These 60 Incredible Whole30 Recipes are great ideas to help you when you’re doing Whole30. Most of the recipes are not only Whole30 but also low-carb, paleo, and gluten-free. On top of that, they’re ready in less than 30 minutes.

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I know December isn’t finished yet, but I’m already starting to think about recipes to kickstart your 2019 New Year’s Resolutions. That’s why I’ve rounded up my 60 favorite Whole30 recipes from one-pan meals to easy salads, delicious soups, stews, and amazing meal-prep recipes.

This collection of recipes will be very helpful for you even if you’re not doing Whole30 because here you’ll find recipes that are also low-carb, paleo, and gluten-free. So, this list is great for any type of lifestyle you follow. Plus, these 60 Incredible Whole30 Recipes are so delicious, hearty, and super satisfying.

I promise you that these recipes will make your Whole30 lunches and dinners so much easier. Instead of having no idea what to do for lunch or dinner, these Whole30 recipes will give you inspiration to make fresh and delicious meals in your kitchen.


One-Pan Skillet Recipes 

1. Sweet Potato, Kale and Shrimp Skillet: It’s made with only 4 ingredients, and it’s gluten-free, paleo, and super easy to make!

A white skillet with shrimp, kale, and sweet potatoes with a spoon inside.

2. Italian Sausage Cauliflower Rice Skillet: This cauliflower rice gets all the flavor from the homemade pesto, which is perfect for the Whole30 diet because it’s made without Parmesan cheese. It’s also low-carb and paleo.

overhead view of a white skillet containing Italian Sausage and Cauliflower Rice

3. Italian Sausage, Onions and Peppers Skillet: So delicious! Super flavourful comfort food. It’s an awesome meal for busy weeknight dinner, weekend or game day party. (Low-carb, paleo and gluten-free too).

overhead view of sausage and bell pepper in a cast iron skillet

4. Spicy Green Beans Chicken Skillet: It’s spiced with paprika, garlic powder, red hot pepper, and, of course, sautéed green beans. It’s perfect for a quick dinner. (Low-carb, paleo and gluten-free too)

5. Baked Chicken with Brussels Sprouts: Easy recipe that is loaded with flavor from the garlic, lemon, Dijon marinade, and the crispy bacon. (Low-carb, paleo and gluten-free too)

close up of a cast iron skillet containing  Chicken and Brussels sprout

6. 3-Ingredient Tilapia Skillet: The only ingredients are diced tomatoes, onions, and tilapia (salt and pepper are optional)! It’s a quick, easy, fresh, and delicious dinner for the whole family. (Low-carb, paleo, gluten-free too)

overhead view of a white skillet containing tilapia in a tomato sauce

7. Sweet Potato Chicken Kale Skillet: Crispy bacon, crunchy kale, and flavorful chicken! (Gluten-free and Paleo)

chicken, bacon and kale in a cast iron skillet

8. Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice: Love fried rice, but don’t enjoy the carb count that comes with it? This recipe is perfect for you. Skip the peas if you’re doing Whole30.

close up of a cast iron skillet containing fried cauliflower rice

9. Ground Turkey Skillet with Green Beans: For this quick and easy recipe, you’ll need only extra-lean ground turkey, green beans, and a delicious, flavorful homemade tomato sauce, which makes all the difference on this dish. (Low-carb and Gluten-free too)

ground turkey with green beans in a cast iron skillet

10. Asparagus Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet: Delicious, fresh, and easy-to-make! It’s all you need for busy weeknight dinner.

chicken and asparagus in a cast iron skillet

11. Shrimp Vegetable Skillet: Super flavourful one-pan meal. It’s loaded with veggies, flavorful spices, and shrimp. (Low-Carb, paleo and gluten-free too)

shrimp and veggies in a cast iron skillet

12. Mushroom Cauliflower Rice Skillet: Delicious low-carb and vegan/vegetarian main dish for dinner. And it’s done in only 20 minutes.

mushroom cauliflower in a cast iron skillet

13. Chimichurri Shrimp Broccoli Skillet: The Chimichurri sauce brings this meal to another level, and it’s ready in less than 15 minutes since broccoli and shrimp cook very fast. (Low-carb, paleo and gluten-free too)

overhead view of a cast iron skillet containing shrimp and broccoli

14. Chimichurri Chicken Green Beans Skillet: I cannot express with words how much my family loves this recipe. It’s far from boring, and this sauce is just heaven. (Low-carb, paleo and Gluten-free too)

chicken breast and green beans in a cast iron skillet

15. Garlic Shrimp Asparagus Skillet: Super easy Garlic Shrimp Asparagus Skillet recipe that is low-carb, gluten-free, Whole30, and paleo friendly!

shrimp, asparagus and mushroom in a cast iron skillet

16. Shrimp, Bell Pepper and Onions Skillet: It’s super quick and easy to make, and it’s loaded with flavor. Skip the feta cheese if you are doing Whole30. 

shrimp and bell pepper in a cast iron skillet

17. Mediterranean Chicken Skillet: This chicken recipe is made in less than 30 minutes. It’s extremely flavorful, so it will please your whole family. Skip the feta cheese if you’re doing Whole30.

chicken mediterranean in a cast iron skillet

18. Ground Beef Veggie Skillet Recipe: Made with onions, bell pepper, zucchini, asparagus, and, of course, ground beef is a delicious meal for the whole family. From start to finish, it can be ready in 30 mins. Skip the Feta cheese if you’re doing Whole30.

ground beef, asparagus and zucchini in a white and red skillet

19. One-pan Sausage with Sweet Potato and Asparagus: It’s great to clean up easily, and it’s ready in only 15 minutes.

overhead view of asparagus, sweet potato and sausage on a baking sheet

20. One-Pan Mediterranean Roast Chicken: Simple to prep, and it’s cooked with potatoes, onions, red pepper, and black olives. (Paleo and Gluten-free too)

baked chicken breast on a baking sheet

21. Paleo Lemon Roasted Breast Chicken: This recipe is made with olive oil instead of butter, and it’s also very juicy, tender, easy to make, and full of flavor from the lemon and rosemary.

roasted chicken breast on a baking sheet

Meal-prep Recipes

22. Ground Beef Zucchini Sweet Potato Skillet: The best meal-prep recipe to start your year well.

ground turkey, zucchini and sweet potato in a meal prep glass bowl

23. Ground Turkey Cauliflower Rice Veggie Bowls: They’re loaded with veggies and extra-lean protein to make you feel satisfied.

ground beef, green beans and cauliflower rice in a meal prep glass bowl

24. Spicy Salmon Vegetable Meal-Prep Bowls: Another meal-prep that’s loaded with veggies and good-quality protein from the baked spicy salmon. (Gluten-free and Paleo too)

salmon, green beans and bell pepper in a meal prep glass bowl

25. Spicy Chicken Meal-Prep Bowls: Plan ahead for the week with these whole30, paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and low-carb spicy chicken, roasted green beans, broccoli, and mashed cauliflower.

spicy chicken, green beans and mashed cauliflower in a meal prep glass bowl

26. One-Sheet Pan Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes and Asparagus: It’s delicious and super easy to make. Be amazed how only 5 ingredients can make a wonderful meal-prep for your whole week.

overhead view of shrimp and asparagus meal prep in a glass bowl

Salad Recipes

27. Kale Salad with Crispy Sweet Potato: Delightful lunch for those busy days. I made this raw Kale, boiled eggs and crispy sweet potato.

close-up kale salad on a black plate

28. Easy Kale Breakfast Salad: It has all the things that we love eating in the morning (eggs, sausage, and bacon) but without the bread. The queen of this dish is kale. Yummy!

overhead view of breakfast salad in a white bowl

29. Easy Broccoli Kale Slaw Salad: It’s a Whole30 version of classic broccoli slaw, which is made with homemade mayo, and it’s sugar-free.

overhead view of slaw salad in a bowl

30. Ground Beef Taco Salad: It will become your to-go meal when you want a quick and easy meal for lunch. It is loaded with tomato salsa, avocado slices, lettuce, and, of course, taco-seasoned ground beef.

close-up view of a taco salad in a white bowl

31. Super Fresh Shrimp Tomato Salad: Is there something better than a delicious Super Fresh Shrimp Tomato Salad for lunch during the hot days? Probably not 😉 Enjoy this salad with a homemade dijon lemon dressing!

overhead view of shrimp salad in a white bowl

32. Easy Mediterranean Salad: Enjoy this delicious salad made with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, sundried tomatoes, and red onions. Skip the feta cheese if you are doing Whole30.

overhead view of greek salad in a white bowl

33. Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Salad: It’s loaded with red onions, cucumber, red bell peppers, avocado, and sautéd shrimp. Also, it’s tossed with a very light and fresh lemon dressing. Delicious!

overhead view of shrimp salad on a white plate

34. Easy Avocado Cucumber Tuna Salad: It’s light, flavorful, and creamy because of the avocados. And the lemon dressing is super fresh!

close-up of tuna salad on a white plate

35. Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad: It’s a great salad all year long! It’s made with chopped lettuce, cucumber, red onions, sliced avocado topped and grilled chicken, and dressed with an easy lemon-olive oil dressing.

overhead view of chicken salad in a white bowl

36. Simple Kale Salad with Avocado Dressing: The avocado dressing is so delicious, and it’s done in 5 minutes by pulsing the dressing ingredients in a food processor. Easy, gluten-free, low-carb, and paleo friendly!

close-up of kale salad on a grey plate

37. Autumn Beet Orange Salad: It’s flavorful, fresh, and effortless, and it’s tossed with a tangy orange mustard vinaigrette. 

overhead view of arugula salad

38. Chimichurri Chicken Chopped Salad: I love this salad just because of the amazing Chimichurri sauce. The best sauce for chicken. 

overhead view of a chimichurri chicken chopped Salad bowl

39. Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad: It’s super flavorful and easy to make.

overhead view of cauliflower salad in a glass bowl

40. Shrimp Avocado Tomato Salad: Looking for a high-protein salad? This delicious salad is fresh and loaded with protein from shrimp and eggs! Skip the feta cheese if you’re doing Whole30. 

overhead view of shrimp salad in a wooden bowl

41. Asparagus Greek Chopped Salad: It’s packed with roasted asparagus, cucumber, tomatoes, black olives, and feta cheese and flavored with an easy lemon dressing. Skip the Feta cheese if you’re doing Whole30.

overhead view of asparagus salad in a glass bowl

Squash Recipes

43. Chicken Stroganoff with Butternut Squash Mash: This stroganoff is creamy, hearty, and has lots of comforting flavors.

overhead view of chicken stroganoff with butternut squash mash inside of a grey bowl

44. Sausage and Kale-Stuffed Acorn Squash: I love this meal! It’s a feel-good meal that will boost your mood and warm you up during the cold fall and winter days.

overhead view of stuffed acorn squash on a wooden board

45. Whole30 Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash With Meatballs: You can reduce the carbs by replacing traditional spaghetti with spaghetti squash. This is one of our favorite comfort food dinners that is served with homemade tomato.

Close-up of half a spaghetti squash with meatballs on a white plate.

46. Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp: A delicious low-carb and Whole30 dinner meal to make during the week. It’s super flavorful with dairy-free and homemade pesto, and it’s a great alternative to regular pasta!

Close-up of half a spaghetti squash with shrimp on a marble board.

47. Easy Bolognese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash: Comforting food doesn’t need to be full of carbs, right? I can prove what I’m saying with this super delicious recipe. Skip Mozzarella cheese if you’re doing Whole30.

Close-up of half a spaghetti squash with Bolognese sauce on a black plate.

 


Stews, Soups and Chilis Recipes

48. 20-minutes Butternut Squash Soup: A simple, easy, and delicious side dish for a holiday dinner party or a quick lunch to enjoy during fall cold-weather.

overhead view of butternut squash soup in a grey bowl

49. No Bean Whole30 Butternut Squash Chili: It’s a perfect recipe to indulge yourself this fall. It’s thick, rich, hearty, and super flavourful.

Close-up of a ladle with butternut squash chili.

50. Whole30 Pumpkin Chili: You’ll be amazed by this delicious chili with ground turkey, veggies, and no beans. I guarantee you won’t even miss the beans here because this is even better than the traditional chili recipe.

overhead view of pumpkin chili in 2 white and black ceramic bowls

51. Whole30 Sweet Potato Chili: This chili recipe is a hearty, no-bean chili recipe that is super simple to prepare ahead. It’s thick, rich, and slightly sweet while spicy ,too. So good!

overhead view of sweet potato chili in a grey bowl

52. Ground Beef Butternut Squash Kale Soup: All Right, YUMMMM soup! Comforting, hearty, and satisfying. Also, it’s low-carb, gluten free and paleo friendly! ALL THE GOOD THINGS in one pot.

overhead view of sausage and butternut soup in a white bowl

53. Instant Pot Mediterranean Chicken Recipe: It’s packed with flavor and is ready in less than 20 minutes with almost no work at all.

close-up of chicken thigh on a large serving spoon

55. One-Pan Cauliflower Curry Recipe: You’re dinner will be ready in 20 minutes. It’s made with cauliflower, green peas, diced tomatoes, curry, and coconut milk. Skip the peas if you are doing Whole30.

overhead view of cauliflower curry in a large pot

56. Whole30 Carrot Parsnip Soup: It’s a delicious dinner or lunch option for this cold weather, and this soup only requires a short list of ingredients.

Carrot and Parnisp soup  in a white bowl

57. Turkey Sausage Vegetable Soup: Enjoy this filling soup that is packed with the flavors of turkey sausage, tomatoes, parsnip, and turnip during the cold weather.

close-up of a sausage and vegetable soup in a white bowl

58. Turnip and Carrot Slow Cooker Beef Stew: This is the perfect time of the year to load yourself up on hearty comfort foods like this one.

close-up of a stew recipe in a blue bowl

59. Spinach Sweet Potato Soup: It’s a hearty and comforting meal that is packed with ground turkey, sweet potato, and spinach!

close-up of a sweet potato and spinach soup in a white bowl

60. Healthier Slow Cooker Beef Stew: It’s a very simple, Whole30, low-carb, and gluten-free slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnip, and herbs.

A bowl of healthier slow cooker beef stew.

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