Swimsuit season is here! If you’re looking for ways to help your body feel and look better, try clean eating. At its core, clean eating is all about eating “real” whole foods that are as close to their natural form as possible. This means choosing foods and ingredients that are minimally processed, handled or refined. To get you started on clean eating, we’ve rounded up five clean eating dinner ideas that are both healthy and delicious.
Lemon Herb Tilapia
This lemon herb Tilapia recipe is a quick and easy way to get into clean eating. Tilapia is a great source of protein for clean eaters as it’s low-carb, a source of omega-3 fatty acids and can be purchased fresh from grocery stores like Kroger, HEB and Costco. To make this Tilapia dish, simply squeeze a lemon half onto the fillets, sprinkle the herb mixture on the fish, pan-fry for 3–5 minutes and then bake in the oven until the Tilapia is flaky.
Try the recipe: Lemon Herb Tilapia from A Sweet Pea Chef.
Skinny Tilapia Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are perfect if you’re craving a taco or sandwich, but still want to eat clean. This Tilapia lettuce wrap recipe features fresh tilapia fillets, avocado slices, serrano pepper and red cabbage on a big lettuce leaf. The pepper adds an extra punch of flavor, but is optional if you aren’t a spice lover.
Try the recipe: Skinny Tilapia Lettuce Wrap from Womanista.
Pan-Seared Tilapia with Avocado Citrus Salsa
This zesty pan-seared Tilapia with avocado citrus salsa recipe brightens up the mild flavors of Tilapia with a host of healthy tropical ingredients. It’s sure to put you in a summer state of mind!
Try the recipe: Pan-Seared Tilapia with Avocado Citrus Salsa from Clean Eating Magazine.
Lemon Garlic Tilapia
This simple lemon garlic Tilapia recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep. Then you just have to bake it in the oven for half an hour, giving you time to prepare a tasty side dish—or just relax with a glass of wine. The fresh flavors of lemon juice, parsley and garlic brighten up the mild Tilapia, and you probably already have all the ingredients in your kitchen.
Try the recipe: Lemon Garlic Tilapia recipe from allrecipes.
Keep It Clean Tilapia
For a clean eating recipe that will help kickstart your metabolism, try this recipe. The cayenne pepper, mustard and chili powder give this dish a good dose of spicy heat. Fresh garlic, ginger and paprika contribute to the flavor, too.
Try the recipe: Keep It Clean Tilapia from 3 Boys and a Dog.
Clean eating is a great way to ensure you’re getting nutritious, minimally processed foods into your body. These healthy clean recipes will not only help your body feel better, but since they’re low in additives, unhealthy fats and sugars, they’ll help you look better too. For more healthy recipes, check out these 5 classic recipes with healthy updates.
Photo credits: Picjumbo, A Sweet Pea Chef, Womanista , Clean Eating Magazine, Cooking Light, Vanillaechoes / Shutterstock.com, 3 Boys and a Dog