25 Inexpensive Gluten Free Dinners Your Family Will Love · Seasonal Cravings (2024)

Discover a Budget-Friendly Twist to Gluten-Free Dining: Delicious Options for Affordable and Flavorful Meals! Who says adopting a gluten-free lifestyle has to be expensive? You don't have to compromise your budget to enjoy delightful gluten-free meals. Dive into our collection of affordable dinner ideas, crafted with everyday pantry staples available at your local grocery store. These recipes not only cater to gluten-free preferences but also promise a satisfying and wallet-friendly dining experience that your whole family will love!

1. Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is loaded with tender beef and a sauce full of flavor. Made gluten free and super easy in the Instant Pot. Get the recipe.

2. Greek Lemon Chicken

This Greek lemon chicken is boneless chicken breast marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs, then grilled to perfection. A quick and easy dinner option that’s perfect for everyday meals yet is elegant enough for entertaining. Get the recipe.

3. Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup

Make this hearty pumpkin and sweet potato soup any day of the week. It is comforting and packed with flavor. With roast pumpkin and sweet potato, it's budget-friendly and simple to make. Get the recipe.

4. Stir Fry Vermicelli Noodles

This Chinese-inspired stir-fry rice vermicelli noodle is packed with flavors, filling, and incredibly satisfying. A quick one-pan meal that is fuss-free and ready in 30 minutes. This fried bee hoon is also healthy and packed with colorful veggies! Get the recipe.

5. Gluten Free Kung Pao Chicken

Bursting with flavor and beyond easy to make, this Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken is a healthier twist on your favorite take-out dish. The perfect combination of salty and sweet, this savory recipe is sure to become your new weeknight staple. Get the recipe.

6. Pesto Quinoa and Chickpea Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Treat your taste buds to this pesto quinoa stuffed spaghetti squash. It is easy to make and gluten free. Bonus: it is budget-friendly, too! Get the recipe.

7. Easy Chicken Pho

This Easy Chicken Pho can be made in under 30 minutes and is loaded with garlic, ginger, and anise flavors. A great option for quick, inexpensive dinners. Get the recipe.

8. Gluten Free Stuffed Bell Peppers

These easy gluten-free stuffed peppers are filled with a flavorful mixture of fluffy quinoa, minced beef, and sautéed veggies. A colorful and vibrant meal that’s filling and flavorful, these baked stuffed peppers are totally dairy-free, too. Get the recipe.

9. Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina

Also known as gnocchi al forno, these cheesy baked potato dumplings are the ultimate Italian comfort food! You don't have to work hard for comfort, either: gnocchi alla sorrentina is easy to make and ready in a snap! Get the recipe.

10. Cauliflower Broccoli Bake with Alfredo

Craving some creamy goodness? This Cauliflower Broccoli Bake with Alfredo will satisfy your cheesy cravings. It's packed with cauliflower rice, broccoli, alfredo sauce, and parmesan cheese. Get the recipe.

11. Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

This Easy Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin will become your go-to dinner the whole family will love. Tender pork with sweet brown sugar and balsamic sauce. Get the recipe.

12. Ramen with Roasted Tomatoes

The roasted tomatoes in this ramen noodles recipe bring such an amazing umami flavor to this dish. This delicious meal is gluten free, nut free and can easily be vegan by making a few minor substitutions. Get the recipe.

13. Greek Spinach and Rice

Spanakorizo is a traditional Greek Spinach and Rice dish that can be served as a vegetarian meal or side dish. This easy recipe uses simple, fresh ingredients to produce a healthy and delicious dish. Get the recipe.

14. Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza

Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza is sweet and savory rolled into one. The prosciutto and mozzarella add just the right amount of salty, and the sweet balsamic glaze really takes the flavor over the top. Be sure to use gluten free pizza dough! Get the recipe.

15. 15 Bean Soup

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15 Bean Soup is a vegetarian bean soup recipe everyone will love! Vegan, high protein, tasty & easily made in the slow cooker, instant pot, or on the stove. This is the best bean soup recipe. So hearty, filling, and easy to make! Get the recipe.

16. Acorn Squash Soup with Turmeric

Acorn Squash Soup with Turmeric will warm your bones this winter. It's so creamy and delicious that you won't realize how healthy it is. Full of veggies and made dairy free with coconut milk. Get the recipe.

17. Vegan Thai Green Curry

This Vegan Thai Green Curry recipe is a fragrant, flavorful one-pan dish crammed with wholesome vegetables and tofu simmered in a rich, creamy green sauce! With a mix of mildly spicy, savory, tangy, and umami flavors- this dish will make your senses reel in delight! Get the recipe.

18. Lentil Dahl

Simple and delicious lentil dhal made with just a few pantry ingredients. This vegan dish is healthy, cheap, and very satisfying. Red lentils are cooked with fragrant spices and creamy coconut milk until a creamy and thick texture is reached. Get the recipe.

19. Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki thighs are the easiest weeknight recipe ever. The teriyaki sauce is easily made with only a few ingredients and gluten free. Get the recipe.

20. Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast with Garlic Herb Butter

This cast iron skillet chicken is super easy to make, perfectly seasoned golden brown chicken that is tender and juicy and goes perfectly with any side dish! To make this even better, it is topped with a garlic herb butter that adds even more flavor! Get the recipe.

21. Easy Vegan Enchilada Soup

This vegan enchilada soup uses red enchilada sauce to pack tons of flavor into a short cooking time. Between the bold flavors and creamy-yet-hearty texture, this vegan soup will quickly become one of your favorite one-pot recipes. Get the recipe.

22. Instant Pot Beef Stew

This Gluten Free Instant Pot Beef Stew is a hearty choice for a weeknight dinner. It's full of potatoes, carrots, and celery, plus lots of warm flavors from the spices. It can be put together in around 30 minutes in the Instant Pot. Get the recipe.

23. Philly Cheese Beef Skillet

This Keto Philly Cheesesteak Style Beef Skillet is a delicious mix between sloppy joes and Philly cheesesteak. It’s an easy and inexpensive family friendly meal that can be thrown together in less than 30 minutes. Get the recipe.

24. Chicken Adobo

Chicken Adobo is a favorite tangy, salty, sweet Filipino recipe because it’s easy and delicious! It is made even easier with the slow cooker. Only a few minutes to set it up, and your favorite comfort food is ready in 4 effortless hours. Get the recipe.

25. Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers

This Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers is the easiest cheapest dinner ever, and it's paleo, whole30, and gluten free. This is the perfect weeknight meal for busy families. Get the recipe.