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Diet & meal · 432 recipes

Gluten-Free Lunch Recipes

Gluten-Free lunch ideas — naturally gluten-free cooking with real ingredients. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Charred Cauliflower Couscous with Roasted Beet, Pomegranate, Crispy Kale & Tahini-Harissa DrizzleSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Cauliflower Couscous with Roasted Beet, Pomegranate, Crispy Kale & Tahini-Harissa Drizzle

Torn roasted cauliflower mixed through toasted pearl couscous, topped with earthy roasted beet, jeweled pomegranate seeds, and shattered kale chips

777 cal · 22g protein · 70 min
veganhigh-fibergluten-free
Pan-Seared Cod with Charred Tomato & Green Olive Salsa VerdeEasy
Lunch

Pan-Seared Cod with Charred Tomato & Green Olive Salsa Verde

Flaky white fish with vibrant Spanish herb and brine condiment

397 cal · 32g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freeweeknight
Turmeric-Braised Squid with Coconut-Lime Broth & Charred BroccoliniIntermediate
Lunch

Turmeric-Braised Squid with Coconut-Lime Broth & Charred Broccolini

Tender squid, aromatic broth, charred greens—a confident braise.

954 cal · 61g protein · 40 min
high-proteinintermediategluten-free
Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Roasted Fennel, Golden Raisin Gastrique & Saffron EmulsionSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Roasted Fennel, Golden Raisin Gastrique & Saffron Emulsion

Steamed in parchment with aromatic vegetables and silky sauce.

1090 cal · 81g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freeelegantpescatarian
Lamb Shoulder Confit with Charred Fennel, Roasted Garlic Jus & Soft PolentaSophisticated
Lunch

Lamb Shoulder Confit with Charred Fennel, Roasted Garlic Jus & Soft Polenta

Slow-braised lamb shoulder sliced thick, served over creamy polenta

1124 cal · 72g protein · 140 min
gluten-freesophisticated
Charred Corn & Black Bean Tostada Salad with Crispy Avocado Mousse & Chipotle Lime VinaigretteEasy
Lunch

Charred Corn & Black Bean Tostada Salad with Crispy Avocado Mousse & Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette

Autumn harvest meets Mexican comfort

747 cal · 28g protein · 30 min
vegangluten-freeMexican
Merluza a la Sal con Emulsión de Azafrán y Verduras de TemporadaIntermediate
Lunch

Merluza a la Sal con Emulsión de Azafrán y Verduras de Temporada

Whole hake baked in salt crust with saffron beurre blanc and autumn vegetables

683 cal · 6g protein · 50 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Crispy Chicken Thigh Salad with Roasted Apple & WalnutIntermediate
Lunch

Crispy Chicken Thigh Salad with Roasted Apple & Walnut

Pan-seared thigh over bitter greens, warm roasted apple, toasted walnuts, sharp cider vinaigrette

693 cal · 27g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-free
Slow-Braised Chicken Thigh with Charred Okra, Preserved Lemon & Herbed CouscousIntermediate
Lunch

Slow-Braised Chicken Thigh with Charred Okra, Preserved Lemon & Herbed Couscous

Tender thigh meat in an aromatic, herbaceous braise

678 cal · 34g protein · 50 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionintermediate
Pan-Roasted Cauliflower & Preserved Lemon Salad with Crispy HalloumiIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Roasted Cauliflower & Preserved Lemon Salad with Crispy Halloumi

Charred vegetable, brined lemon, salty cheese

858 cal · 29g protein · 30 min
vegetariangluten-freeintermediate
Seared Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Burnt Orange Oil & Crispy Sage BreadcrumbSophisticated
Lunch

Seared Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Burnt Orange Oil & Crispy Sage Breadcrumb

Whole white fish steamed in parchment, caramelized fennel, citrus-herb oil

949 cal · 78g protein · 43 min
paleohigh-proteingluten-freemediterranean
Charred Lamb Kofte & Burnt Lemon Flatbread with Black Garlic YogurtIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Lamb Kofte & Burnt Lemon Flatbread with Black Garlic Yogurt

Spiced ground lamb patties with char-marked pita and fermented garlic dip

855 cal · 43g protein · 29 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptablepaleo
Spiced Paneer & Okra Stir-Fry with Burnt Cumin-Garlic OilIntermediate
Lunch

Spiced Paneer & Okra Stir-Fry with Burnt Cumin-Garlic Oil

Pan-seared paneer, charred okra, roasted spices, ginger

783 cal · 22g protein · 32 min
vegetarianintermediategluten-free
Adana Lamb Kofte over Charred Eggplant Spread with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy ParsleyIntermediate
Lunch

Adana Lamb Kofte over Charred Eggplant Spread with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Parsley

Spiced lamb patties with smoky eggplant purée, tahini drizzle, and pomegranate gastrique

936 cal · 34g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-free
Branzino Rôti aux Abricots & Chermoula VerteEasy
Lunch

Branzino Rôti aux Abricots & Chermoula Verte

Whole Mediterranean bass with stone fruit, cilantro-walnut sauce and charred lemon

792 cal · 85g protein · 37 min
high-proteinomega-3gluten-free
Pan-Seared Thai Seabass with Red Curry Beurre Blanc, Charred Green Beans & Crispy GarlicIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Thai Seabass with Red Curry Beurre Blanc, Charred Green Beans & Crispy Garlic

Buttery seabass with a silky curry-spiked sauce, tender green beans, and shards of golden garlic.

584 cal · 35g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Wot-Spiced Halibut with Roasted Onion Jam, Charred Broccolini & Berbere Beurre NoisetteSophisticated
Lunch

Wot-Spiced Halibut with Roasted Onion Jam, Charred Broccolini & Berbere Beurre Noisette

Pan-seared halibut; caramelized-sweet onion compote infused with ginger & fenugreek; toasted brown butter with spice dust

1027 cal · 84g protein · 75 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Hirame en Papillote with Burnt Shallot Miso, Charred Kabocha & Crispy Garlic ChipSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Hirame en Papillote with Burnt Shallot Miso, Charred Kabocha & Crispy Garlic Chip

Delicate flatfish steamed in parchment with caramelized alliums and autumn squash

514 cal · 42g protein · 42 min
gluten-freerestaurant-techniquepescatarian
Grilled Chicken & Charred Stone Fruit SaladEasy
Lunch

Grilled Chicken & Charred Stone Fruit Salad

Tender chicken, caramelized peach and nectarine, bitter greens, warm citrus vinaigrette

525 cal · 40g protein · 25 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlygluten-free
Lamb Shoulder Carpaccio with Celery Root, Walnut & Aged BalsamicSophisticated
Lunch

Lamb Shoulder Carpaccio with Celery Root, Walnut & Aged Balsamic

Tissue-thin sliced lamb, raw and marble-white, dressed with creamy root and acid

563 cal · 32g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Trout with Ají Rojo Beurre Blanc, Charred Choclo & Roasted PumpkinIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Trout with Ají Rojo Beurre Blanc, Charred Choclo & Roasted Pumpkin

Delicate fish, Peruvian red-chili pan sauce, ancient corn variety

816 cal · 39g protein · 40 min
high-proteindairy-free-optiongluten-free
Merluza a la Sidra con Manzana y CebollaEasy
Lunch

Merluza a la Sidra con Manzana y Cebolla

Hake poached in cider with apple and caramelized onion

359 cal · 30g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-free25-minute
Sopa de Tortilla con Aguacate y ChipotleEasy
Lunch

Sopa de Tortilla con Aguacate y Chipotle

Crispy tortilla strips in a smoky tomato broth

725 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
vegetariangluten-free
Pan-Seared Chicken Thigh with Charred Eggplant & Walnut ChermoulaIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Chicken Thigh with Charred Eggplant & Walnut Chermoula

Spiced poultry, silky charred vegetable, vibrant herb-nut sauce

774 cal · 31g protein · 43 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlygluten-free

Good to know

How long do these take?

Half are done in about 35 minutes. The quickest is around 22 minutes and the longest about 60 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.

Is every recipe here gluten free?

Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a gluten free diet. We cannot vouch for the brands in your cupboard or for cross-contamination in your kitchen, so check labels as you normally would.

How many calories are in these?

Most land between 450 and 1059 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.

Do these come with a grocery list?

Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.

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