30 Whole30 Recipes That Are Also Vegan & Vegetarian (2024)

One of the most common requests I get is for recipes that are both Whole30 and Vegetarian or Vegan, so I put together a list of 30 dishes that are all packed with flavour and great for lunch, dinner or as snacks while doing a Whole30. All of the recipes are not only Whole30 and Vegan, but also Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo and SCD Legal. The recipes are from this site as well as some of my other favourite healthy food blogs.

Roasted Cauliflower & Butternut Squash Tacos

You can find the recipe for this Roasted Cauliflower & Butternut Squash Tacos here on Every Last Bite(Vegan, Whole30, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Asparagus, Kale & Lemon Risotto

You can find the recipe for this Asparagus, Kale & Lemon Risottohere on Every Last Bite (Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Roasted Butternut Squash, Broccoli & Kale Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing

You can find the recipe for this Roasted Butternut Squash, Broccoli & Kale Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing here on Every Last Bite (Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Celeriac Risotto with Butternut Squash & Kale

You can find the recipe for this Celery Root Risotto with ButternutSquash and Kalehere on Every Last Biteto make the recipe Vegan skip the pancetta(Whole30, Vegan, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Greek “Couscous” Salad

You can find the recipe for this Greek “Couscous” Salad here on Every Last Bite to make the recipe Vegan skip the pancetta(Whole30, Vegan, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Pesto & Roasted Tomato Stuffed Mushrooms

You can find the recipe for these Pesto & RoastedTomato Stuffed Mushroomshere on Every Last Bite(Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Herby Couscous Stuffed Eggplant Rolls

You can find the recipe for these Herby Couscous Stuffed Eggplant Rollshere on Every Last Bite (Vegan, Whole30, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Butternut Squash Pasta with Alfredo Sauce

You can find the recipe for this ButternutSquash Pasta with 3 Ingredient Alfredohere on Every Last Bite to make the recipe Vegan skip the pancetta(Vegan, Whole30, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

BBQ Cauliflower Steak with Chimichurri

You can find the recipe for this BBQ Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurrihere on Every Last Bite (Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Butternut Squash Noodles with Tahini Lemon Sauce

You can find the recipe for this Butternut Squash Noodles with Tahini Lemon Saucehere on Every Last Bite (Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein

You can find the recipe for this Spaghetti Squash Chow Meinhere on Every Last Biteto make the recipe Vegan swap the chicken for shiitake mushrooms(Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Kale Pesto

You can find the recipe for this Butternut Squash Ravioli with Kale Pesto here on Every Last Bite (Whole30, Vegan, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Roasted Cauliflower, Date & Red Onion Salad

You can find the recipe for this Roasted Cauliflower, Date & Red Onion Saladhere on Every Last Bite(Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Kung Pao Cauliflower

You can find the recipe for this Kung Pao Cauliflower here on Every Last Bite(Whole30, Vegan, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Green Bean & Roasted Fennel Salad

You can find the recipe for this Green Bean & Roasted Fennel Saladhere on Every Last Bite(Whole30, Vegan, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Asian Grilled Eggplant

You can find the recipe for this Asian Grilled Eggplanthere on Every Last Bite (Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Caramelized Fennel, Leek & Onion Gratin

Creamy (or not) Tomato Soup

You can find the recipe for this Creamy (or not) Tomato Souphere on Every Last Bite(Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Thai Curry Noodle Soup

You can find the recipe for this Thai Curry Noodle Souphere on Every Last Bite to make the recipe Vegan swap the chicken for mushrooms(Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Cream of Mushroom Soup

You can find the recipe for this Cream of Mushroom Souphere on Every Last Bite (Whole30, Vegan, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Walnut Arugula Pesto

You can find the recipe for this Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Walnut Arugula Pestohere on Every Last Bite (Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Creamy Tomato Sauce with Zucchini Noodles

You can find the recipe for this Creamy Tomato Sauce with Zucchini Noodleshere on Every Last Bite (Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

The Best Cauliflower Mash

You can find the recipe for this Cauliflower Mashhere on Every Last Bite(Whole30, Vegan, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

You can find the recipe for this Mexican Cauliflower Ricehere on Every Last Bite(Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Eggplant Caponata

You can find the recipe for this Eggplant Caponatahere on Every Last Bite(Whole30, Paleo, Grain Free, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Thai Butternut Squash Soup

You can find the recipe for this Thai Butternut Squash Souphere on Every Last Bite (Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Asian Broccoli Salad

You can find the recipe for this Asian Broccoli Saladhere on Every Last Bite (Whole30, Vegan, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Roasted Cauliflower & Garlic Soup

You can find the recipe for this Roasted Cauliflower & Garlic Souphere on Every Last Bite (Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Baba Ganoush

You can find the recipe for this Baba Ganoushhere on Every Last Bite(Whole30, Vegan, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

You can find the recipe for this Cauliflower Mac & Cheesehere on Every Last Bite(Whole30, Vegan, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Black Sesame Yogurt Sauce

You can find the recipe for this Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Black Sesame Yogurt Saucehere on Strength & Sunshine(Vegan, Whole30, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Thai Watermelon Salad

You can find the recipe for this Thai Watermelon Saladhere on Every Last Bite(Whole30, Vegan, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Spicy Asian Green Beans

You can find the recipe for this Spicy Asian Green Beanshere on Every Last Bite(Whole30, Vegan, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal)

Here are a few more Whole30 Resources you might enjoy:

Top 30 Whole30 Dinner Recipes
Top 30 Whole30 Breakfasts
Top 30 Whole30 Side Dishes
Top 30 Whole30 Salad Recipes

If you make any of these recipes let me know in the comment section below, I would love to hear what you think or take a photo and tag me (@everylastbite_) on Instagram, I love seeing your photos!

30 Whole30 Recipes That Are Also Vegan & Vegetarian (2024)

FAQs

Can you do Whole30 as a vegan? ›

Since the origins of the Whole30 in 2009, one question has come up more than any other: “Can I do the Whole30 as a vegetarian or vegan?” In the past, the answer to this question was a bit complex. Today, the answer is easy–a resounding YES, thanks to our new Plant-Based Whole30 program.

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Why are beans not allowed on Whole30? ›

Whole30 doesn't allow beans based on the idea that they contain "anti-nutrients" like phytates. Phytates are compounds found in plants that can potentially block the body's absorption of important minerals like magnesium, iron, and calcium.

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What is the difference between Whole30 and plant-based Whole30? ›

The Original and Plant-Based Whole30 programs differ only in their protein and fat sources, and in the length of time the programs have been available. The Original Whole30 includes high-quality animal protein and encourages the use of some animal fats while eliminating legumes, including peanuts and soy.

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Are eggs allowed on Whole30? ›

Foods allowed on the Whole30 diet mostly consist of minimally processed foods, including: Meat, eggs, and poultry: beef, veal, pork, horse, lamb, chicken, turkey, duck, etc. Fish and seafood: fish, anchovies, shrimp, calamari, scallops, crab, lobster, etc. Fruits: fresh and dried fruits.

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What is a Whole30 substitute for butter? ›

But that doesn't mean you can't eat any butter when you're doing Whole30 or that you should start looking for some butter substitute. According to the program rules, the best—and only—way to eat butter when you're doing Whole30 is to eat clarified butter or ghee.

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What does 100% vegan eat? ›

A vegan diet is based on plants (such as vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits) and foods made from plants. Vegans do not eat foods that come from animals, including dairy products and eggs.

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Why do your pants get tighter on Whole30? ›

Sure enough, I was up 2.6lbs “overnight.” It's water retention and the beginning of the infamous “my pants are tighter” phase of Whole30 as the body continues expelling all the junk and getting used to a new way of eating. Day 8ish is usually a bit of a digestive adventure, so we'll see where things go.

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What cheese can you eat on Whole30? ›

Understanding Whole30 “Cheese”

Although traditional, dairy-derived cheese is a no-go during a Whole30, there's a world of dairy-free cheesy elements that's compatible. These include: Almond-based “ricotta” or “cream cheeses,” like select varieties from Kite Hill.

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Can you eat bananas on Whole30? ›

What about bananas? Yes, both pickles and bananas are allowed on Whole30. Yet if they are a potential trigger food for you (for instance, the sweetness of bananas sets off a craving for other treats or makes you want to binge on the fruit), then you may consider including them on your “don't eat” list.

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What happens after 30 days of Whole30 diet? ›

Step Two: Reintroduction

The reintroduction period is perhaps the most important Whole30 stage. This is where you really learn how the foods you used to eat (and eliminated for the last 30 days) affect how you look, feel, and live.

What are the cons of the Whole30 diet? ›

The cons of Whole30: Very restrictive, which may make eating out or socializing difficult. May be difficult to get adequate calcium for bone health.

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What is the best meat for Whole30? ›

Ideally, you should buy meat that is organic and beef that is grass-finished, but ultimately, pretty much any non-processed meat is on the table: beef, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, duck, you name it. Bacon, cold cuts, or other processed meats are no-nos.

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Are potatoes ok on Whole30? ›

Are Potatoes Whole30? Yes! As of January 2021, all varieties of potatoes are included in the Whole30 diet. Yet, the catch is that fries and chips are not included in the diet as they are not considered to be “real” or whole foods.

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Can you eat peanut butter on Whole30? ›

Though peanuts and peanut butter aren't allowed on the Whole30 program, other nuts and nut butters are. Cashew butter is loaded with nutrients like healthy fats, magnesium, manganese, and copper. Its smooth, sweet taste pairs well with apples ( 1 ).

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Is popcorn allowed on Whole30? ›

IS POPCORN WHOLE30? No — popcorn is made from a whole grain (dried corn AKA popcorn kernels), and grains are eliminated on the Whole30 diet.

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Is tofu allowed in Whole30? ›

The Plant-Based Whole30 program eschews all animal products but allows for legumes and minimally processed soy—think tofu, tempeh, and edamame. Textured soy products (TVP, used in many plant-based meats) and soy protein isolate (found in many protein powders) are not allowed.

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Is being partially vegan healthy? ›

Dietary choices are completely individual and being vegan doesn't guarantee a healthy diet. However, vegan diets can be beneficial for weight loss, and even part-time vegans are likely to have healthier body weights and lower body fat percentages, compared to meat-eaters.

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Is vegan cheese allowed on Whole30? ›

Almond-based “ricotta” or “cream cheese,” cashew-based “queso” dips, and nut-based Alfredo sauces can be part of your Plant-Based Whole30 elimination, as long as their ingredients are compatible.

Can you have any dairy on Whole30? ›

What's not allowed on Whole30? You'll avoid grains, legumes, dairy, alcohol, added and artificial sugar, and foods with common additives like carrageenan, MSG, or sulfites. You also can't use Whole30-approved ingredients to make treats, such as pancakes, bread, muffins, brownies, pizza crust, or ice cream.

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30 Whole30 Recipes That Are Also Vegan & Vegetarian (2024)

Roasted Cauliflower & Butternut Squash Tacos

Asparagus, Kale & Lemon Risotto

Roasted Butternut Squash, Broccoli & Kale Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing

Celeriac Risotto with Butternut Squash & Kale

Greek “Couscous” Salad

Pesto & Roasted Tomato Stuffed Mushrooms

Herby Couscous Stuffed Eggplant Rolls

Butternut Squash Pasta with Alfredo Sauce

BBQ Cauliflower Steak with Chimichurri

Butternut Squash Noodles with Tahini Lemon Sauce

Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Kale Pesto

Roasted Cauliflower, Date & Red Onion Salad

Kung Pao Cauliflower

Green Bean & Roasted Fennel Salad

Asian Grilled Eggplant

Caramelized Fennel, Leek & Onion Gratin

Creamy (or not) Tomato Soup

Thai Curry Noodle Soup

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Walnut Arugula Pesto

Creamy Tomato Sauce with Zucchini Noodles

The Best Cauliflower Mash

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Eggplant Caponata

Thai Butternut Squash Soup

Asian Broccoli Salad

Roasted Cauliflower & Garlic Soup

Baba Ganoush

Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Black Sesame Yogurt Sauce

Thai Watermelon Salad

Spicy Asian Green Beans

Here are a few more Whole30 Resources you might enjoy:

FAQs

Can you do Whole30 as a vegan? ›

What are the cons of the Whole30 diet? ›

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