A selection of easy-to-make gluten-free and dairy-free dinner recipes that the whole family can enjoy.
Here, you’ll find everything from one-pan dinners, salads, curries, hearty soups, and healthy meals! There is a mix of chicken, meat, seafood, Vegan, and Vegetarian dinners to give you lots of options.
Use these easy gluten-free and dairy-free dinner ideas and recipes as inspiration the next time you are stuck on what to make for dinner.
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Pantry Staples for Dinner Recipes
Below are some key ingredients to keep on hand when looking at creating gluten-free and dairy-free dinners.
- Spices - Having an array of spices to choose from helps give your dishes an array of different flavours.
- Fresh herbs - Bring freshness and flavour to any dinner recipe.
- Tamari - Gives depth and umami flavour when you are needing that savoury hit!
- Lemon - Fresh lemon often brings out zesty flavour in many meals and is great for adding to most marinades or dressings.
- Coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk - So good when looking for a dairy-free option for curries, soups or anything you want to be creamy!
- Nuts and seeds - Can give extra flavour and added texture to savoury dishes.
- Gluten-free grains - Rice, quinoa, buckwheat are staples that go with just about any dinner.
Note - buckwheat is gluten-free it is often thought to contain wheat because it contains wheat in the name.
15 Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Dinner Ideas
Looking for some inspiration for dinner? This selection of 15 gluten-free dairy-free dinner recipes is perfect to get some delicious meal ideas that the whole family can enjoy.
Sweet Chilli Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
This chicken sweet chili chicken sheet pan dinner is absolutely delicious! An easy meal everyone in the family will love.
Dairy Free Butter Chicken
Rich, creamy, and extra saucy – this dairy free butter chicken is a must make! Coconut milk replace the heavy cream and yoghurt make for a more allergy-friendly dish that’s just as delicious and satisfying as the original. Paleo and Whole30 Friendly.
Greek Chicken Bowl Recipe
Healthy Greek chicken bowls make a delicious lunch or dinner. With a Mediterranean-style salad and succulent marinated chicken, they are full of flavour! Gluten-free, Dairy-Free, Paleo, Whole30, Keto, Low Carb.
Whole30 Mediterranean Soup With Sausage
This Mediterranean soup with sausage and veggies is a low-carb and dairy-free recipe that’s ready in under 40 minutes.
Teriyaki Salmon Bowl (Gluten Free)
Teriyaki salmon bowl makes a deliciously healthy, gluten-free dinner that everyone can enjoy. Full of filling and nutritious ingredients this dinner will leave you feeling satisfied!
Portobello Stuffed Mushrooms {Vegan}
Piled high with perfectly sauteed onions, garlic, shallots, and fire-roasted tomatoes, these thick and juicy Portobello Stuffed Mushrooms are packed with flavor and absolutely delicious! (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Mediterranean Chicken Bake
A rustic style chicken dinner full of Mediterranean flavours. Succulent marinated chicken with Mediterranean style produce all cooked in one dish. Paleo, Keto, Whole30 and Gluten Free.
Creamy Sweet Potato and Quinoa Stew (Vegan)
Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato and Quinoa Stew with white beans and spinach is a belly-warming plant-based meal. This delicious, comforting soup is packed with nutrients and super easy to make!
Salad Nicoise (French Salad Recipe with Tuna)
Salad Nicoise is a quintessential French salad recipe that showcases everything you would want in a salad. Combining canned tuna, fresh tomatoes, green beans, eggs, potatoes, and olives the flavours are delicious and satisfying. Big enough to be a meal but easily shared
between friends.
Sticky Asian Meatballs
Delicious Asian style meatballs, tender and packed full of flavour with an Asian style sticky sauce. This is a dinner that the whole family can enjoy. Gluten Free, Paleo & Whole30 Friendly.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Black Beans, Kale and Quinoa
Enjoy this savoury, comforting, Vegan sweet potato casserole with black beans, kale, quinoa, and roasted garlic sauce. It’s easy to assemble and perfect to make ahead.
Shrimp Poke Bowl
Full of fresh, healthy ingredients, this shrimp poke bowl is a feast for the eyes and your stomach. It’s a satisfying meal filled with lean protein, whole-grain brown rice, fresh veggies, and topped with a Sriracha mayo that packs a spicy punch!
Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup (w/ Instant Pot Instructions)
Simple to prepare on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot, this richly flavored chipotle chicken tortilla soup with corn is sure to hit the spot.
Black Bean Spaghetti Recipe with Vegan Ricotta
This delicious gluten-free black bean spaghetti with dairy-free ricotta makes a quick and easy plant-based meal that can be on the table in under 30 minutes!. Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan.
Thai Coconut Lime Chicken
This zesty chicken dinner is full Thai flavours that the whole family can enjoy. Creamy coconut and lime make a delicious combination. Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo-Friendly.
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