12 Gluten and Dairy free lunch recipes
12 Healthy Gluten and Dairy-Free Lunch Ideas
Are you in need of some fresh and delicious lunch ideas that are free from gluten and dairy? Look no further! I have compiled a list of 12 nutritious and satisfying options that will keep you energized throughout the day while accommodating your dietary needs.
With these 12 healthy and delicious gluten and dairy-free lunch ideas, you'll be able to enjoy a variety of flavours and nutrients while maintaining a diet that suits your needs.
Stay energized and satisfied throughout your day with these nourishing options!
Asian slaw with vermicelli brown rice noodles
This is a stunning rainbow salad for the lighter months. The dressing can be prepared and will keep up to two weeks in the fridge. I like to make two or three different types of dressings and leave them in jars in the fridge. Its such an easy way to add some flavour to ordinary dishes. Serve this with some chicken, fish or tofu if you are vegan. Im not good with wheat I find it really bloats me, so I always opt for brown rice noodles or king soba noodles which are vegan and gluten free. If you are taking this to work, pop the dressing in a separate pot otherwise it will make the salad soggy by lunch time.
Spiced cauliflower and sweet potato buddha bowl
This bowl is just 4 elements that you can mix and match. The coriander rice, the red cabbage, the cauliflower curry and the salad. These elements would go great in a wrap too. If you wanted to add protein to this recipe, chickpeas would be a great addition. I used sweet potatoes in this recipe instead of white potatoes as sweet potatoes are healthier than regular potatoes.
I love this recipe. I have eaten this in a jacket potato with some salad, in a wrap, with rice or brown rice/ buckwheat pasta. It’s so versatile and tastes so flavoursome. If you use it in a wrap, crush the chickpeas a little, so they don't fallout whilst you're eating the wrap.
I absolutely LOVE falafels. Try this in a wrap or in a sandwich you could make the houmous recipe below as it would be such a great flavour combo. I make a batch of falafels and then freeze them, When I do this, I pan fry them in a little oil till golden and freeze them half-cooked so that when I repeat them in the oven, they don’t dry out and fall apart.
Spiced houmous with a pomegranate salsa
This is one of my favourite recipes, the combination of spices with the tangy tartness of the pomegranate work so well. Try this in a sandwich, on toast or in a wrap with the Moroccan chickpea recipe above, or simply with some crudities. It takes around 10 minutes to prepare in the food processor.
Mediteranean chicken nourish bowl
This is a great meal prep recipe, you could make the chicken over the weekend and chop up the salad elements and then throw all them together for your packed lunch if your off to work. The dressing takes minutes and will keep in the fridge for up to a week.
If your really pushed for time buy ready prepared roast vegetables so then all you have to do is pop them in the oven to roast. If you take the avocado in your lunch box just cut the avocado in half and squeeze some lemon juice on it to stop it from going brown.
Tuna, roasted vegetable & quinoa cauliflower rice bowl
This is such a light and comforting bowl of goodness. Again you can prepare all the elements separately and then throw it all together for your lunch box. Feel free to swap the tuna steak for tinned tuna, smoked mackerel or tofu. You can buy ready prepared vegetables in the supermarket to save you time too.
Roasted vegetable & cannellini bean salad
I love this salad, its a great and quick salad to put together. You could cook some brown rice or quinoa to serve with it if your really hungry and add some chicken to the recipe too.
Buy ready prepared roasted veggies if your pushed for time and utilise the abundance of the packaged salads that you can find in the supermarket.
As a sidenote I got the edible flowers from my local farmshop however I noticed that Marks & Spencers sell edible flowers too which is amazing, they are so beautiful to decorate dishes without having all the fancy chef skills.
This is a fab recipe to meal prep, make the fishcakes over the weekend and you could team it up with some stir fried noodles. I love to make extras for dinner and then take the leftovers to work. This is something you could do with this recipe and it tastes so good cold too. Try this with any white fish as it works really well.
Spanish style chorizo, chicken & prawn rice
This recipe is a great batch cook recipe it lasted me 4 days , I love cooking lots and then not having to do much for the rest of the week. I know i’m a chef but standing in the kitchen for hours is something I don’t want to do for just myself at home. Simple and quick is good. I used brown rice in this recipe as its really filling and is slow release meaning it will keep you fuller for longer. You can swap out any of the vegetables to whatever you have in the fridge so go and experiement.
Wild salmon and spelt noodle salad
Spelt is not gluten free so if that’s an issue swap for a gluten-free variety like king soba noodles, glass or brown rice noodles. I used a mix of fresh and frozen vegetables for this recipe, and I almost always try to buy wild fish instead of farmed as its healthier. This salad is such a joy to eat and doesn’t require lots of cooking time either YAY!!
Spiced lentil, butternut squash & coconut soup
This soup is so stunning, its warming and comforting with beautiful hints of ginger, chilli and spices. I add brown rice to this soup for days when Im really hungry. It feeds almost a whole African village ( im not kidding) so its a brilliant batch cook recipe. You could stir fry extra vegetables in minutes to add to the soup as I have done.
I hope that I have given you a little inspiration for lunches that you can cook that are healthier, and are gluten and dairy free, take a look at my Pinterest board. If you are vegan, I have a dedicated board for vegan food too. Take a look here.
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