Springtime means longer days, brighter colors and vibrant plates! Perk up your palette with this collection of healthy and delicious gluten free Spring dinners made with fresh and seasonal produce.
I don’t know about you, but after several long and sleepy months of dark days and cold weather I’m ready to swap out hearty root veggies for more bright and colorful Spring produce.
No disrespect to Winter of course! It’s just there’s only so much a girl can take without a particular source of vitamin D before the ‘all work and no play’ scene from the Shining starts making a little too much sense, ya know?
If you’re equally ready to fully embrace the seasonal change, check out this collection of gluten free Spring dinners to get you started!
Gluten Free Spring Dinners
This list features a range of different meals types and diets made with seasonal ingredients like asparagus, avocado, kale, green beans and fresh herbs.
You’ll also find an assortment of recipes to choose from depending on the weather and how close you are to either side of the season. There are lighter salads and low-cook meals for the warmer Spring days mixed in with cozy soups and hearty mains for the chilly days.
Poultry
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo
Strawberry Chicken Salad
⭐ Topped with sliced red onions, diced avocado, and roughly chopped walnuts. The chicken is cooked in the same simple balsamic vinaigrette that is used to dress the salad making for an easy, healthy, and delicious spring & summer recipe!⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Five Spice Chicken Noodle Soup
⭐ Toast whole spices and fresh aromatics to create the rich, savory broth. With the right shortcuts and ingredients, it will be ready in under an hour! ⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Mushrooms
⭐ Seasoned chicken breasts wrapped in Prosciutto, cooked until crispy then mixed in with a simple white wine, onion and mushroom sauce. Cooked all in one pan in less than an hour! ⭐
✔️Low FODMAP ✔️Dairy Free
Five Spice Chicken with Carrots & Cabbage
⭐ Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a simple five-spice marinade and roasted over a bed of sliced carrots and cabbage wedges – it’s easy and delicious! ⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Mushroom & Artichoke Chicken
⭐ Lightly coated chicken pieces are cooked, crusted and then mixed in with sautéed mushrooms and artichokes swimming in light and zesty white wine and lemon sauce.⭐
✔️Dairy Free
White Wine Braised Chicken and Vegetables
⭐ It’s simple, comforting & elegant – inspired by the classic French dish, Coq au Vin Blanc. It’s made with chicken thighs, bacon bits and Spring veggies cooked in a savory, white wine sauce.⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Chicken with Ginger and Spring Onion
⭐ 15 minute stir fry Garlic Ginger and Spring Onion Chicken – a Chinese takeout favourite made easy!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo ✔️Whole30
Golden Coconut Turmeric Chicken Thighs
⭐ Made all in one pan with minimal ingredients. With such easy prep and clean up this recipe makes for a great dish to pull out during busy weeknights!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo ✔️Whole30
One Pan Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
⭐ Lightly breaded and crusted chicken breast with braised asparagus in a simple lemon mustard sauce.⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo
Crispy Potato & Leek Turkey Hash
⭐It’s made with crispy, pan fried potatoes, sautéed leeks and seasoned turkey mince. Simple ingredients, big flavors!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo
Herby Vietnamese Chicken Salad
⭐ It’s bright, crunchy and insanely fresh! Made with chopped or shredded chicken, crunchy veggies, fresh herbs and coated in a nuoc cham dressing!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo ✔️Whole30
One Pot Ground Turkey Pasta
⭐ Need more low maintenance meals for busy weeknights? This one pot pasta has your name written all over it! Prepped in one pot, in about 30 minutes, with basic ingredients & delicious flavors.⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo ✔️Whole30
Baked Mojo Chicken Thighs
⭐ Chicken thighs marinated in a Cuban mojo sauce made with blended up cilantro, fresh orange juice, orange zest, garlic, herbs and spices. ⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Vietnamese Chicken & Rice Noodle Salad
⭐ Fresh ingredients, crunchy textures and bright flavours – there’s so much to love in this chicken & rice noodle salad! Made with fresh herbs, crunchy veggies, shredded chicken, rice noodles and a sprinkling of salted peanuts. ⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Whole30
Kale & Chicken Pesto Soup
⭐ Kale and Chicken Pesto Soup – robust flavours made with healthy, seasonal ingredients and incredibly easy to make!⭐
✔️Low Fodmap Option
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Burgers
⭐ Made with only 6 ingredients and mixed in one bowl! If you own a food processor – make the most out of it by grinding up your own chicken thighs for an even juicier burger! ⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Chopped Southwest Chicken Salad
⭐ Pan fried chicken, bell pepper, onion and avocado tossed together with black beans and corn in a bed of salad greens and drizzled with a creamy tahini lime dressing – creamy and crunchy textures come together to make a fresh, filling and delicious salad made in no time!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo
Teriyaki Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
⭐All you need is one pan and about 20 minutes! Thinly sliced chicken and veggies cook in minutes and are coated in a sweet and savoury teriyaki sauce made from scratch.⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo ✔️Whole30
Herby One Pan Chicken with Oranges
⭐ It’s a super easy dinner made with chicken thighs and drumsticks marinated in an herby, citrus packed marinade! ⭐
Beef & Pork
✔️Dairy Free
One Pot Ground Beef and Broccoli with Rice
⭐ Simple and fuss free – it’s a perfect weeknight dinner! Everything comes together in one pot, with minimal chopping and basic ingredients!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo
Asparagus Potato Hash with Bacon & Eggs
⭐ Made with simple, seasonal ingredients coming together to create a dish that are both vibrant in color and rich in flavor!⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Golden Pork Lettuce Wraps
⭐ This recipe is simple, speedy and insanely delicious! Made with garlic, stir fried pork mince and a few basic spices. Bold, fresh flavors wrapped in cool, crisp lettuce cups in no time!⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Dairy Free Ham and Potato Soup
⭐ Thick, hearty and delicious comfort in a bowl! Using precooked or leftover ham – this dairy free Ham and Potato Soup is easy to make and comes together in no time all in one big pot.⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry
⭐ Pack in a few of your daily requirements of both veggies and protein with this simple and speedy stir fry! Once all of the the vegetables are sliced, shredded and minced as needed this dish comes together quickly and easily in only one large skillet or pan making this a great, easy meal to enjoy on busy weeknights!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo
Burger Bowls with Special Sauce
⭐ Cooked, crumbled and caramelised beef and sautéed onions loaded up with delicious seasonings and flavours make the base of this fully loaded salad. Once you’re all set drizzle over this simple, easy to make special sauce and enjoy!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo
Bacon & Mushroom Crustless Quiche
⭐ Sautéed mushrooms, onion and spinach with crispy bacon pieces mixed into a simple, dairy-free egg mixture and baked into this satisfying, crust-free quiche!⭐
Vegetarian
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Vegan
Carrot and Cabbage Noodle Stir Fry
⭐ Choose your favorite gluten free noodles to mix into a heap of stir-fried vegetables then toss in the sweet and savory sauce. It’s a delicious dish made with simple ingredients, prepared in under 30 minutes! ⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Vegan
Persian Inspired Zesty Chickpea Soup
⭐It’s bright, citrusy and made with feel good ingredients that will warm you up from the inside out. While traditional Persian soup usually takes a few hours to cook, this one will only take around 30 minutes!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Spicy Kale Potato Breakfast Hash
⭐ A bright, medley of veggies and spices making for a delicious, egg-free + Whole30 friendly breakfast skillet that’s anything but boring! ⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Vegan
Spring Onion Peanut Noodles
⭐Make this simple yet speedy noodle dish made with fresh aromatics, spicy chili paste, gf soy sauce, peanut butter and a touch of sugar. ⭐
✔️Gluten Free
Basil Potato & Asparagus Frittata
⭐ Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even when you’re in need of a quick & easy dinner!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Vegan
Leek and Mushroom Pasta
⭐ This Leek and Mushroom Pasta is a jazzed up aglio e olio with sautéed leeks and mushrooms. It can be easily made in about 20 minutes with only 8 basic ingredients making it great weeknight dish you can throw together at a moments notice! ⭐
✔️Vegan Option
Lemon Zucchini Pasta with Garlic Chili Breadcrumbs
⭐The bright lemon flavor perks up the rich zucchini sauce making for a truly mouthwateringly delicious pasta. Add some extra crunch and punch with the homemade gluten free garlic chili breadcrumbs.⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Gluten Free Homity Pie
⭐ Homely, wholesome and downright delicious – this is comfort food at its best! It’s made with onion, leeks and potatoes in a hearty gluten free crust.⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Low Carb
Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche
⭐ Veggie filled Broccoli and Cheddar Crustless Quiche – without the crust this dish comes together quickly and easily in one bowl with only 7 total ingredients!⭐
✔️Gluten Free ✔️Vegan
Spring Pistou Soup
⭐ Inspired by Soupe au Pistou, classic french soup, made with seasonal vegetables and served with a simple, pesto-like basil sauce. Typically enjoyed as a summer dish, this pistou soup is made with springtime veggies though you can easily enjoy it almost any time of year!⭐
✔️Vegan Option
Creamy Cannellini and Kale Stir Fry with Toasted Bread & Pine Nuts
⭐Made with only 10 basic-ingredients in about 20 minutes. It’s packed full of fibre, protein and healthy greens making it a fantastic dish that you can throw together in a flash!⭐
✔️Vegan
Stir Fried Broccoli Potato Curry
⭐ Pan fried potatoes and broccoli with sautéed onion, garlic, ginger and chili generously seasoned with a few aromatic spices and stewed tomatoes. This dish makes for a simple, satisfying and budget friendly meal that can be thrown together in no time⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Soy Free
Crustless Vegan Quiche (Soy Free)
⭐Made possible by the incredibly versatile power of chickpea flour, this Crustless Vegan Quiche is easy to make, satisfying and packed with veggies. It’s a must make for vegans and meat-eaters alike!⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Dairy Free
Arabic Lentil Soup (Shorbet Adas)
⭐It’s naturally gluten free and vegan, comes together easily in one big pot and is made with simple ingredients that pack in a flavourful punch!⭐
✔️Vegan
Za’atar Spiced Pasta with Chickpeas and Spinach
⭐ Bright, earthy and supremely satisfying – this Za’atar Spiced Pasta makes for a fantastic weeknight meal that comes together easier than you’d think!⭐
✔️Vegan
Red Pesto Pasta with Chili Kale
⭐ The sun dried tomato pesto blends up effortlessly and makes for a rich and satisfying sauce in the red pesto pasta packed full of plenty of kale!⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Roasted Cabbage and Kale Salad with Crispy Quinoa
⭐ This roasted cabbage and kale salad is made with roasted veggies, toasted nuts and seeds, pan fried halloumi and crispy baked quinoa – all tossed in a punchy maple-mustard vinaigrette.⭐
Seafood
✔️Dairy Free
Five Spice Shrimp & Vegetable Stir Fry
⭐ Made with juicy shrimp and crisp vegetables coated in a mouthwatering five-spice sauce. Serve over a bed of rice or mix into noodles and enjoy as an easy weeknight dinner!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Whole30
Baked Coconut Fish Curry
⭐Serve up dinner tonight with maximum flavor and minimal effort with this healthy and delicious Baked Coconut Fish Curry! Roast everything together in one pan in about 30 minutes or less.⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Sayadieh (Lebanese Fish & Rice)
⭐ A traditional Middle Eastern Dish made up of spiced rice, caramelised onions, seasoned white fish and toasted almond flakes. It’s a simple yet hearty main that is absolutely loaded with rich and aromatic flavors!⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Cashew & King Prawn Stir Fry
⭐Slightly adapted (for gluten free palates) from a recipe actually used in a Chinese restaurant. It’s as close to takeout as you can get while working in your own kitchen! Make sure to prep all of your ingredients before you even turn on the stove top because this recipe comes together in no time at all!⭐
✔️Paleo +Whole30
Almond & Herb Crusted Baked Salmon
⭐One tray + 15 minute to make this Almond & Herb Crusted Baked Salmon with asparagus. Ground almonds, mixed herbs, and a squeeze of lemon⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Whole30
Shrimp Cauliflower Rice Pulao
⭐Easy to make, one pot Shrimp Cauliflower Rice Pulao – this bright and colourful, low carb dish comes together in under 30 minutes with a little prep!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Whole30
Spinach & Turmeric Fish Curry
⭐This recipe comes together quickly and easily in one pan! Sauté the spices and aromatics, then mix in a can of coconut milk and lime juice. Let the sauce thicken then add the spinach and fish for a few minutes and that’s it!⭐
✔️Gluten Free
Calabrian Fish Ragu with Cod (Ragù di Pesce)
⭐This Calabrian inspired Fish Ragù is rich, flavorful and absolutely delicious! It comes together much faster and easier than your typical, meat-based ragu sauce and offers a bold and briny twist on this classic dish.⭐
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