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Following a paleo diet generally means swapping out processed\u2014albeit convenient\u2014dinners for nutritious, whole-food meals. If you’re on the hunt for easy, wholesome, and drool-worthy paleo dinner ideas for families, you\u2019ve come to the right place! Our team has the research and is rounding up the ten best kid-friendly paleo recipes that the whole family will love. And yes \u2013 that\u2019s a promise! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While paleo dinners are both wholesome and delicious, they usually require a little bit more thought than simply tossing a frozen pizza in the oven and calling it a night. These easy paleo dinner recipes will make your entire family happy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10 Scrumptious Paleo Dinner Ideas for Families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Struggling to get your kids on board the paleo train? Here are ten easy paleo dinner ideas for families are healthy recipes (kid-friendly recipes included) that will surely change their mind:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Indulgently combining sweet and spicy, Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa is one of those unique weeknight dinners that everyone loves. If you\u2019re looking for a chance to stock up on delicious summer produce, this recipe is it. And because the main course can be baked or grilled, it\u2019s easy to prepare with whatever appliance you have on hand. Serve it alongside a bowl of cauliflower rice or your favorite greens and you’ll have a healthy whole food dinner. Yum!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Slow-Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you only have five minutes of free time and a slow cooker, this recipe is for you. Because of the nature of slow cooker recipes, this delicious weeknight dinner requires virtually no effort (although it certainly doesn\u2019t taste like it). Using just five ingredients\u2014plus five minutes of prep time\u2014this is one of the best paleo dinner recipes for busy moms. We recommend serving the chicken atop cauliflower-rice burrito bowls, in lettuce wraps, or with a side of your favorite greens. You could also make this an instant pot recipe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Spaghetti Squash Bolognese<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This lightened-up, paleo version of your favorite pasta dish is a hit with folks of all ages. And spoiler alert: it only takes 30 minutes! We love Spaghetti Squash Bolognese because it is dairy-free, Whole 30 compliant, paleo, gluten-free, and low FODMAP. And it\u2019s terrific for meal prepping, as it saves well and storing leftovers is a breeze.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Scallops with Lemon \u201cButter\u201d Sauce and Herbed Cauliflower Rice<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll be honest\u2013pan-seared scallops are one of our favorite earthly indulgences. However, coating them in this drool-worthy lemon \u201cbutter\u201d sauce takes them to the next level. Instead of butter, this recipe calls for ghee\u2013which is a clarified butter that\u2019s been simmered and strained to remove the water. Served alongside herbed cauliflower rice, this dish is flavorful, low-carb, and bursting with flavor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. 20-Minute Paleo Egg Roll Bowls<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These 20-minute paleo egg roll bowls are the saucy, savory interior of your favorite Asian appetizer\u2013minus the greasy wrapper. And while this recipe calls for ground pork, you could substitute ground chicken or turkey without issue. (If you want to make it gluten-free, simply swap soy sauce for tamari.)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Meal Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These Meal Prep Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles are rich, juicy, and full of great-for-you greens. Because this dish is designed for meal prepping, it\u2019s ideal for snacking on and packing lunches throughout the week.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Easy Paleo Meatloaf<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Meatloaf has always been one of those classic weeknight dinners. And this budget-friendly ground beef paleo dish is no different. While traditional meatloaf contains many non-paleo-friendly ingredients (we\u2019re looking at you, breadcrumbs), this paleo version lightens things up quite a bit. (Just make sure to pass on the ketchup.) \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. One Skillet Mediterranean Chicken<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This healthy dinner option is chock full of veggies, protein, and fresh herbs. And the best part? One Skillet Mediterranean Chicken is on the table in less than 30 minutes and makes all the picky eaters happy. Serve it atop cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or a bed of your favorite greens.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. 20-Minute Shrimp Scampi Zoodles<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This paleo version of shrimp scampi is a delicious meal that’s bright and buttery\u2013without all the carbs. Using fresh seafood makes this dish a refreshing summertime dinner option, and the zucchini noodles are the easiest way to offer a delicious dose of veggies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The thing about slow cooker recipes is that they (pretty much) take care of themselves. That\u2019s why this Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken is ideal for busy weeknights. Because it\u2019s versatile and freezes well, we recommend this dish for meal planning and prepping. Of course, it\u2019s also phenomenal atop homemade burrito bowls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is the Paleo Diet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of you might be wondering: what is the paleo diet, anyways? If that\u2019s the case, it is an eating plan consisting of foods that might have been eaten during the Paleolithic Era. For the non-history folks, that was about 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, the modern paleo diet includes foods that could be found via hunting or gathering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n