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How to Eat Clean for All 21 Meals This Week (Even If You’re Lazy)

You start every week with the best of intentions. But then by, oh, Tuesday night, you’ve run out of veggies and that pizza on TV looks really good and suddenly you’re elbow-deep in mozzarella sticks and garlic knots. Set up next week for success with this seven-day clean-eating plan. (You’ve got this. Even if you’re lazy.)

25 Easy Five-Ingredient Dinners for Lazy Nights


Monday Breakfast: Egg And Veggie Breakfast Bowl

It’s all about the runny yolk cascading down the arugula. Every morning should start with such beauty.

Monday Lunch: Turkey Taco Lunch Bowls

Whip this baby up on Sunday afternoon.

Monday Dinner: Chickpea And Vegetable Coconut Curry

This colorful pot of deliciousness comes together in 30 minutes flat.

Tuesday Breakfast: Overnight Oats With Coconut And Ginger

You can (literally) make this dish in your sleep.


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Tuesday Lunch: Hummus Vegetable Wrap

Bonus, it’s vegan (and gluten-free if you use a GF tortilla).

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Tuesday Dinner: Baked Chicken Fajita Roll-ups

Our favorite combo: pretty, tasty and healthy.

Wednesday Breakfast: Blackberry Peach Basil Avocado Toast

A surprisingly amazing combo.

Wednesday Lunch: Cauliflower Fried Rice

A billion times healthier than delivery.

Wednesday Dinner: Thai Ginger And Garlic Noodle Bowl

Too beautiful to eat (but we love a challenge).

Thursday Breakfast: Fritatta Muffins

Bake 'em in advance, then freeze and reheat.

Thursday Dinner: Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas

Best of all, there’s only one dish to do.


Friday Breakfast: Coconut Yogurt Chia Seed Pudding Parfaits

Packed with protein, but totally dairy-free.

Friday Lunch: Greek Yogurt Egg Salad Sandwich

Swap the baguette for whole-grain to keep things squeaky clean.

Friday Dinner: Sweet Potato Chicken Bowls

You can’t find a more filling (and nutritious) meal. Trust us, we looked.


Saturday Breakfast: Banana Oat Blender Pancakes

They taste like a splurge, but they’re deceptively nutritious.

Saturday Lunch: Spicy Shrimp And Avocado Lettuce Wraps

Light, crunchy and stuffed with protein.

Saturday Dinner: Thai Beef Bowls

Pile the toppings high.

Sunday Breakfast: Homemade Peanut Butter Granola

Eat it warm, right out of the oven.

Sunday Lunch: Honey Sesame Chicken Lunch Bowls

We heart meal prep. Have you noticed?

Sunday Dinner: Shrimp And Cauliflower Grits

You did it! Celebrate with this Cajun (but still clean) feast.



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From 2015-2020 Lindsay Champion held the role of Food and Wellness Director. She continues to write for PureWow as a Freelance Editor.