57 Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes

Living gluten-free does not mean you have to skip out on your favorites. Far from it! No surprise, we're all about having our pasta, pizza, and tacos and eating them too. So whether you're celiac, trying to accommodate party guests, or simply needing to cut out gluten, we've got plenty of amazing recipes that you'll be surprised just happen to be gluten-free (like our one-pan coconut lime chicken). The big win? You can still eat all the best comfort foods like stuffed peppers, Instant Pot pho, and homemade gluten-free pasta without feeling like you're missing out on anything.

When it comes to making gluten-free recipes, you're going to want to watch out for a couple ingredients that may seem harmless but actually contain gluten. Soy sauce, which contains gluten, comes in a gluten-free version, and you can use tamari in a pinch for all those stir-fries. Tortilla chips are nearly always gluten-free, thanks to corn as a base. Worcestershire sauce, which you'll need for our Reuben bowls, is almost always gluten-free, but do look out for malt vinegar (which does contain gluten).

Now that you know what to look out for, you can get to cooking up our recipes for Instant Pot pork puttanesca, chili cheese sweet potato casserole, and feta & herb-crusted salmon. $5 says nobody even notices you made an entirely gluten-free feast!

If you ever wondered what exactly is gluten and what happens to your body when you go gluten-free, we've got tons of handy guides about this mysterious protein. For more gluten-free ideas, check out all our favorite gluten-free desserts, gluten-free appetizers, gluten-free breakfasts, and gluten-free sides.

If you already read my Southwest Salad post earlier this week, you know that I’m doing a trial of a gluten-free diet right now. This hasn’t changed how I cook too much because it’s actually pretty easy to avoid gluten except when it comes to bread (and beer *sob*). The dinner recipes in this week’s menu are all meals I would normally make anyway, so you don’t need to have any food intolerances to enjoy them! I won’t be turning The Weary Chef into a gluten-free blog, but I thought it would be fun to show off what a week of wheat-free dinners looks like.

June 2016 Update: The gluten-free diet really did fix up my GI problems, so I am still going strong without wheat in my diet. Gluten sensitivity can manifest in many different ways. Based on my experience, if you ever experience relentless heartburn and bloating, and you can’t figure out what is causing it, try giving up wheat for a week or two. It has done wonders for me!!

Some of these dishes do need a couple of modifications to keep them friendly for a gluten-free diet. Check the labels for any broths to make sure they are gluten-free, use 100% corn tortillas for the carnitas, and use gluten-free flour to bread the cube steaks in recipe #6. Check your labels for all the ingredients, and you will be in good shape. Now, let’s get to the food!

Dive into our best gluten and dairy-free dishes, including easy breakfasts, filling lunches, nourishing dinners and snacks. From vegetarian to meat-focused recipes, we've got all tastes covered