31 Low-Maintenance Clean Eating Dinner Recipes to Make Every Single Night in January
The dilemma: You want to give your body a break from processed foods this month but refuse to subsist on a diet of steamed veggies and grilled chicken breast alone. The solution: These clean eating recipes that are delicious, easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy. Tuck in.
1.
Instant Pot Spicy White Bean Beef Stew
That slow-cooker taste but in under an hour.
2.
Baked Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce
Once you make your own dip, you’ll never go back to the store-bought stuff.
3.
Healthy Stuffed Butternut Squash
Edible bowls are the best kind.
4.
The Best Healthy Turkey Lasagna You’ll Ever Eat
Make a double batch so you can freeze one for later.
5.
Cauliflower Fried Rice
So much better for you than your usual Friday night takeout.
6.
Lamb Chops with Crispy Shallots and Pomegranate Sauce
Serve with a fresh salad. (We’re partial to this one.)
7.
Roasted Beet Tartare
For when you need a break from meat.
8.
Grilled Salmon and Butter Lettuce Taco Wraps with Avocado Sauce
These guys are great for lunch, too.
9.
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Vegan and gluten-free.
10.
Fish with Blood Orange and Thyme in Parchment
Make good use of seasonal produce.
11.
One-Pan Chicken Thighs with Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Rice
Well, that’s convenient.
12.
Slow-Cooker Jambalaya
Take a trip to New Orleans for dinner.
13.
Spicy Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Entertaining guests this weekend? Dish up this showstopper.
14.
30-Minute Thai Basil Turkey Bowls
The more colorful, the better.
15.
Sweet Potato Pizza
No need to miss out on your favorite dish just because you’re eating clean.
16.
Lentil and Avocado Tacos
Not just for Tuesdays.
17.
Ground Turkey Stew
It tastes even better the next day.
18.
Paleo Winter Bowl
Practically begging to be Instagrammed.
19.
One-Pan Roasted Chicken with Carrots
No after-dinner cleanup for you.
20.
Roasted Tomato Caprese Frittata
Save the leftovers (if there are any) for breakfast.
21.
Chickpea and Vegetable Coconut Curry
To warm you up on those chilly nights.
22.
Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs
A foolproof dish that requires zero cleanup.
23.
Warm Brussels Sprouts and Sage Salad
Earthy herbs balance out the sweetness of the orange.
24.
Chicken Enchilada Cauliflower Rice Stuffed Peppers
With just the right amount of cheese.
25.
Southwestern Kale Chickpea Salad
Topped with Greek yogurt Caesar dressing.
26.
Polenta and Meatballs
Clean eating, meet comfort food.
27.
Turmeric Carrot Soup
This golden spice is all the rage.
28.
Baked Quinoa Chicken Nuggets
Not just for kids.
29.
Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
Drizzled with a goat cheese crema.
30.
Pesto Zoodles
See ya, spaghetti.
31.
Butternut, Apple and Goat Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Tastes just like Thanksgiving dinner (but is way healthier).
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