Gluten-free, dairy-free dinner ideas for the whole family
Cooking without gluten and dairy at once rules out a lot of shortcuts: no flour to thicken, no butter, no cheese on top. These recipes get creaminess from blended vegetables, coconut milk and olive oil, and crunch from roasting.
What Gluten watches for: hidden gluten in soy sauce and stock, and hidden dairy (whey, casein, butter) in packaged foods.
421 Gluten-free dairy-free recipes
Hard Boiled Egg and Avocado Bowl
Hard-boiled eggs and avocado tossed with red onion, bell pepper, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
Lemony Lentil Soup
Red lentils and carrots simmered in vegetable stock with cumin, lemon juice, and spices.
Lamb Stew with Butternut Squash
Tender lamb shoulder browned and simmered with butternut squash, carrots, tomatoes, and beef stock.
Paleo Sweet Potato Hash with Apples and Bacon {Whole30}
Bacon, sweet potatoes, and pink lady apples cooked together in a skillet for a warm breakfast hash.
Banana Almond Teff Porridge
Teff simmered in almond milk and water with banana, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
Rainbow Veggie Skewers
Skewers of bell peppers, squash, zucchini, red onion, and potatoes tossed in a garlic vinaigrette.
Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry
Chickpeas and sweet potato simmered in coconut milk and tomatoes with turmeric, cumin, and spinach.
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash simmered in vegetable broth and coconut milk with curry powder and cinnamon, then blended smooth.
1-Pot Golden Curry Lentil Soup
Red lentils and carrots simmered in coconut milk and vegetable broth with curry powder.
Chickpea Salad
Chickpeas, avocado, tomatoes, and cucumber tossed in lemon juice and olive oil.
One Pot Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Quinoa cooked in broth with warm spices, tossed with chickpeas, cranberries, parsley, and toasted almonds.
Avocado and Tuna Tapas
Solid white tuna mixed with mayonnaise, green onions, and red bell pepper, packed inside ripe avocado halves.
How to Make Quinoa Bowls
Fluffy cooked quinoa topped with fresh vegetables, protein, and a drizzle of dressing.
Grapefruit Green Smoothie
Grapefruit, apple, spinach, banana, and fresh ginger blended with almond milk and ice until smooth.
Roasted Pumpkin Salad Recipe
Pumpkin and onions roasted with olive oil and salt until brown and soft.
Quinoa Sushi with Tuna & Mango
Fluffy quinoa wrapped in nori with tuna, mango, and cucumber, served cold with soy sauce.
Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Raw whole pumpkin seeds baked in a dish with margarine, garlic salt, and Worcestershire sauce.
How to Cook: Egg Boats
Bell peppers halved and hollowed out to hold eggs, baked in the oven until warm and set.
Black Bean Salad
Black beans and corn tossed with tomatoes, red bell pepper, avocado, and lime juice.
Sweet Potato "Toast" with Avocado, Cucumber, Smoked Salmon and Poached Egg
Baked sweet potato slices topped with avocado, cucumber, smoked salmon, dill, and a poached egg.
Berry Fruit Salad
Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries tossed with lime, mint, and honey.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Chia Pudding
Chia seeds soaked in cashew milk, layered with a warm blueberry puree and almond butter.
Scrambled Egg Whites W/ Shiitake Mushrooms and Turkey Bacon
Egg whites scrambled with shiitake mushrooms and turkey bacon, finished with black pepper and parsley.
Crispy Baked Kale Chips
Kale leaves coated in olive oil and almond meal, then baked until crisp in the oven.
Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken
Chicken breasts marinated in lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and oregano, then grilled until cooked through.
Easy Provencal Fish
Cod fillets poached in a skillet with crushed tomatoes, olives, sweet onions, bell peppers, and whole garlic cloves.
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
Quinoa tossed with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, mint, and a bright lemon and olive oil dressing.
Potato and Vegetable Omelet (Bulgarian Style)
Potatoes, peppers, and peas cooked in a pan and bound with beaten eggs and parsley.
Lemon Garlic Tilapia
Tilapia fillets cooked in a skillet with olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice, served over rice.
Simple Tomato and Avocado Salad
Sliced tomatoes, onion, and avocado on a plate, finished with olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Vibrant Curry Cashew Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Quinoa and chickpeas tossed with tender green peas, crisp vegetables, and dried cherries, topped with maple cayenne cashews.
Quick chickpea and spinach curry
Chickpeas and spinach simmered with mustard seeds, cumin, and chili powder for a warm lunch.
Grilled Honey-Lemon Chicken
Skinless chicken breasts marinated in a honey, lemon and garlic blend, then grilled on the barbecue.
Baked Garlic Salmon
Salmon fillets baked with garlic, olive oil, and parsley, then finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Herbed Roast Turkey Breast
Bone-in turkey breast rubbed with herbs, lemon juice, and oil, roasted over onion, celery, and wine.
Quinoa Fruit Salad
Fluffy quinoa tossed with fresh berries, mango, and mint, finished with a lime dressing.
Cinnamon Apple Quinoa Breakfast
Quinoa simmered with chopped apples and water, then finished with honey and cinnamon.
My Favorite Chia Seed Pudding
Chia seeds soaked in cashew milk with orange zest and vanilla extract for a thick snack.
Sweet Potato Hash
Sweet potatoes and bell peppers cooked in bacon drippings with spices and scallions.
Best Lentil Soup
Lentils, onions, and carrots simmered in vegetable broth with cumin, curry, and tomatoes, finished with greens.
Crockpot Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quinoa Chili
Sweet potato, black beans, and quinoa simmered in a crockpot with tomatoes and spices for lunch.
Crispy Salmon with Jasmine Tea Rice and Wasabi Edamame Recipe
Crispy seared salmon served with jasmine tea rice and bright green edamame tossed in wasabi paste.
Breakfast Hash with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potato and Brussels sprouts roasted and tossed with sausage, apple, sage, currants, and spinach.
Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, roasted red peppers, and basil in a food processor.
Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew
Red lentils and sweet potatoes simmered in a pot with cumin, turmeric, curry powder, onion, garlic, ginger, and broth.
Shrimp Ceviche With Avocado
Chilled shrimp and crab mixed with lemon juice, cucumber, tomato, and avocado, served with tortilla chips.
Baked Taro Chips
Taro root disks brushed with olive oil and salt, then baked until crisp and golden.
Roasted Beet Hummus
Roasted beets blended with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt for a bright snack.
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Gluten-free dairy-free cooking questions
What can I use instead of cheese?
Toasted seeds, avocado, olives or a dairy-free pesto give the same salty, rich finish. Nutritional yeast tastes cheesy and is dairy-free; check its label for gluten.
Do kids get enough calcium without dairy?
They can, from leafy greens, fortified dairy-free milk, canned fish with soft bones, beans and tofu. Ask your paediatrician if you’re unsure.
Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice. Recipes are checked against the restrictions you enter, but always check labels for allergens and cross-contact, and talk to your doctor or dietitian about your diet.