10 Simple and Nutritious Candida Diet Dinner Ideas

This blog post will share 10 simple and nutritious candida diet dinner ideas

Candida diet dinner recipes don’t have to be bland. Yes, you will be swapping out most of your carbs with leafy greens and nutrient-dense vegetables, but you’ll see that there are many ways to prepare delicious meals that will make you forget you’re even on a cleanse.

I admit that when I first saw the Candida diet food list, the thoughts that came to mind were that I was going to have trouble thinking of what to eat, how to prepare it, and making it fun.

With lot of trial and error and testing recipes that were slightly altered to fit the candida diet restrictions, I found meals I enjoyed. I remade food such as “cobb salad” only to include foods I didn’t have sensitivity to. I did the same with dressings, sauces, pasta dishes, and so on.

All that to say, you can enjoy delicious meals made with the right ingredients that support your body in healing the Candida overgrowth. In this blog post, we’ll explore ten tried and tested easy candida diet dinner ideas that are nutritious and engage your senses with flavor.

Candida Diet Dinner Ideas

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Cajun Salmon with Roasted Vegetables

Looking for an easy candida diet dinner that can be made in 30 minutes? Check out the video below for my favorite oven-baked dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 salmon fillet
• 1 lightly packed tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp rosemary
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Roasted Vegetables:

• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 4 radish, chopped
• Cherry tomatoes
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• Sea salt and pepper, to taste
• 1-2 sprigs of fresh rosemary (optional)
• A handful of diced parsley (optional)

Directions

1. Pre-heat over to 350 degrees.
2. Wash and chop all vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil then add dried herbs/spices and combine. Place the vegetables in a baking dish covered with aluminum foil.
3. Wash and pat dry the salmon fillets. Add all dried herbs and spices and top off with oil. To marinate, rub the spices onto the salmon until it is fully coated. Place in a baking dish.
4. Place both the salmon and vegetables in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Uncover the pan for an additional 15 minutes.

Taco Salad

Another quick and easy candida diet dinner idea is ground beef lettuce wraps. Easy to prepare, you’re simply cooking the ground beef (or turkey, or chicken) with diced onions. Season it with dried spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder for a hint of spice. Spoon the ground beef mixture onto large lettuce leaves and top with avocado, and any other toppings of your choosing.

Ingredients

• 1 head iceberg lettuce (or any lettuce with large leaves)
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup of assorted frozen vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans)
• 1 cup of black beans, canned
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
2. Season the beef with chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and let it cook for another minute to let the flavors meld. Add the frozen vegetables and black beans to the pot, cover the lid, and let simmer (you may have to add a bit of water to the pot so it doesn’t dry out).
3. Wash the lettuce leaves and pat them dry with paper towels. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter.
4. Spoon the cooked ground beef mixture onto each lettuce leaf, dividing it evenly among the leaves. Top the beef with your sliced avocado.

Sun-dried tomato pesto with Zucchini Noodles

Indulge in a light and refreshing dinner with zucchini noodles topped with homemade pesto and grilled salmon. Spiralize fresh zucchini into noodles and toss with a basil and brazil nut pesto. This can go perfectly with chicken breast, or salmon fillets seasoned with lemon zest and black pepper for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
• 1/2 cup Brazil nuts
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, Brazil nuts, garlic, and basil leaves. Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped. While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and pulse a few more times to mix everything evenly.
2. Transfer the pesto to a jar or airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. Use the sun-dried tomato pesto with Brazil nuts with pasta, or use it as a topping for grilled vegetables or meats.
   

Lime Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry with Trout Fillets

Looking for an alternative to grains? Cauliflower rice is a close second mimicking the look of rice and it’s a light-carb alternative. You don’t need any overly expensive kitchen utensils, using a grater works fine. Since this is such a versatile meal you can combine with different meals, it makes the list as one of the easy candida diet dinner ideas.

Ingredients

• Half a cauliflower head
• Small bunch of parsley, diced
• Freshly grated ginger
• 1/4 onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp of coconut oil
• A dash of salt

• 2 trout fillets
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

Directions

1. Wash cauliflower and break it apart into medium-sized chunks.
2. Grate cauliflower into rice. Heat a frying pan with coconut oil on medium heat.
3. Sautee onions for about 2 minutes. Add cauliflower rice, ginger, and parsley. Continue to fold the rice over and sautee for around 5 minutes or to your liking. Remove from heat and serve.

For the trout:

1. Season both sides of the trout fillets with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned trout fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Sear the trout fillets for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the skillet from heat.
2. To serve, top the plate with a trout fillet and a portion of the cauliflower rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro (for the cauliflower rice) and chopped parsley, if desired.
3. Serve the lime cauliflower rice stir-fry with trout immediately, with lime wedges on the side for an extra citrusy kick.

Chicken Breast Salad

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp, olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 tsp of garlic powder,
• 1/4 tsp of paprika,
• 1/4 tsp of dried oregano
• 1 tsp pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped purple onion
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1 head of romaine lettuce

Directions

1. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, and paprika. Once the air fryer (or oven) is preheated, place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the oven or fryer and cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time. (Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts). Once the chicken breasts are cooked through and golden brown on the outside, remove them from the air fryer and cut into thin slices Prepare romaine salad.
2. First wash the romaine lettuce, dry, and chop the lettuce. Chop the red onions, and cucumber and place it all in a large bowl. Add pumpkin seeds on top of the salad and top it with the diced chicken breast. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper and enjoy.

Chicken Breast Lemon-Herb Crust and Roasted Asparagus

Some of the best candida diet dinner ideas are the ones kept simple.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  
  For the roasted asparagus:
• 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to create the lemon-herb marinade. Rub the lemon-herb marinade evenly over the chicken breasts, coating them thoroughly.
2. Place the marinated chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
3. While the chicken is baking, prepare the roasted asparagus. Place the trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss the asparagus to coat evenly.
4. Roast the asparagus in the oven alongside the chicken for about 10-12 minutes or until tender but still crisp.

Spatchcock Oven-baked Herb Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tamari
• 1 tbsp honey, optional
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
• Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
• A bundle of rosemary and sage
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, carefully cut along both sides of the backbone to remove it. Season both sides of the spatchcocked chicken with all dried spices/herbs, tamari, and honey. Rub the seasoning all over the chicken, making sure to coat it evenly.
3. Place the spatchcocked chicken on a baking sheet (optional: lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil). Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes
4. *Optional* broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end to crisp up the skin.

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
• 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp, aluminum-free baking powder

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash and dry the chicken wings and add them to a bowl. Coat the wings with all the dried spices. Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching each other.
3. Bake the chicken wings in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking, until they are golden brown and crispy. Once cooked, remove the chicken wings from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
4. Serve the lemon pepper chicken wings hot.

Baked Salmon with Green Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), skin-on or skinless
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dried dill to create a marinade.
2. Pour the marinade over the salmon, making sure to coat each fillet evenly. Marinate the salmon for about 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator. While the salmon is marinating, prepare the green beans.
3. In a large bowl, toss the trimmed green beans with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the marinated salmon fillets and green beans on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the green beans are tender yet still crisp.
5. Serve baked salmon and green beans with a green salad, for extra greens.
6. Optional: For a crispy top on the salmon, broil the salmon for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking.

Ultimate Cobb Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine lettuce, spinach, and arugula)
• 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 tsp, pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. In a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed salad greens as the base of the salad. Arrange sliced hard-boiled eggs, and chopped red onion on top of the greens.
2. Slice the chicken breasts (from the spatchcock chicken recipe) and add them to the salad. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve it on the side. Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients and coat them with the dressing.
3. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve the chicken breast Cobb salad immediately as a delicious and satisfying meal.

Conclusion

• With these ten delicious and nutritious candida diet dinner ideas, you can enjoy satisfying meals without compromising your health goals.
• From flavorful chicken dishes to vibrant vegetable-based meals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy with these candida friendly dinner ideas
• Experiment with different ingredients and flavors to keep your dinner routine exciting and enjoyable while healing from Candida overgrowth.

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