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Quick and Easy Gluten Free, Dairy Free Lunch Ideas

1. Turkey & Avocado Roll-Ups 2. Chicken & Veggie Rice Bowl 3. Hummus & Veggie Wrap...

Quick and Easy Gluten Free, Dairy Free Lunch Ideas

1. Turkey & Avocado Roll-Ups

  • 4 slices nitrate-free turkey
  • 1/2 avocado, mashed
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 gluten-free tortilla
  • Spread avocado, roll up, slice.
  • Store-Bought: Siete Almond Flour Tortillas

2. Chicken & Veggie Rice Bowl

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup grilled chicken, diced
  • 1/4 cup steamed broccoli
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • Toss and serve.
  • Store-Bought: Primal Kitchen Coconut Aminos

3. Hummus & Veggie Wrap

  • 1 gluten-free tortilla
  • 1/4 cup hummus
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup spinach
  • Wrap and slice.
  • Store-Bought: Cedar’s Organic Hummus

4. Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups

  • 1 can wild-caught, chunk light tuna
  • 1 tbsp avocado mayo
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 large romaine lettuce leaves
  • Mix and serve in lettuce cups.
  • Store-Bought: Chosen Foods Avocado Mayo

5. Dairy-Free Mac & Cheese

  • 1 cup gluten-free pasta
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free cheese sauce
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • Cook and mix together.
  • Store-Bought: Daiya Cheddar-Style Sauce

6. Quinoa & Black Bean Bowl

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Mix and serve.
  • Store-Bought: TruRoots Organic Quinoa

7. Egg Salad with Crackers

  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, mashed
  • 1 tbsp avocado mayo
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • Serve with gluten-free crackers.
  • Store-Bought: Simple Mills Almond Crackers

8. Sweet Potato & Chicken Bites

  • 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup shredded chicken
  • 1 tbsp almond flour
  • Shape into patties, bake at 375°F for 20 min.
  • Store-Bought: Bell & Evans Organic Chicken Tenders

9. Mini Turkey & Spinach Meatballs

  • 1/2 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup spinach, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1 egg
  • Bake at 375°F for 15 min.
  • Store-Bought: Applegate Organic Turkey Burgers

10. Gluten-Free Chicken Quesadilla

  • 1 gluten-free tortilla
  • 1/2 cup shredded dairy-free cheese
  • 1/2 cup grilled chicken
  • Cook in a skillet until crispy.
  • Store-Bought: Violife Cheddar Shreds

11. Baked Fish Sticks

  • 1/2 lb white fish, cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 egg
  • Dip in egg, coat with flour, bake at 400°F for 15 min.
  • Store-Bought: Ian’s GF Fish Sticks

12. Cucumber & Turkey Snack Stacks

  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 4 slices nitrate-free turkey
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free cheese
  • Stack and enjoy.
  • Store-Bought: Kite Hill Cream Cheese

13. Dairy-Free Veggie Pizza

  • 1 gluten-free pizza crust
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
  • Bake at 400°F for 12 min.
  • Store-Bought: Daiya Pizza Crust

14. Peanut-Free Ants on a Log

  • 3 celery stalks, cut into sticks
  • 3 tbsp sunflower seed butter
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • Assemble and serve.
  • Store-Bought: SunButter

15. Dairy-Free Yogurt & Granola Parfait

  • 1 cup coconut yogurt
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free granola
  • 1/4 cup mixed berries
  • Layer and serve.
  • Store-Bought: So Delicious Coconut Yogurt OR Cocojune Coconut Yogurt (my current favorite!)