 calories for four wedges. Fit them into your meal plans this week!
Traditional Asian ingredients – soy sauce, rice vinegar and ginger – give ham and cabbage a nontraditional sweet and salty flavor. For a twist, we’ve paired this dish with farro, an ancient grain, instead of the traditional rice.
Chapati is a type of unleavened bread common in South Asia. Prepare the dough first and let it rest while preparing the curry. The chapati cooks quickly, so finish it just before serving the meal.
With sweet, salty and spicy notes, our healthier version of this classic dish has all the punch without excess salt and sugar. Once you start stir-frying, everything cooks quickly, so measure and chop all the ingredients before you heat the oil. To increase the heat, add up to 1 tbsp red chile paste.
These sassy little lettuce cups are brimming with fiery radish and tangy goat cheese. Plus, they’re perfectly portable for busy weeknights on the run.
Crisp romaine is the star in our skinny version of Caesar salad – at under 200 calories, even a supermodel would dig into this!
Our tangy balsamic chicken is the ultimate quick-fix protein that offers maximum mouthwatering flavor alongside crisp beans and meaty mushrooms.
Crawfish are very tender and really soak up the seasoning of this broth. Serve this dish in large, shallow bowls with seafood crackers.
This Ethiopian-inspired recipe combines chicken, green beans and lentils in one dish for a flavorful meal. Serve with injera (Ethiopian flatbread).
Whether you mince it or use as a garnish, buy radishes with tops still attached. They are cost-effective and a two-for-one deal in terms of culinary uses.
Skip the deep fryer and make use of the oven! We coated tender halibut in brown rice cereal and topped it with our roasted corn salsa and yogurt-feta sauce.
Perfectly crisp-tender green beans add crunch to this seared tuna salad with olives and tarragon mustard vinaigrette.
Shallots, rosemary and farmstand-fresh blackberries turn ordinary chicken and potatoes into a showstopper of a meal.
Soba noodles tossed in a light ginger soy mixture are layered on a bed of crisp romaine for the ultimate mingling of flavors and textures.
Serve fruit warm off the grill, or grill them in advance and serve at room temperature.
Toasted curry powder is combined with yogurt, buttermilk and mayonnaise for an aromatic and creamy dressing for this curry pasta salad.
Panzanella is a classic Tuscan salad made from juicy tomatoes and chunks of day-old bread. Grilling the tomatoes gives our version a delicious twist.
Enjoy garden-fresh spinach and tomatoes all tangled up in whole-grain noodles and just one pot to wash tonight.
Zucchini, spinach and radish lend layers of flavor, plus rich cottage cheese ensures this meal is as filling as it is delicious.
A chocolate lover’s dream, these old-school fudge pops use whole milk, dark chocolate and cocoa powder for the ultimate rich, chocolaty summer treat.
Refreshing gazpacho made from still-warm-from-the-sun yellow tomatoes. Serve for lunch with grilled sandwiches or as a starter to a longer evening meal.
In this gorgeous, bright dish, basil is used in two ways – it's blended into a creamy garlic buttermilk sauce and also used as a garnish for extra impact.
This seriously cheesy Tex-Mex-style dip is perfect served warm with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for dipping.
This tangy spread hits all the right flavors – subtly sweet, spicy and salty. Use it to add flavor to roasted veggie or prosciutto sandwiches.
This satisfying salad is a quick dinner recipe with a delicious combination of crisp veggies, juicy steak and pungent blue cheese.
Sweet roasted peppers are drizzled with a citrus vinaigrette and just a touch of heat.
What do you get when you mix East Indian curried eggplant vindaloo with West Indian roti? You get the ultimate, flavor-packed curry all in one wrap.
Avocado, almond milk and cacao form the creamy base for this über-decadent chocolate dip. Make sure your avocado is well ripened to achieve the silkiest texture. Serve with any fresh fruit such as berries or sliced pears.
These savory-sweet pancakes are perfect for any meal. Meaty turkey bacon adds a punch of smoky flavor and protein. Serve with maple syrup on the side.
Radishes work well as sturdy scoopers for heavy dollops of rich dip – like this one, a fresh and creamy yogurt dip without the calorie overload.
Learn how to make one classic salsa and then experiment with our 4 variations. Our nutrient-rich salsas will liven up any dish and inspire fresh meal ideas all summer long.
Homemade salsas may help reduce your risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cancer and heart disease, all the while promoting healthy skin, increased energy and healthy weight.
Stay away from the sugars and preservatives of grocery store salsa with a homemade fresh salsa crura recipe.
Rich ricotta cheese is the perfect accompaniment to sweet peas in this vibrant spread. Try it over garlic and olive oil crostini as an appetizer or with simple whole-grain crackers.
This sweet and savory salsa will liven up any dish and inspire fresh meal ideas all summer long.
Try this classic homemade salsa verde to spice up any meal.
Creating your own salsa using whole, flavorful ingredients will make those tortilla chips and that burrito more than just another party snack or midday meal.
The juiciness of blackberries complements rich herbed yogurt and hearty barley. The Yogurt Thyme Dressing can also double as a marinade for chicken or lamb.
We love using large green Spanish olives for this recipe, which are sometimes stuffed with pimentos – but any flavorful variety works.
Soft corn cakes topped with shrimp in a savory tomato and white wine sauce in this easy enough for a casual meal but special enough for company dish.
Meaty salmon steaks – be careful of the bones – get extra oomph thanks to a smear of boldly flavored butter, served over paprika-spiked grilled pineapple and mango.
This spice-rubbed steak on the grill is special enough. But here, a good thing gets even better with a bold tomato and pepper sauce reminiscent of gazpacho. For a change of pace, try substituting chicken, pork chops or even shrimp for the beef.
Here’s a healthier version of a Cubano sandwich – ham, thinly sliced pork, cheese and pickles piled onto a roll and grilled. It gets its mojo-like flavor thanks to citrus zest in the mayo. Serve a slew at your next party or tailgater. You can prepare the sandwiches in advance, then simply finish them on the grill.
Ceviche is a refreshing South American raw fish salad with tomato, chiles, cilantro and lime juice. We use cod, but any fresh fish will work.
Inspired by France’s celebrated seafood stew, these foil packets are packed with clams, mussels, shrimp, tomatoes, fennel, onions and a saffron wine broth. You can also grill your Bouillabaise in a covered saucepan over a double layer of foil.
This Mexican-inspired fondue is simple yet flavorful, and it cooks right on the grill – though you can also use the stove top or your grill’s side burner, if it has one. For dipping, serve chunked grilled or raw vegetables, chunked grilled sausages and tortilla chips on the side.
Thinly sliced zucchini really soaks up the flavor in this stir-fry, while cayenne-dusted crispy chickpeas add just the right amount of crunch.
This easy veggie salad features adzuki beans, which are incredibly high in fiber and protein.
Sweet apple, crunchy celery and pungent blue cheese make for the perfect combination in this 25-minute slaw.
Quick-pickled vegetables are stacked over soy- and-lime-spiked chicken burgers. A fast and easy homemade ketchup adds a sweet-tart kick without the excess sugar that normally comes with store-bought ketchup.