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Whole30 Recipes for One: Solo Cooking Made Easy

Are you flying solo on the Whole30 journey? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! With a plethora of quality recipes online, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by dishes designed for two or more people. But what if you’re cooking for one? We’ve curated 14 Whole30 recipes that cater specifically to solo cooks, tackling the common issues of too many leftovers, excessive kitchen time, and meal planning woes.

Breakfast Bonanza

Start your day off right with these single-serving breakfast recipes:

• Denver Scramble: Combine Whole30-approved prosciutto, onions, and peppers with three eggs for a protein-packed breakfast.
• Single-Serve Paleo Breakfast Skillet: Plantains add natural sweetness to this skillet, paired with bacon, eggs, and veggies for a nutritious start.
• Spaghetti Squash Frittata for One: Fold in cooked spaghetti squash and spinach for a veggie-rich breakfast that’s almost like pasta!
• Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet (For 1): Balance your breakfast with protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats in this satisfying skillet.
• The Breakfast Salad: Get creative with approved ingredients in this unique breakfast salad, featuring turkey sausage or compliant bacon.
• Sweet Potato & Egg Breakfast Boats: Bake sweet potatoes and fill with eggs, bacon, and hot sauce for a delicious breakfast treat.

Lunch and Dinner Delights

Indulge in these single-serving lunch and dinner recipes:

• Pan-Seared Salmon With Capers and Baby Artichokes: Treat yourself to a special night in with this superfood salmon dinner, ready in just 20 minutes.
• Stuffed Avocado With Garlic Shrimp: Fill avocado with fresh, nutritious ingredients like olive oil, shrimp, and herbs for a healthy and tasty meal.
• Skillet Chicken With Artichokes for One: Savor the flavors of artichoke hearts, red onion, and Kalamata olives in this skillet chicken dish.
• Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry: Upgrade your stir-fry game with spaghetti squash, veggies, and chicken in this simple yet satisfying recipe.
• Paprika Lunch Omelet: Whip up this omelet for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, packed with flavor from paprika, oregano, and thyme.
• Baked Italian Chili Chicken: Enjoy the juiciness of oven-roasted tomatoes and meat in this single-serving chicken bake, served with potatoes.
• Zucchini Noodles Aglio and Olio: Experience the magic of olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes elevating zucchini noodles to new heights.
• Easy Lemon Chicken: Savor the simplicity of this 12-minute chicken recipe, adaptable to your favorite veggies and seasonings.