The Whole 30 diet plan is an ingenious compilation of rules and meals with a stricter than strict no cheat policy. Although it is a fairly easy diet to follow through, considering the vast variety of foods that can be consumed as part of it, there is still a fair bit of confusion about how to prepare a full meal that adheres to this diet. Here are some simple yet delicious snacking, meals and dessert options that can help you stick to the diet and keep your palate happy.

LOADED GUACAMOLE SWEET POTATO FRIES

This is a simple yet yummy snack-y recipe that works well with the Whole30 meal plan. With a total cooking time of 40 minutes, it’s quite easy to whip up as well.

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:

• Sweet potatoes – 2
• Chili powder – 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
• Zest and juice of lime – 2
• Avocado – 1
• Minced garlic – 1 clove
• Chopped green onions – 3
• Cumin – 1/8 tablespoon
• Sea salt to taste
• Pico-de-gallo – 1/2 cup
• Cilantro – ¼ cup

HOW TO PREPARE:

In a preheated oven (425 degrees) place the olive oil, chili powder, lemon juice and zest coated fries in a flat dish. The sweet potato should be thinly sliced like regular potato fries. Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes and then flip over and roast for another 15 minutes.
For the Guacamole, mash an avocado in a bowl and add the chopped garlic, green onions, lime juice and zest with some cumin. Combine lightly together and serve over the plated sweet potato fries as a drizzle. To top it all up sprinkle some pico de gallo.

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ASIAN CRAB SALAD WITH A FRESH CORIANDER DRESSING

This crab salad is a great lunchtime meal that will keep you fed and happy throughout the day.

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:

• Crab – fresh selected and meat pulled
• Fresh coriander (finely chopped) – half bunch
• Lemongrass stalk (finely chopped) – 1
• Fish sauce – 1 tablespoon
• Tamari soy sauce – 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil – 3 tablespoons
• Half a lime – juice & zest

HOW TO PREPARE:

To the finely chopped coriander and lemongrass, add the other dressing ingredients and store the covered bowl in the refrigerator. While serving, spread the dressing over the crab and serve fresh.

GRILLED SALMON WITH MANGO SALSA

A hearty chicken dish with a punch of mango, salsa is a good dinner meal for the Whole 30 meal plan. With a total cook time of just 25 minutes this is an easy and delicious recipe.

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:

• Salmon fillets – 4
• Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder – 1 teaspoon
• Sea salt and pepper to taste
• Juice – 1 lime
• Chopped mangos – 2-3
• Chopped red pepper – ½
• Chopped red onion – ½
• Chopped Jalapeño – 1
• Chopped cilantro leaves – ¼ cup

HOW TO PREPARE:

Stir the mangos, red peppers and onions with the jalapeños and cilantro in a bowl and set aside. On the salmon fillet rub a mixture of garlic powder and chili powder with salt and pepper according to your taste. Grill the fish over a medium heat for 7-8 minutes and take off the heat. To serve squeeze some lime juice and lay the salsa over it.

ROASTED LEMON CHICKEN WITH POTATOES AND ROSEMARY

Try this not so quick recipe for the times that you actually feel like cooking. With a cook time of little over an hour this chicken dish would not disappoint. This is a single pan kind of a meal that all Whole 30 diet followers can enjoy guilt-free.

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:

• Chicken with bone – 10 pieces
• Baby red potatoes – 10 pieces
• Onion cut in large pieces – half
• Sliced lemon – 1
• Lemon juice – 1
• Olive oil – 1/3 cup
• Minced garlic – 2 cloves
• Dry rosemary – 2 teaspoons
• Red pepper flakes – 1/2 teaspoon
• Sea salt – 1 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh ground pepper – 1/2 teaspoon

HOW TO PREPARE:

To begin with, preheat the oven up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Take a glass-baking dish and spray it with olive oil. Place the chicken pieces in this dish along with the potatoes, onion and lemon slices evenly. Separately, whisk together some lemon juice with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt and pepper. Cover the ingredients in the pan with this dressing and mix if required. Bake for 1 hour and serve once slightly cooled down.

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CINNAMON & NUTMEG BANANA ICE CREAM

This can easily qualify for the best Whole30 dessert ever. The coconut milk is light and highly flavorful.

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:

• Chopped Bananas – 1 cup
• Coconut Milk – 1/2 cup
• Cinnamon & Nutmeg as per taste

HOW TO PREPARE:

Blend all the above ingredients together until well combined. Freeze for about 2 hours and serve with some honey or fresh strawberries.

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