The Gorgeously Great Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Eating in 60 Recipes (2024)

“Gluten-free” may haveskyrocketed into a trend, but many people have no choice but to avoid this proteinfor some serious health reasons. Celiac disease, which necessitates strict avoidance of gluten,afflicts about one in 141 people in the United States. Plus, non-celiac gluten sensitivity is also increasing in prevalence. Overall, anyone avoiding gluten for medical, health, or any other reason needs to avoid:

• Wheat and all wheat derivatives (including, but not limited to, bulgur, spelt, farro, einkorn, emmer, durum, kamut, semolina,triticale, wheat bran, and wheat germ);
• Barley;
• Rye;
• Oats that are not labeled “gluten-free” (due to cross-contamination, not an inherent gluten protein within the oat grain)

Fortunately, there are plenty of gluten-free options available, even for those who eat a plant-based diet. Whole grains that can be used safely include amaranth, buckwheat, corn, Job’s Tears, millet, fontina, gluten-free oats, quinoa, rice, sorghum, teff, and wild rice. For more information on gluten and gluten-free eating with 200+ plant-based recipes, check out The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Cooking.

In any recipe, including some of these below:

• Swap outtortillas for sprouted corn or brown rice tortillas.
• Pasta can be easily replaced with gluten-free blends, brown rice, or quinoa pasta (these and these are my family’s favorites).
• Opt for whole grains such as brown/purple/wild/red rice, gluten-free oats, amaranth, millet, buckwheat groats, sorghum, and teff.

Here are 60 (!!!) plant-based breakfast, main dish, snack, and dessert recipes that are gluten-free, vegan, oil-free, and sugar-free to show you a sampling of the diverse delicious whole-food, plant based recipe options available on a seemingly limited diet:

1. Turmeric Steel Cut Oats (*Omit Oil & Choose Gluten-Free Oats*) by Vegan Richa

2. Oat and Date Breakfast Cupcakes by Jazzy Vegetarian

3. Mango Chia Seed Smoothie by Beaming Baker

4. Creamy Breakfast Rice Pudding by Dreena Burton

5.Red Velvet Cake Smoothie by Two City Vegans

6. Vegan Neapolitan Overnight Oats by Emile Eats

7. Vegan Life-Changing Pancakes by The Vegan 8

8. Healthy Chocolate Smoothie by A Virtual Vegan

9. Chocolate Crunch Granola by Fried Dandelions

10. Peanut Butter Cup Chia Seed Pudding by Emilie Eats

11. Cherry Almond Granola Bars by A Virtual Vegan

12. Blueberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl by Beaming Baker

13. Pumpkin Buckwheat Pancakes by Vie de la Vegan

14. Green Chia Pudding by Veggies Save the Day

15. Red Velvet Beet Pancakes by Emilie Eats

16. Red Pesto and Kale Porridge(*Use Oil-Free Pesto Like This One*) by Green Evi

17. Tomato, Artichoke, and White Bean Stew by Handful of Raspberries

18. Curried Cauliflower Sweet Potato Carrot Soup by Delightful Adventures

19. Quick Red Lentil Curry Soup by Jazzy Vegetarian

20. Jamaican Peanut Porridge by That Girl Cooks Healthy

21. Leek and Potato Soup by Contentedness Cooking

22. Chickpea Flour Tofu by Vegan Richa

23. Jicama and Spinach Salad by Jazzy Vegetarian

24. Rainbow Collard Wraps by Phruitful Dish

25. Skinny Vegan Quesadillas by VegAnnie

26.Sharp White Mac and Cheese Bake(*Use Gluten-Free Pasta*) by Veggies Don’t Bite

25. Chickpea and Artichoke “Bliss in a Dish” by Dreena Burton

26. Yeast-Free Sweet Potato Gluten-Free Flatbread (*Omit Oil*) by Vegan Richa

27. Cauliflower Cheese Sauce Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Green Evi

28. Asparagus Pesto with Pistachios and Balsamic Reduction (*Use Gluten-Free Pasta*) by Veggies Don’t Bite

29. Rainbow Carrot Ginger Hummus Spring Rolls by Yup, It’s Vegan

30. Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry with Potatoes by Vegan Heaven

31. Pumpkin, Whole Rice, and Sage Burgers by Food or Mood

32. The Creamiest Mac N’ Cheese (*Use Gluten-Free Pasta*) by Cupcakes & Kale

33. Baked Lima Beans and Veggies by Veggies Don’t Bite

34. Sofritas Tofu Lettuce Wraps by Veganosity

35. Autumn Dinner Loaf by Dreena Burton

36. Lentil Pizza Crust by Vie de la Vegan

37. Rotini Pasta Alfredo with Shaved Brussels Sprouts (*Use any gluten-free pasta*) by Strength & Sunshine

38. One Pot Peanut Noodles by Vegan Richa

39. Spicy Bean Balls with Kale by Green Evi

40. Crispy Cauliflower & Potato Tacos with Tangy Dill Crema by Veggies Don’t Bite

41. Barbecue Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes(*Swap Vegetable Broth or Water for Oil*) by Emilie Eats

42. No-Fu Love Loaf (*Use Steel Cut Oats Option*)by Dreena Burton

43. Sauerkraut Chickpea Flour Ravioli + Spiced Applesauce by Strength & Sunshine

44. Teriyaki Butternut Tempeh & Cauliflower (*Omit Oil*) by Vegan Richa

45. Purple Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Tahini Parsley Sauce by Strength & Sunshine

46. Vegan Mushroom Pepper Steak by Veggie Inspired

47. Healthy Broccoli Mac & Cheese (*Use Gluten-Free Pasta*) by It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

48. Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding Fruit Pie by Vegetarian Gastronomy

49.“Shmoopy” Cookies by Dreena Burton

50. Mango Sorbet by Jazzy Vegetarian

51. Carrot No Bake Energy Bites by Vegan Heaven

52. Chocolate Banana Coconut Chia Pudding by Delightful Adventures

53.Healthy Pistachio Pudding by Unconventional Baker

54. Raw Beauty Bites by The Soulful Spoon

55. Raw Vegan Strawberry Peanut Butter Cheesecake by Contentedness Cooking

56. Vegan Chocolate Smoothie Bowl by Blueberries & Basil

57. No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bites by Beaming Baker

58.Vegan Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Muffins by The Vegan 8

59. Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Peppermint Cake by The Vegan 8

60. Crazy Brownies by Dreena Burton