This huge collection of plant based Whole30 recipes is just the thing you need to get yourself started on a healthy and sugar free lifestyle that includes high amounts of vegetables!
As we approach the new year, I’ve been hearing about many of you who want to try the Whole30 in January which I think is great! However, I’ve also been receiving several questions like, “How do I do the Whole30 without eating a ton of meat?” or… “Is there a way to do the Whole30 by focusing more on vegetables?” And the answer is, HECK YES.
I don’t know why there is such a widely accepted perception that going paleo or Whole30 is so meat heavy. While I do include some kind of protein in all my meals because that’s what makes me feel the best, that’s only a small portion of my plate. 70-80% of my diet is actually vegetables. I love all the micronutrients that I get from eating a large amount of plants and veggies so that’s what I like to focus on.
And to help you do the same for your Whole30 challenge, I put together 100 plant based Whole30 recipes from myself and my fellow bloggers that are healthy and so delicious. While some of these recipes do include meat, vegetables are the star of the dish and make up the majority of the ingredients. I hope this round-up helps you realize that a veggie-heavy Whole30 challenge is definitely possibly and can even be quite easy!
MAIN DISHES
Greek Veggie Bowls by Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
Cauliflower Rice Pilaf with Mint and Peas by Empowered Sustenance
Pesto Portobello Pizza by What Great Grandma Ate
Tomato Mushroom Spaghetti Squash by What a Girl Eats
Paleo Pesto Spaghetti Squash w/ Crispy Chicken & Bacon by Tessa, The Domestic Diva
Breakfast Hash with Poached Eggs by The Organic Kitchen
Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai by Tasty Yummies
Sweet Potato + Pepper Breakfast Tray Bake by From Pasta to Paleo
Baked Zucchini and Eggplant with Oregano and Mint by Paleo Bee
Bruschetta Sweet Potato Toast by What Great Grandma Ate
Simple Chinese Stir Fry Cabbage with Dried Shrimp (Paleo, Gluten Free, Keto) by Oh Snap! Let’s Eat!
Spiced Lamb Patties and Cauliflower Tabbouleh by The Organic Kitchen
Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Walnut Parsley & Garlic by Eat Drink Paleo
Loaded Grilled Eggplant with Creamy Herb Sauce by Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
Instant Pot Paleo Cauliflower Mushroom Risotto by What Great Grandma Ate
Dill Caper Sole by Healy Eats Real
Braised Cabbage With Potatoes & Chilli by Eat Drink Paleo
Paleo Asian Chicken “Noodle” Salad by What Great Grandma Ate
Purple Cauliflower and Mushroom Paleo Quiche by What Great Grandma Ate
Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Dried Cranberries by Raia’s Recipes
Coconut Pea Puree + Baked Sole Flowers by Yang’s Nourishing Kitchen
SIDES
Bone Broth Braised Greens by Tasty Yummies
Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables – 3 Ways by I Heart Umami
Paleo Turmeric Cauliflower “Rice” Recipe [Keto, AIP] by Paleo Flourish
Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto by What Great Grandma Ate
Mexican Green Beans by Low Carb Maven
Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Black Sesame Yogurt Sauce by Strength and Sunshine
Brussels Sprouts and Fingerling Potato Hash by The Organic Kitchen!
Simple Paleo Roasted-Caramelized Butternut Squash by Tessa, The Domestic Diva
Sautéed Kale with Balsamic Glazed Shallots by Taste Abounds
Cauliflower Roasted with Bacon and Caramelized Green Onions by Low Carb Maven
Paleo Roasted Root Vegetables by Oh Snap! Let’s Eat
Tomato Basil Cauliflower Rice by Strength and Sunshine
Pan Fried Green Beans Almondine Recipe With Bacon And Garlic by Wholesome Yum
Pesto Cauliflower Bites by What Great Grandma Ate
Healthy Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes by Tessa, The Domestic Diva
Rustic Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes by Strength and Sunshine
Low-Carb Roasted Radishes With Chives by Today in Dietzville
Chipotle-Style Cilantro Lime Cauli-Rice by Raia’s Recipes
Grain-Free Potato Latkes with Onions and Garlic by Raia’s Recipes
Smokey Turmeric Cauliflower Rice by Today in Dietzville
Roasted Beets, Yams, and Carrots by What Great Grandma Ate
SALADS
Bok Choy Salad with Apple and Persimmon by A Calculated Whisk
Creamy Bacon Beet Salad by What Great Grandma Ate
Roasted Vegetable Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette by The Organic Kitchen
Triple Green Kale Salad by I Heart Umami
Detoxifying Cabbage Salad by Real Nutritious Living
Roasted Bell Pepper Eggplant Salad by What Great Grandma Ate
Cauliflower Broccoli Rice Salad by Low Carb Maven
Simple Paleo Coleslaw by What Great Grandma Ate
Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Avocado by Oh Snap! Let’s Eat!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad by What Great Grandma Ate
Tahini Celeriac Potato Salad by Strength and Sunshine
Low-Carb Classic No-Tato Salad by Today in Dietzville
Harissa Potato Salad by Strength and Sunshine
Paleo Spicy Thai Noodle Salad by Oh Snap! Let’s Eat!
Start-Loving Sardines Salad by What Great Grandma Ate
Red Cabbage Slaw With Creamy Avocado & Coriander by Eat Drink Paleo
Easy Broccoli Cranberry Salad With Bacon And Walnuts by Wholesome Yum
Curtido (Salvadoran Spicy Cabbage Slaw) by What Great Grandma Ate
SOUPS
Broccoli and Kale Green Soup by From Pasta to Paleo
Instant Pot Paleo Thai Carrot Soup by Tessa, The Domestic Diva
Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Stew by Today in Dietzville
Curry Butternut Squash Soup by Pure and Simple Nourishment
Creamy Carrot and Ginger Soup by Wholesome Delicious
Roasted Vegetable Soup by The Organic Kitchen
Hubbard Squash Soup with Pistachio Gremolata by A Calculated Whisk
Bacon Green Bean Soup by What Great Grandma Ate
Low-Carb Zuppa Toscana by Today in Dietzville
Savory Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup by Real Nutritious Living
Paleo Broccoli Soup with Olive & Nut Pesto by Eat Drink Paleo
Snacks
Paleo Zucchini Tater Tots by Empowered Sustenance
The Best Guacamole Ever by What Great Grandma Ate
Paleo Potato Hummus with Crudités by A Calculated Whisk
Paleo Roasted Cauliflower Dip by Paleo Flourish
Paleo Spinach and Artichoke Cups by What Great Grandma Ate
Spicy Chipotle Kale Chips by Today in Dietzville
Baked Yucca (Cassava) Fries by Strength and Sunshine
Irresistible Smoky Israeli Eggplant Dip by Tessa, The Domestic Diva
Low-Carb Cauliflower Hash Browns by Eat Drink Paleo
Tostones with Garlic Cilantro Mayonnaise by Yang’s Nourishing Kitchen
Baked Zucchini Chips by Wholesome Yum
Baked Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Cashew Dip by The Organic Kitchen
Daikon Radish Fries by What Great Grandma Ate
Dairy-Free Instant Pot Queso by Today in Dietzville
Baba Ganoush by Empowered Sustenance
Crispy Plantain Curly Fries by What Great Grandma Ate
Roasted Red Pepper Zucchini Hummus by What Great Grandma Ate
SAUCES & CONDIMENTS
Creamy Chimichurri Sauce by What Great Grandma Ate
Wild Fermented Salsa by Yang’s Nourishing Kitchen
Fermented Cilantro Chimichurri by Today in Dietzville
Pineapple-Turmeric-Ginger Probiotic Sauerkraut by Yang’s Nourishing Kitchen
Fermented Pickles with Green Tea and Dill Flowers by Yang’s Nourishing Kitchen
Easy Mason Jar Sauerkraut by What Great Grandma Ate
Easy Homemade Pickle Chips by Raia’s Recipes
The Easiest Quick Pickled Onions by What Great Grandma Ate
DRINKS
Paleo and Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte by What Great Grandma Ate
Paleo Vegan Shamrock Shake by What Great Grandma Ate
Pumpkin-Cranberry Smoothie (Omit sweetener) by Tessa, The Domestic Diva
Beet Kvass by What Great Grandma Ate
Pink Beet Latte by What Great Grandma Ate
There are some serious ideas here!! So many, I am impressed!! Can’t wait to try some!
Oh yum! I’m so excited to try some of the snacks!
I’m loving all of these! Real food tastes sooo much better!
Everything looks so good! But that zucchini pad Thai and your purple cauliflower quiche are calling my name.
I better get started…I want to try them all.
What a great collection! Thanks for including my fingerling potato recipe!
They all look delicious! Thanks so much for including a couple of my recipes! 🙂
It says plant based, but there is lamb, eggs, bacon, etc….
Plant based doesn’t mean vegan or vegetarian, or I would have labeled them them that way. Plant based means making up of mostly plants, and veggies are the focus of the dish.