Gluten Free Meals | Simple GF Dinner Ideas

Classic, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Low Carb

Mixed Greens Salad with Flaked Salmon and Citrus Dressing

Flaked salmon with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes and red onion in a citrus honey dressing.

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1. Drain canned salmon and flake with a fork. 2. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, flaked salmon, 0.5 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion. 3. In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp orange juice, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 0.5 tsp honey, and 0.25 tsp salt until emulsified. 4. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently. 5. Finish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil sprinkled on top.

Classic, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free

One Pot

Tuna and Chickpea Stew

Canned tuna and chickpeas simmered with diced tomatoes, garlic and smoked paprika.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. 2. Add 1 small chopped onion and 1 clove minced garlic. Cook 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant. 3. Stir in 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, and 6 oz canned tuna, drained and flaked. 4. Add 1 cup diced tomatoes and 0.5 cup water. Stir well. 5. Add 1 tsp smoked paprika and 0.5 tsp salt. Bring to simmer. 6. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes until sauce thickens and coats spoon. 7. Finish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro stirred in off heat.

Classic, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free

Comfort Food

Baked Tuna Stuffed Potatoes

Baked potatoes filled with a creamy tuna, onion and sour cream mixture and topped with chives.

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Pierce 2 large whole potatoes with fork. Bake directly on oven rack 45-50 minutes until tender when pierced with fork. 3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium heat until shimmering. 4. Add 1 small minced onion. Cook 3-4 minutes until translucent. 5. Stir in 6 oz canned tuna, drained and flaked, and 0.25 cup sour cream. Cook 2 minutes until heated through. 6. Remove potatoes from oven. Cut lengthwise and scoop out flesh into bowl, leaving 0.25 inch shell. 7. Mix potato flesh into tuna mixture. Season with 0.5 tsp salt. 8. Stuff mixture back into potato shells. Place on baking sheet. 9. Bake 10 minutes until tops are golden. 10. Finish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives sprinkled on top.

Classic, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free

Fresh & Light

Tuna Nicoise Salad

Canned tuna with green beans, cherry tomatoes, baby potatoes, olives and hard-boiled eggs.

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1. Boil 2 medium whole eggs for 9 minutes. Cool in ice water, peel, and quarter. 2. Steam 1 cup green beans until tender crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Drain. 3. In a bowl, combine 6 oz canned tuna, drained and flaked, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup steamed green beans, 0.5 cup quartered baby potatoes (boiled until tender), and 0.25 cup sliced black olives. 4. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp red wine vinegar. Toss gently. 5. Arrange salad on plate and top with quartered eggs. 6. Finish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley sprinkled over salad.

Classic, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free

Fresh & Light

Tuna Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

Browned canned tuna in corn tortillas with a lime, cabbage and carrot slaw.

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1. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil until shimmering. 2. Add 6 oz canned tuna, drained and gently flaked, in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned and heated through, breaking up gently. Remove from heat. 3. In a bowl, combine 1 cup shredded cabbage, 0.25 cup shredded carrot, 1 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 0.5 tsp salt. Toss well. 4. Warm 4 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, 30 seconds per side. 5. Assemble tacos by dividing tuna evenly among tortillas. Top with cabbage slaw. 6. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice over tacos.

Classic, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto-Friendly, Low Carb, Sugar-Free

Fresh & Light, One Pot

Skillet Tuna with Sautéed Greens

Lightly browned tuna and tender kale cooked with garlic, olive oil and lemon for a simple five-ingredient skillet meal.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. 2. Add 6 oz canned tuna, drained and gently flaked, in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes until lightly browned and heated through. Remove and set aside. 3. Add 1 clove minced garlic to skillet. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. 4. Add 3 cups chopped kale. Cook 4-5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until wilted and tender. 5. Return tuna to skillet. Stir to combine and heat through 1-2 minutes. 6. Finish with 1 tbsp lemon juice stirred in off heat.

Classic, Gluten-Free, Low Carb

Fresh & Light, Spicy

Chicken Wing and Vegetable Soup

Crispy buffalo chicken wings served over fresh greens with a creamy homemade dressing.

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1. Pat dry 1.5 lb chicken wings, separate at joints. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. 3. Add wings in single layer, brown 5-6 minutes per side until golden and internal temp 175°F. Remove wings and set aside. 4. Add 1 cup diced carrots, 1 cup diced celery, and 1 cup diced onions to pot. Sauté 5 minutes until vegetables soften and onions are translucent. 5. Add 6 cups chicken broth and bring to boil. 6. Return wings to pot, reduce heat to medium-low, simmer 20 minutes until flavors meld and wings are tender. 7. Remove wings, shred meat off bones, discard bones. 8. Return shredded meat to soup, stir and heat through 2 minutes. 9. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

Classic, Gluten-Free, Low Carb

Comfort Food

Buffalo Chicken Wing Rice Bowl with Celery and Blue Cheese

Spicy buffalo chicken served over rice with celery and blue cheese.

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1. Remove skin from leftover chicken wings and shred meat. Set aside. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shredded chicken and 0.25 cup buffalo sauce. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring, until sauce coats chicken and is hot. 3. In a bowl, combine 1 cup cooked white rice and 0.5 cup chopped celery. 4. Top rice and celery mixture with buffalo chicken. 5. Crumble 0.25 cup blue cheese over the top. 6. Garnish with chopped fresh chives.

Classic, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, High Protein, Keto-Friendly, Low Carb, Sugar-Free

Kid Friendly

Smoky Oven-Baked Chicken Wings

Crispy roasted chicken wings seasoned with smoky spices and fresh parsley.

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1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat dry 2 lb chicken wings, separate at joints. 2. Toss wings with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. 3. Arrange wings in a single layer on a wire rack over a baking sheet. 4. Bake 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway, until skin is crisp and internal temp reads 175°F. 5. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. 6. Serve with fresh chopped parsley sprinkled on top.

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