It's that time of year again when the term "January Whole30" is buzzing around the health and wellness community like crazy! It seems like everyone I know is planning and prepping their meals for the first 30 days of the year and for good reason! If utilized correctly, the Whole30 program has the potential to change your life and your relationship with food forever!
What is Whole30?
For anyone not familiar with the Whole30 program, let me briefly catch you up to speed. For 30 days, you remove a number of food groups that are infamous for causing inflammation and making you not feel that great.
The list of ingredients you absolutley, positively cannot have for 30 days straight (no cheating!) is pretty extensive, but in short -you can't have any added sugars, alcohol, grains, soy, legumes or dairy.
After the initial 30 days, you reintroduce one food at a time back into your diet, carefully evaluating how your body reacts to each eliminated food.
Ideally, by completing a round of Whole30 and properly reintroducing foods you will have carefully crafted your perfect, personalized way of eating that makes you feel your absolute best! It's not always that simple, but that's what the program is intended to do.
So what can you eat on a round of Whole30?
Meat, fish, eggs, veggies, fruits and nuts galore. By focusing on all of the REAL foods you can eat, rather than dwell on what you can't, you'd be surprised how many amazing dishes you can create. Doing just that ignited a passion within me for creating Whole30 compliant dishes, which has been the driving force behind this blog.
I think it's safe to say I share that passion with many as there are thousands of Whole30 compliant dishes floating around the Internet, created by fellow Whole30ers who have had success with the program.
For this post, I've teamed up with six of those women to share with you 21 of our best quick and easy Whole30 recipes for your Whole30 and beyond! We hope you love these recipes as much as we do! Enjoy and HAPPY JANUARY WHOLE30!
Breakfasts
Prosciutto Egg Cups | Thyme and JOY
These Prosciutto Egg Cups are a super simple high protein breakfast that can be made in a pinch with only 2 ingredients. They can be eaten on-the-go and are perfect to meal prep for the week. Simply grab and go!
Tex Mex Breakfast Skillet | The Bettered Blondie
An easy and satisfying Whole30 breakfast skillet filled with the spicy and smoky Tex Mex flavors that everyone loves!
Whole30 Sheet Pan Breakfast Bake | Paleoish Krista
This breakfast bake is super easy to put together and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. It’s perfect for weekend mornings! Loaded with potatoes, brussels sprouts, crispy bacon and perfect sunny-side-up eggs, this is a dish everyone in your family will enjoy!
Main Dishes and Sides
French Onion Soup | Thyme and JOY
This french onion soup is made easy in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. It contains onions, beef broth and herbs for a deep caramelized onion flavor. You won't even miss the bread and cheese!
Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad | Do You Even Paleo
This delicious Mediterranean cauliflower salad features steamed cauliflower, roasted bell peppers, and olives. It's prefect to have on hand when you need a quick and easy side of veggies.
Green Pepper and Almond Pesto Zoodles & Chicken | Perchance to Cook
Pasta schmasta. Who needs the real thing with this pesto zoodles recipe at your fingertips! Green pepper and almonds are added to a traditional pesto sauce, which results in a unique taste of bitter/tangy green pepper, creamy sweet almond and fresh basil.
Chinese Chopped Chicken Salad | The Bettered Blondie
This Chinese Chopped Chicken Salad is a healthy and vibrant dish to change up your boring work lunch. Keep it fresh and light with this beautiful salad. Actually, beautiful is an understatement. This salad is GORGEOUS.
Whole30 Orange Chicken with Cauli-Rice | Ana Ankeny
Whole30 Orange Chicken with cauli-rice has lightly breaded chicken, a zesty thick sauce and Whole30 compliant cauli-rice. Skip the take out. This mouth-watering dish is easy to make and the perfect weeknight dinner.
Sausage, Potato, & Broccoli Sheet Pan Supper | Mary’s Whole Life
This one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights. Chicken sausage, red potatoes and broccoli are coated in a delicious sauce and roasted to perfection. Done and done.
Roasted veggies are a lifesaver while on a round of Whole30. This simple roasted veggie dish uses just a few simple ingredients but is jam-packed with flavor. Make a huge batch during your weekly meal-prep and have a healthy vegetable side to add to your plate whenever you need it.
Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Soup | Ana Ankeny
What's the perfect meal for cold winter nights? A hearty soup that’s creamy, smokey and full of flavor! Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Soup is a must try for busy weeknight dinners.
Mexican Cauliflower Rice | Thyme and JOY
This Mexican cauliflower rice uses simple ingredients and is cooked in a skillet for an easy side dish. Cauliflower rice is a great Whole30 compliant alternative to white or brown rice.
Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken | The Bettered Blondie
A Whole30 take on one of your favorite Indian dishes. This Instant Pot Butter Chicken is a creamy and comforting dish that will change the way you feel about healthy eating! DIG IN!
Whole30 Scalloped Potatoes | Do You Even Paleo
Who would have thought? Everyone's favorite side doesn't need dairy! Dive into a skillet of creamy layered potatoes for a leftovers-friendly side dish. YUM!
Paleo Whole30 Potato Soup | Perchance to Cook
A rich and creamy potato soup that is naturally dairy-free, grain-free, Paleo, Whole30, and gluten-free. It is seasoned with bacon, nutmeg and chives, AND it has an added boost of protein from bone broth. Healthy comfort food at it’s finest!
Whole30 Shrimp & “Grits” | Mary’s Whole Life
I'm a Southern girl at heart, so this dish is speaking my language! A healthier/grain-free version of everyone's favorite southern dish! Spicy shrimp and sausage are served in a delicious cajun gravy over creamy cauliflower “grits”.
Paleo Whole30 Potato Pancakes | Perchance to Cook
Delicious potato pancakes that are crispy on the outside, yet soft on the inside thanks to a mixture of shredded and mashed potatoes. You can eat these Paleo, Whole30, dairy-free, gluten-free potato pancakes with breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Chicken Taco Spaghetti Squash Bake | Ana Ankeny
Gather together and enjoy the southwest flavors of Chicken Taco Spaghetti Squash Bake. With the added hot sauce, it’s a kickin’ dinner that’s Paleo and Whole30 friendly. YES, PLEASE!
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas | Mary’s Whole Life
Taco Tuesday ain't got nothing on this. Your favorite Tex Mex meal made easy - everything is baked on one sheet pan with a homemade fajita seasoning. Serve over caulirice or on top of salads with your favorite pico and guac!
Instant Pot Beef, Sausage and Butternut Squash Chili | Paleoish Krista
Sweet butternut squash replaces beans in this Whole30 compliant chili. In just under an hour, you’ll have a chili on the table that tastes like it’s been simmering all day. It can also be frozen and quickly reheated for those busy weeknights when cooking just isn’t in the cards.
Spaghetti Squash & Meatball Casserole | Do You Even Paleo
One of the best meal prep recipes out there. This casserole takes a bit of prep, but you’ll happily eat it all week long!
If you recreate any of these AMAZING recipes, we want YOU to brag about it! Tag us all over the Internet and let us know what you think in the comments! BUT most importantly, embrace your round of Whole30, love the food you're eating and prepare to change your life in 30 days! 😉
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