What Gluten watches for: bread, wraps and crackers, croutons, and soy sauce or dressings made with wheat.
414 Gluten-free lunch recipes
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.
Strawberry & Tuna Spinach Salad
Baby spinach, tuna salad, mushrooms, and strawberries tossed with lemon juice and almonds, served with fruit and yogurt on the side.
Salami, Oven-Roasted Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Omelette
Eggs folded with roasted tomatoes, crisp salami, mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves for breakfast.
Easy Baked Lemon Chicken
Chicken breasts browned in butter and baked in a honey lemon sauce with minced garlic, ready in thirty minutes.
Greek Salmon Salad with Tahini Yogurt Dressing
Grilled salmon seasoned with dill and oregano, served over romaine lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese.
Quinoa Sushi with Tuna & Mango
Fluffy quinoa wrapped in nori with tuna, mango, and cucumber, served cold with soy sauce.
Cranberry Apple-Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach tossed in balsamic dressing, topped with crisp apples, cranberries, walnuts, and cheese.
Turkey and Vegetable Brown Rice Bake
Ground turkey and brown rice baked with carrots, celery, peas, tomato basil sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Bowl
Grilled chicken and quinoa layered in a bowl with tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled onions, and feta cheese.
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Bell pepper halves stuffed with quinoa, black beans, tomato sauce, and melted Monterey jack cheese.
Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
Ground turkey simmered with tomatoes and spices, piled into crisp lettuce leaves.
Asparagus, Spinach, and Feta Cheese Frittata
Egg whites and whole eggs baked with garlic, asparagus, spinach, and feta cheese in a pan for breakfast.
How to Cook: Egg Boats
Bell peppers halved and hollowed out to hold eggs, baked in the oven until warm and set.
Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi
Tender zucchini noodles and shrimp tossed in garlic butter sauce with lemon, parsley, and Parmesan.
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.
Pear, Gorgonzola & Walnut Salad
Mixed baby lettuces tossed with a honey and lemon dressing, topped with sliced Bosc pear, Gorgonzola, walnuts, and golden raisins.
Southwestern Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Bell pepper halves stuffed with ground turkey, black beans, quinoa, corn, and melted cheese.
Orange, Avocado, and Kale Quinoa Salad
Kale and quinoa tossed with oranges, avocado, pistachios, and feta in a citrus dressing.
Chickpea and Celery Soup With Chile-Garlic Oil
Chickpeas and celery simmered in broth, finished with yogurt, cilantro, and a crisp chile-garlic oil.
Crispy Baked Kale Chips
Kale leaves coated in olive oil and almond meal, then baked until crisp in the oven.
Greek Chickpea Salad
Chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta and olives tossed in a garlic and red wine vinegar dressing.
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.
Easy Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
Zucchini noodles warmed in a pan with garlic and olive oil, then topped with grated parmesan.
Mediterranean Three Bean Quinoa Salad
Quinoa mixed with green beans, garbanzo beans, white beans, peppers, and feta cheese.
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.
Kale Caesar Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Crispy Chickpeas
Roasted sweet potatoes and crisp chickpeas over kale and brussels sprouts, tossed in a smooth tahini lemon dressing.
Roasted Eggplant With Spiced Chickpeas
Roasted eggplant slices served with spiced chickpeas, diced tomatoes, pine nuts, and thick yogurt.
Baked Garlic Salmon
Salmon fillets baked with garlic, olive oil, and parsley, then finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
The Easiest Chickpea Greek Salad
Chickpeas, bell peppers, tomatoes, and feta tossed in olive oil and lemon juice for a bright lunch.
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.
Sweet Potato Hash
Sweet potatoes and bell peppers cooked in bacon drippings with spices and scallions.
Strawberry Spinach Smoothie
Frozen strawberries, banana, and pineapple blended with spinach, almond milk, and chia seeds.
Best Lentil Soup
Lentils, onions, and carrots simmered in vegetable broth with cumin, curry, and tomatoes, finished with greens.
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Gluten-free lunch cooking questions
What can I pack for a gluten-free school lunch?
Rice or potato salad, corn tortilla wraps, last night’s dinner in a thermos, rice cakes, fruit, cheese and yogurt. Pack it in its own box so it stays clear of crumbs.
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.