25+ Low Histamine Dinner Ideas & Recipes

I love a good creamy soup for dinner. If you're following a low histamine diet plan, this is a good option. This vegan coconut ginger carrot soup with turmeric is both rich and filling, while also bing highly antinflammatory.

Boasting of a soothing bite of ginger and a crunch from pumpkin seeds or nigella seeds, it's definitely a go to soup for a low histamine dinner.

If you’re all about healthy soups for dinner, then this butternut squash and sweet potato soup will be right up your alley. This low histamine vegan soup is hearty, filling, and unbelievably comforting, not to mention totally delicious.

Packed with an antioxidant punch of spices and the *optional* crunch of toasted seeds, it’s so quick and easy to make, coming together in one pot in about 30 minutes!

For a protein-rich stew that’ll keep you feeling full while helping your body clear histamine naturally, make a batch of this Spanish lentil stew. Made with tons of veggies, it also features some locally-sourced uncured sausage, so it’s not entirely meatless, though you can leave it out or swap with a tolerated vegan sausage.

When developing this recipe, I only used veggies flavored with Italian-Indian spices, which form the base of this flavorful dish - but adding the uncured sausage has made it an indulgent once-in-while treat for me.

Other than basic greens, there are tons of other low histamine salad ingredients out there. Case in point: this fava bean and chickpea salad. Dive into the fresh flavors of spring with this fava bean and chickpea salad, a protein-rich recipe that's vegan friendly and a definite crowd-pleaser.

Using fresh fava beans is ideal for a salad because they have a slightly sweeter taste and firmer texture than frozen ones. Ready in just 20 minutes, tender and slightly sweet favas - fresh or from frozen - pair perfectly with creamy chickpeas and a light lemon dressing, all complemented by chopped herbs and cucumber.

Pizza has got to be one of the most-craved foods for those on a low histamine diet - in fact, I'm craving pizza right now as I write this. But finding a low histamine pizza dough recipe was almost as tough as finding a decent sauce (more on that below).

So after a lot of research, a few toaster oven-scaled experiments, and at least one extra-crispy pie, I've finally developed something I'm proud of. This grain-free pizza dough recipe will go perfectly with your favorite low histamine pizza toppings, and satiate any cravings in no time.

Not all pizza sauces are created equal - this less-than-traditional pecan pesto is a delicious low histamine pizza sauce option for the next time you’ve got a hankering for a pie.

It’s also dairy-free, making it a great base sauce to use year-round, as well as being great for topping gluten-free pastas. Did I mention it keeps in the freezer for up to two years? That's one way to stretch your summer harvest of basil!

This flavorful beetroot pasta sauce is the perfect nightshade-free nomato sauce for pasta night. Featuring a rich yet sweet and savory flavor, the bright pink sauce can be made with fresh or frozen beets in under 30 minutes.

If you're unfamiliar, beets impart a mild earthiness that goes great with pizza, pasta, or cooked whole grains. I highly recommend trying it on risotto or quinoa with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

This creamy delicata squash pasta has a rich flavor that even picky eaters will approve of! When looking to cook delicata squash with pasta, it doesn't get much easier than just washing, cutting, and tossing the squash pieces in oil & seasoning, and then frying them up nice and crispy with some of your favorite pasta.

It's healthy thanks to a pile of squash, but decadent due to the homemade brown butter sage sauce with wilted kale and ricotta cheese. This delicious low histamine dinner is full of flavor and delightfully low in histamine.

Pasta is unquestionably an easy dinner option, and having this garlic herb tahini pasta sauce in your recipe rotation will make you no less than a kitchen goddess.

Well balanced & vegan-friendly, this creamy pasta sauce uses herbs and garlic to achieve the same flavor and consistency as the restaurant versions, plus it comes together in less than half an hour. 

Best of all, this pasta sauce with tahini is free from lemon, sugar, and nuts, and tastes as great on sweet potato noodles or zoodles as it would on chickpea penne or elbow macaroni.

Ok, you got me! I’m a pasta girl. This is another creamy low histamine pasta sauce recipe to keep in your arsenal. Unquestionably delicious, this 6-ingredient creamy coconut milk pasta sauce has a boldly flavorful undertone from the herbs and alliums that also help to thicken it. 

The rich sauce goes beautifully over any type of pasta or baked root veggie, and it comes together so quickly that you won’t have to slave over your dinner tonight with this recipe.

For a completely vegan dinner recipe, make this whole cauliflower recipe. It's vegan and very versatile as a side dish or holiday main dish.

This easy air fryer whole cauliflower is a healthy, flavorful way to put plants at the center of your table. With a set it & forget it prep and a pull-apart texture that will rival your favorite fancy restaurant, this cauliflower recipe will easily be tops on your recipe rotation.

A simple butternut squash saute is my favorite way to use up extra scraps of squash after making butternut squash fries or squash and apples. You can easily adjust the ingredients to however much squash you need to cook up, as well as swapping the ghee for coconut oil, as mentioned.

This recipe for a flavorful, savory squash is ready in under 20 minutes, and makes a great addition to any spread. With Just six ingredients and a dash of low histamine spices, you can have a nutritious holiday squash dish that even the kids will love!

This crispy air fryer broccolini makes use of other antioxidant-rich foods to create an anti-inflammatory powerhouse you'll actually enjoy eating. Broccolini has a much milder flavor than broccoli, and it really shines with just a couple of spices and a squeeze of lemon.

In just 10 minutes you'll have a plate piled high with roasted tenderstem broccoli, charred with garlic and lemon juice, perfect for pairing with almost anything.

With just 30 minutes & one sheet pan you can pull together these crispy, sweet, and tangy roasted asparagus and brussels sprouts without vinegar or lemon juice.

They're flavored with a few simple spices and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds for an extra pop of fresh flavor. This recipe is not only delicious but will help manage your stress the natural way.

These no-thaw air fried frozen chicken wings can be made with any seasoning you'd like in just 25 minutes from freezer to table! There's no need to thaw the wings; simply pop them in the air fryer with just a teaspoon of oil.

They pair perfectly with any sauce you have on hand. Serve with a low histamine salad for an easy but healthy weeknight dinner.

Crisp and juicy air fryer chicken legs are incredibly easy to make at home, tender and juicy on the inside but still extra crispy on the outside. 

It takes just 20 minutes to make these bone-in, skin-on chicken legs in the air fryer (and put your local chicken spot to shame!), while using the air fryer is notably quicker than baking them in the oven. You can use almost any seasoning for these drumsticks, but be sure to wait to add any low histamine sauce.

A sweet & savory Korean-inspired honey butter chicken recipe without soy sauce or vinegar, this recipe is perfect for serving with mashed potatoes and a side of greens. 

Boasting of creaminess and tang, this is the sort of low histamine chicken recipe that’ll satisfy your cravings for bold Asian flavors. Best of all, it comes together in one pan in under half an hour.

I’ve got THE 20-minute dinner recipe that will save you even on the busiest of days. These gluten-free chicken wings are made with just 3 ingredients in the air fryer and the lightest coating of low histamine oil.

These are the easiest chicken wings you'll ever make; the simple baking powder trick makes the chicken itself deliciously crispy. They even pair perfectly with any sauce, in addition to being low histamine.

If you love one pan meals, you’ll love my recipe for honey turmeric chicken thighs. Incorporating mustard seed powder and amchur with the other ingredients makes for an earthy, tangy honey mustard type of flavor that pairs extremely well with chicken.

With a total active time of less than 30 minutes, these turmeric thighs pair beautifully with any vegetable under the sun, and are a great way to add more antioxidants & antihistamine spices to your diet.

To make these lamb meatballs without breadcrumbs or eggs, we make use of tapioca flour and a few simple seasonings you probably already have in your pantry. These delicious egg-free meatballs are also gluten-free, low histamine, paleo, and come together in just 5 minutes before putting them in the oven!

Note that some people can’t tolerate pre-ground meats well, and can't grind their own for some reason. Alternatives in this case may include tolerated sources of venison, pork, chicken, bison, elk, goat, or even beef (if unaged).

With just a few different spices and seasonings you can create this flavorful dish that will pair with any steamed or stir-fried side dishes you have on hand. If you have a favorite seasoning, you can also swap it for the za'atar in equal amounts.

If you’re looking for a tasty, filling and indulgent weeknight dinner, that’s still safe to eat with your histamine intolerance, this recipe is it! My inspiration for this dish comes from my local farmer's market’s supply of loads of fresh-frozen meats coupled with some ionline searching for garlic & lamb recipes.

It's made with fresh-frozen ground lamb and a few local veggies, plus some high quality olive oil, rosemary, and caramelized onions. I've shared some recipe notes for reasonable flavor switches you could make, but this is a pretty safe low histamine dinner recipe.