29 Easy Gluten-Free Dinners Your Crew Will Love
Our best dinners and simple recipes that just happen to be gluten-free.
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Going out to eat is great, but it can be challenging if you have a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. The solution? Cook some of your meals at home so you know exactly what's in them — and what's not.
It can be difficult to come up with all your own recipe ideas, however, so we rounded up our best gluten-free dinners you can make any time. The best part of these recipes is that they don't scream "GF" — any gluten eaters in your household may not even realize they're missing the wheat.
Here's what we're talking about: savory pork steaks with a crunchy cucumber salad; juicy grilled shrimp with sweet mango; bean-stuffed poblanos with creamy (vegan!) queso and so much more. Instead of focusing on what you can't eat, embrace naturally gluten-free ingredients like fruits, veggies, meat, tofu, and of course, cheese.
When you're craving common wheat-based products, there are so many brilliant substitutes. We love gluten-free all-purpose flour, corn tortillas, grain-free cookies and tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. There are also more gluten-free snacks than ever (and they taste great) as well as gluten-free pastas. We love mixing gluten-free spaghetti with zucchini noodles for a satisfying dinner that packs a nutritious punch.
When it comes to gluten-free eating, there's no such thing as missing out. Just don't forget to make gluten-free dessert, too!
Chicken Paillard
A seared broccoli salad gives this chicken heartiness, while tart cherry juice boosts the brightness.
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Grilled Vietnamese-Style Pork Steaks with Cilantro Cucumbers
Do double duty with a flavor-packed marinade by saving some to toss with cucumber salad.
Get the Grilled Vietnamese-Style Pork Steaks with Cilantro Cucumbers recipe.
Black Bean–Stuffed Poblanos
Vegan and gluten-free and five ingredients? Say less.
Get the Black Bean–Stuffed Poblanos recipe.
Spiced Ground Lamb on Warm Lentil Hummus
Hummus is so much more than a snack. Spread some on your plate, then pile on all the (gluten-free!) toppings for a seriously satisfying dinner.
Herby Lentil and Burrata Salad
We couldn’t help but add a ball of luxurious burrata to an otherwise humble lentil salad. It instantly feels special — and dinner-worthy.
Grilled Shrimp with Mango and Toasted Coconut
You're only 30 minutes away from a dish that transports you to the tropics.
Get the Grilled Shrimp with Mango and Toasted Coconut recipe.
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Matzo Lasagna
Swap lasagna noodles for gluten-free matzo sheets, which turn tender in the oven just like wheat-based pasta.
Get the Matzo Lasagna recipe.
Za’atar Chicken with Whipped Feta
Take one reviewer's advice: Double the cucumber salad because it's "so good."
Sweet Potatoes with Roasted Peppers and Crispy Chickpeas
Who needs toast when you can top roasted sweet potatoes instead for a vitamin A-packed (and delicious) dinner?
Get the Sweet Potatoes with Roasted Peppers and Crispy Chickpeas recipe.
Flank Steak with Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes
This recipe makes plenty of caper-pickle dressing because you’ll want to spoon it over everything.
Get the Flank Steak with Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes recipe.
Crispy Striped Bass with Citrus Soba
Make sure to buy 100% buckwheat soba for this dish; others contain gluten.
Harissa-Butter Steak with Carrots
Yes, softened, spiced butter totally counts as a condiment.
Cheesy Tex-Mex Stuffed Chicken
Who needs taco shells? With cheesy chicken and hot peppers, all of the good stuff is right here.
Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries and Feta
Filling, savory and easy to serve, this healthy quinoa-stuffed squash also has some sweetness thanks to cranberries.
Get the Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries and Feta recipe.
Slow-Cooker Brisket
Let your slow cooker do all of the work for you.
Get the Slow-Cooker Brisket recipe.
Quinoa and Veggies
Simple and refreshing, you get just what you're looking for in this fresh salad.
Get the Quinoa and Veggies recipe.
Charred Shrimp, Leek, and Asparagus Skewers
Savory shrimp and fresh veggies? Talk about the perfect warm-weather meal.
Savory Turkey Lettuce Wraps
The spicy filling goes perfectly with the cool crunch of the lettuce shell.
Get the Savory Turkey Lettuce Wraps recipe.
Healthy Bean Chili
With fresh sliced mango and herbs, this is certainly an upgrade from your standard chili.
Get the Healthy Bean Chili recipe.
Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
A Greek favorite, you don't even need pita for these savory, garlicky skewers.
Get the Chicken Souvlaki Skewers recipe.
Samantha (she/her) is an Assistant Editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, where she writes about tasty recipes, must-try food products and top-tested secrets for home cooking success. She has taste-tasted hundreds of products and recipes since joining GH in 2020 (tough job!). A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.
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