Soaking the eggplant in heavily salted water works wonders. The salt draws out the bitterness and leaves behind a pleasant, fresh taste. The overall texture of the cooked eggplant will be simultaneously firm and creamy. Use this technique before preparing any eggplant...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
