Look, we get it—transitioning back to clean eating after the holiday feasts and sugar-dusted cookie spreads isn’t fun. But it can feel a lot more doable when you have fresh, delicious dishes to look forward to. You might be surprised by the flavors you can create in just 30 minutes with a handful of colorful ingredients.
Keep your resolutions on track with these simple, wholesome recipes that taste—and look—amazing. Each of these dishes offers streamlined prep for weeknights, coupled with satisfying flavors to relish all winter long.
Soba Noodle Salad
I’m always on the hunt for a meal-prep hero, and these nutrient-dense soba noodles are the answer. The leftovers hold up spectacularly for lunch throughout the week. Soba noodles are a traditional Japanese favorite made from buckwheat (a gluten-free superfood), and they deliver earthy, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with fresh veggies and lime-loaded peanut sauce.
Miso Broth with Bok Choy
If there’s one ingredient that has single-handedly shifted my clean-eating habits, it’s miso. This fermented Japanese paste is rich in probiotics and deeply savory in flavor. Add it to an umami-packed broth, and you’ve got a cozy bowl that feels especially nourishing. Double the recipe for make-ahead miso soup, and add your favorite dumplings for a complete, satisfying meal.
Sheet-Pan Roasted Chickpea and Cauliflower Pita
Mediterranean food is famous for its many health-conscious ingredients, so let’s load all that time-honored goodness into a warm, harissa-tahini-drizzled pita wrap. The cauliflower, chickpea, and onion filling comes together on a single sheet pan for easy, breezy cleanup.
Plant-Based Power Bowl
Meatless meals can still be packed with protein, and this plant-based bowl showcases a variety of sources like falafel, hummus, and beans. A leafy bed of kale and vibrant mix of veggies provide iron and essential nutrients for a well-rounded plate.
Winter Wellness Salad
This gorgeous salad is an ode to winter’s finest produce: tart oranges, sweet persimmons, earthy beets, and popping pomegranate seeds create a kaleidoscope of texture and flavor atop elegant, cold-loving lettuces. Best of all, each component is charged with vitamins, antioxidants, and dietary fiber.
Carrot Ginger Soup
Simple and sophisticated, this puréed carrot ginger soup is easy to digest and wonderfully comforting. Sop up every last spoonful with a crusty baguette for a light yet filling lunch.
Carrot Top Pesto
Why waste perfectly good greens? Hang on to those carrot tops from your carrot ginger soup and transform them into a vibrant, fresh pesto. Pistachios temper the slight bitterness of the greens for a balanced bite. Try drizzling the pesto over roasted potatoes or serve it alongside crostini and cheese for an unforgettable party platter.
Southwest Kale Bowl
This Southwest-inspired veggie bowl proves that clean eating is far from boring, especially when it involves spicy hits of pickled and fresh jalapeño. Make extra avocado dressing to dress up breakfast, toss with salads, or enjoy as a standalone snack dip throughout the week (the lime juice helps prevent the avocado from browning).
Marinated Cannellini Beans, Fennel, Pistachios, and Arugula Salad
A Champagne Dijon vinaigrette steals the show in this shaved-fennel and hearty bean number. If you’re looking to switch up your usual weeknight greens, this salad is a truly unique and effortlessly elegant contender.
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Tomato, Bell Pepper, and Artichoke Soup
This sheet-pan spin on tomato soup offers the best bowl of comfort on chilly winter nights. Make a big batch to enjoy throughout the week—and maybe dunk a toasted grilled cheese or two (shh…we won’t tell).
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