Gluten Free Dinner Ideas
Gluten-free dinners that are naturally that way, not sad substitutes. Many of the world's best dishes are built on rice, potatoes, corn and legumes, and this collection celebrates them: chicken tikka masala, pad thai, Thai green curry, burrito bowls, Zürcher Geschnetzeltes with rösti and a silky shakshuka. Every recipe lists its allergens clearly.
56 recipes
Zürcher Geschnetzeltes with Crispy Rösti
Zurich's Sunday-best classic: tender strips of veal or chicken in a silky mushroom-cream sauce, piled next to a golden, crackly Rösti.
50 min · Swiss · High protein, Gluten free
Greek Lemon-Oregano Sheet-Pan Chicken
Sunny Greek flavours with zero fuss: lemony chicken thighs, crispy potatoes, red onion, olives, and a cool tzatziki dollop.
45 min · Greek · High protein, Gluten free
Weeknight Shakshuka
Eggs gently poached in a cumin-spiced pepper and tomato sauce, finished with fresh herbs. Mop it all up with warm flatbread.
25 min · Middle eastern · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek)
Velvety, golden lentil soup with cumin, a hint of mint, and a squeeze of lemon. Cheap, cosy, and even better the next day.
30 min · Turkish · Vegan, Vegetarian
Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
Smoky chipotle chicken, lime rice, black beans, sweet corn, and creamy avocado — build-your-own fun for the whole table.
30 min · Mexican · High protein, Gluten free
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos
Roasty cumin sweet potato, smashed black beans, crunchy red cabbage slaw, and lime crema on warm corn tortillas.
30 min · Mexican · Vegan, Vegetarian
Thai Green Curry with Crispy Tofu
Fragrant coconut green curry loaded with crispy tofu, green beans, and sweet peppers — cosy, bright, and fully plant-based.
30 min · Thai · Vegan, Vegetarian
Easy Shrimp Pad Thai
Tangy tamarind noodles tossed with juicy prawns, egg, crunchy beansprouts, and roasted peanuts. Better than takeaway, promise.
25 min · Thai · Pescatarian, Gluten free
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Salad
Bún-style cold rice noodles with lemongrass chicken, heaps of fresh herbs, crunchy veg, and a zingy nuoc cham dressing.
25 min · Vietnamese · Gluten free, Dairy free
Weeknight Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender spiced chicken in a creamy, gently warming tomato sauce. Serve with basmati rice and warm naan for a crowd-pleasing curry night.
35 min · Indian · High protein, Gluten free
Quick Brazilian Black Bean Stew with Farofa
A weeknight nod to feijoada: smoky black beans with sausage and orange-kissed greens, finished with crunchy toasted farofa.
35 min · Brazilian · High protein, Gluten free
Keto Garlic Butter Chicken with Zoodles
Golden garlic-butter chicken with Parmesan cream over silky courgette noodles. Low-carb, high-flavour, and done in 20.
20 min · American · Keto, Low carb
Sunday Ratatouille Bake with Goat's Cheese
Provençal veg slow-roasted until jammy and sweet, finished with creamy goat's cheese and basil. Lovely with crusty bread.
60 min · French · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Crispy Rösti with Fried Egg & Garlic Spinach
The Swiss Tuesday hero: a golden, crackly Rösti crowned with a runny fried egg and buttery garlic spinach. Cheap, cosy, and done in 25.
25 min · Swiss · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Silky, golden risotto with deeply browned mushrooms, a splash of white wine, and plenty of Parmesan. Your 35-minute ticket to Italy.
35 min · Italian · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Gado-Gado with Peanut Sauce
A colourful Indonesian salad of blanched veg, crispy tofu, eggs, and potatoes, smothered in a creamy, tangy peanut sauce.
30 min · Indonesian · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Ethiopian Misir Wot (Spiced Red Lentils)
Rich, warming red lentils slow-cooked with heaps of onion and berbere spice. Deeply comforting and naturally vegan.
40 min · Ethiopian · Vegan, Vegetarian
Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas
Smoky, fiery Jamaican-style jerk chicken with coconut rice and kidney beans. A sunny weekend feast worth the marinating time.
55 min · Caribbean · High protein, Gluten free
West African Peanut Stew
Creamy, gently spiced peanut and tomato stew with sweet potato, chickpeas, and greens. Hearty, vegan, and seriously satisfying.
35 min · African · Vegan, Vegetarian
Keto Smash Burger Bowl
All the joy of a diner smash burger without the bun: crispy-edged beef, melted cheddar, pickles, and tangy burger sauce over crunchy lettuce.
20 min · American · Keto, Low carb
Baked Cod Puttanesca
Flaky white fish baked in a punchy tomato sauce with olives, capers, and garlic. Light, bright, and ready in 25 minutes.
25 min · Mediterranean · Pescatarian, Gluten free
Weeknight Chana Masala
Tangy, warmly spiced chickpea curry that's on the table in 25 minutes. Budget-friendly, vegan, and one of those dinners everyone goes back for.
25 min · Indian · Vegan, Vegetarian
Palak Paneer
Golden cubes of paneer in a vibrant, velvety spiced spinach sauce. A vegetarian curry-house classic that's easy at home.
30 min · Indian · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Quick Beef Pho
A shortcut to Vietnam's most famous soup: fragrant star-anise broth, silky rice noodles, tender beef, and a mountain of fresh herbs.
35 min · Vietnamese · Gluten free, Dairy free
Greek Lentil Salad with Feta
A no-fuss, protein-packed salad of lentils, crunchy cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and crumbled feta in a zesty oregano dressing. Perfect for lunch tomorrow, too.
15 min · Greek · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Chicken & Prawn Paella
A golden, saffron-scented rice pan with chicken, prawns, peppers, and peas, complete with the crispy bottom (socarrat) everyone fights over.
50 min · Spanish · Gluten free, Dairy free
Gschwellti with Cheese Platter
The coziest no-cook-cook dinner: steaming jacket potatoes with a board of Swiss cheeses, butter, pickles and pickled onions.
30 min · Swiss · Vegetarian, Gluten free
St. Galler Bratwurst with Onion Gravy & Rösti
Zurich's street-food favourite gets the full dinner treatment: golden veal bratwurst, rich onion gravy and a crispy Rösti.
35 min · Swiss · Gluten free, High protein
Chicken Saltimbocca with Crushed Potatoes
Thin chicken escalopes wrapped in prosciutto and sage, pan-fried and finished with a buttery white wine sauce. Italian elegance, weeknight speed.
20 min · Italian · Gluten free, High protein
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Silky roasted aubergine layered with rich tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan. Southern Italian comfort that's naturally gluten-free.
70 min · Italian · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Gemista (Greek Stuffed Vegetables)
Peppers and tomatoes stuffed with herby rice and baked with potatoes in olive oil until sweet and jammy. Summer in a baking dish.
70 min · Greek · Vegan, Vegetarian
Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Giant Beans)
Big, buttery beans baked in a dill-flecked tomato sauce until thick and sticky. Vegan, budget-friendly and loved all over Greece.
50 min · Greek · Vegan, Vegetarian
Tortilla Española
Spain's beloved potato and onion omelette: tender inside, golden outside. Great hot, cold or packed for tomorrow's lunch.
35 min · Spanish · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Air-Fryer Patatas Bravas with Fried Eggs
Crispy potatoes with smoky spicy bravas sauce, topped with runny fried eggs. Tapas night that counts as a proper dinner.
30 min · Spanish · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Chicken with Romesco & Roast Potatoes
Golden roast chicken thighs and potatoes with a smoky Catalan sauce of roasted peppers, almonds and garlic.
40 min · Spanish · Gluten free, Dairy free
Salade Niçoise
The Riviera's classic composed salad: tuna, jammy eggs, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes and olives with a sharp Dijon dressing.
25 min · French · Pescatarian, Gluten free
Poulet à la Moutarde
Juicy chicken thighs in a creamy, tangy Dijon and white wine sauce. A French bistro hug with potatoes and green beans.
30 min · French · Gluten free, High protein
Adana-Style Köfte with Rice Pilaf
Juicy spiced lamb köfte with buttery rice pilaf, a tomato-onion salad and cool garlic yoghurt.
35 min · Turkish · Gluten free, High protein
Imam Bayildi
Aubergines slow-baked with sweet onions, tomatoes and lots of olive oil until meltingly soft. The name means 'the imam fainted'. Try it and you'll see why.
60 min · Turkish · Vegan, Vegetarian
Mujadara (Lentils, Rice & Crispy Onions)
Humble, magnificent Levantine comfort: spiced lentils and rice crowned with a tangle of sweet, crispy onions. Vegan and cheap.
45 min · Lebanese · Vegan, Vegetarian
Harissa Halloumi & Veg Traybake
Sweet roasted Mediterranean veg and chickpeas with spicy harissa and golden, honey-glazed halloumi. One tray, done.
35 min · Mediterranean · Vegetarian, Gluten free
Keto Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
Savoury garlic-ginger beef with a little chilli heat, spooned into crunchy lettuce cups. Low-carb, high-fun, 15 minutes.
15 min · Korean · Keto, Low carb
Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)
Fragrant, creamy coconut soup with chicken, mushrooms, lemongrass and lime. Soothing, zingy and gluten-free.
30 min · Thai · Gluten free, Dairy free
Massaman Beef Curry
Slow-simmered beef and potatoes in a rich, mildly spiced coconut curry with peanuts and tamarind. A weekend showstopper.
120 min · Thai · Gluten free, Dairy free
Thai Red Curry with Prawns
Juicy prawns and crisp veg in a fragrant red coconut curry with Thai basil. Ready in 25, so no need for takeaway.
25 min · Thai · Pescatarian, Gluten free
Larb Gai (Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups)
Zingy, herby minced chicken salad with lime, fish sauce, chilli and toasted rice, scooped into crisp lettuce cups. Light and full of punch.
20 min · Thai · Gluten free, Dairy free
Thai Peanut Noodle Salad
Cold rice noodles with crunchy veg, edamame and herbs in a creamy, zingy peanut-lime dressing. Your new favourite meal prep.
20 min · Thai · Vegan, Vegetarian
Thit Kho (Vietnamese Caramel Pork & Eggs)
Melt-in-the-mouth pork and eggs braised in a glossy caramel and coconut water sauce. Sweet, salty and deeply comforting.
60 min · Vietnamese · Gluten free, Dairy free
Lemongrass Chilli Tofu Bowl
Crispy tofu tossed in a fragrant lemongrass-chilli caramel over rice with fresh herbs and crunchy veg. Vegan and vibrant.
25 min · Vietnamese · Vegan, Vegetarian
Beef Rendang
Indonesia's legendary slow-cooked dry curry: beef simmered in coconut milk and spices until the sauce caramelises around every piece. Weekend magic.
150 min · Indonesian · Gluten free, Dairy free
Dal Tadka
Golden, creamy yellow lentils finished with a sizzling tadka of cumin, garlic and chilli. India's everyday comfort and a vegan staple.
30 min · Indian · Vegan, Vegetarian
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with turmeric, ginger and warm spices until golden and tender. A cozy, budget-friendly vegan classic.
35 min · Indian · Vegan, Vegetarian
Chicken Biryani
Fragrant layers of spiced yoghurt chicken and saffron basmati with crispy onions and fresh herbs. A weekend celebration in one pot.
75 min · Indian · Gluten free, High protein
Goan Prawn Curry
Tangy, coconutty prawn curry with tamarind and gentle heat. Sunny Goan beach vibes on a Tuesday.
25 min · Indian · Pescatarian, Gluten free
Keema Matar
Spiced minced lamb with sweet peas, ginger and garam masala. A homely Indian one-pan dinner that's great for meal prep.
30 min · Indian · Gluten free, Dairy free
Chili con Carne
Rich, smoky beef and bean chili with a whisper of cocoa, simmered until thick. Even better tomorrow, which makes it a meal prep legend.
60 min · Mexican · Gluten free, Dairy free
Check your labels
Soy sauce, stock cubes, spice mixes and oats can contain gluten or be cross-contaminated. If you're coeliac, choose certified gluten-free products for every packaged ingredient.
Naturally gluten-free carbs
Rice, potatoes, rice noodles, corn tortillas and polenta are your friends. They're the base of most dinners here.
FAQ
- Are these recipes safe for coeliacs?
- The recipes contain no gluten ingredients, but packaged products vary. Always check labels for certified gluten-free.
- Is soy sauce gluten-free?
- Regular soy sauce contains wheat; use tamari or a certified gluten-free soy sauce.
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