You’ve probably noticed that it’s hard to find good gluten-free recipes.
And you’ve probably also noticed that many of the tasty ones are loaded with far more calories than you want to eat.
You can go through dozens of gluten-free recipes before landing on something that you actually want to add to your rolodex.
This makes it hard to enjoy your diet, and means having to give up many of the gluten-containing meals that you used to enjoy.
That’s why you need to check out these 10 healthy, “diet-friendly” gluten-free dinner recipes.
They’re easy to make, they taste fantastic, and they can actually fit your macros.
Enjoy!
Craving chicken pot pie? You might think this classic comfort food is out of reach, depending on your dietary restrictions. Pie crust is made with flour and butter, and a biscuit topping is basically the same.
Instead you can enjoy this gluten-free, dairy-free chicken pot pie soup, which is like eating the savory filling. If you’re missing the crust, serve with a biscuit made with gluten-free oat flour.
212
Calories16 g
Protein18 g
Carbs8 g
Fat2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz. each)
1 carrot
1 small yellow onion
2 stalks celery
3 cups chicken stock
1 can (15 oz.) light coconut milk
3 cups mixed frozen vegetables
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. vegan buttery spread
3 Tbsp. gluten-free all-purpose flour (such as Bob’s Red Mill)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Salt-free seasoning blend to taste
Get the RecipeA lot of gluten-free pizza recipes will leave out the crust altogether, replacing it with a thick slice of eggplant or zucchini instead. That’s great if it’s what you’re craving, but sometimes you just need the real thing, dough and all.
In that case, whip up your own gluten-free flour mix, and you’ll always be able to make a gluten-free pizza that suits your tastes – and beats delivery any day.
497
Calories13 g
Protein77 g
Carbs16 g
FatGluten-Free Flour Mix:
3 cups cornstarch
1 1/2 cups brown rice flour
1/2 cup potato starch
1 Tbsp. xanthan gum
Pizza Crust:
2 cups gluten-free flour mix
1 Tbsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. sorghum flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 cup warm water
1 envelope pizza crust yeast
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Toppings:
7 oz. (1/4 of large can) whole peeled tomatoes
10 leaves basil, chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup (about 5 oz.) shredded mozzarella
3 basil leaves, for garnish
1/2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Get the RecipePreparing a gluten-free meal plan for your family? You’ll want to keep this recipe in the regular rotation. It’s great for all ages, and that includes college students and bachelors too.
Or serve it as a grown-up take on take out with several fancy dipping sauces like a gluten-free sweet and sour, rich porter honey mustard, and homemade buttermilk ranch.
409
Calories52 g
Protein5 g
Carbs20 g
Fat1/2 cup hemp seeds
1/2 cup almond meal
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/4” thick strips
2 large eggs, whisked
Cooking spray
Get the RecipeThis is an amazing gluten-free salad, not just because of the flavor. You’ll also love that it’s nutrient-dense, keeps well throughout the week, and can be taken to-go without getting soggy.
It’s perfect to make on the weekend so that you don’t have to think about lunch for your workdays, and you can mix it up with optional toppings like pumpkin seeds and cranberries.
479
Calories23 g
Protein56 g
Carbs20 g
FatLentils:
2 cups dried black beluga lentils (or French green lentils)
2 large cloves garlic, halved lengthwise
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Lemon Dressing:
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. pure honey
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
1/4 tsp. salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Salad:
1 can (14 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 big bunch radishes, thinly sliced and roughly chopped
1/4 cup packed fresh leafy herbs, chopped (such as mint and dill)
Sliced avocado
1/2 cup (about 2 oz.) crumbled feta or goat cheese
Handful of fresh leafy greens
Get the RecipeChili is a perfect gluten-free dinner because it’s nutritionally well-balanced, and almost every option for how to make it is still on the table.
This slow cooker chili uses chicken breast, but it’s easy to make a version with beef or just beans instead. Any variety you choose to eat will go well with everyone’s favorite gluten-free bread: cornbread.
Get more healthy recipes like this in Skinny Ms. Slow Cooker: National Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle, which has sections for rice, grains, poultry, seafood, and more.
266
Calories29 g
Protein27 g
Carbs5 g
Fat2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup diced sweet onion
1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
1 can (14.5 oz.) fire-roasted tomatoes with liquid
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 1/2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Sea salt to taste
1 can (15.5 oz.) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15.5 oz.) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup (about 1 oz.) reduced-fat cheddar, for garnish
Get the RecipeAs long as you use a gluten-free soy sauce like tamari, most Asian rice bowls are on the table. This is a versatile recipe for fried rice, so use it as a base to add your favorite ingredients. Keep the tofu for a vegan gluten-free dinner. Or you can replace it with sliced chicken, beef, or ground meat.
341
Calories11 g
Protein55 g
Carbs8 g
FatStir-Fry Sauce:
2 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce (certified gluten-free)
1 Tbsp. hoisin sauce (certified gluten-free)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fried Tofu:
1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
6 oz. firm tofu, cut into 1/4” cubes and blotted dry
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Egg Pancake Strips:
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Stir Fry:
1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely diced
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
6 cups cooked brown rice
2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced green beans
1/2 cup cubed carrots
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Get the RecipeOur favorite meat entrées, like steak and chicken breast, are often gluten-free unless there’s a coating or sauce. But it can be hard to think of new side dishes besides rice and quinoa.
This restaurant-quality dish is surprisingly simple. The real difference is using buckwheat groats, which are toothsome and nutty, as the base to serve thick bone-in pork chops.
561
Calories36 g
Protein48 g
Carbs26 g
Fat1 orange
1 1/2 lbs. carrots, scrubbed, halved lengthwise, cut into 2” pieces
1 clove garlic, finely grated
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (more as needed)
Salt to taste
2 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice (more as needed)
3/4 cup pearled buckwheat groats
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 bone-in pork shoulder chops (about 10 oz. each), about 1” thick
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup fresh dill
Aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper flakes
Get the RecipeThis easy gluten-free dinner is adaptable, so you can easily change the number of servings or swap out another type of fish.
That makes this a great dinner for two on a weeknight. It’ll take a half hour tops and can go with a simple side like sautéed green beans or roasted beets.
291
Calories26 g
Protein5 g
Carbs20 g
Fat4 filets tilapia (about 4 oz. each), thawed
1/2 cup coarsely crushed almonds
1/2 cup almond meal
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 lemon wedge
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Get the RecipeIt’s a good thing quinoa is gluten-free. Like rice, it’s an excellent side dish on its own and can also be made into pasta, flour, cereal, salad, and more – including this seafood entrée.
And quinoa offers healthier carbs than you’ll find in processed wheat, plus slightly more plant-based protein to complement the lean protein of shrimp.
556
Calories32 g
Protein64 g
Carbs20 g
Fat1 cup water
2/3 cup dry quinoa
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini
3 oz. frozen cooked shrimp, thawed
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and chives
1 lemon
Get the RecipeWhen you’re eating gluten-free, there’s still plenty of comfort food to enjoy. And this one can be prepared in a Crock Pot, so it’s easy for kitchen novices too. Corned beef is a brisket that’s been salt cured, and it can be cooked like any other pot roast.
The resulting flavor will be more robust with the corned beef spices like mustard seeds, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice – all part of the preparation before you buy it from the store.
694
Calories48 g
Protein40 g
Carbs39 g
Fat2 lbs. small red potatoes
1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 3” lengths
1/4 lb. pearl onions, peeled (or thawed if frozen)
1/2 head cabbage (about 1 1/2 lbs.), cored and cut into 1” slices
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
Pinch of ground allspice
4 lbs. corned beef brisket, trimmed of visible fat
Finely chopped parsley (optional), for garnish
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