No One Will Know That These Side Dishes Are Whole30 Approved

Believe us when we say these kabocha squash fries are addicting. As in, you better make two batches or your guests are going to be very mad at you. To make sure it's Whole30 approved, be sure to skip out on the Greek yogurt dipping sauce.

Elegant enough for a special event and simple enough for a weekday get-together, these bacon and brussels sprouts skewers keep portion control in check — each is just over 150 calories and offers more than 10 grams of protein.

Craving the crunch of potato chips but on a Whole30 diet? Welcome these seaweed chips to your roster or appetizers. They're cholesterol-free and high in vitamin A, and seven of these spicy seaweed chips are only 42 calories.

This spicy sweet potato salad can serve as a special side dish. High-fiber sweet potatoes can regulate blood sugar and help you lose weight, while a spicy, antioxidant-rich red pepper and jalapeño dressing ties everything together.

Aside from a healthy dose of vitamins A and C and fiber, carrots contain antioxidants that may help reduce the risk of cancer and also improve your immune system. The entire batch of these carrot chips contains just 79 calories and offers four grams of filling fiber.

Even if you've decided to cut back on dairy for your Whole30 plan, it's possible to warm up with a creamy bowl of hot soup that doesn't lay on the cream or calories too heavily. This light pumpkin-coconut bisque is a perfect starter to any meal.

This colorful rainbow salad will add some brightness and flavor to any dinner. The water content in romaine works to hydrate your body, while the high-fiber content in the red cabbage and carrots aids in healthy digestion. All these veggies are readily available, so you can make this recipe a staple in your clean diet all year.

This Moroccan sweet potato salad will taste like candy come day 15 on the Whole30 plan. Go light on the dates (dice up only two or three) if you really want to stay compliant with the diet.

To remain Whole30 compliant, opt for melted ghee as the neutral oil listed in the grilled shrimp with gremolata recipe.

For your next dinner party, make a big bowl of bright flavors. Our artichoke and mushroom salad offers loads of health benefits, including fiber and B vitamins. The recipe is simple enough for busy weeknights, too.

Satisfy your pasta cravings with carrot fettuccine. The "pasta" ribbons are made using a simple vegetable peeler and are sautéed with mushrooms, red peppers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil for a Whole30-approved bowl of comfort.

Thank goodness — guacamole is a definite yes on the Whole30 plan. Just be sure to skip the chips and serve alongside fresh veggies instead.

This lightened-up version of the traditional eggplant dip babaganoush eliminates olive oil from traditional recipes but not at the price of flavor or texture. This Middle Eastern recipe is a great alternative when you're craving hummus on a Whole30 plan.