Looking for new dishes to add to your paleo diet? We’ve got you covered! Below we have rounded up 30 of the best paleo recipes around, from main dishes to sweet treats!
Main Dishes
The following ten main dishes are so delicious that even your non-paleo friends and family will love them!
1. Twice Baked Breakfast Sweet Potatoes
Delicious and healthy sweet potatoes are stuffed with egg and bacon in these Twice Baked Breakfast Sweet Potatoes recipe. Seasoned simply with just garlic and onion, these potatoes also make for a great lunch!
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2. Crockpot Sweet Potato Chili
Chili is a go-to dish for those cold, winter nights. This sweet potato chili is not only paleo compliant but also cooks up in the crockpot for an easy meal during the week! Full of rich flavors such as ancho chili and cumin, this chili makes for a warm, comforting meal.
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3. Southwestern Chicken Burgers
These Southwestern Chicken Burgers are full of flavor and vegetables. Chock full of cilantro, mushrooms and bell pepper, these burgers are a great way to break out away from the normal burger you throw on the grill. Serve them wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun to remain paleo.
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4. Grain-Free Breakfast Porridge
Craving a warm bowl of oatmeal but can’t have it because it isn’t paleo compliant? Then try this Grain-Free Breakfast Porridge! Made from nuts and shredded coconut instead of oats, this porridge is a warm, comforting way to start your day!
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5. Bell Pepper Nachos
Craving nachos? These bell pepper nachos are a healthier take on traditional nachos. With chopped bell peppers instead of chips and plenty of ground beef, dairy-free cheese and other toppings, these nachos are a fun addition to your paleo meal plan!
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6. Paleo Cashew Chicken
Short on time? This Paleo Cashew Chicken dish takes just 20 minutes to make! Chunks of chicken are tossed with bell peppers, onion and a simple sauce to create a delicious meal that can rival any Chinese food take out.
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7. Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is a terrific pasta substitute, especially for those on a paleo diet! In this recipe spaghetti squash gets stuffed with a buffalo chicken filling to create a healthy and delicious dinner.
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8. Mustard Balsamic Pork Chops with Rosemary
Give those boring pork chops new life with this flavorful Mustard Balsamic Pork dish! In this recipe, four simple ingredients combine together to create a simple yet delicious marinade. Pair your pork chops with a paleo compliant side dish to round out the meal.
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9. Easy Homestyle Meatloaf
This paleo meatloaf uses almond flour instead of breadcrumbs and a simple tomato sauce instead of ketchup to create a healthier version of the traditional favorite.
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10. Loaded Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Nothing about macaroni and cheese is paleo, which is why this recipe has to get creative. Instead of traditional pasta, this recipe uses cauliflower florets and creates a cheese sauce from coconut milk and nutritional yeast. While there isn’t any real cheese in this recipe, the coconut milk and nutritional yeast create a creamy sauce that resembles a cheese flavor. Plus, it’s topped with crispy bacon!
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Side Dishes
Looking for a side dish to pair with your protein? These ten side dishes range from salads to casseroles so that there is something for every occasion!
11. Waldorf Salad with Healthy Apple Cider Vinegar
Made with crisp and crunchy apples, celery, grapes and dried cranberries, this Waldorf salad goes paleo by using a paleo compliant mayonnaise in place of the traditional kind. Quick to throw together as a delicious side dish, this salad is fresh, cool, creamy and delicious!
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12. Roasted Honey Garlic Cauliflower
A simple yet delicious side dish or appetizer, these Roasted Honey Garlic Cauliflower are a real treat for your taste buds. Sweet yet slightly spicy thanks to siracha, these cauliflower bites are sure to be a family favorite.
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13. Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes
This dish gives you an alternative that so closely resembles the real thing, you won’t even realize you are actually eating cauliflower! As an added bonus, this “mashed potato” recipe is cooked up in the slow cooker.
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14. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Bacon Aioli
Who needs chips and dip when you’ve got a recipe like this! Brussels sprouts are simply roasted and served with a delicious aioli sauce that is flavored with both garlic and bacon, making for a simple appetizer or fun side dish to dinner.
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15. Sweet Potato Casserole
With this Sweet Potato Casserole you no longer have to worry about what side dishes are paleo compliant at holiday dinners. Cooked up in a crockpot for easy cooking and cleanup, this dish can also be made in an oven – if you have the space next to that turkey!
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16. Sweet Potato Unstuffing
Another favorite holiday dish, stuffing, generally makes an appearance on every holiday table. This Sweet Potato Unstuffing doesn’t use bread so that it remain paleo compliant, instead using sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, carrots and more to create a hearty and delicious side dish.
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17. Mexican Cauliflower Rice
With no grains allowed on the paleo diet, a Mexican meal can feel a little incomplete without the traditional Spanish rice. This recipe allows you to enjoy the flavors of that rice, but instead uses finely minced cauliflower!
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18. Caramelized Sweet Potato Apple Hash Browns
Whether you enjoy this Caramelized Sweet Potato Apple Hash as part of breakfast or part of dinner, it is a simple and tasty addition! Made from a combination of sweet potatoes and red apples, the ingredients are sauteed in coconut oil, cinnamon and coconut sugar for a sweet, yet savory side dish.
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19. Spicy Asian Zucchini Noodles
This raw noodle salad combines zucchini, carrot and raw cabbage and tosses them in a simple, spicy almond butter sauce that rivals any takeout restaurant!
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20. Spinach Artichoke Twice Baked Potatoes
If you are looking for a side dish to pair with your chicken or pork tonight, then look no further than these Spinach Artichoke Twice Baked Potatoes. These potatoes can also be used as a main dish when served over a bed of greens.
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Desserts and Snacks
In need of a sweet treat to curb your cravings? Looking for something healthy yet tasty to hold you over until dinner? Below we have ten of the best paleo desserts and snacks around!
21. Creamy Chocolate Coconut Pie
This creamy, dreamy, rich chocolate pie is a no-bake treat that is completely paleo compliant. With a flaked coconut crust and a mousse filling made from avocados, cocoa powder and coconut milk, this pie is also drizzled in a simple, yet delicious fudge sauce!
Get the recipe here.
22. Chocolate Chunk Salted Caramel No-Bake Cookies
These no-bake cookies are made without any flour, butter, eggs or dairy! Rich in chocolate flavor and drizzled with a simple, homemade caramel sauce, these cookies are best enjoyed straight out of the fridge.
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23. Chocolate Brownie Energy Bites
These energy bites won’t just supply nutrients and easy energy, they also can double as a dessert! Made from dates, a mixture of nuts and cocoa powder, these energy bites are a wholesome sweet treat!
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24. Banana Split Muffins
These muffins are a triple threat of flavor with banana, strawberry and chocolate – just like a banana split! Made from coconut flour, these muffins are soft, fluffy and absolutely delicious as a snack or dessert.
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25. Pecan Pie Granola
Oats may not be paleo compliant but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy granola on the paleo diet! This Pecan Pie Granola is made from pecans and flaked coconut and sweetened with maple syrup. Enjoy it with dairy-free milk for breakfast or sprinkled over dairy-free yogurt for a snack!
Get the recipe here.
26. Zucchini Bread
Moist, tender and naturally sweetened, this paleo Zucchini Bread is chock full of fresh summer squash and flavor. Made from a combination of almond flour and coconut oil, this zucchini bread is made without any of the traditional butter or dairy.
Get the recipe here.
27. Chocolate Superfood Cups
Craving chocolate? These Chocolate Superfood Cups will not only curb your chocolate craving but they will also provide you with healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals!
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28. Strawberry Crumble
The perfect summer treat, this Strawberry Crumble is free of grains, dairy and refined sugars. Both paleo and vegan, the crumble topping is made from a combination of almonds, almond flour and coconut flakes.
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29. Chocolate Beet Smoothie
Beets are an incredibly healthy vegetable, however not everyone is a fan of their earthy flavor. That earthy flavor is masked in this smoothie by raw cocoa powder, providing a rich chocolate taste that covers any unappealing flavor! As an added bonus this smoothie also contains hemp hearts and chia seeds for an extra nutritional boost.
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30. Pineapple Coconut Sorbet
Made from just two ingredients, this Pineapple Coconut Sorbet is not only paleo compliant but also vegan and gluten-free as well! Rich, creamy and full of pineapple flavor, this sorbet also doesn’t require an ice cream maker!
Get the recipe here.
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