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Italian Meatball Sliders
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. These sliders are great for end-of-summer cookouts and get-togethers. They’re easy to put together and made with simple ingredients like lean ground turkey, roasted red bell peppers, yellow onion, and marinara. Eat with whole-grain pita or use on top of salads or pastas. Nutritional Bonus: These sliders provide 11 g of lean, metabolism-boosting protein in every serving.
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Bangkok Curry Bowls with Rice Noodles & Vegetables 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.
Greek Yogurt Cheesecakes with Quick Berry Compote
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. Join Clean Eating Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Join Clean Eating Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Join for free Nutritional Bonus: Greek yogurt, even the nonfat variety, delivers extra protein while keeping the fat content down.
Rainforest Acai Breakfast Jars
Enjoy a breakfast that tastes like it came straight from the Amazonian rainforest with this gorgeous acai purée blended with creamy coconut milk and banana, then layered with colorful fruit and nuts. Pile it all into jars or containers and freeze – then simply grab and go! Ingredients 4 3.5-oz packs frozen unsweetened acai purée (TRY: Sambazon Acai Berry Original Blend Superfruit Packs.
Shrimp Scampi Flatbread
Our super-fast, gluten-free skillet flatbread makes a perfect base for traditional shrimp scampi! Join Clean Eating Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Join Clean Eating Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Join for free Healthy cast iron skillet dinner recipe Maya Visnyei Nutritional Bonus: Go for ground when consuming flaxseeds – otherwise, your body can’t access their precious nutrients, such as plant lignans, lying within their crunchy shell.
Sweet & Spicy Goat Cheese Spread
This tangy spread hits all the right flavors – subtly sweet, spicy and salty. Use it to add flavor to roasted veggie or prosciutto sandwiches.
Celebrate Summer With This Veggie Cobb Salad
This salad is inspired by the Israeli Sabich sandwich—pita or laffa bread stuffed with fried eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, chopped vegetables, and tahini. Join Yoga Journal Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Join Yoga Journal Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Join for free Photo: Darren Kemper Member Exclusive Become a member to unlock this story and receive other great perks.
Red Velvet Cake with Beets & Cream Cheese Glaze
The subtle hue of our red velvet cake is our natural answer to food dye: beets! Join Clean Eating Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Join Clean Eating Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Join for free Red Velvet Cake recipe Nutritional Bonus: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), beets are believed to a natural liver tonic and blood purifier. The benefits of beets aren’t confined to Eastern traditions, though.
Southwestern Potato Skins
We've taken your classic potato skins and given them a southwestern makeover, using hearty black beans, cilantro and a kick of spicy jalapeño. Both the potatoes and the filling can be made in advance and simply assembled and baked the day of your party. Join Clean Eating Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Join Clean Eating Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites.
Creamy Cauliflower, Leek & Potato Soup
Creamy Cauliflower, Leek & Potato Soup Photo by Maya Visnyei Find more like this cauliflower potato soup here. Nutritional Bonus: Cauliflower, a cruciferous vegetable, contains an array of phytonutrients including beta-carotene, quercetin and ferulic acid, all of which help reduce oxidative stress in the body. We independently source all of the products that we feature on cleaneatingmag.com.
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This quick-cooking chili tastes like it’s been simmering for hours Squash doesn't have to be bland or boring. With a quick and easy technique and a punch of flavor, this is a side dish no one will overlook. Editors’ Picks These gluten-free pumpkin waffles skip the whipped cream topping for something a little more elevated—an orange-cinnamon maple syrup that you can use in countless ways.
Mahi Mahi Tacos Recipe - Clean Eating Magazine
Get more taco recipes here! 40minDuration 15minCook Time 25minPrep Time 2Servings Ingredients Olive oil cooking spray 2 tbsp coriander seeds 2 tbsp cumin seeds 2 boneless, skinless mahi mahi fillets (about 4 1/2 oz each) 4 corn tortillas (6 inches each) SLAW 1 cup fresh, diced pineapple 1 cup julienned jicama 1 green chile or jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions 1 lime, juiced and zested 1 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsp chopped...
Walnut-Crusted Shrimp Recipe - Clean Eating Magazine
Walnut Crusted Shrimp with Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipe Gibson & Smith Nutritional Bonus: Walnuts contain the highest amount of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) of any nut, the plant-based omega-3 fatty acid. In addition to the remarkable things omega-3s do for your heart, such as help lower triglycerides and reduce plaque formation in blood vessels, this essential fatty acid also supports your think tank.
Frozen Banana Pops
Frozen Banana Pops Gibson & Smith Love bananas?
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken Gibson & Smith Nutritional Bonus: Coconut contains medium-chain fatty acids such as lauric acid, which is converted to a substance called monolaurin in the body. Monolaurin has antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties. We independently source all of the products that we feature on cleaneatingmag.com. If you buy from the links on our site, we may receive an affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.
Superfood Breakfast Cookies
Superfood Breakfast Cookies Photo by Darren Kemper 40minDuration 20minCook Time 20minPrep Time 12Servings Ingredients 2 oz chopped dark chocolate (70% or greater) or cacao nibs 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1/4 cup ground chia seeds 1/4 cup unsweetened raisins 2 tbsp maca powder (TRY: Navitas Naturals Maca Powder) 1 tbsp brewer’s yeast 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 bananas 1/4 cup natural unsalted peanut butter 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Preparation...
Ko Samui Chicken Slaw with Spicy Lime Vinaigrette
Ko Samui Chicken Slaw With Spicy Lime Vinaigrette Photo by Brandon Barré 25minDuration 25minPrep Time 6Servings Ingredients 4 large carrots, peeled and shredded 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 1 large zucchini, trimmed and finely chopped 1 mango, peeled, pitted and cut into matchsticks 6 cups shredded savoy, napa or green cabbage 4 cups chopped cooked chicken breast 2 cups chopped snap peas 6 tbsp fresh lime juice 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tsp Sucanat or...
Individual Black Bean Mexican Layer Dips
Individual Black Bean Mexican Layer Dips Gibson & Smith 15minDuration 15minPrep Time 4Servings Ingredients 1 cup BPA-free canned unsalted black beans (TRY: Eden Organic Black Beans No Salt Added) 1 1/2tbsp fresh lime juice, divided 1 tbsp unsalted tomato paste 1/2tsp chile powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp plus 1/8 tsp sea salt, divided 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted 1/4 tsp garlic powder 4 tbsp plain yogurt 6 tbsp all-natural salsa 4 tbsp shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese EQUIPMENT:...
Latkes Archives - Simply Gluten Free
Breakfast & Brunch Grain Free Refined Sugar Free Soy Free Vegetarian Cottage Cheese & Raisin Latkes November 25, 2014October 26, 2018 by Carol Kicinski Share this Written by Cara lyons Breakfast & Brunch Dairy Free Breakfasts Grain Free Nut Free Paleo Refined Sugar Free Soy Free Vegetarian Latke Benny’s November 25, 2014June 14, 2018 by Carol Kicinski Share this Written by Cara Lyons Breakfast & Brunch Dairy Free Breakfasts Grain Free Nut Free Paleo Refined Sugar Free Soy Free Vegetarian...
Mid-East Cobb Salad with Roasted Chickpeas & Creamy Tahini Dressing
45minDuration 15minCook Time 30minPrep Time 6Servings Ingredients 1 large eggplant, trimmed and cubed 1 15-oz BPA-free can unsalted chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp shawarma seasoning blend (NOTE: Look for this at Middle Eastern stores.
Southwest Chicken Salad with Whipped Avocado Dressing
Southwest Chicken Salad with Whipped Avocado Dressing Brandon Barré 40minDuration 15minCook Time 25minPrep Time 4Servings Ingredients High-heat cooking oil (such as grape seed or safflower), as needed 2 5-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 1/2 tsp all-natural low-sodium barbecue seasoning blend 4 1-oz slices all-natural nitrate- and nitrite-free turkey bacon 2 6-inch corn tortillas, cut in half and then into 1/4-inch strips Olive oil cooking spray 1 clove garlic, peeled 1/2 avocado,...
Chocolate Dip Recipe - Clean Eating Magazine
Chocolate Sea Salt Dip Gibson & Smith 10minDuration 10minPrep Time 10Servings Ingredients 1 avocado, peeled
and pitted 6 tbsp unsweetened
cacao powder 1/2 cup plain unsweetened almond milk 5 tbsp pure maple syrup 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp sea salt Preparation To a food processor or blender, add all ingredients and process until smooth.
Slow-Cooker Southwestern Stuffed Flank Steak
Slow-Cooker Southwestern Stuffed Flank Steak Cara Lyons Serve this flank steak with a simple salad or some sauteed greens for a fuss-free meal your family will love! Serves: 5 Hands-on time: 30 minutes Total time: 6 hours, 30 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling time) INGREDIENTS: 5 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess water 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 green jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion 1/4 cup frozen corn 1/4 cup BPA-free, canned black beans 1/4 cup...
How to Use Leftover Baked Potatoes
No-Cook Brownie Truffles (Makes: 25) In a food processor, process 1 cup baked potato flesh, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup and 3 tbsp natural unsalted cashew butter until smooth. Add 2 packets stevia, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract and 1/8 tsp sea salt and process until combined. Add 1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/4 cup coconut flour and process until a soft dough forms. Scoop mixture in 1-tbsp increments and roll into balls.
Cauliflower Risotto Recipe - Clean Eating magazine - Clean Eating Magazine
Cauliflower Rice Risotto With Mushrooms and Truffle Oil Recipe Gibson & Smith Nutritional Bonus: Cauliflower is a member of the Brassicaceae or cabbage family and, as such, contains many of the compounds that give the vegetables in this family their rightly deserved reputation as potent cancer fighters. Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, which acts as an antioxidant and stimulator of naturally detoxifying enzymes in the body.
Potato & Artichoke Shakshouka
Serves: 4 Hands-on time: 10 minutes Total time: 40 minutes INGREDIENTS: 2 tsp olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 baking potatoes (such as Russet), peeled and diced into 1-inch chunks 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp smoked Spanish paprika 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1 26.46-oz box diced tomatoes (TRY: Pomi Chopped Tomatoes) 12 oz frozen artichoke hearts, quartered 1/2 cup jarred sliced roasted red peppers, packed in water 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley,...
Creamy Curried Chicken & Apples
Biryani-Style Chicken KamutA traditional Indian dish, Biryani is typically made with basmati rice and layered with spiced chicken before baking. In this recipe, we’ve swapped the rice for Kamut for added texture, and skipped the layering step to save time – all while keeping its classic, aromatic flavorings. We suggest getting a head start on cooking the Kamut in Step One before chopping or measuring your other ingredients. To reduce cooking time, you can also soak Kamut overnight in water.
Piri Piri Chicken with Spiced Potato Wedges
Piri Piri Chicken Gibson & Smith 55minDuration 25minCook Time 30minPrep Time 6Servings Ingredients 5 Thai bird’s eye chile peppers, or to taste, stemmed (NOTE: Piri Piri typically uses African bird's eye chile peppers, but since they can be difficult to find, we substituted with the Thai variety.) 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp smoked Spanish paprika, divided 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp ground coriander 3/4 tsp sea salt,...
Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Yvonne DuivenvoordenNutritional Bonus: A generous helping of bell peppers and tomatoes in this cacciatore means just one serving contains 74% of your daily vitamin C. The immune-boosting vitamin is a powerful antioxidant, and may help protect your body from the harmful toxins associated with the metabolism of fat.
Chilled Corn Soup with Shrimp, Avocado and Tomato Relish
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Chewy Apple Bars Recipe
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Cashew BarsKeep these chewy bars handy in your purse or desk drawer for an afternoon snack. Dates and dark chocolate make you feel like you’re indulging in a sweet treat, but the Kamut and cashews will help you avoid a blood sugar crash.
Baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Sauce
A classic reinvented, our Buffalo chicken tenders have a tasty, crispy coating that rivals your usual deep-fried variety. Our to-die-for dipping sauce is a cinch to put together, plus it adds pungent blue cheese flavor to every bite.
Shrimp & Artichoke Quesadillas
Shrimp Salad SandwichWe've taken your classic shrimp salad sandwich and amped up the flavor even more with fresh dill, crunchy celery and Dijon. In our version, Greek yogurt stands in for mayonnaise, providing creamy texture without the fat.
Drunken Island Toss with Curried Pineapple Vinaigrette
Bangkok Curry Bowls with Rice Noodles & VegetablesRemember 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.
Fish Tacos with Pineapple Jicama Slaw
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!
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken
Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken Gibson & Smith Nutritional Bonus: Coconut contains medium-chain fatty acids such as lauric acid, which is converted to a substance called monolaurin in the body. Monolaurin has antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties.
The Laguna Green with Asparagus, Strawberries & Orange Tarragon Vinaigrette
The Laguna Green With Asparagus, Strawberies & Orange Tarragon Vinaigrette Photo by Brandon Barré 50minDuration 25minCook Time 25minPrep Time 4Servings Ingredients Olive oil cooking spray 4 small beets (golden and/or red) 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed 1/4 tsp each sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, divided 1/4 cup sliced unsalted almonds 1/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, plus 2 tsp orange zest 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp whole-grain Dijon mustard 1...
Lemon Butter Recipe - Clean Eating Magazine
Creamy Dill & Cannellini Bean DipMake a homemade dip that doubles as a dressing to enjoy
with sliced raw veggies and prepared leafy greens. Try this Creamy Dill & Cannellini Bean Dip with radishes, cucumbers
and carrots or toss it with romaine lettuce, shredded carrots,
red onion, cherry tomatoes and roasted fingerling potatoes
for an easy lunch.
Shaved Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onion Pizza with Goat Cheese
Shaved Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onion Pizza with Goat Cheese Cara Lyons Serves: 8 Hands-on time: 15 minutes Total time: 45 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 lb frozen whole-wheat pizza dough, thawed 4 oz peeled and shaved butternut squash, about 1/4 of an average size squash (TIP: Choose a squash with a long neck to ease peeling) 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 oz dry-roasted unsalted pumpkin seeds 2 cups baby arugula 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar...
Greek Yogurt Cheesecakes with Quick Berry Compote
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. Nutritional Bonus: Greek yogurt, even the nonfat variety, delivers extra protein while keeping the fat content down. It also contains plenty of healthy bacteria known to improve digestion and enhance urinary track health.
Blueberry-Banana Oatmeal Sundaes
If you think your oatmeal has no place in the cold breakfasts of warm summer mornings, pull it back out! Cool and creamy overnight oats layered with frosty fruit purée is kind of like eating ice cream for breakfast, but with a lot less guilt.
Blue Cheese Apple Slaw with Tangy Garlic Dressing
Blue Cheese Apple Slaw with Tangy Garlic Dressing Photo by Brandon Barré 25minDuration 25minPrep Time 4Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped unsalted walnuts 5 cups shredded red cabbage 1 cup peeled and shredded carrot 1 cup chopped celery 1 large sweet-tart apple, such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady, thinly sliced 2/3 cup chopped scallions 2 oz crumbled blue cheese 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 tsp each sea salt and fresh ground black...
Quick and Easy Frittatas Recipe - Clean Eating Magazine
55minDuration 30minCook Time 25minPrep Time 6Servings Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 2 small yellow potatoes, peeled and diced 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion 1/8 tsp sea salt 4 2-oz links cooked all-natural Italian chicken sausage, no added nitrites or nitrates, thinly sliced 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 8 large eggs 1/2 cup plain yogurt (TRY: Traders Point Creamery Plain Whole Milk Yogurt) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4...
Sweet & Crunchy Guacamole
Sweet & Crunchy Guacamole Photo by Cara Lyons Serves: 10 Hands-on time: 20 minutes Total time: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup raw unsalted cashews (1 oz) 2 avocados, halved, pitted and peeled 6 oz nonfat plain Greek yogurt 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 tbsp dried unsweetened cranberries 1/2 cup peeled, pitted and finely diced mango 1/2 cup peeled and finely chopped jicama 2 tbsp dry-roasted unsalted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) INSTRUCTIONS: Heat a...
Shaved Asparagus & White Bean Salad
Shaved Asparagus Salad Photo by Cara Lyons Inspired by this shaved asparagus salad? Try these sesame noodles with asparagus & carrots.
Chocolate Raspberry Macaroon Tart
This decadent macaroon tart, studded with raspberries and drizzled with chocolate, is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Though the fat content seems high, rest assured that it's a result of coconut oil, and may even help to increase good cholesterol! Prepare crust: In a food processor, place oats and blend for several minutes to form a fine flour. Add shredded coconut, cocoa powder, stevia and salt. Pulse to combine.
Chocolate-Glazed Banana Cupcakes
Our cute cupcakes have a decadent chocolate glaze and oh-so-moist cake (thanks to mashed banana), plus they're hiding healthy chickpeas in the batter! Our cute cupcakes have a decadent chocolate glaze and oh-so-moist cake (thanks to mashed banana), plus they're hiding healthy chickpeas in the batter! Freeze-Dried Banana: These crisp slices of banana are available in stores from companies such as Trader Joe’s, Brother’s-All-Natural and Crispy Green.
Sweet Potato Breakfast Burritos
Sweet Potato Breakfast BurritosIf you’re in the habit of grabbing a hot egg sandwich on your way to work, this is the breakfast for you. Make these burritos in advance, then wrap them up and freeze. When you wake up in the morning, simply pop one in the oven to heat while you’re getting ready, then take it with you on the go – it’s genius!
Slow Cooker Pomegranate-Poached Salmon
Slow Cooker Pomegranate-Poached SalmonCara LyonsServes: 4Hands-on time: 20 minutesTotal time: 1 hourINGREDIENTS:2 cups 100% pomegranate juice1 tbsp raw honey2 tsp whole allspice berries4 6-oz wild salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)4 thin lemon slices1 large fennel bulb, trimmed of fronds and thinly sliced1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion2 oranges1/4 cup pomegranate arils2 tbsp chopped fresh mint1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp white wine vinegar1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper...
Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta
Adding silken tofu to our tomato sauce ramps up the quick dish's protein count, while sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, red pepper flakes and diced tomato give it plenty of zesty flavor!Cara LyonsServes: 4Hands-on time: 30 minutesTotal time: 30 minutesINGREDIENTS:1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (dry-packed)8 oz whole-grain fettuccine pasta6 oz baby spinach2 tsp olive oil, divided1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1/4 tsp each sea salt and fresh ground black pepper1/3 cup...
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