Delicious Clean Eating Recipes to Try Today

Introduction

Clean eating is all about nourishing your body with wholesome, unprocessed foods. These recipes not only taste delicious but also support your overall health. Whether you’re a seasoned clean eater or just starting out, these dishes are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

1. Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• Assorted roasted vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes)
• Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or mint)
• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare Quinoa: Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
2. Roast Vegetables: Toss chopped vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven until tender.
3. Assemble Salad: Mix quinoa, roasted vegetables, and fresh herbs. Drizzle with lemon juice and additional olive oil if desired.

2. Green Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup spinach or kale
• 1/2 avocado
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• Toppings: sliced strawberries, chia seeds, granola

Instructions:

1. Blend: In a blender, combine banana, spinach or kale, avocado, and almond milk. Blend until smooth.
2. Serve: Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with sliced strawberries, chia seeds, and granola.

3. Baked Salmon with Quinoa and Steamed Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 1 salmon fillet
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• Steamed broccoli
• Lemon wedges
• Fresh dill
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Bake Salmon: Season salmon with salt, pepper, and fresh dill. Bake in the oven until cooked through.
2. Assemble Plate: Arrange cooked quinoa, steamed broccoli, and baked salmon on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with lemon wedges.

4. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

Ingredients:

• Corn tortillas
• Roasted sweet potatoes
• Black beans (canned or cooked)
• Sliced avocado
• Salsa
• Fresh cilantro

Instructions:

1. Warm Tortillas: Heat corn tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable.
2. Assemble Tacos: Fill each tortilla with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, avocado slices, salsa, and cilantro.

5. Berry Chia Seed Pudding

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 cup almond milk
• Mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
• Honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix Chia Seeds: Combine chia seeds and almond milk. Stir well and refrigerate overnight.
2. Layer Pudding: In a glass, layer chia seed pudding with mixed berries. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.