From flavor-packed bowls, to wholesome breakfasts, nourishing soups, and satisfying entrees, these fresh and healthy gluten free recipes truly satisfy!

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When I first went gluten free, and was in the throes of figuring out what that even meant exactly, I remember feeling so grateful that fruits, vegetables, meats, nuts, beans, and many grains, actually, were naturally gluten free, and ones I could always fall back on when I didn’t know what else to eat.

Its with these ingredients in mind that I created the following recipes, which are not only naturally gluten free, but healthy and wholesome too.

From veggie-forward bowls, to satisfying meatless mains, hearty crock pot recipes, and protein-packed breakfasts, these gluten free recipes are fresh, gorgeous, and just plain fun to eat!

Bowl Recipes

roasted sweet potato black bean bowls with chili lime dressing

Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowls with Chili-Lime Dressing

5 from 4 votes
Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowls with Chili-Lime Dressing are healthy, plant-based bowls packed with flavor, texture, and staying power!
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Spicy Tuna Roll Bowls

5 from 6 votes
Dress up a can of tuna and make Spicy Tuna Roll Bowls! These light and healthy yet protein-packed bowls pack a flavor PUNCH!
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low carb greek chicken bowls with fresh toppings

Low Carb Greek Chicken Bowl

5 from 7 votes
Low Carb Greek Chicken Bowl is light, satisfying, and filled with fresh Mediterranean-inspired flavors and ingredients. Health goddess status = achieved!
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Chicken Shawarma Bowl

5 from 4 votes
Chicken Shawarma Bowl is PACKED with fresh, bold, Mediterranean flavor! This healthy bowl meal is as much fun to look at, as it is to eat.
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steak and sweet potato bowls with avocado drizzle

Steak and Sweet Potato Bowls with Avocado-Cilantro Drizzle

5 from 13 votes
Meat and potatoes just got an upgrade! Steak and Sweet Potato Bowls with Avocado-Cilantro Drizzle are healthy, fresh, and filling.
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Wild Rice Harvest Bowls with Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

5 from 35 votes
Wild Rice Harvest Bowls with Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette are full of healthy, fall-inspired ingredients. As delicious as they are gorgeous!
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mediterranean chicken and chickpea bowls with fresh parsley on top

Mediterranean Chicken and Chickpea Bowls

4.9 from 7 votes
Mediterranean Chicken and Chickpea Bowls are a healthy, gluten free, Mediterranean-inspired version of a Chipotle Burrito Bowl!
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Chicken Power Bowls with Crispy Baked Garbanzo Beans

5 from 6 votes
Chicken Power Bowls with Crispy Baked Garbanzo Beans are packed with protein to keep you going for hours! Fresh, healthy, and filling.
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Meatless Recipes

bowl of cauliflower fried rice

Cauliflower Fried Rice

4.7 from 22 votes
Cauliflower Fried Rice will trick your tastebuds in the best way possible. This 20 minute low-carb recipe tastes like regular fried rice!
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creamy pinto beans over rice

Easy Pinto Beans Recipe

5 from 11 votes
This easy pinto beans recipe is the perfect side dish to serve with any Tex-Mex-inspired supper. Thick and creamy, gluten free, low fat, and vegan, too!
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Chickpea Chicken Salad

4.9 from 28 votes
Chickpea Chicken Salad will trick your tastebuds in the very best way. This easy chickpea recipe is a filling plant-based, protein-packed lunch option that can be made in minutes.
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Pasta Fresca

5 from 5 votes
Pasta Fresca is a veggie-packed pasta dish that cooks in less than 15 minutes. This easy dinner recipe is fresh, light, and filling!
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Caramelized Sweet Potato and Kale Fried Wild Rice

4.9 from 31 votes
Caramelized Sweet Potato and Kale Fried Wild Rice is a healthy and flavorful side dish recipe that's anything but forgettable!
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quinoa with caramelized butternut squash and roasted brussels sprouts in a dish topped with pepitas

Quinoa with Caramelized Butternut Squash and Roasted Brussels Sprouts

5 from 4 votes
Quinoa with Caramelized Butternut Squash and Roasted Brussels Sprouts is a delicious vegetarian side dish that pairs with most any meal!
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Crock Pot Recipes

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

5 from 2 votes
Crock Pot Salsa Chicken is juicy, tender, and easy too — all you need is chicken, salsa, and taco seasoning. Use the shredded chicken in tacos, nachos, salads and more!
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bowl of crock pot white chicken chili with lime wedges

CrockPot White Chicken Chili

4.8 from 55 votes
CrockPot White Chicken Chili is an easy, healthy, and hearty slow cooker chicken chili recipe that’s full of familiar yet craveable flavors.
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Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

4.8 from 76 votes
Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a quick and healthy crock pot recipe that’s perfect for busy nights. Add all the ingredients in the crock pot then push on!
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Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

5 from 5 votes
Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is as simple as it gets. Add everything into the crock pot then press on. This healthy soup is packed with flavor!
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Crock Pot Sweet Potato and Quinoa Turkey Chili

4.9 from 17 votes
Crock Pot Sweet Potato and Quinoa Turkey Chili packs a double protein punch with the addition of both lean ground turkey breast and quinoa.
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Entree Recipes

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry in a wok

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

5 from 5 votes
Chicken and Broccoli is a lightening-quick stir fry recipe that will leave your family licking their bowls clean!
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grilled pork tenderloin sliced on a platter

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

4.9 from 93 votes
Grilled pork tenderloin cooks in just 15 minutes! This easy, healthy grilling recipe is fork-tender, full of sizzling flavor, and fool proof.
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Air Fryer Chicken Breast

5 from 4 votes
Air Fryer Chicken Breast are juicy, tender, and great for meal prep. Serve this healthy, easy chicken recipe for dinner, or chop for salads, soups, and casseroles.
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Beef and Veggie Enchilada Skillet

4.9 from 10 votes
Beef and Veggie Enchilada Skillet gives you all the flavor of homemade enchiladas in a simple, 1 skillet dish. No rolling required!
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Chicken Crust Caesar Salad Pizza

4.8 from 8 votes
Chicken Crust Caesar Salad Pizza is a gluten and grain-free, high-protein version of a chicken caesar salad pizza. Fun and delicious to eat!
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Easiest Baked Chicken Breast

5 from 8 votes
My method for Easiest Baked Chicken Breast results in perfect chicken, every time! Tender, juicy, flavorful, and hands-off too.
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vegetarian enchilada stacks on a plate

Mini Vegetable Enchilada Stacks

5 from 2 votes
Mini Vegetable Enchilada Stacks are perfectly proportioned and full of fresh veggies. These meatless enchiladas are no rolling-required!
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baked sweet potatoes stuffed with bbq chicken

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

5 from 3 votes
BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are fresh and healthy, yet craveable and mouthwatering. This gorgeous, gluten free dish totally satisfies!
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crunchy taco hamburger helper on a plate

Homemade Crunchy Taco Hamburger Helper

5 from 25 votes
Homemade Crunchy Taco Hamburger Helper is as hearty and satisfying as the box mix, but made much healthier at home. Packed with flavor, made in 1 skillet, and ready in 30 minutes – it's a family favorite!
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Soup, Stew, and Chili Recipes

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Chicken Stew

5 from 10 votes
Chicken Stew is a slightly thickened stew recipe featuring tender shredded chicken, creamy potatoes, and lots of vegetables in a herby, luxurious, savory gravy.
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Hamburger Soup

5 from 18 votes
Hamburger Soup is packed with vegetables and TONS of flavor! This satisfying, wholesome soup recipe will bring you back for bowl after bowl.
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Easy Chicken and Rice Soup

4.9 from 68 votes
Easy Chicken and Rice Soup is a quick and simple soup recipe that the entire family will love. Nourishing, satisfying comfort food in a bowl!
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bowl of senegalese soup with rice and fresh cilantro

Senegalese Soup

4.9 from 9 votes
Senegalese Soup is a healthy, meatless soup recipe that's chock-full of sweet potatoes, chickpeas, warming curry, and coconut milk.
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bowl of vegetable soup topped with parmesan cheese

Vegetable Soup

5 from 4 votes
Vegetable Soup is a brothy and nourishing soup that’s full of fresh vegetables and white beans. Try my top tips for adding lots of flavor!
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Creamy Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

4.8 from 14 votes
Creamy Wild Rice Mushroom Soup is the definition of comfort food! You will go back for bowl and after bowl of this hearty yet healthy soup.
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Black Bean Soup

4.8 from 4 votes
Easy Black Bean Soup recipe is ready in under 30 minutes! This gluten free and vegan soup is healthy, inexpensive, and packed with protein.
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bowls of turkey chili with toppings

Easy Turkey Chili

5 from 3 votes
High protein + low fat Turkey Chili is easy to make and packed with craveable flavor. Make a batch on the weekend to reheat for healthy, easy lunches all week long
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Pastina Soup Recipe

5 from 9 votes
Pastina Soup, aka Italian Penicillin, will nourish your body and soul. This brothy, comforting soup recipe is packed with good for you ingredients.
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Easy Instant Pot Chicken Stock

5 from 5 votes
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Stock couldn’t be simpler – toss everything into the Instant Pot then press on! Use in all your homemade soups and stews.
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Easy Vegetable Chickpea Stew

4.9 from 8 votes
Vegetable Chickpea Stew features fresh vegetables and beans in a savory, mouthwatering broth. Enjoy this healthy, easy, and comforting stew all year long!
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Seafood Recipes

shrimp and asparagus stir fry

Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet

5 from 10 votes
Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet is a light and flavorful, low carb dinner recipe that cooks in just 15 minutes. Super easy and so delicious!
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Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp and Vegetables

4.8 from 12 votes
Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp and Vegetables is a healthy, low carb, EASY meal that cooks in just 15 minutes!
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filet of salmon with provencal sauce over cooked white rice

Salmon Provencal

5 from 4 votes
Salmon Provencal is an easy and mouthwatering restaurant-quality salmon dish. You will lick your plate clean of the sauce!
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a fork flaking smoked salmon

How to Smoke Salmon

5 from 1 vote
Smoked Salmon is my #1 favorite food to smoke. Buttery, succulent and full of flavor, I’ll show you how to make hot-smoked salmon right at home!
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salmon with artichoke salsa and capers on a plate

Salmon with Lemon-Artichoke Salsa

4.8 from 5 votes
Salmon with Lemon-Artichoke Salsa is a healthy, low-carb seafood recipe that pairs pan-seared salmon with a fresh and zesty salsa.
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Salad Recipes

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Jennifer Aniston Salad

4.8 from 77 votes
The Jennifer Aniston Salad is fresh, crunchy, and packed with plant-based protein. Enjoy this light, gluten free salad as a healthy lunch or dinner.
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Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing

4.9 from 13 votes
Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing is packed with plant based protein. You will love every drop of this healthy, filling, flavorful dish!
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big mac salad with special sauce dressing

Big Mac Salad

5 from 13 votes
A Big Mac Salad will fill you up without weighing you down. This low-carb, gluten free version of the drive thru classic is healthy, satisfying, and full of protein!
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Italian Quinoa Salad in a bowl

Italian Quinoa Salad

5 from 3 votes
Italian Quinoa Salad is bursting with fresh and zesty flavors, packed with protein, and light and healthy too. Serve as a filling, gluten free lunch or side dish with dinner.
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Fall shredded brussels sprouts salad in a wooden serving bowl

Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad

5 from 23 votes
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad is a crispy, crunchy, healthy, gluten free salad recipe that's full of fresh fall flavors!
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Meal-Prep Greek Chickpea Salad is a fresh and filling lunch idea! Make a big batch then divy into mason jars with lettuce for easy, on-the-go gluten-free lunches all week. | iowagirleats.com

Greek Chickpea Salad

5 from 11 votes
Greek Chickpea Salad is a fresh and filling lunch or side dish idea that's packed with fresh vegetables, dense beans, and homemade dressing.
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Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing

4.9 from 27 votes
Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing is a light and healthy salad recipe that's packed with craveable flavor and crunch!
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Side Dish Recipes

cooked spaghetti squash

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

5 from 3 votes
How to cook spaghetti squash for long and tasty strands that can be used in a variety of spaghetti squash recipes!
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green beans in an air fryer basket

Air Fryer Green Beans

5 from 1 vote
It doesn't get easier than Air Fryer Green Beans! This simple side dish recipe cooks in less than 8 minutes and is full of both fresh and roasted flavors.
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healthy mashed potatoes on a plate with chicken and vegetables

Healthy Mashed Potatoes

5 from 1 vote
Healthy Mashed Potatoes are not only lighter with less carbs than traditional mashed potatoes, but the silky texture is so much better too!
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Air Fried asparagus on a plate

Air Fryer Asparagus

5 from 3 votes
Air Fryer Asparagus is a simple side dish that requires just 3 ingredients, and cooks in 5 minutes! Pair this healthy, gluten free side with any dinner.
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Sweet Chili Roasted Brussels Sprouts in a cast iron skillet

Sweet Chili Roasted Brussels Sprouts

4.7 from 7 votes
Sweet Chili Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a simple yet scrumptious side dish. The sizzling combination of sweet-heat plus perfectly roasted sprouts will liven up any meal.
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Marinated Vegetable Salad

5 from 15 votes
Marinated Vegetable Salad is a healthy, make-ahead salad recipe highlighting crunchy fresh vegetables. Quick, easy, and fresh!
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Fresh Fruit Salad Recipe for a Crowd

5 from 2 votes
Fresh Fruit Salad Recipe for a Crowd is bursting with sweet and juicy fruits and berries. This big batch recipe is perfect for parties and potlucks.
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Breakfast Recipes

two jars of high protein overnight oats

High Protein Overnight Oats

5 from 12 votes
High Protein Overnight Oats is a fresh and filling breakfast or snack recipe with nearly 30g of protein. No protein powder required!
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Baked Oatmeal Cups (GF + Vegan Option)

5 from 5 votes
Baked Oatmeal Cups are nutrient-dense, naturally sweetened, gluten free and easily made vegan, too! The perfect healthy breakfast or snack.
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plate of mini egg bites

Egg Bites Recipe

4.9 from 11 votes
This easy Egg Bites recipe is packed with protein and flavor! Make a batch for an easy breakfast or snack option.
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grain free granola in a white bowl

The Best Grain Free Granola

4.9 from 23 votes
The Best Grain Free Granola is naturally sweetened with a drizzle of pure maple syrup, and is full of crispy, crunchy, healthy ingredients.
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bowl of blueberry banana-nut oatmeal

Blueberry Banana-Nut Oatmeal

4.8 from 5 votes
Blueberry Banana-Nut Oatmeal is quick, easy, filling, and full of heart-healthy oats. Make then enjoy in minutes, any morning of the week!
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars are a healthy, gluten-free breakfast or snack recipe that taste decadent but are made without refined sugar. These are a hit with kids! | iowagirleats.com

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars

4.6 from 17 votes
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars are a healthy, gluten free breakfast or snack recipe that taste decadent but are made without refined sugar.
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Make-Ahead Breakfast Bowls

4.9 from 15 votes
Make-Ahead Breakfast Bowls will power you through your morning. This vegetarian and gluten-free breakfast recipe is also freezer-friendly!
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Blueberry Muffin Smoothie

4.9 from 9 votes
Blueberry Muffin Smoothie tastes just like the baked good — minus all the sugar and flour! This healthy, gluten free smoothie is a real treat.
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green smoothies in glass jars with straws

Best Ever Green Smoothie

4.6 from 8 votes
The Best-Ever Green Smoothie is made from just 4 ingredients, and is gluten, dairy, and banana free. Healthy, easy, and kid-approved!
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