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Quick Whole30 Meals

Quick Whole30 Meals

Joining the Quick Whole30 Meals program does not mean you have to start eating boring meals. This program indeed eliminates many food groups but there is still a wide range of options that you can explore. There are many Whole30-accepted recipes and ingredients, and you can always make something special and delicious to satisfy your taste buds.

However, making a great Whole30 meal should not be difficult and time-consuming. There are recipes that you can prepare in less than 30 minutes. If you are a very busy person or you do not like spending a lot of time in the kitchen, what you need are quick Whole30 meals.

In this article, we will be highlighting some of the best Whole30 meals that you can make without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. These quick Whole30 meals are very easy to prepare, and your meal should be ready for consumption in less than 30 minutes. In addition to being easy and quick to make, we have selected some of the tastiest and nutritious Whole30 meals that you should try. Read on to see the best quick Whole 30 meals.

Quick Whole30 Breakfast Ideas

Quick Whole30 Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. Because you might have many engagements in the morning, breakfast should be easy and quick to prepare. Breakfast can also get boring quickly because you might be eating the same thing repeatedly.

However, if you are on the Whole30 program, you do not have to deal with boring breakfasts, as there are a wide variety of Whole30 breakfasts that you can use to start your day. Here are some quick Whole 30 breakfasts that you can make in 30 minutes or less:

1- Kimchi and Bacon Breakfast Egg Muffins

Kimchi and Bacon Breakfast Egg Muffins is a great Whole30 breakfast, as it is completely sugar-free. This breakfast is Whole30 compliant and it is rich enough to give you a great start in the morning. The most important thing is that it is very easy to make, and you can make it in less than 30 minutes. Here’s how to make this great breakfast:

Ingredients

  • Chopped, sugar-free kimchi (half cup)
  • Bacon (about six slices)
  • Eggs
  • Pepper and salt
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

Preheat the oven to about 400 degrees Fahrenheit and heat a frypan on medium-high heat. Add the bacon slices to the frypan and allow it to cook for about five minutes (this should be enough for it to cook through and still be soft). Line paper towels on a plate, remove the pan, and place them on it.

Get your muffin pan, grease it with some of the bacon fat, and set it aside. Take one tablespoon of bacon fat and pour out the remaining one. Fry the kimchi with the reserved bacon grease for about five minutes (stir frequently). Once it gets soft, take it off the heat.

Line the muffin cups with the bacon slices. Share the fried kimchi to the muffin cups (directly on top of the bacon). Open and pour an egg into all the muffin cups, and add pepper and salt for taste. If you like cooked whites and runny yolks, you can bake it for about 10 minutes. You can leave it in the oven longer if you want your yolks cooked properly.

Take them off the oven and use sesame seeds to sprinkle the muffins. Remove the muffins from the pan and serve warm.

2- Mexican Scrambled Eggs

Mexican scrambled eggs is a very delicious, Whole30-compliant breakfast. It adds a flavorful and spicy spin to classic scrambled eggs with hot sauce and Mexican spices. This breakfast contains a wide variety of healthy fats and veggies to provide you with the right amount of energy you need to start your day.

Ingredients

  • Large eggs (6)
  • Full-fat coconut milk (half cup)
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin (one teaspoon)
  • Garlic powder
  • Yellow onion
  • Chopped cilantro leaves
  • Pepper and salt
  • Avocado slices
  • Chopped red bell pepper
  • Coconut oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Baby tomatoes (8)
  • Jalapeno pepper
  • Hot sauce

Preparation

Crack and pour the eggs into a bowl. Add chili powder, coconut milk, cilantro leaves, garlic powder, and cumin, and whisk them all together. In medium-high heat, heat the coconut oil in a large frying pan. Add bell pepper, chopped onion, baby tomatoes, and jalapeno peppers. Add pepper and salt to season. Cook and stir it for about five minutes, until it is soft.

When it is soft, add the egg mixture you whisked, and season with more pepper and salt. Allow it to cook through, for about five minutes (stir occasionally). Once it is ready, you can garnish it with slices of avocado and sprinkle some hot sauce.

3- Breakfast Pork Sausage

The Breakfast Pork Sausage is another great option for those looking for the perfect Whole30 breakfast with less kitchen time. This pork sausage is flavorful and very juicy. It is very easy to make and you need just a few ingredients to prepare it.

Ingredients

  • Ground pork
  • Sea salt (1 teaspoon)
  • Finely chopped fresh thyme (1 teaspoon)
  • Chopped fresh sage (2 teaspoons)
  • Ground nutmeg (a pinch)
  • Onion powder (1/4 teaspoon)
  • Garlic powder (half teaspoon)
  • Ground clove (a pinch)
  • Coconut oil (1 tablespoon)

Preparation

In one bowl, add all the ingredients and mix them together, except the coconut oil. Divide and form small patties. On medium-high heat, heat the coconut oil in a large frypan. Put the mini patties into the pan and cook for about five minutes on each side, and serve right away.

Quick Whole30 Salad Ideas

Quick Whole30 Salad Ideas

Salads would be one of your best meals while embarking on this journey. If you are looking for easy and quick Whole30 meals, then salads should be on your list, as they are rich in healthy carbs, fat, and protein. Here are some nice salad recipes that you can have as a meal:

1- Egg Salad

This egg salad is crunchy and creamy, and you can eat it as a meal or a snack. It requires very simple ingredients, and you can make it in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Hardboiled eggs (12)
  • Diced red onion
  • Sugar-free bacon (8 slices)
  • Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
  • Paleo mayonnaise
  • Thinly sliced fresh chives (2 tablespoons)
  • Smoked paprika
  • Ground black pepper
  • Sea salt

Preparation

Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and put them in a large bowl. Add all the ingredients to the bowl and mix everything until well combined. Add salt and mayo for seasoning and taste to adjust the creaminess. You are done. Put it in the refrigerator for about two hours or more before serving.

2- Cobb Salad

Cobb Salad is one of the best Whole30 salads out there. This salad consists of crunchy bacon, chicken, tomato, eggs, and avocado. It is very tasty and highly nutritional.

Ingredients

  • Hardboiled eggs (3)
  • Chopped romaine lettuce (3 cups)
  • Nitrate and sugar-free bacon (6 slices)
  • Diced avocado (1)
  • Cooked chicken
  • Green onions (3 stalks)
  • Cherry tomatoes (1 cup)
  • Garlic clove
  • Ground black pepper
  • Sea salt
  • Dijon mustard
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Peel and chop the eggs into small pieces. Fry bacon slices over medium heat for about seven minutes. Make sure all sides are crisp and brownish. Roughly crumble and drain. Get a salad bowl and put the romaine lettuce at the bottom. Top with bacon, eggs, chicken, avocado, green onions, and cherry tomatoes.

In another bowl, add a quarter cup of olive oil, two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, a pinch of sea salt, one garlic clove, a pinch of ground black pepper, and one tablespoon of Dijon mustard and mix them all together. After mixing, sprinkle it over the salad and mix it gently. Enjoy.

Quick Whole30 Seafood

Quick Whole30 Seafood

If you are a seafood lover, joining the Whole30 program does not mean you have to change your diet completely. There is much great Whole30 seafood that you can enjoy, and they are very easy and quick to make. They provide a healthy dose of protein and carbs to provide you with all the energy you need for your daily activities. In addition to being an easy and quick Whole30 meal, seafood is budget-friendly when you use the canned variety. Here are some Whole30 seafood cuisines you will love:

1- Sheet Pan Broccoli and Shrimp with Soy Garlic Sauce

This seafood is very easy and quick to make. The sauce has an amazing flavor, and it would leave you wanting more.  

Ingredients

  • Riced cauliflower (4 cups)
  • Broccoli (2 heads)
  • Shrimp
  • Toasted sesame seeds (1 tablespoon)
  • Avocado oil (1 tablespoon)
  • Chopped green onions
  • Coconut aminos (1/4 cup)
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Garlic cloves
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Ground black pepper
  • Sea salt
  • Fresh ginger

Preparation

Preheat the oven to about 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it. Add cauliflower to the baking sheet and sprinkle one teaspoon of avocado oil on it. Stir to coat. Pour the broccoli at the center of the baking sheet and add two more teaspoons of avocado oil. Allow it to roast for about 15 minutes, toss it occasionally.

While the vegetables are roasting, you can make the soy garlic sauce. Put the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, avocado oil, and toasted sesame oil in a blender. Blend until they become very smooth. Put the shrimp on the baking sheet and pour the sauce over the broccoli and shrimp, and stir a bit to coat.

Bake for about 10 minutes for the shrimps to cook properly and turn pink and opaque. Put the cauliflower rice into a bowl and add the broccoli and shrimp. Use the green onions and toasted sesame seeds to garnish before serving.

2- Mustard Dill Walnut Crusted Alaska Salmon

This Whole30 meal is packed with many great flavors that will leave your taste buds excited. Here are the simple procedures to make this great seafood:

Ingredients

  • Alaska sockeye salmon filets
  • Dijon mustard (2 tablespoons)
  • Lemon juice (for garnishing)
  • Chopped walnuts (half cup)
  • Chopped fresh dill (2 tablespoons)
  • Onion powder (half teaspoon)
  • Paprika (half teaspoon)
  • Ground black pepper (quarter teaspoon)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil (1 tablespoon)
  • Sea salt (half teaspoon)

Preparation

Preheat the oven to about 400 degrees Fahrenheit and parchment paper to line a baking sheet. Pat dry the Alaska salmon and put the filets on the baking sheet. Use the mustard to brush the tops of the salmon.

Time to make the dill walnut topping in a separate bowl. Add the extra-virgin olive oil, ground black pepper, sea salt, onion powder, paprika, chopped fresh dill, and chopped walnuts all in one place and mix together. Add the mixture to the salmon and use the mustard to make it stick.

Bake until the flesh of the salmon is flaky. This should take about 10 to 15 minutes depending on the salmon’s thickness. Once it is ready, drizzle with the lemon juice before you serve it.

Quick Whole30 Dinners

Quick Whole30 Dinners

Here is our top recommendation for quick Whole30 meals and easy dinner recipes.

1- Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken

This is one simple and quick dish that you can make at home. It is sugar-free and very flavorful.

Ingredients

  • Skinless, boneless chicken thighs of breasts
  • Sea salt
  • Garlic cloves (3)
  • Coconut oil or ghee (1 tablespoon)
  • Chopped green onions
  • Sesame seed
  • Arrowroot starch (2 tablespoons)
  • Apple cider vinegar (3 tablespoons)
  • Fresh ginger (half an inch)
  • Coconut aminos (half cup)
  • Canned or fresh pineapple chunks (1 cup)

Preparation

You will make the pineapple teriyaki sauce first. To do that, put the canned or fresh pineapple chunks, fresh ginger, coconut aminos, arrowroot starch, and cider vinegar in a blender and blend. Blend until smooth then set it aside. Chop the chicken in bite sizes and toss with salt.

Heat the coconut oil or ghee in a large frypan over medium-high heat. Put the chicken in the hot oil and cook for about three minutes. Make sure all sides are brownish before taking down the skillet. Add the garlic to the pan and toss for about a minute. Empty the pineapple sauce in the pan while it heats.

Simmer the pineapple teriyaki sauce for about a minute for it to thicken. Once it is thick, add the pieces of chicken to the sauce and leave it for another two minutes. Taste for salt, and add more if needed. Drizzle the chopped green onions and sesame seeds on it. Serve it with cauliflower rice.

What can I have for dinner on Whole30?

Following the Whole30 program does not mean your diet has to be boring. There are many recipes you can have for dinner on Whole30, some of which include Brussels sprout hash, baked swordfish steak, Italian chicken skillet, grilled salmon foil packs, garlic rosemary pork chops, perfect roast beef, slow-cooked pork shoulder, chicken fajitas, and more. You can also have some of your favorite, Whole30-approved fruits for dinner if you are not in the mood to spend some time in the kitchen.

Can I eat oatmeal on Whole30?

Oatmeal is not on the list of whole30-approved foods, which means you cannot eat oatmeal on Whole30. Oatmeals and grains are not allowed on the program for 30 days. You can start taking your oatmeal after 30 days.

Wrapping Up

These are some of the most flavored, tasty, and delicious quick Whole30 meals you can make in your kitchen. They are very simple and easy to make. Most of them are also budget-friendly.

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