9 Grain Free Weeknight Dinners

9 Grain Free Weeknight Dinners

Are you trying to eliminate grains from your diet? Starting any new diet can be tricky, especially when there is so much information circling it. If you've heard of a grain free diet and are wondering if it's right for you, you've stumbled on the right article. Going grain free has many benefits for individuals struggling with food allergies, inflammation and autoimmune disorders. By eliminating grains from your diet, you may find that your digestive issues ease up immediately and you're able to enjoy food again with ease and comfort. Often, the most challenging part about a diet is knowing what you can and can't eat. To help you out on your gluten free journey, the Bob's Red Mill food experts have put together this list of nine grain free dinner recipes. All delicious in their own way, the dinners on this list range from sweet and savory. Keep scrolling to find a dish that you enjoy!

Take a Quick Trip to France With This Grain Free Baguette Recipe

Grain Free Baguette or Hoagie Buns If you thought baguettes were off-limits once switching to a grain free diet, think again. Who doesn't love freshly baked bread straight from the oven? Especially when that bread is packed full of your favorite sandwich ingredients. Fortunately, you can skip traditional bread and make this Grain Free Baguette or Hoagie Bun recipe instead. Made with our Gluten Free Flatbread Mix, it's an easy-to-make treat that will surprise everyone at the table. Fill it with your favorite sandwich ingredients for the ultimate gluten free dinner. Not sure which ingredients work best? Here are a few of our favorite French sandwich combos:

Jambon Beurre

A classic french ham sandwich recipe, start by generously buttering your grain free baguette and adding thin layers of french ham and emmental or gruyere cheese.

Chvre Tomate Sandwich

A popular sandwich in the south of France, to make a chevre tomato sandwich, simply fill your baguette with goat cheese, tomato, olive oil, dried french herbs and arugula. For an extra boost of protein and flavor, you can add a few slices of ham.

Pan Bagnat

A traditional sandwich from the Mediterranean coast of France, a pan bagnat features a freshly baked baguette soaked in olive oil and filled with savory ingredients like tuna, olives, capers and anchovies.

Turn a Popular French Dessert into Delicious Weeknight Dinner

While a galette is often served as a sweet dessert in France, with just a few ingredient swaps, it can quickly be made into savory, gluten free, vegan and grain free dinner recipes. To make a golden pastry that your guests will get excited about, make this Spinach Artichoke Galette recipe. In this dish, Bob's Red Mill Chickpea Flour is combined with Golden Flaxseed Meal to create a richly flavored, flaky galette crust that can be stuffed with the ingredients of your choice. We've chosen to pack ours with savory foods like mushrooms, artichoke hearts, spinach and hummus.

Have a Grain Free Pizza Night

Gluten Free Flatbread Pizza Crust Pizza nights are always a good idea, especially when you're cooking for a crowd. While making pizza when following a grain free diet might sound a bit more challenging, it doesn't have to be. Grain free pizza crust can be made simpler with the help of pre-made mixes like our Grain Free Flatbread Mix. A delicious and easily prepared mix, it offers up the scrumptious flavor and tempting aroma of traditional pizza crust without the grains. Choose to top your pizza with a simple combination like cheese and pepperoni, or get creative and try something new. Keep scrolling to discover a few unique pizza topping combinations.
  • Buffalo chicken
  • Ham egg and cheese
  • Portobello Mushroom and fried egg
  • Peach ricotta and honey
  • Strawberry, balsamic and goat cheese

Appeal to Everyone's Taste Buds with Single-Serve Slider Buns

Suppose your nightly dinner has quickly turned into a midweek gathering of family or friends. In that case, you're likely searching for a low carb gluten free dinner recipe that will appeal to everyone's taste preferences and dietary restrictions. Steering clear of high allergy foods like nuts, gluten and grains is an excellent way to ensure that everyone can take a bite out of your kitchen creation. For the perfect round table meal, start by making these Grain Free Slider Buns. More fun than large sandwiches, these sliders are not only impressive looking, but they're also full of flavor. Fill them with various flavorful ingredients, meat, ham and even mashed cauliflower taste delicious when sandwiched in between these grain free buns. Made with our Grain Free Flatbread Mix, it's an easy-to-make dinner that you can whip up in under an hour.

Get Creative in the Kitchen and Make Casserole

Gluten free grren bean casserole Casserole is a classic for a reasonit's delicious. If you're eager to whip up a plate of comfort food that will leave your dinner guests scrambling for seconds, then this Gluten Free Casserole Recipe is just the dish. In this casserole, the crust is made with chickpea flour while a creamy mushroom filling and onion-based sauce are combined with green beans and topped with crisp onion rings for the ultimate grain free dinner recipe. Wondering how we made the crispy onion rings grain free? Instead of using traditional flour to coat the onions, we used our Gluten Free Baked Onion Rings recipe to get the job done. Additionally, grain free Chickpea Flour is added to the casserole to create that creamy goodness. A recipe that's sure to earn a spot in your cookbook, try it out for yourself and see what you think!

Make a Large Bowl of Soupand Freeze the Leftovers

A quick and easy grain free dinner can be made in just minutes with this Instant Pot Lemony Lentils and Greens Soup recipe. Highly nutritious and delicious, all of the ingredients in this soup are combined and cooked in the Instant Pot, making it an effortless grain free meal that is easy to clean up. Packed full of nutrient-rich vegetables like kale, carrots and onion, this soup comes together quickly and requires just 6 minutes of cooking time. Top it with lots of fresh lemon and your favorite tender herbs for a filling meal ideal for any night of the week. Additionally, because this soup is simple to make, it's the perfect gluten free diet recipe to use when meal prepping. Simply double up the batch and freeze the leftovers to enjoy later on in the week. Doing so will help save you time later on and ensure that you always have a healthy recipe to reach for when you're in a rush.

Create an out-of-This-World Delicious Dinner and Make Cassava Potstickers

Cassava potstickers Potstickers are among the many dishes that individuals following a grain-free lifestyle feel they are missing out on. If you've been craving potstickers for some time and haven't found the perfect grain free recipe, we're here to fix that. By using cassava flour instead of traditional flour, you can create delicious gluten free and grain free potstickers that everyone can enjoy. Fill them with a mixture of your choice, or follow this Cassava Potsticker Recipe and stuff them with a combination of finely chopped pork, mushrooms, cabbage and other vegetables. For added flavor, top them with tamari and ginger, and enjoy!

Make a Large Plate of Tofu

Searching for a grain free and soy free recipe that you can make in a snap? Soy-free Tofu is a delicious thing and can easily be made in your own kitchen with Chickpea Flour. To make this Burmese Tofu with Cilantro Lime Stir-Fried Vegetables, start by using chickpea flour, onion powder, garlic powder and turmeric to make the tofu base and then mix it with delicious cilantro-lime stir-fried vegetables. An excellent vegan, gluten free and soy free meal, be sure to check that your soy sauce is grain free before serving!

Swap Mashed Potatoes with Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped potatoes Avoid gluten, grains and dairy altogether and make these flavorful scalloped potatoes. The ideal dish to bring to your next dinner gathering or to prepare for the family on a weeknight; these Scalloped Potatoes are the perfect alternative to mashed potatoes. Plus, they're an impressive dish sure to take your dinner table decor to the next level. In this delicious recipe, Yukon gold potatoes, caramelized onions and smoky spices are mixed with a creamy sauce made with our grain free Chickpea Flour. Ready to head to the kitchen and create your first grain free dinner? We can't wait to see what you come up with. From grain free potstickers to classic pizza, we hope you find the recipes on this list flavorful enough to make the next time you require a weeknight grain free dinner recipe. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, we wish you a happy and healthy day! Have a grain free dinner recipe that you'd like us to try out? We'd love to hear more about it. Share your favorite recipes with us in the comments below!
Bob's Red Mill
July 06 2021

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