10 Clean Eating Dinners That Feel Like Comfort Food

Eating clean doesn’t mean giving up the foods that bring a sense of ease and warmth at the end of a long day. These clean eating dinners strike the perfect balance between simple ingredients and that familiar, cozy feeling we all look for! From creamy casseroles to hearty skillets, each recipe is built to support your goals without losing what makes food feel good.

Inside Out Egg Rolls

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A delicious blend of savory and umami flavors these inside out egg rolls are a 25-minute variation on the classic recipe. It’s lighter, faster, and made in just one skillet to make busy weeknights easier. You’ll fall in love with his unstuffed egg roll recipe in no time.

Get the recipe: Inside Out Egg Rolls

Easy Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Your favorite meal as a kid just got a healthier upgrade! These sloppy joes stuffed sweet potatoes are a savory blend of juicy sloppy joe mixed, stuffed into a tender, seasoned sweet potato, and topped with your favorite fixings. The perfect Sunday night dinner that the whole family loves.

Get the recipe: Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Thai Chicken Pineapple Green Curry

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Tender and juicy bites of chicken simmered in a rich and creamy sauce; this Thai chicken pineapple curry is a comforting weeknight dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes, this green curry uses pineapple for a punch of tropical flavor. To learn more: Thai Chicken Pineapple Curry

Dairy-Free Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Looking for comfort food with a dairy-free twist? This dairy-free chicken alfredo casserole is the perfect weeknight meal. Filled with creamy alfredo sauce, and protein-packed with chicken, and silky sundried tomatoes throughout it, this gluten-free chicken casserole is one you’ll want to have on hand!

Get the recipe: Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Crockpot Beef Fajitas

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The perfect recipe to come home to! These slow cooker beef fajitas are delicious no matter how you serve them. Made with homemade, healthy fajita seasoning and simmered all day in a savory blend, these steak fajitas are a recipe you’ll want to keep on hand!

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas

Spicy Tomato Zucchini Noodles

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The best way to use up leftover zucchini from your garden! This zoodles bowl is a spicy blend of fresh tomatoes simmered with red pepper flakes and garlic on top of fresh zucchini noodles.

Get the recipe: Spicy Tomato Zucchini Noodles

Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Fire up your taste buds with these easy gluten-free stuffed bell peppers! A tasty side dish or mean course for Meatless Monday these peppers are stuffed with a spicy quinoa zucchini mixture that's a great way to add some flavor to the table. To learn more: Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers

Slow Cooker Mushroom Salisbury Steak

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Deliciously seasoned ground beef patties cooked in the slow cooker and then smothered in a savory mushroom gravy. This gluten-free Salisbury steak recipe makes for a tasty Sunday night dinner. To learn more: Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Dairy-Free Chimichurri Shrimp

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Pan-seared until juicy and with a punch of heat, this dairy-free chimichurri shrimp makes for a tasty appetizer, protein-packed snack, or quick busy night dinner. Made with mostly spices and seasonings, this shrimp recipe brings new and delicious flavors to the table. To learn more: Dairy-Free Chimichurri Shrimp

Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken

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The meal prep recipe you didn’t know you needed. This slow cooker chipotle chicken is sweetened with honey, super juicy has just the right amount of heat. Use it for quesadillas, bowls, or a new taco night, it’s a shredded chicken recipe you’ll soon rely on. To learn more: Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken