Living Gluten Free

These vegetarian main course recipes are gluten-free or include directions to make them safe for those with celiac disease, sprue, or who are allergic to wheat gluten.

Gluten-Free Vegetarian Main Course Recipes

Safe Without Modification

Asian Peanut Tofu with Noodles
Asparagus Risotto
Baingan Bharta (Smoky Indian Eggplant)
Butternut Squash Risotto | Coumadin Safe Version
Caramelized Gazpacho
Cauliflower Pie
Cauliflower Steak
Chalupas | Low Sodium Version
Chana Masala
Chayote (Mirliton) Tacos
Chilled White Bean Soup with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Chopped Greek Salad
Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Cream of Potato Soup with Roasted Garlic | Low Sodium Version
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Creamy Leek Soup
Creamy Vegetable Soup
Crustless Zucchini Quiche
Curried Cauliflower | Lactose Free Version (Pantry Meal)
Curried Corn Soup
Curried Lentils | Low Sodium Version
Curried Lentil Soup
Curried Lentils with Paneer and Roasted Eggplant
Eggplant Curry with Rice Noodles
Eggplant & Garlic Soup
Eggplant Involtini
Eggplant Lasagna
Eggplant Risotto
Gardener's Pie (Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie)
Gluten-Free Gnocchi
Greek Quinoa Salad | Coumadin Safe Greek Quinoa Salad
Green Shakshouka
Indian Chickpea Stew
Kale Fried Rice
Karai Paneer (Paneer with Tomato Sauce)
Leek Risotto with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Lentil and Black Bean Salad | Coumadin-Safe Version
Lentils and Eggs
Makhani Dal (Lentils with Kidney Beans & Chilis)
Minestrone
Mediterranean Broccoli and Tomato Casserole
Mediterranean Tortilla
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Mona's Sauteed Veggie Plate
Mushroom Chili
Mushroom Risotto | GERD Friendly Version
Palak Paneer
Portabello Tacos
Quinoa Caprese Salad | Low Sodium Version
Ratatouille
Red Lentils with Smokey Eggplant
Root Vegetable Ratatouille
Rosemary Tomato Soup
Seared Tofu with Honey Spice Glaze
Shakshouka
Six Onion Soup
Spaghetti Squash Pasta
Spicy Chilled Pea Soup
Stuffed Roasted Eggplant | Low Sodium Version
Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto
Sun-Dried Tomato Soup
Sweet Potato Curry
Thai Sweet Potato Soup
Tomato Basil Soup with White Beans
Tuscan Bean Soup
Vegetable Soup with Black Eyed Peas
Vegetarian Paella
Zucchini Chèvre Risotto

Safe with Cautions or Modifications

Acorn Squash Lasagna - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Acorn Squash Pasta Bake - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish. Shred your own mozzarella from a block of cheese or check to make sure that pre-shredded cheese is gluten-free, as some anti-caking agents contain gluten.
Baked Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Almodrote (Eggplant Casserole) - Use gluten-free bread in this dish. Check pre-shredded cheese for modified food starch (used to prevent caking) - it's best to grate your own from a block.
Basil Tofu - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Bean and Tomato Pasta Bake - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Black Bean and Black Quinoa Salad - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish, and check to make sure the mayonnaise and sour cream is gluten-free.
Black Bean and Jack Burgers - Serve on a gluten-free bun.
Broccoli Cheese Bake - Use garbanzo flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs in this dish, and check for anti-caking agents in pre-grated cheese. It's best to grate your own from a block.
Broccoli Corn Taco Bake - Check pre-shredded cheese for modified food starch - best to shred your own.
Brussels Sprouts Fried Rice - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Cacio e Pepe (Linguine with Black Pepper) - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish. Check pre-shredded cheese for modified food starch (used to prevent caking) - it's best to shred your own from a block.
Caprese Mac and Cheese - Use gluten-free pasta, gluten-free garbanzo flour, and gluten-free panko breadcrumbs in this dish. Check for anti-caking ingredients in pre-shredded cheese; it's best to grate your own from a block.
Cauliflower Korma - Make sure the yogurt is gluten-free.
Cauliflower Mac & Cheese - Use gluten-free pasta and gluten-free breadcrumbs in this dish.
Cauliflower Risotto - Check for anti-caking ingredients in pre-shredded cheese; it's best to grate your own from a block.
Chili Rellenos - Use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs in this dish.
Corn and Black Bean Taco Salad - Check for flour or modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese.
Corn Quesadillas - Check for flour or modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese.
Cream of Spinach Soup - Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce (sold in the United States) is gluten-free. Serve with a gluten-free roll.
Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Creamy Lentil Soup - Check for modified food starch in the sour cream.
Creamy Mushroom Mac and Cheese - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Creamy Pasta with Asparagus and Black Pepper - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Eggplant Cheeseburger - Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce (sold in the United States) is gluten-free. Serve with a gluten-free hamburger bun.
Eggplant Fried Rice - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Eggs in Purgatory - Check for modified food starch in pre-shredded or -grated cheese. It is best to grate your own from a block.
Grated Cauliflower Risotto - Check for modified food starch in pre-shredded or -grated cheese. It is best to grate your own from a block.
Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich - Use gluten-free bread for this sandwich, and check for modified food starch in the sour cream.
Grilled Smoked Gouda Sandwich - Use gluten-free bread for this sandwich, and check for modified food starch in the sour cream.
Gluten Free Fettuccine Alfredo - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Falafel - Serve with gluten-free pita bread.
Fusilli with Morels and Roasted Garlic | Low Sodium Version - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Lasagna with Eggplant - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Lemon Rosemary Penne - Use gluten-free pasta and garbanzo flour in this dish.
Lentil Moussaka - Use gluten-free garbanzo flour and not all-purpose flour.
Miso Eggplant Stir Fry - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish, and check to make sure the miso is gluten-free.
Moroccan Chili with Harissa Yogurt - Check for modified food starch in the yogurt.
Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pupusas - Make sure the masa (corn flour) is gluten-free.
Mushroom and Spinach Enchiladas - Use garbanzo flour, not all-purpose flour, in this dish. Make sure the tortillas are gluten-free.
Mushroom Bourguignon - Use gluten-free garbanzo flour in this dish.
Mushroom Burger - Serve on a gluten-free bun. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free.
Mushroom Carbonara - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Mushroom Cheese Orzo - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish. Check for flour or modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese; it's best to grate your own from a block.
Mushroom Stew - Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce is gluten-free.
Mushroom-Spinach Fried Rice - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Mushroom Lasagna - Use gluten-free pasta and garbanzo flour in place of the wheat pasta and the all-purpose wheat flour.
Mushroom Tacos - Make sure your corn taco shells are gluten-free and check for flour in pre-shredded cheese. It's best to grate your own from a block.
One Pot Orzo and White Beans - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish. Check for anti-caking ingredients in pre-grated cheese; it's best to grate your own from a block.
Parmesan Pasta with Beans & Greens - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Pasta alla Norma - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish and check for anti-caking ingredients in pre-grated cheese. It's best to grate your own from a block.
Pasta and Tomato Sauce - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato Viniagrette - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Penne Arrabbiata - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Penne with Roasted Acorn Squash | Low Sodium Version - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Penne with Eggplant Pesto and Mushrooms - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Penne with Roasted Broccoli and Tomatoes - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Penne with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce and Blue Cheese - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish. Blue cheese is a gluten-free food.
Pimento Mac and Cheese - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Pinto Bean and Butternut Squash Quesadilla - Make sure the sour cream is gluten free and that pre-shredded cheese is gluten-free (it's best to grate your own from a block).
Poblano Corn Chowder - Use 3 Tbsp garbanzo flour instead of the 2 Tbsp all purpose flour.
Portobello Burger - Use a gluten-free hamburger bun in place of the whole wheat bun.
Pumpkin Curry - Make sure the garam masala is gluten-free.
Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo - Use garbanzo flour and gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Quick and Easy Tomato Sauce and Pasta - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Quick Tacos | Low Sodium Version
Ratatouille Salad - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Roasted Poblano Pepper Soup - Use gluten-free beer in this dish.
Roasted Southwestern Acorn Squash | Low Sodium Version - Check for flour or modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese.
Roasted Squash Tacos - Check for anti-caking agents in pre-shredded cheese. It's safest to shred your own.
Roasted Veggie Mac and Cheese - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish and check for flour or modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese. It's best to grate your own from a block.
Roasted Vegetable Cheesecake - Use gluten-free whole grain breadcrumbs and check to make sure the cream cheese is gluten-free.
Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas - Make sure the tortillas are gluten-free.
Root Vegetable Pasta - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Shawarma Style Mushroom Pitas - Make sure the yogurt is gluten-free. Use gluten-free pita bread in this dish, or serve over Brown Rice.
Soft Corn Tacos - Use a gluten-free beer and corn tortillas in place of the flour tortillas.
Spaghetti Squash with Mozzarella and Pine Nuts - Use garbanzo flour in this dish.
Spaghetti with Lentils - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Spinach Enchiladas - Check for anti-caking agents in pre-shredded cheese, and make sure the tortillas are gluten-free.
Spinach Leek Lasagna - Use garbanzo flour and gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Spinach Mushroom Lasagna - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Sweet Potato Tacos - Make sure the corn tortillas are gluten-free. Check for anti-caking ingredients in pre-shredded cheese; it's best to grate your own from a block. Check for modified food starch in the sour cream.
Squash and Corn Tacos - Make sure the tortillas are gluten-free and check any pre-shredded cheese, as flour or modified food starch may be used to prevent caking; it's best to grate your own.
Tandoori Mushroom Balls - Make sure the yogurt is gluten-free and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Tamale Pie - Check to make sure that your cornmeal is gluten-free. Check pre-shredded cheese for modified food starch (best to shred your own).
Tamale Pie with Black Beans (Pantry Meal) - Check for flour or modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese.
Three Cheese Orzo - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish. Check for flour or modified food starch in pre-grated cheese; it's safest to grate your own from a block.
Tofu Cakes - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Tomatillo Tofu Tacos - Check for flour or modified food starch in pre-grated cheese (safest to grate your own from a block).
Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta Salad - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free.
Vegetable Etouffee - Use garbanzo flour and not all-purpose flour in this dish, and make sure the Cajun spice blend is gluten-free.
Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Use gluten-free bread for this sandwich.
Vegetarian Cottage Pie - Use garbanzo flour in place of all-purpose flour in this dish.
White Bean Chili - Watch for unspecified food starch in pre-shredded cheese: it's safest to shred your own from a block.
Wild Mushroom Linguine - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Zucchini Balls - Use gluten-free panko in this dish.