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Gluten-free lunch ideas for school, work and home

Lunch is the meal that leans hardest on bread. These gluten-free lunches use rice, potatoes, corn tortillas, beans and big salads instead, and plenty of them pack well for school or work.

What Gluten watches for: bread, wraps and crackers, croutons, and soy sauce or dressings made with wheat.

414 Gluten-free lunch recipes

Italian Zucchini Boats {Paleo, Whole30, Keto, Low FODMAP}

Italian Zucchini Boats {Paleo, Whole30, Keto, Low FODMAP}

Zucchini halves filled with ground meat and bell pepper, baked with marinara sauce for a warm dinner.

35 minServes 8Crohn’s and colitis · Celiac · Mediterranean
Crispy Kale Chips Recipe

Crispy Kale Chips Recipe

Torn kale leaves tossed in olive oil and salt, baked until crisp and shrunken.

15 minServes 4Diabetes · Celiac · AIP
Paleo Chicken Broccoli “Rice” Casserole

Paleo Chicken Broccoli “Rice” Casserole

Chicken and broccoli roasted with spices and bacon, paired with a creamy sauce.

50 minServes 6Diabetes · Celiac · Gluten-free
Slow Cooker Root Vegetable Stew

Slow Cooker Root Vegetable Stew

Root vegetables and squash slow-cooked in broth with sage and kale for a hearty meal.

390 minServes 4GERD · Celiac · Low-histamine
Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Lentils

Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Lentils

Brown lentils, sweet potatoes, and carrots simmered in a slow cooker with coconut milk, curry powder, and tomatoes.

270 minServes 10Dairy-free · Celiac · Diabetes
One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken & Rice

One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken & Rice

Boneless chicken and white rice simmered together in a skillet with butter, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning.

30 minServes 4Mediterranean · Celiac · Balanced
Sautéed Kale with Bacon and Almonds {Whole30, Keto, Low FODMAP}

Sautéed Kale with Bacon and Almonds {Whole30, Keto, Low FODMAP}

Kale wilted in a pan with crispy bacon pieces and toasted sliced almonds, finished with lemon juice.

17 minServes 6Diabetes · Celiac · Dairy-free
Smoked Salmon Frittata

Smoked Salmon Frittata

Eggs whisked with yogurt, smoked salmon, goat cheese, and herbs, cooked in a cast iron skillet with leeks and shallots.

40 minServes 6Diabetes · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Vegan Eggplant and Chickpea Stew

Vegan Eggplant and Chickpea Stew

Eggplant and chickpeas simmered in a spiced tomato broth with onions, red bell pepper, garlic, and harissa paste.

12 minServes 4Gluten-free · Celiac · Dairy-free
Bell Pepper Nachos

Bell Pepper Nachos

Roasted bell peppers topped with seasoned beef, eggplant, and fire-roasted tomatoes.

30 minServes 5Diabetes · Celiac · Dairy-free
Baked Cod

Baked Cod

Cod fillets brushed with seasoned butter and baked in the oven until opaque and flaky.

15 minServes 4Gluten-free · Celiac · Low-histamine
Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Lentil Moroccan-Spiced Stew

Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Lentil Moroccan-Spiced Stew

Butternut squash, chickpeas, and green lentils simmered in a spiced tomato broth with lemon and cilantro.

45 minServes 4Diabetes · Celiac · Dairy-free
Grilled Caprese Pesto Chicken Skewers

Grilled Caprese Pesto Chicken Skewers

Chicken and cherry tomato skewers grilled and served with basil pesto, mozzarella and fresh basil leaves.

30 minServes 6Hashimoto's · Celiac · Mediterranean
Moroccan Chickpea Stew in the Slow Cooker

Moroccan Chickpea Stew in the Slow Cooker

Butternut squash, chickpeas, lentils and spices simmered together in a slow cooker, served over quinoa and arugula.

250 minServes 6Diabetes · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Mushroom Spinach Omelet

Mushroom Spinach Omelet

Folded eggs with Parmesan, cheddar, sautéed mushrooms, onion, green pepper, and wilted spinach.

20 minServes 2Diabetes · Celiac · Anti-inflammatory
Sweet Potato "Toast" with Avocado, Spinach, Prosciutto and Poached Egg

Sweet Potato "Toast" with Avocado, Spinach, Prosciutto and Poached Egg

Baked sweet potato slices topped with smashed avocado, baby spinach, crisp prosciutto and a poached egg.

55 minServes 2Dairy-free · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Ground Turkey Skillet with Zucchini, Corn, Black Beans and Tomato

Ground Turkey Skillet with Zucchini, Corn, Black Beans and Tomato

Ground turkey skillet with zucchini, corn, black beans and tomatoes, seasoned with cumin and lime.

25 minServes 4Diabetes · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Asian Turkey Meatballs

Asian Turkey Meatballs

Ground turkey and quinoa meatballs mixed with green onion, carrots, ginger and lime juice, baked in the oven.

30 minServes 4IBS · Celiac · Low-FODMAP
Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Chicken

Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Chicken

Zucchini noodles and chicken tossed in pesto with cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese.

18 minServes 4Psoriasis · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

Sweet potatoes and lentils simmered with warm spices in vegetable broth, making a cozy dinner.

315 minServes 6Diabetes · Celiac · Low-histamine
Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl

Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl

Cottage cheese layered with crisp cucumbers, bell pepper, and tomatoes, finished with chives and pistachios.

5 minServes 1Diabetes · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Low-Carb Pesto & Turkey Cucumber Roll-Ups

Low-Carb Pesto & Turkey Cucumber Roll-Ups

Thin cucumber slices rolled around basil pesto, cheese, smoked turkey breast and baby spinach.

15 minServes 18Diabetes · Celiac · Heart health
Sweet Potato Hash with Kale and Bacon {Paleo, Whole30}

Sweet Potato Hash with Kale and Bacon {Paleo, Whole30}

Sweet potatoes, bacon, kale, and eggs cooked in a skillet with ghee for a warm breakfast hash.

23 minServes 4Anti-inflammatory · Celiac · Balanced
Red White and Blue Quinoa Fruit Salad

Red White and Blue Quinoa Fruit Salad

Quinoa mixed with fresh strawberries, blueberries, almonds, and mint, tossed in a honey lime dressing.

25 minServes 4High cholesterol · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken breast over romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and avocado, finished with honey mustard.

80 minServes 2Low-carb · Celiac · Hashimoto's
Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Cooked quinoa tossed with parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lemon juice, and olive oil.

30 minServes 4Anti-inflammatory · Celiac · Dairy-free
Greek Cottage Cheese Bowl

Greek Cottage Cheese Bowl

Cottage cheese mixed with dill, topped with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, olives, and feta.

15 minServes 1Diabetes · Celiac · Mediterranean
Triple berry avocado grilled chicken salad

Triple berry avocado grilled chicken salad

Grilled chicken breast over baby spinach and berries, topped with avocado and walnuts.

30 minServes 8Gluten-free · Celiac · High blood pressure
Baked Apple Slices

Baked Apple Slices

Granny Smith apple slices baked with sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of cornstarch.

20 minServes 1Gluten-free · Celiac · Low-histamine
Broiled Tilapia Fillets

Broiled Tilapia Fillets

Tilapia fillets broiled with olive oil, garlic, and oregano until flaky and tender.

13 minServes 6Diabetes · Celiac · GERD
Artichoke and Green Olive Tapenade with Asiago

Artichoke and Green Olive Tapenade with Asiago

Artichoke hearts, green olives, capers, and asiago pulsed together with olive oil and lemon juice.

10 minServes 1Diabetes · Celiac · Mediterranean
Tuna, asparagus & white bean salad

Tuna, asparagus & white bean salad

Tuna steaks and cannellini beans tossed with tender asparagus, red onion, capers, and a tarragon dressing.

15 minServes 4Diabetes · Celiac · Dairy-free
Greek Cucumber Summer Salad

Greek Cucumber Summer Salad

Cucumbers and cherry tomatoes tossed with feta cheese, green onion, and a lemon olive oil dressing.

15 minServes 4Diabetes · Celiac · Gluten-free
Lemon Rosemary Tilapia

Lemon Rosemary Tilapia

Tilapia fillets baked with fresh rosemary, lemon slices, and black pepper in a foil packet.

25 minServes 4Diabetes · Celiac · Low-FODMAP
One Pan Garlic Butter Salmon and Swiss Chard

One Pan Garlic Butter Salmon and Swiss Chard

Salmon seared in butter and garlic, served alongside tender swiss chard with a squeeze of fresh lemon.

20 minServes 4Low-carb · Celiac · Gluten-free
Creamy White Bean and Kale Soup

Creamy White Bean and Kale Soup

White beans and tender kale simmered with onion and carrots in vegetable broth, seasoned with smoked paprika.

40 minServes 4Vegetarian · Celiac · Dairy-free
Cauliflower Rice Lunch Bowl with Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas

Cauliflower Rice Lunch Bowl with Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas

Cauliflower rice and sweet potatoes roasted with chickpeas, topped with feta and avocado for a hearty lunch bowl.

50 minServes 4Vegetarian · Celiac · Mediterranean
Low Carb Jambalaya

Low Carb Jambalaya

Chicken, sausage, and vegetables simmered with crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning.

45 minServes 6Keto · Celiac · Diabetes
Quick and Easy Parmesan Zucchini Fries

Quick and Easy Parmesan Zucchini Fries

Zucchini sticks coated in eggs and a parmesan herb mixture, baked until golden and crispy.

45 minServes 4Keto · Celiac · Gluten-free
Best Low-Carb Keto Meatballs

Best Low-Carb Keto Meatballs

Ground beef meatballs rolled with parmesan and flaxseed, browned in oil and simmered in tomato sauce.

45 minServes 6Keto · Celiac · Low-FODMAP
Frittata with Asparagus, Leek & Ricotta

Frittata with Asparagus, Leek & Ricotta

Eggs whisked with crème fraîche and cooked with leeks and asparagus, topped with ricotta and pesto.

20 minServes 4Keto · Celiac · Balanced
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Thick asparagus spears wrapped in salty prosciutto and roasted with olive oil, garlic, and lemon.

50 minServes 6Keto · Celiac · Dairy-free
Keto Turkey Meatballs with Sour Cream-Horseradish Dip

Keto Turkey Meatballs with Sour Cream-Horseradish Dip

Ground turkey meatballs with parmesan and almond flour, baked and served with a sour cream and horseradish dip.

60 minServes 6Keto · Celiac · Gluten-free
Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Cauliflower florets coated in a seasoned rice and almond flour batter, baked until crisp at the edges.

35 minServes 6Low-carb · Celiac · Dairy-free
Recipe: The Best Chicken Zoodle Soup

Recipe: The Best Chicken Zoodle Soup

Shredded chicken simmered in broth with garlic and bay leaf, mixed with tender zucchini and carrot ribbons.

Serves 4Diabetes · Celiac · Dairy-free
Pineapple, Arugula, Macadamia Nut

Pineapple, Arugula, Macadamia Nut

Fresh pineapple, apple juice, arugula, mint, and macadamia nuts blended with water, chia seeds, and sea salt.

Serves 3Low-carb · Celiac · Dairy-free
Blackened Chicken Breast With Cilantro LIme Quinoa

Blackened Chicken Breast With Cilantro LIme Quinoa

Chicken breasts seasoned with spices and olive oil, served alongside lime cilantro quinoa, yogurt, and avocado.

40 minServes 2PCOS · Celiac · Anti-inflammatory
Hanoi Grilled Turmeric Fish with Dill and Onion

Hanoi Grilled Turmeric Fish with Dill and Onion

Pan-fried fish fillets marinated in fish sauce, turmeric, and ginger, served with sautéed onions, dill, and scallions.

Serves 2PCOS · Celiac · Hashimoto's

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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.

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