35 Whole30 Dinner Recipes That Definitely Do Not Taste Like Diet Food (2024)

Whatever cut of steak you choose, we've got the best primer on how to grill steak. Our all-time favorite for grilling is the ribeye. Thick and beautiful, with the ideal amount of marbling of fat (aka flavor!), it doesn’t even need a marinade.

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This easy mahi-mahi recipe comes together in 30 minutes or less. After searing the fish for a few minutes per side, make a super simple lemon butter sauce with garlicky. We like to sauté some asparagus too, but use whatever vegetable you like.

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We're starting with the basics: Use a food processor or box grater to make this low-carb rice alternative.

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We’ve made a lot of great sheet-pan dinners, but this za’atar chicken recipe is a new favorite. Bone-in chicken thighs, baby potatoes, broccoli, and red onion are all tossed in a simple olive oil, lemon juice, and za’atar marinade, then roasted to crispy, schmaltzy perfection. And just to kick it up another notch, we’re drizzling it all in a creamy tahini sauce to finish it off.

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Making beef stew keto-friendly only means a couple simple swaps. Don't worry, it's still just as silky and deeply comforting. We make up for the lack of thickener (no flour on keto!) by ensuring that we really reduce the stew to create something rich and stick-to-your-ribs good.

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A classic for a reason, this protein-packed breakfast is a sure way to treat yourself in the morning (just be sure to swap in some ghee for the butter). Pair it with crispy hash browns or roasted potatoes to keep you full all morning long, or try out our cabbage hash browns for a low-carb option!

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Brussels sprouts are the perfect vegetable. They're amazing roasted, go great with , and now they make up the best low-carb hash that you can serve for breakfast or as a side. We keep falling more and more in love.

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This citrus salmon has tons of flavor from simple ingredients. Here we used oranges and limes, but you can use lemons, grapefruits, or blood oranges if you have them. If you like things a little spicier, leave the seeds in the jalapeño. Be sure to swap in Whole 30-friendly date paste in place of the honey. As the salmon bakes, the juices start to turn into a syrupy sauce thanks to the natural sweetener and creates a perfect glaze over the salmon.

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With just a little bit of initial effort you can leave this pork shoulder to cook gently in your slow cooker all day. Then, you'll come home to the most fragrant and tender piece of meat—all with very little effort. The spiced garlicky herb sauce is absolutely heavenly and will make this the best pork of your life. Is there a better gift out there!?

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Meet our new favorite soup. It's rich with coconut milk and packed with chicken, bell peppers, and zoodles. It's a more festive take on the classic chicken noodle soup, and we might just love it more.

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We can thank the cuisine of Tex-Mex for the classic fajita. Minimal prep and minimal cook time means these can be on your dining room table FAST. Fiesta time! Just be sure to swap the tortillas for cauliflower rice to make these chicken fajitas totally Whole30 friendly!

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Thanks to a magical combination of brown sugar, cumin, paprika, and lemon zest, this is honestly one of our all-time favorite pork recipes. Round out the meal with some vegetables like grilled asparagus or grilled zucchini to create a dynamite summer meal. Don't skimp on the chimichurri!

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Shrimp stew is a Cajun dish from Louisiana. This quick one-pot dinner is flavored with Cajun seasoning, packed with green bell pepper and fennel, and has a garlic-infused tomato broth we can't get enough of!

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If you're someone who's afraid of cooking seafood at home, cod is the fish for you. It's basically impossible to mess up: It cooks quickly, is hard to overcook (unless you really forget about it), and is easy to flavor however you want. This recipe is a no brainer and will give you sweet, fall apart tender cod on your table in no time.

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This grainy mustard potato salad is a delicious side for steak, pork, or chicken. We especially love it for flank steak, as it cuts through the richness of this coriander-spiced cut.

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At your next summer grilling gathering, put a few of these bad boys on the coals and take more time to enjoy your company. Once you have the ingredients prepped—all of which can be done the day before and stored in your fridge—it's only a few minutes of assembly and around 15 minutes of hands-off grilling.

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Known as Tom Kha Ghai, this coconut soup is one we are always craving. The creamy coconut paired with ginger and lime gives this soup its unique and delicious flavor. This Thai soup is also traditionally topped with a chili oil to give it some heat—if you're not a spice fan, don't worry, the creamy coconut milk helps mellow it out.

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Halibut is a mild fish and a good options for those that don't like overly "fishy" fish. This grilled recipe is easy, fresh, and healthy. The mango salsa on top brings it all together and makes the meal feel tropical.

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This easy-as-can-be weeknight dinner is a complete meal made on one sheet pan. Bonus: If you roast the sweet potatoes as indicated, your gift = creamy centers and crispy edges, enhanced by jammy red onions. Using bone-in thighs pretty much guarantees super-tender chicken, too!

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When you're looking for a side dish that tastes extremely fresh even in the depth of winter, look no further than fennel salad. It’s crunchy, slightly sweet, and perfectly light and refreshing, especially if you serve it alongside heavier cold weather comfort foods. Try it paired with roasted chicken or a juicy steak!

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