35 Whole30 Vegetarian Recipes to Try (2024)

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We love Whole30 for jumpstarting a New Year’s reset, clearing up our skin or detoxing after an indulgent vacation. But with dairy, grains, legumes and sugar all strictly verboten, Whole30 can easily get heavy on the animal protein. The good news? It doesn’t have to. There are tons of snacks and meals you can indulge in that are totally meat-free, like smoothie bowls, green shakshuka, sheet-pan eggs with asparagus and even creamy curried cauliflower-kale soup. Whether you’re a strict vegetarian or just going easy on the meat, here are 35 Whole30 vegetarian recipes you’ll love.

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1. Grilled Watermelon Steaks

No barbecue is complete without a few thick slabs of spiced watermelon on the grill.

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Half Baked Harvest

2. Creamy Thai Carrot Sweet Potato Soup

When it comes to flavor, a little red curry paste goes a long way.

Kerri Axelrod

3. Green Smoothie Bowl

Packed to the brim with protein and vitamins and ready in 15 minutes.

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Pinch of Yum

4. Broccoli Salad with Creamy Almond Dressing

No mayo here. This take is lighter, but just as tangy and crunchy.

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5. Rainbow Vegetable Skewers

No filter necessary—they’re as naturally gorgeous as they are delicious.

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Healthy Nibbles and Bits

6. Harissa Portobello Mushroom 'Tacos'

We’ve got Taco Tuesday covered (guacamole and pico included).

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7. Cold Sesame Cucumber Noodles

This genius recipe subs cucumber spirals for wheat noodles.

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8. Zoodle Stir-Fry

Lo mein fiends, rejoice. (Sub coconut aminos for soy sauce if you’re strictly on Whole30.)

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9. 15-Minute Gazpacho with Cucumber, Red Pepper and Basil

Put your farmers market haul to good use.

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Cotter Crunch

10. Curried Cauliflower Kale Soup

Save this one for a chilly night.

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11. Roasted Rainbow Vegetable Bowl

The key is to roast the veggies until they’re totally soft and caramelized.

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12. Green Shakshuka

Our take on the Israeli dish swaps tomato sauce for spinach and fresh herbs.

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13. Ratatouille

Adorable cartoon rat (sadly) not included.

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14. Cold Lemon Zoodles

Eight ingredients + 20 minutes = the most refreshing dinner ever.

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15. Egg and Veggie Breakfast Bowl

Salad for breakfast? Eggs for dinner? We’re down.

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The Bojon Gourmet

16. Summer Vegan Green Goddess Salad

Thanks to nutritional yeast, you won’t miss the Parmesan.

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17. One-Pan Eggs and Asparagus and Tomatoes

You love 30-minute dinners. Dirty dishes? Not so much.

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The Modern Proper

18. Coconut Curry Zoodle Ramen

Sorry, dairy. Full-fat coconut milk has this creamy dream covered.

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19. Clean-Eating Bibimbap Bowls

Just skip the honey in the sauce to keep it Whole30 compliant.

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What’s Gaby Cooking

20. Citrus Farmers Market Salad

Complete with lemon-shallot vinaigrette.

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Simple Veganista

21. Vegan Mushroom Soup

You can’t have alcohol on Whole30, so just sub vegetable stock for wine.

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22. Crispy Roasted Artichokes

Good luck not inhaling the whole batch in one sitting.

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I Heart Umami

23. Whole30 Vegan Curry

Turmeric, coriander and cumin, oh my!

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24. Cauliflower Fried Rice

This low-carb takeout favorite only takes 25 minutes to prepare.

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Well Plated by Erin

25. Whole30 Vegetarian Power Bowls

Tahini is the secret to the lemon-garlic dressing.

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26. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sriracha and Lime

Bookmark it for Thanksgiving (or any old Tuesday).

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27. Blistered Green Beans with Tomatoes, Walnuts and Summer Squash

Taste the rainbow.

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28. Roasted Mixed Nuts

You can never have too many 15-minute party apps up your sleeve.

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Simon Smith/Vegan 100

29. Cheesy Raw Vegan Zucchini Lasagna

Think veggies smothered in pesto and cashew “cheese” sauce.

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30. Dairy-Free Butternut Squash ‘Fondue’

Just as silky-smooth and decadent as the real thing.

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31. Tandoori-Inspired Roast Cauliflower Bowls with Tahini

Skip the steamed basmati rice and you're in business.

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Katherine Gillen

32. Sheet Pan Curried Butternut Squash Soup

We'd make squash season last forever if we could.

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33. Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad

Sweet beets, tangy citrus, peppery arugula and lots of walnuts.

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34. Malibu Farm’s Vegan Chop Salad

It sure blows kale Caesar out of the water. (Skip the chickpeas if you just started Whole30.)

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35. Open-Face Salad Omelet

Eggs are always there when you need dinner in a flash. Skip the prosciutto to keep it veg.

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