Need a recipe but don’t have a lot of ingredients on hand? Try one of these minimal ingredient gluten-free recipes instead of one of those with 15+ ingredients.
It’s not always easy to come up with a recipe when you don’t certain ingredients on hand.
So, instead of looking for recipes that include tons of ingredients, try looking for a minimal ingredient recipe instead.
Tons of Minimal Ingredient Gluten-Free Recipes
You can still make many delicious recipes even when you don’t have a lot of ingredients in your pantry.
Minimal Ingredient Main Dishes
I decided to break these up by dish type.
Here are the main dish recipes. These are super easy and really delicious too.
Pesto Turkey Cauliflower Rice Bowls (Whole30)
Looking for something easy, healthy, and super fast? Cauliflower rice bowls to the rescue! This Pesto Turkey Cauliflower Rice Bowl recipe boasts 3 different vegetables, fast protein in the form of ground turkey, and just 10-15 minutes of TOTAL TIME.
5 Ingredient Caprese Sheet Pan Chicken Breast- Gluten-free
Caprese Sheet Pan Chicken Breast Dinner (gluten-free) was inspired by my fave Caprese Salad Skewer appetizer. It's a quick 5 ingredient chicken dinner with basil, grape tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and reduced balsamic vinegar glaze and can be made in under 30 minutes.
Cider Glazed Chicken Breasts
This Cider Glazed Chicken is a perfect weeknight dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's just three ingredients! Naturally gluten-free!
Yes-You-Can Black Bean Chili
No meat? No problem! This vegan Yes-You-Can Black Bean Chili recipe has all the taste of hearty chili and can be ready to eat in 15-minutes or less. The convenience of a three-ingredient recipe without any greasy pans to clean.
Easy 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Roast
This easy slow cooker pot roast makes a delicious meal with only 5 simple ingredients.
Thai Basil Eggplant: Vegan and Gluten Free
Thai Eggplant stir-fry with Basil and Chili garlic sauce (Pad Prik Pao Ma Keua Praw) is a soft, spicy, and a little sweet recipe. Thai basil adds a very fresh flavor to this vegan, gluten-free and delicious stir fry eggplant recipe.
Courgette Fritters
Gluten-free courgette fritters are super simple to make, a great addition to any brunch dish topped with a poached egg. Also delicious served as a starter
Singapore Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
One of the tastiest and easiest ways to prepare chicken! The peanut dipping sauce is optional, but also gluten-free!
Dairy-Free Chicken & Rice Casserole
This delicious and healthy Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is the perfect main dish for busy weeknights. Prep it ahead of time and then bake it when you’re ready to eat.
BEST GLUTEN FREE STEAK SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING
This gluten-free steak salad is simple and easy and pairs perfectly with the homemade avocado dressing.
Savory Sweet Potato Hash
Savory Sweet Potato Hash is a delicious and healthy one-pan recipe. This vegetable stir fry is the perfect side dish for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner! Gluten-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly recipe.
Creamy Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Soup
This creamy Philly Cheesesteak Soup is inspired by the delicious Philly cheesesteak sandwich. An insanely delicious low carb soup using roast beef, peppers, mushrooms, and plenty of cheese!
Avocado Soup - A Healthy Vegan Lunch Recipe
The concept of Avocado Soup might sound strange but if you're adventurous be prepared to be surprised. Zucchini is used as a base and the addition of avocado makes it super creamy!
Minimal Ingredient Sides & Others
Need a side dish to go with your main dish?
Check out these minimal ingredient side dishes that would pair well with the main dishes above.
Flaxseed Keto Wraps Recipe
Simple to make, those Easy Flaxseed Wraps Recipe needs only one main ingredient to transform your wish of a Gluten-Free Flatbread to a Vegan, Grain-free, Low Carb, and Diabetes-friendly option for your meals.
Gluten Free Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
These Gluten-Free Bacon Jalapeno Poppers are a super easy and disarmingly delicious appetizer! Plus, they only require 6 simple ingredients.
Easy Brussels Sprouts with Almonds & Brown Butter
It only takes 3 ingredients to make these amazing, nutty, and buttery Brussels Sprouts with Almonds & Brown Butter!
Poached Avocados or 3 Minute Vegan Eggs
These poached avocados or 3-minute vegan eggs are fast, east, and tasty. They’re full of healthy fat and protein and make a substantial breakfast or snack!
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips (GF,V)
These golden, crunchy, Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are addictive and incredibly easy to make with just 2 essential ingredients. They are a must for snacking, picnics, cookouts, game days, Cinco de Mayo, and more.
Smoky Rosemary Hummus Pantry Recipe | Planted365
This Smoky Rosemary Hummus recipe is delicious and easy to make. It takes just a few minutes and uses simple ingredients found on hand in most pantries.
Black Bean Dip
Healthy and delicious black bean dip. This tasty dip is similar is perfect for dipping veggies, crackers, or corn chips.
Easy Jeera Rice(Stovetop and Instant top)- Vegan, Gluten-free
This recipe is so easy to make in your kitchen. Let’s learn how to make restaurant-style, Vegan, Gluten-free, Jeera rice in under 15 minutes.
Cauliflower Gnocchi Recipe (Easy + 3 Ingredients)
Learn how to make homemade Cauliflower Gnocchi with this easy 3-ingredient recipe! Healthy, vegan, gluten-free & paleo-friendly!
Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts with Honey-Balsamic Glaze is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Perfectly roasted and slightly charred sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts tossed in a sweet and tangy glaze.
Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts Recipe: Spicy Cajun Snack
Instant pot spicy boiled peanuts take only 30 minutes and are packed with bold nutty flavor. This gluten-free snack is made with simple ingredients and is very easy to make.
Minimal Ingredient Sweets & Treats
Are you a sweet lover? Check out these minimal ingredient sweet treats!
Delicious, easy to make and easy ingredients make these recipes a no-brainer.
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies made with only 4 ingredients, that are also eggless and gluten-free! They call for oats, peanut butter, mashed bananas, and chocolate chips and are ready in less than 30 minutes. These SOFT and CHEWY oatmeal cookies are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or as a healthy dessert!
Paleo Fudge (vegan and super creamy!) - Texanerin Baking
This paleo fudge is made healthier with almond butter and maple syrup and has the most amazingly creamy texture!
EASY Banana Peanut Butter Snack (w/ Yummy Toppings)
Try this delicious banana peanut butter snack! Sprinkle with your favorite toppings like coconut, blueberries, or dark chocolate chips.
Instant Pot Tapioca Pudding
It’s naturally sweetened with no refined sugar. It does not require continuous stirring and avoids sticky bottom pots and it cooks in just 1o mins with only 5 ingredients.
3 Ingredient Vegan Oatmeal Cookies
These healthy vegan peanut butter oatmeal cookies are crunchy, delicious, and super easy to make with three pantry staples.
3 Ingredient Nutella Brownies
These chewy, rich Nutella brownies are naturally gluten-free and are truly made with just 3 simple ingredients: Nutella hazelnut spread, eggs, and almond flour.
Peanut Butter cookies, Plus a hack to reduce sugar in baking
Easy 4 ingredient gluten-free peanut butter cookies, such a quick recipe to make and so delicious to eat despite being a relatively low sugar cookie.
Easy 3 Ingredient Pineapple Sorbet
This homemade pineapple sorbet is delicious all year long...and you can make it with just 3 simple ingredients!
Fried Bananas - Pan Fried + No Sugar Added
Super easy recipe for Pan Fried Bananas! Tastes delicious on their own or as a topping for yogurt or ice cream.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Made with 4 ingredients only, these super easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are the most decadent bites you will ever try. And you would never guess that these Peanut Butter Truffles are Vegan, Gluten-Free Friendly, and made with No Refined Sugar!
Gluten-Free Almond Cookies
These 5 ingredient Almond Cookies are both gluten and dairy-free, and simply delicious!
Salted Caramel Bliss Balls
These 5-ingredient Salted Caramel Bliss Balls are a delightful sweet treat - vegan, gluten, and refined sugar-free.
No bake apricot coconut slice
Quick and easy to make, these coconut apricot bars are perfect for snacking!
Flourless Chocolate Torte (Only 5 Ingredients)
No one will ever know that this decadent chocolate cake is gluten-free, and it's so easy to make with only 5 ingredients!
Keto Pumpkin Bread Bars - Bonappeteach
These keto and gluten-free pumpkin bread bars are the perfect snack or dessert to get your pumpkin fix this fall. These are so easy and so flavorful, you’ll find yourself making a second batch right after the first!
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