60+ Easy Whole30 Dinner Recipes
Get ready for Whole30 dinner recipes that are easy, nutritious and delicious. Using wholesome ingredients, hearty proteins and flavorful herbs and spices, you’re gonna love these! From tons of zucchini noodle variations to delicious chicken and salmon dishes, these recipes will make dinner a breeze.
In case you missed my list of Whole30 breakfast recipes or Whole30 lunch ideas, let me quickly tell you what Whole30 is all about. It’s a program that’s designed to remove inflammatory foods and identify any foods that might have a negative impact on your individual body. By eliminating this specific list of foods for 30 days, you’ll know which ingredients you may have sensitivities for.
But for many people, finding compliant recipes gets a little tricky. Especially when you find out that added sugars are in so many products! So when it comes time to prep for lunch and dinner, don’t get into a rut. I’ve put together for you a list of foods that are Whole30 approved, as well as easy and delicious recipes to make. Now let’s get started!
Whole30 Appetizers
Just because you’re on Whole30, doesn’t mean you still can’t bring delicious appetizers to your next dinner party. From bite sized treats to scrumptious dips, your guests will be shocked at how healthy these recipes are.
- Avocado Salsa
- Best Salsa
- Vegan Tzatziki
- Mango Salsa
- Bacon Deviled Eggs
- Avocado Deviled Eggs
- Classic Deviled Eggs
- Pico De Gallo
- Pico De Gallo Stuffed Avocados
- Best Ever Guacamole
- Pomegranate Guacamole
- Ultimate Seed Crackers + Roasted Cauliflower Hummus
- Smoked Salmon, Avocado, And Cucumber Bites
- Baked Yuca Fries
- Curly Sweet Potato Fries
- Spinach And Artichoke Dip
- Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Whole30 Salad Recipes
Salads are always an easy throw-together meal that’s light, healthy, and loaded with greens. But don’t be alarmed with the fact that you have to avoid ingredients such as cheese or sugary dressings. These salads are surprisingly full of flavor and texture, while still following the guidelines. Just be sure to omit any honey or sweetener in dressings.
- Salmon Avocado Salad
- Southwest Chicken Salad
- Curried Egg Salad
- Kale Salad With Apples And Chicken
- Israeli Salad
- Cucumber Salad
- Pulled Pork, Cabbage, And Arugula Salad + Citrus Lime Vinaigrette
- Citrus Shrimp Ceviche
- Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh
- BLT Salad With Avocado And Sprouts
Whole30 Soups
You can never go wrong with a soup and salad combo, or a big bowl of soup on it’s own! Either way, these soups are hearty, filling, rich in flavor, and make for a great meal any time of the day.
- Sweet Potato Soup
- Roasted Cauliflower Soup
- Beet Soup
- Carrot Ginger Soup
- Poached Chicken And Winter Vegetable Soup
- Roasted Red Pepper And Tomato Soup
- Cream Of Celery Soup
- Cucumber Melon Gazpacho With Ginger Shrimp
Whole30 Side Dishes
Every meal needs an accompanying side dish. From light dishes such as garlic bok choy to a hearty mashed sweet potato, these recipes give some extra flavor and texture to your meals.
- Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
- Sauteed Cabbage
- Broccoli Rice
- Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts
- Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole
- Mashed Butternut Squash
- Roasted Butternut Squash
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Mashed Cauliflower
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Garlic Ginger Bok Choy
- Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Garlic Sauteed Swiss Chard
- Celery Root Puree
Zucchini Noodle Recipes
If you’re a lover of zucchini noodles (or zoodles), you’re in luck! The only thing you have to watch out for are the ingredients you mix into it. And be sure to leave off any cheese. Here’s a few of my favorite combinations.
- Mexican Chicken Zucchini Noodles
- Zucchini Pasta With Lemon Garlic And Shrimp
- Carrot And Zucchini Pasta With Avocado Cucumber Sauce
- Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti Bolognese
Whole30 Meat Recipes
Lucky for you, tons of meat recipes are Whole30 compliant. Whether it’s juicy chicken thighs or slow cooker pulled pork, these dishes are extremely scrumptious. Just be mindful in buying pastured, organic, or 100% grass fed meat.
- Ultimate Chicken Salad
- Carnitas
- Coconut Curry Chicken
- Irish Lamb Stew
- Chicken Fajitas
- Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
- Apple Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash
- Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
- BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Irish Lamb Stew
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
- Shredded Chicken
- Whole30 Chicken Broccoli Casserole
- Carne Asada
- Parsnip Noodle Chicken Alfredo – made with my homemade vegan alfredo sauce
- Basil Chicken With Kumquats
- Sweet And Smoky Beef Brisket – using my homemade brisket dry rub
- Coconut Curry Chicken
- Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
- Slow Cooker Kalua Pork
- Rosemary Grilled Lamb With Mint Apple Sauce
- Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
- Pork And Fennel Meatballs With Garlic Sauteed Spinach
Whole30 Fish Recipes
If you’re more of a seafood person, you’re in luck as well. Salmon, shrimps, and many other seafood types are highly recommended for a Whole30 diet. Just make sure you’re not adding in heavy creams and sauces that are not Whole30 compliant. Below are a few delicious ideas on how to do this.
- Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers
- Baked Tuna Meatballs
- Tuna Salad
- Salmon Patties
- Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Scallops With Citrus Ginger Sauce
- Dijon Baked Salmon
- Roasted Branzino With Citrus Pesto
If you try any of these recipes during your Whole30 journey, leave a comment on the recipe page and let the community know how you liked it! Want to see how I do Whole30? Watch my Whole30 What I Eat in a Day video!
60+ Easy Whole30 Dinner Recipes
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked and Shredded Chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 heads broccoli, florets removed
- 10 cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 recipe Vegan Alfredo Sauce
- salt and pepper, to taste
- rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Vegan Alfredo Sauce and set aside. This can also be made the day before and stored in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and diced onion and stir for 3 minutes. Add the broccoli florets (make sure they're in bite-sized pieces and not too large) and stir for another 3 minutes or until the broccoli is crisp-tender and bright green.
- Place the shredded chicken in a 9x13-inch casserole dish, covering the bottom. Add the sautéed mushrooms, onions and broccoli in a flat layer on top.
- Stir the chicken broth into the Vegan Alfredo sauce, then pour on top of the broccoli in the casserole dish. Use a spatula if needed to make sure everything is well coated.
- Cook the casserole for 20-25 minutes. The sauce should be bubbling and slightly reduced and thickened. Garnish with fresh rosemary if desired and serve immediately.
Lisa's Tips
- Note that the Vegan Alfredo Sauce requires you soak cashews before making the sauce, so plan ahead when making it.
- This is a great meal prep recipe! For more meal prep ideas, make sure to watch my Meal Prep Ideas video, Spring Meal Prep and Summer Meal Prep.
Hi Lisa, newish to your site and trying to work my way around, not very good with tech and finding things all over the place. Love, love, love the winter prep with the pulled pork, is there another prep for winter meals or just the one? Great job Barbs x
Hi Barbara – Welcome to the Downshiftology community! You can find all my recipes and sort through things through the recipe category page up in the top navigation. Also, I only have one winter meal prep, but I have a meal prep for all seasons. If you just type in meal prep in the search bar at the very top, they should come up :)
Hi Lisa! Do you think this would freeze well? I’m trying to get into freezer meal prep. Thank you for all the effort you put into sharing your incredible recipes and general knowledge about so many subjects. I really enjoy your site.
Hi Nava- Yes! Some of these recipes are freezer friendly. I will normally always put storage instructions within each recipe towards the bottom :)
Hi Lisa
Can you please do a Whole 30 meal prep? I would like to start but i guess i need a little help.
Thank you
I will definitely keep that in mind! :)
Are the nutritional facts for the entire casserole or for one serving? If one serving, what would you suggest the serving size be?
Hi Julia – All my nutrition facts are for one serving :) And I have noted that there are 6 servings in this recipe so just evenly divide the casserole into 6 slices.
Hi Lisa,
What you have is amazing and I can definitely can use many of your recipes to help my daughter learning to eat healthy. I’m very interested in the Chicken Broccoli Casserole. However, I’m wondering what can you use to substitute for cashews in the sauce. Cooking for my daughter can be a little challenging because she’s allergic to dairy, nuts, and peanuts. I’m trying to get her to eat beans but…..
I’m so glad I found you.
Thank you!
Hi Teresa – unfortunately cashews are necessary in that sauce. But you can find coconut milk-based alfredo sauces online as well. I’m glad you’re enjoying all my recipes!
All Recipes are extremely wonderful. Thanks for your post It will really helpful to me. I learned a lot from this post thanks for your post.
Hi there – Thrilled to hear you learned so much from this post, and the many ways you can make Whole30 delicious :)
Salmon is my all-time favorite and salmon with avocado will make a tastier combination. All the various recipes that you have shared will make it easier for all of us to make it instantly. Thank you for sharing this information with us.
Hi Francesco – I’m so glad you love these recipes and tips!
Such a great list of healthy options for the new year! I’m all about those deviled eggs!
Hi Tisha – These recipes probably will taste like you’re not even on Whole30! :)
I’m always on the hunt for new Whole30 recipes, so this roundup is perfect for me! Thanks so much for sharing :)
Hi Chris – Hope you enjoy these recipes :)
Nothing like a great roundup of easy, healthy dinner ideas! This list looks so great! I’ll definitely be trying a few of these!
Hi Shanika – These dinner recipes will make cooking a breeze, especially if you’re on Whole30!
That chicken in broccoli sauce looks so lovely. It’s easy and doable even for daily meals. :)
Hi Anita – You bet! It’s a great meal prepping recipe :)