PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 20 minutes | YIELD: 8 x ½-cup servings Most kids look forward to holiday meals because of the main course and the dessert. I didn't, though! I've always been a fan of vegetables, especially pickled vegetables, and my mom's kraut has always...
Wine and Shallot Brussels Sprouts
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 15 minutes | YIELD: 4 x ¾-cup servings Brussels sprouts are an acquired taste for some new Eat-Clean Diet followers, but once you've tried this recipe, you'll never look back. Cooking Brussels sprouts with wine and shallots gives them an...
Smoked Paprika Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 25 minutes | YIELD: 8 x ¾-cup servings Roasted potatoes are a family favorite in my house. They produce a delicious smell that draws everyone to the dinner table with eager appetites. I love the smoky quality given to these potatoes by the...
Parsnip Fries
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 12-15 minutes | YIELD: 6 x 1-cup servings Who doesn't love a good fry? I know for a lot of new Eat-Clean Diet followers ditching fries can be a little challenging. To them I say, Don't despair! There are so many ways to Clean up your fries...
Roasted Exotic Mushrooms
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 10-15 minutes | YIELD: 6 x ½-cup servings Mushrooms! Hearty, delicious and totally aromatic. Enough said! 1 lb (454 g) mixed exotic mushrooms, such as black trumpet, oyster and porcini, brushed clean and cut or pulled apart into large...
Lebanese Spinach Triangles
PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 15 minutes | YIELD: 10 triangles Middle Eastern cuisine provides some of the most delicious vegetarian options I have ever tasted. These fatayer are typically enjoyed as a meat pie, but the spinach version is tastier and healthier. The spices...
Tofu, Broccoli and Mashroom Fajitas
PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 30 minutes | YIELD: 8 fajitas As you're probably well aware, tofu has the habit of taking on the flavors of whatever it is cooked with. In this quick and easy dish, the spices give the tofu a fajita-worthy kick that will definitely keep you...
Flatbread with Zaatar and Sesame Seeds
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 11-14 minutes | YIELD: 4 x 6-inch flatbreads When I discovered zaatar, I couldn't get enough of it! It is an absolutely incredible combination of spices that works perfectly as a pick-me-up for simple flatbread. Don't hesitate to try it in...
Smoothie on the Beach
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 3 x 10-oz servings I developed this smoothie when preparing for a trip to Mexico. It made me feel like I was already on vacation, sipping something delicious while relaxing on the beach. It makes a healthy breakfast or a...
Baked Shrimp Scampi On Zucchini Carpaccio
Here’s a delicious twist on the classic scampi, with a beautiful and easy presentation. For the best impact, select a white or other solid-color square or rectangular salad plate. Then, trim the ends of the zucchini so it fits perfectly within the plate’s borders....
Caramelized Tomato Tarts
Here’s a twist on the classic apple tarte Tatin, using roasted tomatoes in place of apples. Use greenmarket or farm-stand tomatoes if possible; either way, you’ll find that roasting intensifies the flavor. The onion confit can last for weeks in the fridge, so make use...
Baked beetroot with home-made curds and toasted sunflower seeds
Making curds and whey is a nostalgic practice, a very basic form of cheese-making that can be done at home quite easily. You can buy vegetarian rennet online, at some supermarkets and at specialist and health food shops; some people still use it to make junket, a...












