20 Easy Clean Eating Recipes For Beginners

Starting a clean eating lifestyle doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. The key is focusing on simple, whole foods—think fresh vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, healthy fats, and natural flavors. To help you get started, here are 20 easy clean eating recipes for beginners that prove healthy food can be quick, flavorful, and satisfying.

Breakfast Recipes

1. Avocado Toast with Egg

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole grain bread
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 eggs (fried or poached)
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Toast the bread until golden.
2. Mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread avocado onto toast.
4. Top each slice with an egg and serve immediately.

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2. Berry Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• ½ cup fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
• 2 Tbsp homemade or low-sugar granola
• 1 tsp raw honey

Instructions:

1. Layer half of the yogurt in a glass or bowl.
2. Add half of the berries and granola.
3. Repeat layers and drizzle with honey.

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3. Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup almond milk (unsweetened)
• 1 Tbsp chia seeds
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ banana or handful of berries

Instructions:

1. Combine oats, almond milk, chia seeds, and cinnamon in a jar.
2. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
3. In the morning, top with banana slices or berries.

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4. Veggie Omelet

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs, whisked
• ½ cup spinach
• ¼ cup chopped bell pepper
• ¼ cup diced tomato
• 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet.
2. Sauté veggies for 2–3 minutes.
3. Pour in eggs and cook until set, folding in half before serving.

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5. Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 banana (frozen)
• 1 cup spinach
• ½ cup almond milk
• 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
• Toppings: sliced fruit, chia seeds, nuts

Instructions:

1. Blend banana, spinach, milk, and protein powder until thick.
2. Pour into a bowl and add toppings.

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Lunch Recipes

6. Quinoa Veggie Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup roasted mixed veggies (broccoli, carrots, zucchini)
• ½ cup chickpeas (rinsed, drained)
• 1 Tbsp tahini
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Roast veggies at 400°F for 20 minutes.
2. Place quinoa in a bowl, top with veggies and chickpeas.
3. Mix tahini and lemon juice, drizzle over bowl.

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7. Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ onion, diced
• 1 head romaine lettuce (leaves separated)
• 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan, cook garlic and onion until soft.
2. Add turkey and cook until browned.
3. Spoon turkey into lettuce leaves, top with avocado.

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8. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), rinsed
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• ¼ cup red onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• ¼ cup feta cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, and onion in a bowl.
2. Toss with olive oil and lemon juice.
3. Top with feta before serving.

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9. Grilled Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts
• 4 cups mixed greens
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cucumber, sliced
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions:

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, grill until cooked through.
2. Slice chicken and place on top of greens with veggies.
3. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

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10. Brown Rice Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (broccoli, peas, carrots)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 2 Tbsp coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a skillet, sauté garlic and ginger.
2. Add vegetables and cook until tender.
3. Stir in rice and sauce, cook 2–3 minutes.

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Dinner Recipes

11. Baked Salmon with Veggies

Ingredients:

• 2 salmon fillets
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bunch asparagus
• 1 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Place salmon and asparagus on a sheet pan.
3. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with garlic, and top salmon with lemon slices.
4. Bake 15–18 minutes.

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12. Turkey Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp chili powder

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion in a pot, add turkey and cook through.
2. Stir in beans, tomatoes, and chili powder.
3. Simmer 20–30 minutes before serving.

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13. Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers, tops cut off
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• ½ lb ground chicken
• ½ cup black beans
• ½ cup salsa

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Mix quinoa, chicken, beans, and salsa.
3. Stuff into peppers and bake 25 minutes.

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14. Zucchini Noodle Pasta

Ingredients:

• 2 zucchinis, spiralized
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• ½ lb ground turkey
• 1 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan, cook turkey until browned.
2. Add marinara sauce and simmer.
3. Toss with zucchini noodles until just softened.

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15. Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 cups sweet potato, cubed
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika, salt, and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Toss chicken, sweet potatoes, and broccoli with oil and seasonings.
3. Spread on a sheet pan, bake 25 minutes.

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Snacks & Sides

16. Hummus and Veggie Sticks

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas
• 2 Tbsp tahini
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 2–3 Tbsp water
• Carrot, celery, and cucumber sticks

Instructions:

1. Blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth.
2. Serve with fresh veggie sticks.

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17. Apple Slices with Almond Butter

Ingredients:

• 1 apple, sliced
• 2 Tbsp almond butter
• ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Spread almond butter on apple slices.
2. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

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18. Energy Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• ½ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup ground flaxseed
• ¼ cup honey

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Roll into bite-sized balls.
3. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

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19. Kale Chips

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch kale, torn into pieces
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Toss kale with oil and salt.
3. Bake 15–20 minutes until crispy.

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20. Homemade Trail Mix

Ingredients:

• ½ cup raw almonds
• ½ cup walnuts
• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
• ¼ cup unsweetened dried cranberries

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Store in an airtight container for a quick snack.

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