34 Clean Eating Recipes You'll Actually Want To Eat (2024)

Leave processed food in the past, where it belongs.

Christine ByrnePublished on January 03, 2015

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1. Farm Veggies with Poached Eggs and Romesco

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2. 5-Minute Oatmeal Power Bowl

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3. Reinvented Egg-in-the-Hole

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4. Vanilla-Almond Chia Breakfast Pudding

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5. Skinny Omelette Wraps

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6. Apple Mug Muffin

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7. Simple Tofu Quiche

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8. Green Warrior Protein Smoothie

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9. Shakshuka

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10. Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash 'N' Oatmeal

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11. Minty Millet and Pomegranate Salad

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12. Chicken Collard Wraps with Satay-Style Dipping Sauce

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13. Shrimp and Avocado Summer Rolls

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14. Carrot Peanut Soup

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15. Oven-Fried Salmon Cakes

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16. Thai Chopped Salad with Coconut Curry Dressing

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17. Red Rice Salad with Pecans, Fennel and Herbs

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18. Sugar Snap Pea and Carrot Soba Noodles

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19. Millet Bowl with Chickpeas, Red Peppers, and Snow Peas

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20. 10-Spice Vegetable Soup

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21. Spicy Quinoa Taco Bowl

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22. Quinoa-Fennel-Blueberry Salad with Mint and Lime

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23. Shredded Hearts of Palm Barbacoa Soft Tacos

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24. Avocado and Quinoa–Stuffed Acorn Squash

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25. Pesto Brown Rice with Sautéed Swiss Chard

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26. White Bean Cauliflower "Risotto"

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27. Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes

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28. Harissa Chicken–Stuffed Eggplant

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29. Roasted Salmon with Kale and Cabbage

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30. Creamy Coconut Shrimp over Zucchini "Pasta"

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31. Nectarine and Onion Pork Chops

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32. The Crispiest Spring Chicken

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33. Emeril's Fish Provençal

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34. Bok Choy and Chicken Soup

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What should I eat when eating clean? ›

A clean diet may include whole fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats while limiting highly processed snacks and other packaged foods with added sugar and salt. It may also be associated with terms like plant-based, grass-fed, sugar-free, or gluten-free.

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What is the ultimate clean eating diet? ›

A clean-eating meal plan includes tons of fresh fruits and veggies, high-fiber whole grains and legumes, healthy fats and lean proteins (like fish and chicken). It skips added sugars and minimizes sodium and saturated fats that can damage our hearts when we eat too much of them.

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Are eggs considered clean eating? ›

Eggs, dairy, beans and nuts are all suitable protein sources for a clean, vegetarian diet. Choose dairy with no added sugar and simple ingredients.

Is peanut butter a clean food? ›

Peanut butter can be a healthy addition to a meal or snack, but not all peanut butters are the same. Some are full of unhealthy trans fats and hydrogenated oils. Pick natural, simple mixes. By: Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C.

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Can you eat bread on clean eating? ›

Breads All grains should be 100% whole grain on a clean eating diet but most store-bought whole grain breads and rolls contain far too many ingredients to be considered clean. Look in the freezer section for sprouted grain breads with no added preservatives and only natural, approved ingredients.

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Is Bacon a clean food? ›

Chemical additives in bacon

The World Health Organization has classified bacon as a Group 1 carcinogen, which means it's known to cause cancer. One of the biggest risks of bacon is associated with two preservatives, nitrates and nitrites, that can form cancer-causing compounds.

What happens to your body when you start eating clean? ›

Higher levels of mental focus and clarity. Any symptoms of brain fog or low concentration should begin to clear as you start noticing you can think more clearly. You'll feel amazed that you can eat so much food without gaining weight. You might even feel overly full for the first couple of days of eating healthy.

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How do beginners eat clean meal plan? ›

Notice the amount of sugar in your packaged foods. Start small – pick one meal a day to be 100% clean. Eat more vegetables and fruits (try to have a vegetable with every meal). Swap one thing at a time – for example, instead of grabbing for a bag of chips, grab a handful of raw nuts or an apple and peanut butter.

Can you lose weight with clean eating? ›

Dedicate yourself to the clean eating lifestyle, and you'll lose about 3 pounds a week, Reno says. The benefits go beyond weight loss. You'll stay healthy and have more energy.

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Is pasta a clean food? ›

When eaten in moderation, pasta can be part of a healthy diet. Whole-grain pasta may be a better choice for many, as it is lower in calories and carbs but higher in fiber and nutrients.

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