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Gluten Free Recipes

These recipes contain no gluten-containing ingredients as written. Many are naturally gluten-free, built around rice, potatoes, quinoa, fish, and vegetables, so you are not eating a compromise version of something else.

Gluten can hide in packaged ingredients like broth, soy sauce, and spice blends, so read labels on anything store-bought. If you have celiac disease or a serious sensitivity, always verify each ingredient yourself.

A platter of crispy golden-brown chicken wings coated in glossy lemon pepper butter, garnished with lemon wedges and cracked black pepper55 min
Savory Mainsgluten-free

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Four small glass shot glasses of deep ruby blood orange ginger shot on a light surface, with halved blood oranges, a lemon half, and a knob of ginger beside them10 min
Wellness Shotsvegan

Blood Orange Ginger Wellness Shot

A halved grapefruit with a bubbly, golden-brown caramelized sugar top, fresh out of the broiler on a small plate with a spoon beside it10 min
Dessertbreakfast

Broiled Grapefruit

Overhead view of a bowl of quinoa topped with crispy roasted chickpeas, cubed sweet potato, kale, and a drizzle of lemon tahini sauce, with a lemon wedge on the side45 min
Savory Mainsvegan

Crispy Chickpea Lemon Tahini Bowl

A steaming glass cup of amber-colored tea, with a lemon slice floating on top, cinnamon stick balanced across the rim, and visible wisps of aromatic steam rising15 min
Drinkvegan

Ethiopian-Style Lemon Honey Tea

Three small glass shot glasses of pink grapefruit ginger shot on a light kitchen counter, with a halved ruby grapefruit and a knob of ginger beside them10 min
Wellness Shotsvegan

Grapefruit Ginger Wellness Shot

Overhead view of a bowl of rice topped with sliced lemon oregano chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta, and a dollop of tzatziki, with a lemon wedge beside it45 min
Mainhigh-protein

Greek-Style Lemon Chicken Bowl

Three small glass shot glasses of vivid green lime spinach shot on a light kitchen counter, with a lime half and a green apple behind them10 min
Wellness Shotsvegan

Green Lime Wellness Shot

A whole fried fish topped with a colorful pickled mix of carrots, bell peppers, onion, and scotch bonnet pepper, glistening with citrus-vinegar liquid45 min
Maingluten-free

Jamaican-Style Escovitch Fish

A small glass jar of bright green yuzu kosho paste with visible flecks of citrus zest and chili, a small spoon resting on top15 min
Condimentvegan

Japanese-Style Yuzu Kosho

A whole roasted white fish on a platter, topped with deep golden caramelized onions, drizzled with pale tahini-lemon sauce, scattered with toasted pine nuts and parsley40 min
Maingluten-free

Lebanese-Style Fish with Tahini-Lemon Sauce

A small bowl of pale yellow lemon aioli with a spoon resting in it, garnished with lemon zest, fresh lemons and a garlic clove nearby5 min
Condimentquick

Lemon Aioli

Baked cod fillets topped with lemon slices in a glossy butter sauce, garnished with fresh parsley in a white baking dish25 min
Savory Mainsgluten-free

Lemon Butter Baked Cod

Grilled corn on the cob slathered in glossy lemon herb butter, sprinkled with flaky sea salt and fresh chives17 min
Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Butter Corn on the Cob

Seared golden-brown scallops in a glossy lemon butter sauce, garnished with fresh parsley in a skillet20 min
Savory Mainsgluten-free

Lemon Butter Scallops

A lemon crème brûlée in a white ramekin with a glossy, cracked caramelized sugar top, a spoon breaking through the crust220 min
Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Crème Brûlée

An opened parchment paper packet revealing a cooked salmon fillet topped with lemon slices and fresh dill, steam rising30 min
Savory Mainsgluten-free

Lemon Dill Salmon en Papillote

A sheet pan of roasted broccoli florets with crispy browned edges, tossed with lemon zest and toasted pine nuts23 min
Savory Sidesvegan

Lemon Garlic Roasted Broccoli

A roasted salmon fillet with crispy edges and glazed with glossy lemon garlic butter, topped with fresh lemon slices and green parsley18 min
Savory Mainsgluten-free

Lemon Garlic Roasted Salmon

Four small glass shot glasses of cloudy golden lemon ginger cayenne shot on a light surface, with fresh lemon halves, a knob of ginger, and a pinch of red cayenne beside them10 min
Wellness Shotsgluten-free

Lemon Ginger Cayenne Wellness Shot

Overhead view of a bowl of sliced lemon herb chicken over quinoa with roasted broccoli, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of lemon yogurt sauce, with a lemon wedge on the side45 min
Savory Mainshigh-protein

Lemon Herb Chicken Quinoa Bowl

A sheet pan of roasted asparagus spears topped with grated parmesan and lemon zest, lightly browned at the tips17 min
Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Grilled shrimp skewers on a white plate with visible char marks, fresh lemon wedges on the side, and cracked black pepper visible on the shrimp18 min
Savory Mainsgluten-free

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Skewers

Six glass ramekins of pale yellow lemon posset topped with fresh raspberries and a mint leaf, on a marble counter202 min
Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Posset

A bowl of fluffy quinoa salad with diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs, glistening with lemon dressing25 min
Savory Sidesvegan

Lemon Quinoa Salad

A bowl of fluffy lemon rice pilaf studded with fresh parsley and toasted almonds35 min
Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Rice Pilaf

A sheet pan of roasted Brussels sprouts with deeply caramelized cut sides, tossed with lemon zest and shaved parmesan32 min
Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Scoops of pale yellow lemon sorbet in a glass bowl, garnished with a lemon twist and mint leaf, fresh lemons scattered around245 min
Dessertvegan

Lemon Sorbet

A small glass jar of golden lemon vinaigrette with a whisk resting beside it, fresh lemon halves and a sprig of thyme nearby5 min
Condimentvegan

Lemon Vinaigrette

A sheet pan of roasted carrots, broccoli, and bell peppers glistening with lemon vinaigrette, finished with fresh herbs and lemon zest35 min
Savory Sidesvegan

Lemon Vinaigrette Roasted Vegetables

Two small glasses of pale, cloudy lime coconut water shot on a light surface, with lime halves, an orange half, and a split coconut beside them5 min
Wellness Shotsvegan

Lime Coconut Water Electrolyte Shot

Four small glass shot glasses of pale green lime cucumber mint shot on a light surface, with lime halves, cucumber slices, and fresh mint leaves around them10 min
Wellness Shotsvegan

Lime Cucumber Mint Wellness Shot

Three small glass shot glasses of bright orange mandarin ginger shot on a light kitchen counter, with a peeled mandarin and a knob of ginger behind them10 min
Wellness Shotsvegan

Mandarin Ginger Wellness Shot

Three small glass shot glasses of golden Meyer lemon turmeric shot on a light kitchen counter, with a halved Meyer lemon and a knob of ginger beside them10 min
Wellness Shotsvegetarian

Meyer Lemon Turmeric Wellness Shot

A pot of dark green Persian herb stew with visible chunks of meat, kidney beans, and whole dried limes, served over a plate of basmati rice115 min
Maingluten-free

Persian-Style Herb Stew with Dried Lime

A chilled white bowl filled with opaque, lime-cured fish pieces mixed with thin red onion slivers and bright green cilantro, garnished with sliced red aji or jalapeno peppers45 min
Mainseafood

Peruvian-Style Lime Ceviche

Three small glass shot glasses of bright yellow pineapple lemon ginger shot on a light kitchen counter, with pineapple chunks and a lemon half beside them10 min
Wellness Shotsvegan

Pineapple Lemon Ginger Wellness Shot

A bowl of fluffy white rice studded with bright yellow lemon zest, flecks of fresh green parsley throughout, with a glossy sheen from olive oil28 min
Sidevegetarian

Portuguese-Style Lemon Rice

A sheet pan of roasted chicken thighs, baby potatoes, broccoli, and bell peppers, with roasted lemon slices scattered throughout45 min
Savory Mainsgluten-free

Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken and Vegetables

A whole steamed white fish on a plate, topped with a glossy garlic-chili-lime sauce, garnished with cilantro and lime slices30 min
Maingluten-free

Thai-Style Steamed Fish with Lime Sauce

Three small glass shot glasses of cloudy golden orange citrus shot on a light kitchen counter, with a halved orange, a lemon, a lime, and a knob of ginger behind them10 min
Wellness Shotsvegan

Triple Citrus Ginger Wellness Shot

Four small glass cups of warm golden honey lemon ginger shot on a light surface, with lemon halves, a honey dipper, and sliced ginger beside them10 min
Wellness Shotsvegetarian

Warm Honey Lemon Ginger Wellness Shot

Charred and golden-brown bone-in chicken pieces glistening with marinade, with visible black pepper crust and caramelized edges, arranged on a plate60 min
Maingluten-free

West African-Style Lemon Pepper Chicken

Three small glass shot glasses of pale yellow yuzu ginger shot on a light surface, with a small bottle of yuzu juice, a whole yuzu, and a knob of ginger beside them10 min
Wellness Shotsvegetarian

Yuzu Ginger Wellness Shot

Guides to go with these recipes

Small bowls of lime wedges, white vinegar, and citric acid powder arranged as lemon juice substitute options

Best Lemon Juice Substitutes for Baking and Cooking

Close-up of a microplane grater zesting a bright yellow lemon over a small bowl of fine lemon zest

How to Zest a Lemon: 5 Easy Ways

Questions about gluten free recipes

Is soy sauce gluten-free?

Regular soy sauce usually contains wheat. Look for tamari or a soy sauce that is clearly labeled gluten-free.

Are oats safe on a gluten-free diet?

Oats are often processed alongside wheat, so cross-contamination is common. Choose oats labeled gluten-free.

Is plain lemon juice gluten-free?

Fresh lemon juice is. Bottled juices and drink mixes sometimes contain additives, so check the label if you are avoiding gluten.