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Following a gluten-free diet can be tricky. Popular ingredients are often sneaky sources of gluten (sorry, soy sauce) and recipes often rely on grains for heft. The struggle is real—but it's no longer yours to bear.
I rounded up delicious gluten-free recipes for everything from breakfast to lunch to gluten-free dinner (and dessert!) so you don't have to stress about what to eat tonight, tomorrow morning, or right this second. These recipes were created by the pros in the WH Test Kitchen so you *know* they're good—and packed with good-for-you ingredients too.
From main-dish recipes with mouthwatering sides to delicious desserts with nutritious add-ins, these recipes are perfect if you're celiac or have a gluten sensitivity, cooking for gluten-free friends, or just curious about cutting gluten.
I gravitated toward naturally gluten-free recipes like hearty salads, satisfying proteins, and filling soups, rather than recipes with wheat-free substitutes for grains like pasta and bread (although I love a chickpea noodle). Still craving carbs? There are plenty of gluten-free starches like rice (yes, rice is gluten-free), quinoa, corn, buckwheat, potatoes, and more, and I included plenty of 'em on this list.
Read on for vegan and vegetarian stunners, genius make-ahead meals, easy recipes you can whip up like that—and not a speck of gluten.
P.S. If you need a break from cooking (get that!), shop the best gluten-free meal delivery kits.
1
Roasted Cabbage and Tofu With Walnut Miso Sauce
Treat tofu like the protein queen it is and brush it with oil, roast until crisp, then slather it with a sweet-savory sauce.
Get the Roasted Cabbage and Tofu With Walnut Miso Sauce recipe.
About 403 cal, 27 g fat (3 g sat), 0 mg chol, 589 mg sodium, 27 g carb, 7 g fiber, 14 g sugar (3 g added sugar), 17 g pro
2
Halibut With Citrus Endive Salad
The combo of creamy avocado with tangy citrus is *chef's kiss* perfection.
Get the Halibut With Citrus Endive Salad recipe.
About 454 cal, 20.5 g fat (3 g sat), 77 mg chol, 566 mg sodium, 36 g carb, 17 g fiber, 15 g sugar (0.5 g added sugar), 37 g pro
3
Roasted Veg Salad
Roasted veggies—crisp on the outside, tender on the inside—add so much interest to a salad. (So does the spicy-sweet tahini dressing.)
Get the Roasted Veg Salad recipe.
About 486 cal, 25.5 g fat (5 g sat), 10 mg chol, 673 mg sodium, 51 g carb, 15 g fiber, 14 g sugar (4.5 g added sugar), 19 g pro
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4
Seared Steak With Cauliflower ‘Tabbouleh’
Typical tabbouleh is made with bulgur, which GF gals can't eat. Pulse cauli florets in a food processor for a convincing swap.
Get the Seared Steak With Cauliflower ‘Tabbouleh’ recipe.
About 307 cal, 19 g fat (6.5 g sat), 75 mg chol, 573 mg sodium, 10 g carb, 3 g fiber, 3.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 25 g pro
5
Passion Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding
Dragon fruit not only adds a pop of color to this pretty breakfast or snack, but it also adds a hit of vitamin C.
Get the Passion Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding recipe.
About 198 cal, 11.5 g fat (3.5 g sat), 0 mg chol, 112 mg sodium, 22 g carb, 9 g fiber, 8 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 5 g pro
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6
Sausage And Fennel Chickpea Rigatoni
You don't have to pass on pasta forever. Gluten-free chickpea pasta is an al-dente alt that contains a boost of protein and fiber too.
Get the Sausage And Fennel Chickpea Rigatoni recipe.
About 638 cal, 30.5 g fat (6.5 g sat), 77 mg chol, 1,062 mg sodium, 56 g carb, 16 g fiber, 10.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 46 g pro
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7
"French Toast" With Raspberries and Almonds
Swapping toast for tofu actually works—WH Test Kitchen pros tested it over and over—and it tastes great drizzled in maple syrup.
Get the "French Toast" With Raspberries and Almonds recipe.
About 345 cal, 15.5 g fat (3 g sat), 128 mg chol, 137 mg sodium, 33 g carb, 4 g fiber, 23.5 g sugar (21.5 g added sugar), 18 g pro
8
PB&J Bars
PB blended with chickpeas creates the base for these protein-infused bars. If you're concerned about cross-contamination, be sure to buy certified gluten-free rolled oats.
Get the .
About 138 cal, 7 g fat (1 g sat), 0 mg chol, 168 mg sodium, 16 g carb, 2 g fiber, 7 g sugar (6 g added sugar), 5 g pro
9
Buckwheat Breakfast Salad
The "put an egg on it" philosophy rarely fails, and this crunchy salad with tangy mustard and sharp Gouda is no exception.
Get the Buckwheat Breakfast Salad recipe.
About 460 cal, 27 g fat (8 g sat), 429 mg chol, 499 mg sodium, 35 g carb, 6 g fiber, 1.5 g sugar (0.5 g added sugar), 22 g pro
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10
Creamy Basil And Pea Soup
This refreshing soup relies on yogurt for satisfying heft—no gluten required.
Get the Creamy Basil And Pea Soup recipe.
About 232 cal, 9 g fat (4 g sat), 20 mg chol, 466 mg sodium, 24 g carb, 8 g fiber, 11 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 14 g pro
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11
Roasted Fish And Peppers
The pesto-like sauce gets extra staying power with a can of chickpeas pulsed right in.
Get the Roasted Fish And Peppers recipe.
About 521 cal, 33.5 g fat (4.5 g sat), 65 mg chol, 646 mg sodium, 23 g carb, 6 g fiber, 5.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 34 g pro
12
Chickpea Salad With Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette
Fan of a chopped salad? This bitsy number—full of crunchy veg and fresh herbs—will blow you away.
Get the Chickpea Salad With Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette recipe.
About 377 cal, 18 g fat (1.5 g sat), 0 mg chol, 721 mg sodium, 48 g carb, 11 g fiber, 11.5 g sugar (3.5 g added sugar), 12 g pro
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13
Adobo-Glazed Portobello Tostada
Bake corn tortillas in the oven for a healthy take on tostadas that's every bit as crunchy as the store-bought stuff. Swear.
Get the Adobo-Glazed Portobello Tostada recipe.
About 335 cal, 15 g fat (3 g sat), 7 g protein, 767 mg sodium, 46 g carb, 14.5 g sugars (0 g added sugars), 7 g fiber
14
Shrimp, Cucumber, and Tomatillo Aguachile
Topped with creamy avocado, crunchy shaved coconut, and sharp red onion, this aguachile (which means "chili water"), is a powerhouse of textures and flavors.
Get the Shrimp, Cucumber, and Tomatillo Aguachile recipe.
About 343 cal, 18.5 g fat (5.5 g sat), 239 mg chol, 1,581 mg sodium, 18 g carb, 6 g fiber, 7 g sugar (2 g added sugar), 28 g pro
15
Citrus Greek Yogurt Bowl With Cacao Nib Dukkah
Craving something *creative* on your morning yogurt? Crunchy, slightly bitter cacao nibs with refreshing mint leaves is a must-try.
Get the Citrus Greek Yogurt Bowl With Cacao Nib Dukkah recipe.
About 239 cal, 9.5 g fat (3.5 g sat), 14 g protein, 199 mg sodium, 26 g carb, 19 g sugars (0 g added sugars), 4 g fiber
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16
Smoky Chicken Quinoa Soup
Quinoa is a GF grain and a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids. Comes in clutch!
Get the Smoky Chicken Quinoa Soup recipe.
About 488 cal, 14.5 g fat (2.5 g sat), 42 g protein, 945 mg sodium, 50 g carb, 7.5 g sugars (0.5 g added sugars), 12 g fiber
17
Dark Chocolate And Date Fudge
Chewy dates and dark chocolate come together for this seriously easy dessert that has less than five grams of sugar per serving.
Get the Dark Chocolate And Date Fudge recipe.
About 51 cal, 3 g fat (1.5 g sat), 0.5 g protein, 18 mg sodium, 5.5 g carb, 4 g sugars (1.5 g added sugars), 1 g fiber
18
Super Green Soup With Parm Crisps
Pine nuts held together with melted Parm creates crouton-like crisps that are completely gluten-free (and impossible to resist).
Get the Super Green Soup With Parm Crisps recipe.
About 337 cal, 12.5 g fat (2.5 g sat), 25 g protein, 1,026 mg sodium, 36 g carb, 8.5 g sugars (0 g added sugars), 8 g fiber
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19
Lemon-Thyme Chicken With Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Bust out your food processor to thinly slice Brussels sprouts in seconds. Here, they don't even need to be cooked!
Get the Lemon-Thyme Chicken With Shaved Brussels Sprouts recipe.
About 455 cal, 21.5 g fat (4 g sat), 44.5 g protein, 555 mg sodium, 23.5 g carb, 14 g sugars (0 g added sugars), 5.5 g fiber
20
Chocolate-Sesame Pudding
The secret ingredient in this silky pudding is a protein powerhouse.
Get the Chocolate-Sesame Pudding recipe.
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Samantha MacAvoy
Assistant Editor
Samantha (she/her) is an Assistant Editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, where she writes about tasty recipes, must-try food products and top-tested secrets for home cooking success. She has taste-tasted hundreds of products and recipes since joining GH in 2020 (tough job!). A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.
