18 Easy Whole30 Dinners That Are Actually Delicious

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    Marie Telling
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    1. Coconut Lime Chicken

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    Check the label of your chicken broth to make sure there isn't any added sugar. In the photos, the chicken is served with white rice, which is not Whole30 compliant, but you can sub it with cauliflower rice (here's how to make it in five minutes).

    Get the recipe here.

    2. Vegan Cauliflower Tabbouleh

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    Finding vegetarian options for the Whole30 challenge isn't easy, but this revisited tabbouleh fits the bill and only takes 15 minutes to make.

    Get the recipe here.

    3. Tomato Basil Garlic Chicken

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    Zoodles are truly delicious and fun to eat. If you don't own a spiralizer, check out your local store for pre-made zoodles, or try these easy ways to hand-prep them yourself.

    Get the recipe here.

    4. One-Pan Chicken With Lemon Garlic Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts

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    If you're running out of dinner ideas, roasted veggies and chicken are always a quick and tasty option.

    Get the recipe here.

    5. Veggie Packed Salmon Cakes

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    These only take 15 minutes to make. Put together a quick salad or roast some veggies to go with it and you got yourself a meal. And make sure not to include the sour cream featured in the photos, since it's not Whole30 compliant.

    Get the recipe here.

    6. Vegan Cauliflower Mushroom Bowls

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    Another great vegan option with a yummy cilantro-mint pesto.

    Get the recipe here.

    7. Paleo Orange Chicken

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    Ready in 30 minutes and served with cauliflower rice!

    Get the recipe here.

    8. Shrimp and Zoodle Red Curry Bowl

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    Twenty minutes of prepping, 20 minutes of cooking, and you've got yourself a great spicy red curry.

    Get the recipe here.

    9. Mexican Meatball Soup With Butternut Squash

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    Going on the Whole30 diet doesn't mean you have to give up on comfort food.

    Get the recipe here.

    10. Chicken Stir Fry With Dijon Orange Almond Sauce and Zucchini Noodles

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    Just skip the honey and check your mustard to make sure there isn't any wine in it.

    Get the recipe here.

    11. Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Coconut Stew

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    Like with the coconut lime chicken, you can sub white rice with cauliflower rice, or, if you're feeling even more adventurous, spaghetti squash (here's an easy way to prepare it).

    Get the recipe here.

    12. Easy Tuna Green Chile Zoodle Casserole

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    This recipe calls for mayo, and the good news about Whole30 is that you can actually eat mayo, as long as you make it from scratch. Homemade mayo is both super tasty and very easy to make – here's a recipe. Once your mayo is ready, the casserole only takes 25 minutes to make and cook.

    Get the recipe here.

    13. Sticky Slow Cooker Chicken Wings With Pineapple 5-Spice Sauce

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    If you thought you had to give up on sticky chicken wings during your Whole30 challenge, think again.

    Get the recipe here.

    14. Chicken Shawarma

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    A really flavorful way to prepare chicken and it only takes 35 minutes tops. Serve with roasted veggies or a salad. Just skip the hummus since it's not Whole30 compliant.

    Get the recipe here.

    15. Shepherd's Pie

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    This is one of the more time-consuming recipes on this list (a little over an hour) but it's also one of the most comforting dishes you could eat during the Whole30 challenge.

    Get the recipe here.

    16. Asian Niçoise Salad

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    Vegetarians can skip the tuna and add an extra egg to make up for it.

    Get the recipe here.

    17. Caribbean Pulled Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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    Just skip the coconut sugar and watch out for the added sugar in your chicken broth.

    Get the recipe here.

    18. Vegan Curried Cauliflower Rice Kale Soup

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    One last one with this list's true MVP: cauliflower rice.

    Get the recipe here.