Here are some sources and ideas for whole food recipes that emphasize healthy, minimally processed ingredients:
Recipe Collections and Ideas
- Feasting At Home offers hundreds of healthy, seasonal whole food recipes, including many vegan and vegetarian options
- BBC Good Food has a wide range of whole foods recipes featuring whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs, chicken, and fish. Popular dishes include chilli & ginger squash with kale & quinoa, sweet potato & cauliflower lentil bowl, vegan chickpea curry jacket potatoes, Moroccan chickpea and squash stew, and miso salmon with ginger noodles
- EatingWell provides a 26-day plan of healthy whole food dinners focusing on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, proteins, and healthy fats
- Yummy Whole Food Recipes shares a variety of meal ideas from breakfast to drinks based on whole foods
- Green Healthy Cooking offers clean eating whole food recipes with simple ingredients and easy preparation, such as a dinner of spiced chicken thighs with sweet potato and asparagus
- Love and Lemons features plant-based whole food recipes like roasted veggie grain bowls with kale pesto, cauliflower rice kimchi bowls, crispy baked falafel bowls, and chickpea salad sandwiches
- Wholefood Warrior provides nutritious and flavorful whole food recipes free to access
Example Recipe: Clean Eating Dinner with Chicken, Sweet Potato & Asparagus
- Season chicken thighs with paprika, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken and sliced sweet potato in avocado oil for 5 minutes per side.
- Add asparagus and a splash of water, cover, and steam on low heat for 20 minutes until tender.
- Serve with pan juices for a flavorful, whole food meal
These resources offer a variety of whole food recipes suitable for different diets, including vegan, vegetarian, and omnivorous options, focusing on natural, minimally processed ingredients for healthy eating.
