Category: Gluten-Free

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Gluten-Free Recipes Vegan Vegetarian Zucchini

Pan-Fried Summer Squash with Cumin

This aromatic and mouth-watering side of Pan-Fried Summer Squash with Cumin is quick and easy!

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini, sliced, half circles
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced, half circles
  • ¼ cup yellow onions, diced
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Warm cumin seeds in canola oil for about a minute and add onions. Saute for another minute till the onions are soft and transluscent.
  2. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, salt and pepper and saute for a couple of minutes till they are soft buy not squishy. Serve warm as a side or eat cold as a salad with ranch dressing.
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Asian Cucumber Gluten-Free Recipes Sushi Vegetarian

Cucumber Sushi

Cucumber sushi is both gluten-free and dairy-free! Enjoy it with dipping sauces.

Ingredients

  • ½ English cucumber
  • ¼ cup rice, cooked
  • ¼ cup red/orange and green peppers, julienned, oven-roasted
  • ¼ cup carrots, julienned, oven- roasted
  • FOR DIPPING SUACES
    • 2 Tbsps soy sauce
    • 2 Tbsps mayonnaise
    • ¼ tsp hot sauce/siracha

Directions

  1. Core the cucumber in the middle to remove the seeds and create a hollow.
  2. Place a small amount of rice in the cucumber and press it to one side.
  3. Fill it with peppers and carrots.
  4. Slice to ½ inch rounds.
  5. Mix mayo and hot sauce/siracha to make a dipping sauce. Also serve soy sauce for dipping.
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Appetizer Avocado Cucumber Gluten-Free Recipes Snack Vegan

Cucumber -Avocado Cups

Make these simple and elegant Cucumber-Avocado Cups for a healthy appetizer or snack!

Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber
  • ½ avocado, scooped out, mashed
  • ½ cup green onions, minced
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Cut the cucumber into ½ inch round and scoop out the middle without going all the way through.
  2. Add the scooped out cucumber, avocado, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, salt and mash well. Add lime juice, green onions and mix well.
  3. Pipe/scoop the avocado mixture into the cucumber cups.
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Asian Curry Gluten-Free Indian Okra Recipes

Okra Sambar

Sambar is a spicy gravy that originates from Southern India and is usually made with tamarind. This version of Okra Sambar uses tomato sauce instead.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup onions, minced
  • 1/3 cup celery, diced (optional)
  • 1/3 cup carrots, diced (optional)
  • 1 cup okra, frozen
  • 1 cup red lentils, cooked and mushed
  • 2 Tbsps tomato sauce (marinara or tomato basil)
  • 2 tsps Madras curry powder/Sambar powder
  • ½ tsp black mustard seeds (optional)
  • ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds (optional)
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp canola oil
  •  2 tsps chopped cilantro
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 cups water

Directions

  1. Heat the mustard and fenugreek seeds in oil till the mustard pops.
  2. Add the onions and sauté till soft. Add celery, carrots and continue to sauté for about a minute.
  3. Add the okra, a cup of water, tomato sauce, curry/sambar powder, salt and boil for about 8-10 minutes till the okra is cooked.
  4. Add the lentils with a cup of water and heat through. Top with chopped cilantro. Serve with hot, cooked white rice.
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Asian Gluten-Free Indian Recipes Rice Vegetarian

Lemon Rice

Add some sunshine to your plate with this tangy, easy lemon rice.  

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain white rice, cooked
  • 1 cup green peas, frozen
  • 2 Tbsps lemon juice
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  •  ½ tsp black mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp jalapeno, minced
  • ½ tsp black gram dhal (optional)
  • 1/3 cup peanuts, roasted (optional)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp canola oil

Directions

  1. Heat oil with the mustard seeds, black gram dhal and turmeric till the mustard pops.
  2. Add peas, 1/8 tsp salt and sauté for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the peanuts, 1/8 tsp salt the rice and lemon juice. Turn off heat and mix well.
  4. Sprinkle cilantro on top.
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Appetizer Asian Corn Gluten-Free Indian Mexican Recipes Vegetarian

Nacho Chaat

Nacho Chaat is a delightful blend of bold flavors to give you an unforgettable snacking experience!

Ingredients

  • 1 bagTortilla chips
  •  1 /2 cup Mexican Blend cheese, shredded
  • 1 medium potato, boiled, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes, sliced
  •  ¼ cup red onions, minced
  • 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ½ tsp chaat masala powder
  • For Cilantro Chutney
    • 1 bunch cilantro
    • 1 small piece, root ginger
    • ½ tsp tamarind paste
    • 2 small slices jalapenos
    • 1/8 tsp salt
  • For Tamarind Sauce
    • ½ tsp tamarind paste
    • 2 Tbsps sugar
    • ¼ tsp chaat masala
    • 2 cups water

Directions

  1. Spread the tortilla chips on a baking sheet in a single layer (overlapping) and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350F for 5-7 minutes to melt the cheese.
  2. Place the ingredients for the cilantro chutney in a blender with ½ cup of water and blend to a smooth paste.
  3. Place all the ingredients for the tamarind chutney in a pan and heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly till it is well blended.
  4. Mix the potatoes, tomatoes, and onions with 1 Tbsp of the cilantro chutney and 1Tbsp of the tamarind sauce to make the chaat.
  5. Top the nachos with the chaat.

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Carrots Celery Corn Gluten-Free Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Two Ways to Enjoy Carrots, Celery and Corn

Two Ways to Enjoy Carrots, Celery and Corn dished up quick and easy!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup baby carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup corn, frozen
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp ajwain / carrom seeds (substitute: dried thyme)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp cannola oil

Directions

  1. Heat the cumin and ajwain in oil for about a minute.
  2. Add the vegetables, black pepper, garlic powder and saute for about 5 minutes till the vegetables are done.
  3. Eat warm with broth as a soup or cold as a salad.
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Chick Peas Gluten-Free Hummus Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Simple Low-Calorie Hummus

Simple low-calorie hummus without tahini makes a great dip for veggies, chips or pita!

Ingredients
  • 1 can chick peas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 Tbsps oilve oil
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 2-4 Tbsps water
Directions
  1. Add all ingredients to a blender and process till smooth. If needed, add additional water to thin out the hummus. Serve with a sprinkle of paparika and drizzle of olive oil.
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Asian Dumplings Gluten-Free Mushrooms Peppers Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Easy Vegetable Dumplings

Enjoy some family bonding time making these Easy Vegetable Dumplings!

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 cup baby bella mushrooms, minced
  • ¼ cup onions, minced
  • ½ cup carrots, grated
  • ½ cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 package wonton wrappers (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsps canola oil
Directions
  1. Mix vegetables, salt and pepper.
  2. To form the dumplings: Spoon a small amount of the vegetable mixture into the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water and press the edges together to from a triangle and fold over like an envelope.
  3. Add oil to pan followed by dumplings and heat for about 2 minutes on each side to brown. Then add some water to cover the dumplings. Heat covered till the water evaporates. Serve hot with soy sauce, chili oil and rice vinegar.
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Gluten-Free Green Beans Recipes Thanksgiving Vegan Vegetarian

Spiced French Green Beans

Spiced French Green Beans are a simple and elegant side anytime!

Ingredients
  • 1 lb French green beans, french cut
  • 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water
Directions
  1. Heat black mustard seeds and red pepper flakes in oil until the mustard pops.
  2. Add the green beans, salt and water and sauté till beans are tender.