Welcome to this recipe collection where delicious meets convenience! If you're in search of quick and hassle-free gluten-free meals that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes or less, you've come to the right place.
This roundup of 22 gluten-free 30-minute recipes is designed to satisfy you without sacrificing your precious time.
Whether you're a busy professional, a parent on the go, or simply craving a tasty meal without the fuss, I've collected recipes that cater to a variety of dietary needs. Say goodbye to gluten and hello to a world of mouthwatering possibilities—all in under half an hour!
It doesn't matter if you're a busy mom or dad of three, single, or retired: there are some days when you simply need to get food on the table fast. If you're reading this blog, you're already committed to making healthy meals. There's no need to resort to take-out or pre-made convenience foods.
Arming yourself with a list of 30-minute meals--gluten-free meals that you can make in 30 minutes or less will be your saving grace on "those" days.
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- ❤️Why you'll love these recipes
- 👍🏼 Gluten-free 30-Minute Meals to make your life easier!
- Easy Moroccan-Style Chicken Thighs
- Jerk Salmon and Black Bean Salad
- Vietnamese Prawn Noodle Bowl
- Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice
- Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
- Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
- Salsa Verde Chicken Tortilla Bake
- 🗒 More gluten-free 30-minute meal ideas
❤️Why you'll love these recipes
Easy: these are simple recipes that are easy to prepare without a long list of ingredients.
One pan: many of these 30-minute meal ideas can be made in one pan, resulting in easy clean-up!
Gluten-free: all recipes are free of gluten and most are dairy-free, too.
👍🏼 Gluten-free 30-Minute Meals to make your life easier!
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
Satisfy your cravings for take-out with this delicious and healthy gluten-free Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe! Juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and a homemade teriyaki sauce come together for the ultimate lunch or easy dinner dish.
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
Easy Japanese Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli
Easy Japanese Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli
Fresh green veggies, lean chicken, and crunchy cashews meet up in a sweet 'n salty glossy sauce! Learn how to make an easy Japanese Chicken Stir Fry, then customize it with your favourite vegetables.
Easy Japanese Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli
Baked Sun-dried Tomato and Artichoke Chicken
Baked Sun-dried Tomato and Artichoke Chicken
This Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Artichoke Chicken features Mediterranean flavours of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and herbs. It's a one-pan dish!
Baked Sun-dried Tomato and Artichoke Chicken
Cheesy Tomato Gnocchi Bake (no boil)
Cheesy Tomato Gnocchi Bake (no boil)
A cozy, one-pan skillet meal made with tomatoes and gnocchi, filled with veggies and topped with melted cheese. Ready in 30 minutes!
Cheesy Tomato Gnocchi Bake (no boil)
Moroccan Lemon Chicken Thighs with Olives
Moroccan Lemon Chicken Thighs with Olives
This Moroccan spiced chicken recipe is a streamlined version of a traditional Moroccan lemon chicken tagine. It's a 30-minute skillet recipe, all cooked in one pan. Exotic Mediterranean flavours in a simple weeknight meal! Gluten-free, Paleo and Keto.
Moroccan Lemon Chicken Thighs with Olives
Honey Dijon Glazed Salmon in Foil
Honey Dijon Glazed Salmon in Foil
This Honey Dijon Glazed Salmon recipe has been a family favourite for years. It's quick and easy to make. Cooked in foil, you can grill it or bake it. Paleo and gluten-free.
Honey Dijon Glazed Salmon in Foil
Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir-Fry
Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir-Fry
Shrimp, sugar snap peas or snow peas and bell peppers meet up in a lemon-ginger sauce! Learn to make this Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir Fry then customize it with your favourite veggies.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir-Fry
Fresh Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
Fresh Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
This Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl makes a healthy lunch or light dinner. It's packed full of protein-rich quinoa, Greek salad veggies, feta cheese and tzatziki sauce.
Fresh Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
Easy One-Pot Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
Easy One-Pot Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
This Thai Chicken Noodle Soup recipe combines tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, vibrant green curry, and a medley of vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, and red peppers, all simmered together with delicate rice noodles. It has a perfect balance of spicy, creamy, and savoury notes in every spoonful.
Easy One-Pot Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
Easy Vegetarian Pesto Gnocchi
Easy Vegetarian Pesto Gnocchi
This easy Vegetarian Pesto Gnocchi is a dinner winner! Cooked in a skillet on your stovetop, it's loaded with Mediterranean flavours from roasted tomatoes, artichokes, peppers, spinach, pesto, optional plant-based sausage and gluten-free gnocchi! It comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Easy Vegetarian Pesto Gnocchi
Thai Red Curry with Chicken
Thai Red Curry with Chicken
This Thai red curry recipe with chicken is made with juicy lean chicken in the yummiest Thai red coconut curry sauce. It's served over your favourite rice or noodles. It's easy to customize with your favourite vegetables!
Thai Red Curry with Chicken
Sesame Miso Salmon Bowls
Sesame Miso Salmon Bowls
These sesame miso salmon bowls start with succulent salmon fillets marinated in sesame miso sauce then pan-fried to perfection. They're served over a bed of fluffy rice with roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, and mushrooms for a complete and satisfying meal.
Sesame Miso Salmon Bowls
Thai Chili Sheet Pan Salmon
Thai Chili Sheet Pan Salmon
This Thai Chili Sheet Pan Salmon needs minimal preparation, is easy to clean up, and makes a healthy, flavourful supper all baked on one pan in less than 20 minutes.
Thai Chili Sheet Pan Salmon
Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili
Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili
You won't miss the meat in this Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili! Load it up with your favourite toppings and enjoy a hearty bowl of warm spicy vegetarian chili, or serve it stuffed into a baked sweet potato. Easy instructions for slow cooker and stovetop, too.
Instant Pot Vegan Chipotle Chili
Cajun Chicken Thighs with Zesty Quinoa
Cajun Chicken Thighs with Zesty Quinoa
These Cajun Chicken Thighs with Zesty Quinoa are quick enough for a weeknight meal, and delicious enough for a dinner party or backyard BBQ. Made with a simple rub of Cajun seasoning and served on a bed of fluffy quinoa, they're smoky spicy flavours are perfectly balanced.
Cajun Chicken Thighs with Zesty Quinoa
Easy Moroccan-Style Chicken Thighs
Moroccan-Style Chicken and Peppers
This simple yet delicious recipe for Moroccan Chicken and Peppers features boneless, skinless chicken thighs and colorful bell peppers, seasoned with warm North African spices. The dish is a blend of cumin, coriander, and a touch of cinnamon for bringing the taste of Morocco to your table.
Moroccan-Style Chicken and Peppers
Jerk Salmon and Black Bean Salad
Jerk Salmon and Black Bean Salad
Spicy, smoky jerk salmon with a simple spice rub paired with a corn and black bean salad makes a quick weeknight meal, ready in less than 30 minutes.
Jerk Salmon and Black Bean Salad
Vietnamese Prawn Noodle Bowl
Vietnamese Prawn (or Shrimp) Noodle Bowl
Make your own restaurant-style Vietnamese Prawn (or Shrimp) Noodle Bowl and customize it with your choice of crisp veggies, fresh herbs and a traditional Vietnamese dressing. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prep or easy dinners.
Vietnamese Prawn (or Shrimp) Noodle Bowl
Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice
Easy Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice
This hearty one-pot 30-minute Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice brings the fabulous spicy flavours of Louisiana to your dinner table! An easy full-flavoured gluten-free fried rice recipe.
Easy Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Cook a complete Chicken Fajitas dinner quickly in your air fryer. Perfectly seasoned chicken, bell peppers and onions will be cooked in 10-15 minutes, ready to fill a tortilla, or top a salad or bowl of rice.
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Make this quick Indonesian Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng) when you have leftover rice! Add shrimp, chicken or make it a vegetarian meal and toss in some fresh vegetables instead.
Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Salsa Verde Chicken Tortilla Bake
Salsa Verde Chicken Tortilla Casserole
This Salsa Verde Chicken Tortilla Bake is a deliciously creamy layered casserole filled with juicy shredded chicken, spicy salsa verde, corn tortillas, tomatoes, and cheese. Your favourite Mexican flavours, all in one dish!
Salsa Verde Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Denise
I made the Cajun Chicken Thighs yesterday and we loved them! I'll be using this spice mix on everything!!
Flavour & Savour
Isn't it good? I love Cajun spice on shrimp, too. Thanks for commenting!