Going Gluten Free Doesn't Have To Be Overwhelming.
10 Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes All Gluten Free
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When Kayla discovered she was gluten free, lactose intolerant and allergic to tree nuts like almonds, she found it a little overwhelming at first.
Going Gluten Free Doesn't Have To Be Overwhelming.
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My name is Kayla Cappiello and I am gluten free, lactose intolerant and allergic to tree nuts like almonds! When I first went gluten free, I found easy weeknight meals SOOO hard to find. Going gluten free is overwhelming and forces you to adjust and pay attention to every single thing you are eating. I wanted so badly to find easy gluten free recipes that were perfect for dinner, that had minimal ingredients, and could be made in 30 minutes or less.
Because these types of recipes were so hard to find, I set out on my journey to master them myself! It took me years, but now, as a full time food blogger and recipe creator, I’m happy to share with you 10 easy gluten free weeknight dinner recipes to make YOUR LIFE EASIER! If you are going free for the first time, Check out my beginners guide to eating gluten free!
Recipe Index
1. GLUTEN FREE CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT PARMESAN
I hate having to choose between chicken parm and eggplant parm, so with this dish you get both! This chicken and eggplant parmesan combines two of the most iconic Italian-American dishes into one simple, 30-minute, one pan meal. This easy recipe also makes both dishes gluten free!
This one pan gluten free chicken and eggplant parmesan is perfect for busy nights when you don’t have a lot of time to make dinner. It is packed with layers of air fried chicken cutlets, tomato sauce, crispy eggplant slices, and mozzarella.
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2. PASTA WITH ROMESCO SAUCE (GLUTEN FREE)
I love a good pasta dish but I get sick of a plain tomato sauce so quickly! Enter: Pasta With Romesco Sauce! Romesco sauce is made with roasted tomtoes and roasted red peppers. And you guys know I LOVE a recipe with a roasted red pepper sauce!
This Pasta With Romesco Sauce recipe has gluten free pasta cooked al dente and tossed with a flavorful, rich, bold romesco sauce! It is topped with gluten free breadcrumbs, lemon, parmesan cheese and basil. This dinner is the ultimate gluten free pasta recipe! It is flavorful and easy to make in under 30-minutes. This recipe is an easy gluten free dinner with a dairy free option.
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3. BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN RECIPE (GLUTEN FREE)
After going gluten free, chinese take out was cut completely out of my routine. I knew it would be so hard to find a restaurant that used gluten free soy sauce. Plus the cross contamination scared me. So the only option was to master making Chinese inspired dishes at home! This easy black pepper chicken recipe is made with gluten free soy sauce to ensure it is gluten free. This recipe is also dairy free and nut free!
This gluten free black pepper chicken recipe has juicy tender and crispy chicken, fresh vegetables. It is topped with a rich savory black pepper sauce, just like my favorite chinese takeout version! I also love to make my own gluten free chicken and broccoli at home as well as this gluten free chicken teriyaki!
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4. GLUTEN FREE SPICY CHICKEN BURGER
After going gluten free, some days I just miss being able to order a burger or a chicken sandwich at a bar. They always have such good bar toppings and I love sandwiches and finger food out at a restaurant. The only way to get this type of burger was to make it at home! I mastered this gluten free spicy chicken burger at home by making the chicken burgers from scratch in the air fryer!
This spicy chicken burger is gluten free and can be made dairy free! The burgers are made in the air fryer so you don’t even need a grill. Air fryer recipes also create minimal mess so clean up is extra easy…which is just how I like it!
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5. CHICKEN TACO RICE CASSEROLE (GLUTEN FREE)
To me, mexican food is the easiest to make gluten free and nut free! Which means, its SUPER easy to make allergy friendly. This chicken taco rice casserole is an easy gluten free meal. It is also a nut free recipe.
After going gluten free I just swapped all the flour tortillas in my mexican recipes out for corn tortillas. The recipes were able to be easily adjusted and still taste super delicious and authentic!
I love this easy weeknight dinner because it takes less than 30 minutes to make and the whole thing cooks up in just ONE PAN!
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6. ONE PAN SWEET POTATO SKILLET (GLUTEN FREE)
When I was diagnosed as celiac, lactose intolerant and allergic to almonds, I had no idea what to eat. I had been doing meal kits with my roommate at the time and although some recipes were allergy friendly, I felt like I needed to be more hands on. We used to love this sweet potato taco recipe from the meal kit so instead of making it with flour tortillas, I started making this skillet version instead. This one pan sweet potato skillet has a lot of the same flavors but without any of the flour tortillas.
This sweet potato skillet recipe is a weeknight lifesaver! It is bursting with flavor. This easy weeknight dinner recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, just like my gluten free deconstructed pepper skillet, my sweet potato curry and my easy gluten free tikka masala skillet.
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7. GLUTEN FREE CHICKEN TERIYAKI RECIPE
In case you didn’t know, most asian and chinese dishes served at restaurants use soy sauce and soy sauce is not gluten free! So to me, making an asian inspired dish at home is 100x safer if you are gluten free.
This gluten free chicken teriyaki is an easy gluten free dinner. It is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a quick lunch. This recipe is a great alternative to take out when you have to avoid gluten! It is made in less than 30 minutes and uses minimal ingredients, just like my gluten free rice paper tacos.
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8. SPICY TUNA RICE PAPER TACOS (GLUTEN FREE)
These rice paper tacos are made with simple and fresh ingredients and use a spicy mayo that does not contain any soy sauce! This spicy tuna taco recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a quick lunch. This easy rice paper taco recipe is ready in under 15 minutes and remind me of my favorite spicy tuna and cucumber roll from my favorite sushi spot! If you have leftover spicy tuna and cucumber, I use the same ingredients in my 15-minute poke bowl!
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9. EASY DECONSTRUCTED STUFFED PEPPERS (GLUTEN FREE)
To me, mexican food is the easiest to make gluten free and nut free because so many dishes are made from rice! Which means, its SUPER easy to make allergy friendly. This Easy Deconstructed Stuffed Peppers is an easy gluten free meal. It is also a nut free recipe.
I love cooking my mexican recipes naturally gluten free by using rice. The recipes were able to be easily adjusted and still taste super delicious and authentic! This easy weeknight dinner takes less than 30 minutes to make and the whole thing cooks up in just ONE PAN!
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10. BAKED GLUTEN FREE MEATBALLS
These gluten free meatballs are perfect for someone with celiac disease. They are also an easy nut free dinner recipe and has a dairy free option.
This recipe uses simple ingredients and is a 30-minute easy dinner recipe! These juicy and tender meatballs bake in just one pan, making it a one-pan meal that saves you time and cleanup. I love how easily these meatballs are for delicious lunches on the go for work, just like my gluten-free buffalo meatballs and my gluten-free pesto meatballs.
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