I had intended on doing a post on my favorite Whole30 recipes while I was doing January Whole30, but life is such that it’s now the middle of March.
A friend is doing Whole30 right now, so I thought I’d use that as inspiration to finally do a round up of my 22 favorite Whole30 recipes – which I make all year round, not just in January.
Beef With Broccoli – This beef with broccoli is so, so good! I usually add sliced onions to it too. This recipe is really what made me a Coconut Aminos convert – we use it all year long. (iheartumami)
Shepherd’s Pie – I love the sweet potatoes on this Shepherd’s Pie. I have started doubling the meat and potato quantities for a thicker pie. (Whole30 book)
Stuffed Cabbage – I found this recipe in 2021 when a friend posted a photo of stuffed cabbage she threw together. I’ve never had stuffed cabbage before, so I’m not sure how close the sauce is, but it sure is delicious! I’ve become a person who really loves cabbage. (A Family Feast)
Roasted Root Veg with Curry Sauce – A delicious and easy way to add vegetables to a meal. The quantities of each root veg is super flexible – I just aim for the same total amount as the recipe calls for, in whatever amounts I have of each. The curry sauce lasts a surprisingly long time in the fridge; I want to find additional uses for it, because it’s so good. (Whole30 book)
Brussel’s Sprouts and Potato Hash – A long time favorite in our house, I made this for years before I ever did a Whole30. It is in regular rotation here. I usually add Aidell’s Chicken Apple Sausage as well. (Shutterbean)
Sweet & Spicy Hash – This is a tech week favorite because it makes such a large quantity. I am a creature of habit, so eating the same thing for breakfast for nine days in a row or so works well for me. Last time I made it I used 1/2 ground turkey and 1/2 Isernio’s Italian ground chicken, almost 1/4 cup of Guerra’s, and Cosmic Crisp apples – it was absolutely the best batch yet! (Whole30 book)
Korean Beef Bibimbap – A favorite all year long, we’ve even made this while camping a couple times (fun and novel, but there’s too many individual steps to really make it a good camping meal). I serve it with cauliflower rice during Whole30 and don’t miss regular rice at all. (Hello Fresh)
Roasted Garlic Soup with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes – Oh my. This is what all things should smell like. The recipe calls for 18 cloves of garlic, but I usually make it with closer to 30. The more garlic, the better! (Joy the Baker)
Beef Chili with Kidney Beans (sub mushrooms for beans) – This has always been our go-to chili (America’s Test Kitchen never lets us down), but the switch from kidney beans to mushrooms has really made it so much better. I sub half the weight of kidney beans called for with a mix of mushrooms (usually a “chef’s blend” or local collection for 1/2 and button or cremini for the other half). I love making chili baked potatoes with this. (ATK)
Slow Cooker Carnitas – This is one of our very favorite meals and I’m always so happy that it’s Whole30 compliant. Crisping the pork up in a cast iron at the end is really such a great finish. (BudgetBytes)
Hearty Vegetable Chowder – This is such a cozy recipe. I love how easy it is to get a lot of vegetables in with this one. (Cook’s Country)
Thai Coconut Curry Vegetable Stew – Oh goodness. This recipe is so good! One of the many delicious recipes in the great book Peak Nutrition, all about fueling your body for your adventures. (The Mountaineers)
Basil-Spinach Pesto – Such a good pesto recipe. I usually make a full spinach pesto, so it’s nice to have the basil in this batch. I put it on so many things: potatoes, meatballs, eggs. (Whole30)
Chicken Chowder – I’d call this more a broccoli soup with chicken and sweet potatoes than I would a chicken chowder, but whatever you call it, it’s delicious! (Whole30 book)
Sausage, Potato, Kale Soup – This is Daryl’s favorite soup. One day I’ll post my updates to the recipe, since I’ve made several adjustments over the years. The biggest change I make is I use ground Italian sausage (chicken or pork) rather than sausage links. This soup is so easy, delicious, and comforting. It’s not heavy, but it is filling. (SkinnyTaste)
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork – Man, I love slow cooker recipes. I especially love how easy pork recipes are – rub pork with spices (either full piece of meat or cut into cubes), add citrus and onions, cook. (Whole30)
Chicken Curry (sub coconut milk for yogurt) – One of Daryl’s favorite recipes to make. I’m always blown away by how easy it is. I think it is better with the yogurt than coconut milk, but the flavor is still absolutely delicious (it’s soupier with the coconut milk). I serve this over cauliflower rice or mashed potatoes. (smittenkitchen)
Chicken Meatballs – Oh these are so good. I usually double the recipe and freeze most of them. They are super easy to warm up from frozen. During tech weeks I eat a lot of mashed potatoes, chicken meatballs, and pesto (topped with eggs for breakfast and without for lunch). (Whole30)
Curried Chicken Salad with Cashews – I first discovered curry chicken salad when I worked at Coffee Girl in Astoria. This ATK recipe ticks all the boxes for me and I love how it tastes with Primal Kitchen avocado oil mayo. (ATK Book)
Orange, Potato, and Kale Salad with Spicy Tahini Dressing – This was my very first favorite salad. We discovered this recipe when we first started using “social meals” and it is definitely in regular rotation. The recipe calls for chicken; I probably make is more without then with, but it’s delicious if you do add it. I recommend making a double batch of dressing so you can add more throughout the week if you make this for lunches. (Blue Apron)
Banger Sausage Patties with Sweet Potato Mash and Caramelized Onions – Everything about this is delicious, but the real stars are the sweet potato mash and caramelized onions. Another one that I double and then eat for breakfast with eggs on top. (Whole30)
Grain-Free Popcorn Chicken – Oh yum. This reminds me, I will endeavor to make another batch of these soon. (The Whole Smiths)
