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30 Whole30 Side Dish Recipes

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Stacie Hassing
By: Stacie Hassing Posted: 9/20/17

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Add flavor to your meal with these 30 Whole30 Side Dish Recipes. You’ll never have a boring meal again!

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Going beyond the plain ol’ baked sweet potato or side of steamed broccoli by rounding up 30 of our favorite Whole30 Side Dish Recipes. These recipes are tasty, healthy and easy to make. Recipes included in this roundup are some of our very own as well as some from our favorite foodie bloggers.

One common struggle we hear from Whole30er’s is that they get bored with what they’re eating. Our simple solution – try new recipes, try new foods, add spices, add variety! What you’re eating should not be boring, it should not only be nourishing, but super tasty, too! My meals on a Whole30 and beyond commonly include some sort of seasoned grilled, baked or pan-cooked meat plus one or two delicious sides. Changing up your side dishes is a simple and fun way to add variety and keep meals interesting.

Here are 30 Whole30 Side Dish Recipes. These are all warm side dishes that are great for adding to any meal and healthy holiday menus, perfect for your Whole30 and beyond.

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In case you missed our other popular Whole30 Roundups, here they are: Egg-free Breakfasts,  Slow Cooker Recipes, Sheet Pan Recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Salad Recipes, Sauces, Dressings & Dips Recipes 

Find a complete list of our Whole30 Resources here.

30 Whole30 Side Dish Recipes

Warm Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato Salad

Warm Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato Salad

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Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

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Garlic Roasted Radishes 

garlic roasted radishes

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Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

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Crispy Garlic Ranch Roasted Potatoes 

Crispy Garlic Ranch Roasted Potatoes

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Garlic Roasted Root Vegetable Fries

Garlic Roasted Root Vegetable Fries

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Butternut Squash Hash with Apples and Sausage

Butternut Squash Hash with Apples and Sausage

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Roasted Delicata Squash with Tomatoes 

Roasted Delicata Squash with Tomatoes 

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli

30 Whole30 Side Dish Recipes

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Sweet Potato Unstuffing

Sweet Potato Unstuffing

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Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

30 Whole30 Side Dish Recipes

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Healthy Cauliflower Stuffing
healthy cauliflower stuffing

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Golden Cauliflower Rice

golden cauliflower rice

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Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with BBQ Sauce 

Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with BBQ Sauce 

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Sheet Pan Cauliflower Fried Rice

Sheet Pan Cauliflower Fried Rice

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Cinnamon Sweet Potato Apple Bake

Cinnamon Apple Sweet Potato Bake

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Kale and Sweet Potato Sauté

Kale & Sweet Potato Saute

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 Ghee Fried Plantains

Ghee Fried Plantains

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Cauliflower Butternut Squash Mash with Sage

Cauliflower Butternut Squash Mash with Sage

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

30 Whole30 Side Dish Recipes

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Spaghetti Squash with Garlic and Herbs

Butternut Squash Home Fries

Sweet Potato Salad with Bacon, Walnuts and Lime Vinaigrette – Paleo Running Momma

Seasonal Leek & Potato Pan Roast – Cotter Crunch

Bacon Cauliflower Fried Rice – Food Faith Fitness

Spinach Artichoke Twice Baked Potatoes – Paleo Running Momma

Marinated Grilled Veggies – Real Simple Good

Balsamic Sea Salt Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Fit Foodie Finds

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice – Wholesomelicious

Sesame Garlic Green Beans – Eat the Gains


And that’s a wrap! 30 Whole30 Side Dish Recipes for your Whole30 and beyond. Comment below and let us know which ones you plan to give a try.

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Stacie is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian from rural southern Minnesota where she, her husband and three children reside with their dog. She’s a co-founder of The Real Food RDs and content creator of simple and wholesome recipes. She loves all kinds of fitness and has a passion to inspire as many as she can live a healthier and happier life both in and out of the kitchen - the driving force behind the co-development of the The Real Food RDs brand.

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