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These Whole30 Christmas Recipes will keep your holidays healthy, delicious, and simple. They may be healthy but they will wow your holiday guests!

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These Whole30 recipes are perfect for Christmas and any of your other holiday parties. We have some great main dishes, side dish recipes, and small bites to keep your menus fresh and healthy.

So, happy holidays and enjoy the best time of year with your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers!

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Porchetta Recipe

This porchetta recipe is as good as it gets. It's all-belly porchetta with rich and tender meat flavored with fennel and traditional Italian seasonings and has the crispiest, chicharron-like crackling. And won't worry, making this famous Italian dish is surprisingly simple.

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Mushroom Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Love shepherd's pie? We do, too! Especially this Mushroom Shepherd's Pie. It's full of mushrooms and your choice of ground meat (or vegetarian sub!) and topped with the most delicious brown butter potatoes. It's a healthy dinner recipe that is sure to please.

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Roasted Rack of Lamb Recipe

We have something extraordinary for you: this roasted rack of lamb is perfect for a special weekend dinner or impressive main when entertaining! Lamb is coated with a blend of fresh herbs and then roasted to perfection. The result is a delicate crust on the outside, with a tender and juicy inside. Served alongside a vibrant mint chimichurri, this dish lets the natural flavors of the lamb take center stage so you can savor every bite.

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Smashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

These easy-to-make smashed sweet potatoes are the perfect sweet and savory side dish for a weekend supper or Thanksgiving dinner. The outsides are crispy and the insides are soft and melt in your mouth — this is sweet potato heaven!

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Cranberry Roasted Chicken Recipe

This cranberry roasted chicken is super fragrant and bursting with flavor. It's tender and juicy chicken infused with balsamic and fresh rosemary, served with a cranberry orange sauce. It's a simple recipe that's perfect for weeknights or special occasions, and it will fill your home with the most amazing aromas!

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Garlic Bacon Mushrooms Recipe

These bacon mushrooms prove that simple is delicious! The mushrooms bring an umami-rich and earthy flavor, complemented by the salty and smoky bacon and finished with the savory depth of garlic. It's the ultimate side dish that is easy enough for a weeknight, yet delicious enough for entertaining!

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Christmas Salad Recipe

This is our favorite Christmas salad. It's made with fresh, chopped herbs, toasted walnuts, and pomegranate seeds. It's easy to make, stays fresh for hours, and the pretty green and red color looks great on your holiday table!

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Sweet Potato with Pomegranate Recipe

We've got something special for you. Baked sweet potato with pomegranate is piled high with fragrant fresh herbs and crunchy toasted walnuts then doused in an easy-to-make, creamy tahini sauce. It's a delicious and healthy side dish – but also pretty enough to be the star of the show!

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BLT Cups Recipe

These little BLT cups are everything we love about a classic BLT sandwich, served up as a healthy bite-size appetizer. Cherry tomatoes are hollowed out and stuffed with arugula, crispy bacon, and a homemade spicy chipotle mayo. They're perfect for parties, and they're ready in just 20 minutes!

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Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe

Roasted acorn squash is a popular fall side dish. It's very easy to make and you can add variety by using one of our favorite spice blends.

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Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Roasted brussels sprouts with bacon are as good as it gets. The brussels are roasted until deliciously dark in spots and the bacon is perfectly crisp. Bonus: they can be assembled ahead of time for a stress-free Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!

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Fall Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe

This fall brussels sprouts salad has all our favorite seasonal produce packed into one beautiful salad! Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, walnuts, mandarin orange, and pomegranate seeds are tossed in a vibrant orange lemon dressing. It's ready in just 55 minutes and tastes great all season long!

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Crispy Roasted Potatoes Recipe

When it comes to comfort foods, few contenders rival the humble potato. These crispy roasted potatoes embody everything we love about potato – they are tender and creamy on the inside, yet have the most spectacular golden crunch. Coated with fragrant thyme and oil and roasted to perfection, this hearty side dish offers warmth and satisfaction in every bite.

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These Whole30 Christmas Recipes will keep your holidays healthy, delicious, and simple. They may be healthy but they will wow your holiday guests!

Recipe Index

  • Porchetta Recipe
  • Mushroom Shepherd's Pie
  • Herb and Garlic Roast Rack of Lamb
  • Smashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Orange Cranberry Roast Chicken
  • Garlic Bacon Mushrooms
  • Christmas Salad
  • Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts, Mint, and Pomegranate
  • Mini BLT Tomato Cups
  • Roasted Acorn Squash
  • Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
  • Crispy Roast Potatoes

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FAQs

Is shrimp allowed on Whole30? ›

It's a delicious Whole30 dinner of sauteed shrimp lightened-up with homemade zucchini noodles in place of pasta. This zucchini noddles with shrimp recipe is Whole30, Paleo, and Keto compliant.

What to do after day 30 of Whole30? ›

Reintroduction basics
  1. Take it slow. Reintroduction takes at least 10 days, but can take up to 30 (or more). ...
  2. One at a time. Reintroduce each food or beverage group one at a time, like a scientific experiment. ...
  3. Reintroduction days. ...
  4. Challenge your system. ...
  5. Choose low-sugar options. ...
  6. Take breaks between groups.

Is Chick-Fil-A Whole30 approved? ›

While Chick-fil-A can be very keto-friendly, and many people consider it a healthier fast-food option, their Whole30 options are actually very limited. Unlike fast-food spots like McDonald's or Wendy's, there are no real meat options since Chick-fil-A strictly serves chicken.

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.

What is the hardest day of the Whole30 diet? ›

On Days 10 and 11, you are statistically the most likely to quit your Whole30. (That's why they're “the hardest days.”) By this point, the newness of the program has worn off, and though you've made it through most of the unpleasant physical milestones, you've yet to experience significant benefits.

What is the one bite rule on Whole30? ›

One bite of pizza, one spoonful of ice cream, one sip of beer within the 30-day period and you've broken the 'reset'—and have to start over again on Day 1,” Whole30 instructs.

Why do I feel so bad on Whole30? ›

Some downsides include Whole30 side effects like digestive problems, worsened food cravings, and reduced nutrient intake. The diet restricts certain foods and food groups, which, if followed long-term, can result in nutrient deficiencies.

What foods are off limits on Whole30? ›

For 30 days, you will cut out all grains, legumes, soy, dairy, alcohol, added sugars, artificial sweeteners, and processed foods containing any of these ingredients; and load up on all sorts of vegetables, fruits, eggs, quality meats and fish, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats.

Is tuna Whole30 compliant? ›

Canned tuna – If you are on a Whole30, just double-check the ingredients. A lot of canned tuna contains soy (look for the “CONTAINS SOY” disclaimer below the ingredients), which is not Whole30 compatible. My Walmart has a store brand that is compatible, as well as I can find it fairly affordably at Winco.

Can I eat sushi on Whole30? ›

Whole30 & Keto-Friendly Sushi

California Hand Roll (a.k.a. Crab and Avocado Temaki) is my favorite Whole30- and keto-friendly recipe when I'm craving sushi! We've been sushi fans since forever, so temaki—seaweed-wrapped hand rolls—with spicy crab salad make regular appearances in our kitchen.

Can you eat french fries on Whole30? ›

Long answer: No commercially prepared fries or chips are allowed on Whole30. You can learn more about this rule here. This includes French fries at a restaurant or fries you might by from the frozen section at the store.

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