12 Quick and Easy Gluten-Free Lunches for Your Busy Days
Finding gluten-free meals that won't take much time to make might be quite challenging. To help with your busy schedule, I've curated a list of 12 quick and easy lunch recipes. Plus, I wanted to make sure all of these meals are very quick, so most of them won't take more than 30 minutes to make!
These recipes are hassle-free, delicious, and great for anyone with gluten intolerance or looking to eliminate gluten from their diet. There's something for everyone, from gluten-free taquitos to lettuce wraps and chicken tortilla soup.
Air Fryer Black Bean Taquitos
These gluten-free taquitos are made in the air fryer with just a handful of ingredients. They are filled with pureed black beans, salsa, and spices, then air-fried until golden and crispy. So quick and easy!
Serve them with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or sliced avocado. It will be your go-to lunch on busy days!
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Gluten-Free Lentil Soup
I personally think this is the best lentil soup ever. It's not only gluten-free and vegan but also packed with healthy nutrients and protein.
This gluten-free soup is so easy to make. You just need to throw all the veggies into a pan and sauté until they are soft and caramelized. Then combine it with vegetable broth, herbs, and seasonings, and it's ready to enjoy!
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Buffalo Chickpea Lettuce Wraps
These gluten-free and vegan lettuce wraps are ready in just 20 minutes! They are light, crunchy, loaded with veggies, and a little bit spicy. These wraps are also packed with plant-based protein and healthy fats.
Made with just a few simple ingredients: butter lettuce, avocado, tomato, cucumber, onion, chickpeas, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing for drizzling over the top. Yummy!
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Gluten-Free Chicken Tortilla Soup
Every spoonful of this chicken tortilla soup perfectly combines spicy, savory goodness. This delicious recipe is packed with nutritious ingredients and tender shredded chicken.
You can add any toppings you like, from shredded cheese to sour cream or even sliced avocado. It's ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes!
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Sheet Pan Baked Salmon and Vegetables
This Mediterranean-inspired salmon and vegetable recipe is gluten-free and packed with nutrients. It's also easy to make and all ingredients are baked together on a single sheet pan.
The combination of caramelized vegetables, juicy salmon fillets, and yogurt dill sauce is refreshing, colorful, and delicious.
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Italian Chopped Salad
This chopped salad is ideal for busy weeknights — it's easy and ready in just 30 minutes! It's also a great meal prep idea for simple lunches to take to work. This chopped salad is packed with plant-based protein and crunchy veggies.
It's is a restaurant-worthy recipe! It combines truly delicious flavors of marinated white beans, tofu, artichoke hearts, peppers, and Italian dressing.
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Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken
This gluten-free kung pao chicken is a simple yet delicious 30-minute lunch made with ground chicken, thinly sliced onion, and bell peppers.
The sauce consists of just four ingredients and is packed with delicious, sweet, and salty flavors. You'll love this gluten-free take on an iconic Chinese takeout dish!
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One Pot Peri Peri Chicken and Rice
This one-pot chicken and rice recipe is naturally gluten-free and so delicious. It's one of my favorite weeknight recipes. It's ready on your table in under an hour and is ridiculously easy to make.
Chicken thighs are marinated in peri peri seasoning, then cooked in one pan with flavorful basmati rice, vegetables, and other delicious ingredients. I recommend serving it family-style straight from the skillet.
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Easy Gluten-Free Meatballs
It's hard to say “no” to delicious, juicy, and gluten-free meatballs. They are great for meal prep, freezer-friendly, and easily baked in the oven or an air fryer.
There are so many ways to enjoy these meatballs. Serve them over a big plate of gluten-free pasta with marinara sauce or mashed cauliflower. Whatever you choose, I'm sure you'll love them!
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Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice
This recipe is a simple and delicious weekday lunch idea that the whole family will love. It's made in an instant pot with chicken breast, brown rice, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, and shredded cheese. This chicken and rice is a one-pot recipe ready in less than 30 minutes.
This recipe is so versatile — serve it as a casserole, in taco shells, in burrito bowls, or with nachos.
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Gluten-Free Salmon Soup
This gluten-free Finnish salmon soup recipe is a great, easy lunch. It's ready in just 35 minutes, making it a great choice for busy weeknights or a quick mid-day meal.
Fresh salmon is simmered in a creamy broth with vegetables and a generous amount of fresh dill. It's a comforting meal full of delicious flavors.
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Jerk Chicken Sheet Pan Nachos
Last but not least, a delicious dish for Caribbean cuisine lovers. Let's make these gluten-free sheet pan nachos at home in just 20 minutes!
These sheet pan nachos is one of the easiest meals ever. Just bake nachos, chicken, and cheese, then add your favorite toppings. It could not be easier!
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