Suggested Clean Eating Recipes that are Kid-Friendly | Michelle Dudash, RD (2024)

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Clean eating recipes for fall:

• Hearty Broccoli Cheddar & Yukon Gold Potato Soup (p. 45)
• Fall Harvest Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette (p. 21)
• Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Soup with Pepitas (p. 46)*
• Herbed Pork Medallions with Sage Apple Compote (p. 99)
• Chicken Tortilla Stew with Black Beans & Green Chile (p. 75, slow cooker)
• Steve’s Famous Tailgate Chili with Kidney Beans (p. 93, slow cooker)
• Slow Simmered Beef Vegetable Stew with Cannellini Beans (p.96, slow cooker)
• Whole-Wheat Orzo Salad with Spinach, Grapes & Parmesan (p. 33)
• Hearty Pinto & Kidney Bean Tamale Pie (p. 105)*
• Turkey Vegetable Pot Pie with Whole-Wheat Crust (p. 87)*
• Winter Vegetable Barley Stew with Whole-Wheat Popovers (p. 120)*
• Rosemary Sweet Potato Oven Fries with Spicy Aioli (p. 129)*
• Whole-Grain Pumpkin Snack Cake with Chocolate Chips (p. 162)
• Pear-Apple Granola Crisp with Ginger (p. 157)

Clean eating BBQ/pool party recipes:

• Grilled Balsamic Chicken Medallions with Tricolor Bell Peppers & Red Onions (p. 74)
• On-The-Go Tangy Chicken, Bell Pepper & Red Potato Packets (p. 78)*
• Grilled Cilantro Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa(p. 51)*
• Grilled Rosemary Dijon Pork Chop and Vegetable Skewers (p. 98)
• Red Potato Salad with Scallions & Greek Yogurt (p. 19)
• Spinach Avocado Salad with Lime Cumin Vinaigrette (p. 20)
• Creamy Avocado, Tomato & Black Bean Dip (p. 35)
• Four Seasons Fruit Pizza (p. 141)*
• Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Crispy Rice Treats (p. 149)
• Lime Basil Watermelon Cooler (p.163)
• Mint Hibiscus Lemonade (p. 165)*
• Green Tea Fruit Punch (p. 166)

Slim down for summer

Clean eating gluten-free recipes for summer:

• Hearty Broccoli Cheddar & Yukon Gold Potato Soup (p. 45)
• Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Soup with Pepitas (p. 46)*
• Skinny Chicken Parmesan with Spinach (p. 69)*
• Chicken Tortilla Stew with Black Beans & Green Chile (p. 75, slow cooker)
• Turkey Vegetable & Oat Mini-Meatloaves with Marinara Sauce (p.81)*
• Steve’s Famous Tailgate Chili with Kidney Beans (p. 93, slow cooker)
• Slow Simmered Beef Vegetable Stew with Cannellini Beans (p.96, slow cooker)
• Sunday Dinner Bolognese with Whole-Wheat Ziti (p. 97)
• Beef & Bell Pepper Stroganoff with Whole-Wheat Noodles (p. 107)

Vegetarian:

• Hearty Pinto & Tamale Bean Pie (p. 105)*
• Slow Cooker Cumin Black Beans & Rice (p. 108)
• Buckwheat Noodle Bowl with Edamame & Ginger (p. 112) * (ready in 30 minutes from start to finish!)

Clean eating slow cooker recipes:

• Chicken Tortilla Stew with Black Beans & Green Chile (p. 75)
• Slow Cooker Beef & Vegetable Tacos (p. 92)
• Steve’s Famous Tailgate Chili with Kidney Beans (p. 93)
• Slow Simmered Beef Vegetable Stew with Cannellini Beans (p.96)
• Slow Cooker Cumin Black Beans and Brown Rice (p. 108)

Clean eating Cinco de Mayo recipes:

• Spinach Avocado Salad with Lime Cumin Vinaigrette (p. 20)
• Creamy Avocado, Tomato & Black Bean Dip (p. 35)
• Tomato-Studded Guacamole with Scallions & Chili (p. 39)
• Pinto Bean and Avocado Taquitos (p. 42)
• Cajun-Crusted Tilapia Tacos with Pico de Gallo (p. 49)
• Grilled Cilantro Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa (p. 51) *
• Hearty Pinto & Tamale Bean Pie (p. 105)*
• Brown Rice with Fresh Cilantro & Lime (p. 125)
• Roasted Corn Off the Cob with Chili-Lime Sauce & Mexican Cheese (p. 132)
• Chicken Tortilla Stew with Black Beans & Green Chile (p. 75)
• Slow Cooker Beef & Vegetable Tacos (p. 92)
• Mint Hibiscus Lemonade (p. 165)*

Clean eating Asian recipes:

• Sizzling Sichuan Shrimp & String Bean Stir-Fry (p. 58)
• Toasted Sesame Salmon Nuggets with Sweet-Savory Scallion Sauce (p. 60)*
• One-Pot Shrimp Pad Thai with Carrots & Bean Sprouts (p. 66)
• Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry with Snow Peas & Carrots (p. 71)
• Hoisin Chicken & Bok Choy Stir-Fry (p. 88)
• Sizzling Sesame Noodles with Pork, Cabbage and Scallions (p. 89)
• Orange Peel Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Brown Rice (p. 90)*
• Hoisin Beef & Edamame Lettuce Wraps in a Hurry (p. 100)*
• Buckwheat Noodle Bowl with Edamame & Ginger (p. 112)* (ready in 30 minutes from start to finish!)
• Brown Rice with Fresh Cilantro & Lime (p. 125)
• Ponzu Kale with Garlic (p. 131)

Clean eating Italian-style recipes:

• Spring Arugula Salad with Parmesan, Grapes & Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette (p. 20)
• Green Bean, Artichoke & White Bean Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette (p. 30)
• Spinach Parmesan Stuffed Salmon (p. 53)
• Whole-Wheat Orzo Salad with Spinach, Grapes and Parmesan (p. 33)*
• Skinny Chicken Parmesan with Spinach (p. 69)*
• Chicken Piccata with Light Lemon Caper Sauce (p. 77)*
• Sunday Dinner Bolognese with Whole-Wheat Ziti (p. 97)
• Quick Polenta Griddle Cakes with Wild Mushroom & Cherry Tomato Sauté (pg 106)*
• Whole-Wheat Farfalle with Fresh Mozzarella Tomato Sauce (pg109)
• Whole-Wheat Spinach Ricotta Calzones (p. 111)*
• Ratatouille Pasta with Chickpeas (p. 114)
• Brown Rice Risotto with Asparagus, Roasted Tomatoes & Almonds (p. 122)
• Roasted Citrus Asparagus (p. 137)*

Clean eating game day recipes:

• Crowd-Pleasing Fresh Spinach, Red Bell Pepper & Artichoke Dip (p. 34)
• Creamy Avocado, Tomato & Black Bean Dip (p. 35)
• Guy-Approved Buffalo Chicken with Celery & Greek Yogurt Dip (p. 43)
• Steve’s Famous Tailgate Chili with Kidney Beans (p. 93)
• Dark Chocolate Whole-Wheat Brownies (p. 142)

Clean eating Fourth of July recipes:

• Summer’s Bounty Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette (p. 20)
• 7-Layer Lemon Hummus & Pesto Yogurt Dip (p. 36)*
• Lean & Green Dill Salmon Burgers with Creamy co*cktail Sauce (p. 65)*
• Jamaican Jerk Chicken & Sweet Potato Planks (p. 84)*
• Sneaky Beet Chocolate Cupcakes with Sweet Cream (p. 151)*
• Blueberry Whole-Grain Slump (p. 156)
• Lime Basil Watermelon Cooler (p.163)

Clean eating ladies luncheon recipes:

• Chopped Salad with Israeli Couscous, Smoked Salmon & Creamy Pesto (p. 22)*
• Skinny Chicken Parmesan with Spinach (p. 69)*
• Whole-Grain Pumpkin Snack Cake with Chocolate Chips (p. 162)
• Green Tea Fruit Punch (p. 166)

Clean eating romantic dinner recipes:

• One-Pot Shrimp Pad Thai with Carrots & Bean Sprouts (p. 66)
• Brown Rice Risotto with Asparagus, Roasted Tomatoes & Almonds (p. 122)
• Moist, One-Bowl Chocolate Cake (p. 143)
• Mint Hibiscus Lemonade (p. 165)*

Clean eating satisfying pub-style recipes:

• Oven-Fried Fish & Chips with Lemon Yogurt Dip (p. 52)
• Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Yogurt Dill Dip (p. 72)*
• Rosemary Sweet Potato Oven Fries with Spicy Aioli (p.129)*

Clean eating make-ahead recipes:

• “Mix it Once, Milk it For the Week” Garden Caesar Pasta Salad (p. 24)
• Spinach Parmesan Stuffed Salmon (p. 53)
• “Ready When You Are” Halibut & Summer Squash Paper Pouches (p. 54)*
• Turkey, Vegetable & Oat Mini-Meatloaves with Marinara Sauce (p. 84)*
• Quick-Fix Trail Mix Snack Bars (p. 160)*
• Whole-Grain Pumpkin Snack Cake with Chocolate Chips (p. 162)

Clean eating picnic recipes:

• Spring Arugula Salad with Parmesan, Grapes & Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette (p. 20)
• Summer’s Bounty Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette (p. 20)
• Cucumber Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese, Olives, Mint & Oregano (p. 27)*
• Olive Oil-Cured Summer Vegetable Sandwiches (p. 117)*
• Edamame Mushroom Sauté with Almonds and Sun-Dried Tomatoes (p. 118)
• Quick-Fix Trail Mix Snack Bars (p. 160)*

Clean eating co*cktail party recipes:

• Lime Cumin Deviled Eggs (p. 38)
• Scarlet- Approved Lemon Cilantro Edamame Hummus (p. 41)*
• Basil White Bean Fritters with Chive Yogurt Dip (p. 119)
• Orange Vanilla Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust (p. 154)*
• Lime Basil Watermelon Cooler (p.163)
• Mint Hibiscus Lemonade (p. 165)*

Clean eating play date recipes:

• Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Yogurt Dill Dip (p. 72)*
• Quick-Broiled Open-Faced Turkey Swiss Sandwiches with Spinach & Avocado (p. 82)
• Griddled Apple Cheddar Sandwiches with Fresh Herbs (p. 115)
• Almond Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (p. 148)
• Macaroni & Cheesy Cauliflower Sauce (p. 127)

Clean eating holiday recipes:

• Fool-the-Family Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes (p. 135)
• Oven Roasted Carrots & Parsnips with Thyme & Nutmeg (p. 134)
• Chopped Salad with Israeli Couscous, Smoked Salmon & Creamy Pesto (p. 22)*
• Crowd-Pleasing Fresh Spinach, Red Bell Pepper & Artichoke Dip (p. 34)
• 7-Layer Lemon Hummus & Pesto Yogurt Dip (p. 34)*
• Lime Cumin Deviled Eggs (p. 38)
• Guy-Approved Buffalo Chicken with Celery & Greek Yogurt Dip (p. 43)
• Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Soup with Pepitas (p. 46)*
• Peanut Brittle Cookie Bars with Dark Chocolate Drizzle (p. 145)*
• Whole-Grain Pumpkin Snack Cake with Chocolate Chips (p. 162)

Clean eating kids birthday parties:

• Pinto Bean and Avocado Taquitos (p. 42)
• Pecan-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Yogurt Dill Dip (p. 72)
• Peanut Brittle Cookie Bars with Dark Chocolate Drizzle (p. 145)*
• Almond Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (p. 148)
• Sneaky Beet Chocolate Cupcakes with Sweet Cream (p. 151)*

Clean eating brunch/Mother’s Day/Easter recipes:

• Green Bean, Artichoke & White Bean Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette (p. 30)
• Lime Cumin Deviled Eggs (p. 38)
• Chopped Salad with Israeli Couscous, Smoked Salmon & Creamy Pesto (p. 22)
• Spinach Parmesan Stuffed Salmon (p. 53)
• Arugula & Shrimp Salad with ORange Vinaigrette (p. 28)*
• Roasted Citrus Asparagus (p. 137)
• Four Seasons Fruit Pizza (p. 141)*
• Oatmeal & Cherry Breakfast Cookies with Almonds (p. 146)*
• Whole-Grain Pumpkin Snack Cake with Chocolate Chips (p. 162)
• Green Tea Fruit Punch (p. 166)

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