Give Your Meals a Makeover With These Whole30 Recipes
Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.
If you're looking to lighten up and eat more fresh produce, consider doing the Whole30 to give your meals and eating habits a makeover. It's a great excuse to focus on wholesome ingredients and stock your pantry with Paleo goods that will fill you with energy (AKA "tiger's blood"). Figuring out what to eat on Whole30 can be a bit of a struggle, but the key is planning ahead. Use these recipes as a guide when you plan your meals for the week, so you'll always be prepared and won't let your hanger get the best of you.
Whole30 Roasted Eggplant Dip: Eating veggie sticks is a lot more enjoyable when you have something to dunk them in. This creamy roasted eggplant dip is so good, it'll make you excited to pull out the cucumbers.
Green Goddess Shakshuka: Baked eggs in greens are a powerful way to start your day. Use ghee instead of butter so this recipe is compliant with your meal plan.
Chicken Zoodle Soup: Who needs noodles when you could have zoodles instead? Slurp them up along with a light and flavorful chicken broth and pieces of tender meat.
The Best Baked Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes are a Whole30 staple. This recipe gives them a crispy skin and a totally tender interior just waiting to be slathered with coconut oil, ghee, or avocado.
Almond-Crusted, Air-Fried Chicken Tenders: The air fryer and crushed almonds make these chicken tenders a Whole30-approved delight. Kids will love them too.
Cumin Cilantro Cauliflower Rice: Riced cauliflower is a staple side dish, made even better when infused with fresh cilantro and the smokey flavor of cumin.
Pan-Fried Salmon With Crispy Skin: Simply prepared salmon is a revelation. Crispy skin and rich, tender meat make this a dinner you'll crave even if you're not doing Whole30.
Eggplant Caponata: Sweet and sour eggplant caponata is excellent when paired with grilled chicken, fish, or beef.
Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs: Pineapple gives a natural sweetness to these chicken kebabs. Serve them with veggies and riced cauliflower for a full, satisfying meal.
Bok Choy Stir-Fry: Adding some new veggies like bok choy to your meals will keep your Whole30 experience from getting too repetitive. Replace soy sauce with coconut aminos to make this veggie stir-fry compliant.
Get your Whole30 groove on with some of the healthy recipes shared on our Pinterest page.
Get your Whole30 groove on with some of the healthy recipes shared on our Pinterest page.
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Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.