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Plan a Month of Whole30® Meals With a New Theme Each Week

Last Update: August 21, 2023

The idea behind Whole30 is elimination, not restriction, but you may become so focused on what you can’t eat that you start to forget all the wholesome, delicious things you can eat. 

Our best way to expand your Whole30 horizons? By making cooking at home fun! To do that, we’ve created week-by-week cuisine themes for an entire month’s worth of Whole30 meals, including the fresh, vibrant Mediterranean diet; bold flavors from cultures all across Asia; classic, homemade comfort foods; and a week of plant-based meals for a break from the meat-heavy options. 

Ready to get started? Check out our month-long Whole30 meal guide for tasty, themed recipes for each week of the next 30 days. 


Week 1: The Mediterranean Diet (…But Make it Whole30)

Italian Breakfast Skillet

Veggie-heavy and loaded with Mediterranean flavors, this easy-to-assemble skillet is one you’ll likely stick with even after your Whole30 is over. (Note: Be sure to sub in Whole30-friendly ghee in place of butter for this recipe.)

Green Whole30 Frittata 

With sauteed pancetta and fresh herbs, this vibrant frittata gets an added boost of green from a nutrient-dense superfood powder. 

Pan-Roasted Broccolini with Anchovy Sauce

Capers, anchovies, and fresh lemon zest make this roasted broccolini side feel like a trip to the Italian coast.

Pamela Salzman’s Herbed Sweet and Spicy Salmon

This herb-forward salmon gets its sweetness from sugar-free, Whole30-compatible fig preserves. 

Lemon Sardine Pate

Delicate sardines and aromatic herbs create a base for this new take on a seafood pate. Serve it with fresh veggies as an appetizer or snack. 

Whole30 Chicken Spinach Artichoke Dip

With vegan cream cheese instead of dairy, this Whole30 spinach artichoke dip gets a boost of protein from organic chicken. 

Chicken Avocado Salad with Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette 

Castelvetrano olives, cherry tomatoes, and Persian cucumbers give Greek flavor to this lunch or dinner salad. 


Week 2: Plant-Based Whole30

Breakfast Sweet Potato

Almond butter and blueberries are unexpectedly delicious toppings on a baked sweet potato. 

Marinated Zucchini Bowl with Black Beans & Avocado Tomatillo Crema 

Lily Harris of Lily Feeds You created this hearty, zesty bowl according to the recent plant-based Whole30 guidelines — black beans included! 

Portobello au Poivre

A meat-free, Whole30-friendly version of classic steak au poivre. 

Vegan, Whole30, and Paleo Green Bean Casserole

This beloved Thanksgiving side dish gets an update from coconut milk and crispy shallots, making it perfect for any day of the year. 

Massaged Kale Salad with Sweet Potato & Tahini

Sweet potatoes, beets, and tahini dressing mingle with massaged kale in this nutrient-dense salad. 

Shakshuka

The spicy, tomato-heavy Middle Eastern breakfast makes a meatless Whole30 breakfast or lunch dish.  


Week 3: Whole30 Asian-Inspired Flavors

Ahi Grapefruit Poke

Originating from the melting pot of Hawaiian cuisine, poke is a raw fish dish that contains a myriad of citrus flavors. 

Halibut and Mushrooms in a Pepper-Ginger Broth

Coconut aminos take the place of soy sauce in this Whole30-friendly seafood dish. 

Sheet Pan Shrimp With Sesame Broccoli

Make dinner prep (and post-dinner cleanup) easy by cooking this dish on just one sheet pan. 

Tandoori Tuna Salad

Traditional Indian flavors like curry and golden raisins may make this tuna salad your new favorite Whole30 lunch. 

Whole30 Canned Tuna Larb

Larb is a Thai meat salad, and this canned tuna version is both easy and Whole30 compatible. 

Beef and Broccoli 

Skip the agave in this Chinese-inspired stir fry to make it fit into your Whole30. 

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

Chicken adobo is a popular dish in Filipino cuisine, and this instant pot recipe makes a filling, “set it and forget it” Whole30 dinner. 


Week 4: Whole30-Friendly Comfort Food 

Savory Breakfast Sweet Potato

Make this breakfast or lunch in the microwave and top it with turkey or ground beef for extra protein. 

Whole30 Veggie & Bacon Breakfast Casserole 

This make-ahead casserole will give you a hearty breakfast for the whole week.

Garlic & Herb Mashed Cauliflower

Replace the cream and butter in traditional mashed potaotes with this herby, fragrant cauliflower version, which satisfies the same cravings. 

Turkey-Sage Meatballs With Spaghetti Squash

Instead of your usual pasta dinner, this spaghetti squash alternative fits seamlessly into your Whole30. 

Sheet Tray Roasted Chicken Thighs With Fennel, Butternut Squash, and Brussels Sprouts

Dinner comes together in just an hour (with little work from you) with this sheet pan recipe. 

Crispy Air-Fried Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Whether it’s a game night or just a normal dinner, these air-fried chicken wings will help you stick to your Whole30 without missing your favorite foods. 

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Amy Roberts

Amy Roberts is Thrive Market's Senior Editorial Writer. She is based in Los Angeles via Pittsburgh, PA.

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