30 Gluten Free Lunch Recipes

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These gluten free lunch recipes are healthy, packed with flavor, and easy to make! Whether eating at home or packing lunch, these recipes will be a game changer to your diet.

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Easy Gluten Free Lunch Recipes

Having a gluten-free diet is actually not that hard, especially if you’re cooking your own food. The gluten-free lunch recipes I included here are meal-prep friendly, bursting with flavor, and are ready in under an hour. You don’t need gluten ingredients to achieve a delicious meal, and these are perfect for the whole family!

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White ceramic bowl with chicken tenders and dipping sauce.
Naked Chicken Tenders
Naked Chicken Tenders made in the air fryer or the oven. These tenders are EASY to make, healthy and addictively good. Whip them up in about 20 minutes. 
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Two grey bowls with and buffalo sauce. Cucumber to the side with a ranch drizzle.
Buffalo Chicken Bowls
Buffalo Chicken Bowls are saucy, sassy with flavor and easy to make. The family will love this veggie loaded meal. Ready in 30 minutes. 
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3
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers on a plate.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers
Delicious, juice Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers on the grill or in the air fryer. Bursting with garlic butter in every bite. 
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4
Green serving plate with twice baked potatoes an sour cream on tip.
Mediterranean Air Fryer Twice Baked Potato
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes are an easy meal prep, customizable and flavor loaded! This recipe will have the family craving seconds. 
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5
Pink bowls filled with toppings and ground beef. Sauce and cheese on the side.
Ground Beef Burrito Bowls
Mouth watering Ground Beef Burrito Bowls are satisfying, easy, and full of toppings you'd want in your favorite burrito. Ready in 30 minutes.
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Crispy Chicken Tenders
Cashew Crusted Chicken Tenders
Crispy cashew crusted baked chicken tenders. Much healthier than your typical deep fried tenders and way more tasty! Ready in 30 minutes or less.
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7
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings in a white bowl.
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings
These Air Fried Lemon Pepper Wings are zesty, tangy and unbelievably addicting. These wings will impress the whole family and they are ready quickly! 
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8
Veggies and quinoa in a grey bowl with a silver fork and toppings.
Quinoa Veggie Bowls
A hearty quinoa bowl full of roasted veggies, fresh ingredients and lots of flavor. This recipe is customizable and great for a healthy, satisfying lunch or dinner.
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Vegetarian Stuffed Buffalo Peppers
Vegetarian Stuffed Buffalo Peppers.
Vegetarian stuffed peppers full of buffalo sauce and feel good ingredients that will knock your socks off with flavor. Ready in 30 minutes and a sure way to impress your friends and family.
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Crispy Chicken with salt and pepper seasonings served over rice with veggies.
Salt and Pepper Chicken
Salt and Pepper Chicken is an easy meal, ready in 30 minutes. Cook on the stove or in the Air Fryer! Crispy chicken with unique flavors. 
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11
Ceramic bowl with steak and rice in it. Lots of toppings and a fork.
Steak And Rice Bowls
Chipotle Steak Bowls with rice and load of fresh toppings make the ultimate high protein meal packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients. 
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12
Baking sheet with spicy bang bang chicken skewers and a bowl on the side with air fried chicken skewers.
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Grilled or air fried spicy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers seasoned and slathered with sweet and tangy bang bang sauce and cooked to perfection
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13
Mexican Stuffed Peppers on a white plate.
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Mexican stuffed peppers aka pepper burritos are the perfect low carb meal for taco Tuesday or any weeknight meal. Full of flavor, veggies and meat of choice you will love these. 
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14
Gray bowls with spiced veggies and tzatziki sauce
Veggie Shawarma
Delicious spice rubbed veggie shawarma with tangy cucumber tzatziki sauce. Ready quickly and can be made vegan.
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15
Curry over rice in a blue bowl with a fork.
Chickpea Spinach Curry
Chickpea spinach curry is rich, full bodied, nutritious and abundantly delicious.
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Grey ceramic bowls with cilantro lime chicken and lots of veggie toppings.
Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls
Zesty, fresh Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls are a stand up easy meal. Can be ready in 30 minutes. Make them low carb if desired!
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Balsamic-Tofu-and-broccoli
Balsamic Tofu and Broccoli
Balsamic tofu and broccoli with sautéed broccoli over quinoa is a quick and easy meal that comes together in under 20 minutes. Vegan, gluten free, and meal prep friendly. This meal is perfect for your plant-based pallet. 
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Gluten Free Salads and Wraps

If you’re looking for something light and healthy, these recipes are just right for your diet! These salads and wraps are also great to make ahead and pack for lunch. All recipes are wholesome, irresistibly delicious, and with no gluten ingredients!

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White ceramic bowl filled with chicken and chipotle sauce. Silver serving spoon and romaine on the side.
Chipotle Chicken Salad
Chipotle Chicken Salad is full of lean Protein, easy to whip up and made with simple ingredients you will love. Ready in 20 minutes or less. 
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Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Easy Low Cal Buffalo shrimp wraps are filling but won't leave you feeling heavy. They have the perfect spice and crunch. Ready in under 15 minutes.
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20
Salad rolls in a bowl with a spoon and cilantro.
Salad Rolls With Peanut Ginger Sauce
Salad rolls, also known as spring rolls are the perfect light lunch. Stuffed with fresh crunchy veggies, noodles and a flavorful dipping sauce. 
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21
Tuna in a clear bowl with jalapeño and bread.
Spicy Tuna Salad
Put some pep in your step with this spicy jalapeño tuna salad. It's easy, minimal ingredients and full of heat. Perfect for a high protein sandwich.
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Kale And Beet Salad
Kale And Beet Salad
A tasty kale and beet salad with creamy maple dijon vinaigrette. Goat cheese, quinoa, seeds all piled together in a delicious salad. Have it vegetarian or top it with seasoned chicken for a filling meal. 
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23
Tuna and Egg sandwich on a grey plate.
Tuna and Egg Salad
This Tuna and Egg Salad Sandwich recipe is nutrient dense, delicious and loaded with protein. Ready in 15 minutes and meal prep friendly! 
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24
Grey bowls with salad and blackened shrimp. Gold fork to the side.
Blackened Shrimp Salad
Nothing better than a nutrient dense salad topped with spicy Blackened Shrimp Salad and creamy jalapeño dressing. This is a great 30 minute meal to enjoy.
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25
Grey bowl with salad and avocado.
Cajun Chicken Salad
Tender, juicy, cajun chicken salad with a tangy garlic dressing. Spicy, bold flavors that will fill you up and please the pallet. 
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Big bowl with salad and lots of toppings.
Santa Fe Salad
Santa Fe Salad is flavorful, veggie loaded and colorful. Lots of textures and spice, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Chicken salad on toasted sesame buns with lettuce.
Curried Chicken Salad
Made from scratch curried chicken salad with crunchy veggies, cranberries and pecans. The ultimate protein packed lunch. 
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Fall Harvest Salad
Fall Harvest Salad
This Fall Harvest Salad is full of roasted squash, apples, maple flavors and lots of crunch. It's easy, hearty and packed with nourishing flavor and ingredients.
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29
bowl with bright veggies and salmon on top up close with a fork.
Salmon Buddha Bowl
Salmon buddha bowls are easy, fresh and vibrant for anyone wanting a powerhouse meal. Full of nutrients and color. 
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White bowl with egg and avocado mix in it and lettuce.
Avocado Egg Salad Recipe
This avocado egg salad is light on the mayo, heavy on the flavor with dijon, avocado and lots of seasoning. This healthier egg salad is ready in about 20 minutes and you won't feel guilty having seconds.
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Notes and Tips for a Gluten-Free Lunch

  • Crispy cashew chicken tenders recipe gives the option to use soy sauce or coconut aminos. Make sure to use coconut aminos, gluten-free soy sauce, or tamari to make it gluten free!
  • While most of these recipes are naturally gluten-free, make sure always to check the label on ingredients, especially when you’re using sauces, marinades, and other store-bought ingredients.
  • Pair your lunch with gluten-free carbs and sides! If serving a wrap, make sure to use corn tortillas instead of flour. Use gluten-free bread when making sandwiches and gluten-free pasta when cooking pasta dishes. To make it easier to plan your meals, choose naturally gluten-free ingredients like rice, potatoes, quinoa, corn, lentils, and beans.

What to Serve with Lunch Recipes

Gluten-free FAQs

Are gluten-free recipes healthy?

Gluten-free doesn’t necessarily equate to being healthy, it just means not eating food with wheat, barley, rye, and other products with gluten. That’s why it’s important to use wholesome and well-balanced ingredients when making gluten-free recipes!

What dishes have gluten?

Dishes that use ingredients with wheat flour like flour tortillas, pasta, bread, crackers, and other baked goods commonly have gluten. Dishes with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue marinades, and gravies, will also have gluten.

More Gluten Free Recipes to Try

If you’re looking for more delicious recipes to add to your menu, try these out!

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