Gluten-Free Recipes for Lunch



Zucchini Noodles with Pesto Greek Yogurt

March 27, 2017

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto Greek Yogurt

Courtesy of Chobani

Chobani Zucchini Noodles with Pesto Greek Yogurt RecipeMakes 4 portions.

Pesto Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp. pine nuts, toasted
  • ¼ cup walnuts, toasted
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups basil leaves
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt

Zucchini Noodles Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Whole Milk Plain Chobani Greek Yogurt
  • 2 large zucchini
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts

Directions:

  1. Combine nuts and olive oil in a food processor and blend to a paste consistency. Add the basil, garlic, Parmesan and salt and process until smooth.
  2. Transfer to a container. Cover surface of pesto with a thin layer of olive oil to prevent oxidation.
  3. Remove tops and bottoms of zucchini. Use a spiralizer to make long thin curly noodles. Alternatively, use the ¼” julienne blade of a mandolin to make straight noodles.
  4. Toss noodles with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  5. Spread ¼ cup of Chobani at the bottom of each of 4 bowls. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle 1 Tbsp. of pesto over the yogurt. Place a nest of noodles on top of the yogurt. Top with a drizzle of olive oil and toasted pine nuts.


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Sliced Beef Stir Fry

February 1, 2017

From Julie Terrana of Best Whole Self

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp. clarified butter (ghee)
  • 1 tsp. diced garlic
  • 1/2 lb. thinly shaved beef (or protein of choice)
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
  • 3 handfuls of raw organic spinach
  • 1 cup gluten-free beef broth
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. coconut aminos
  • 1 1/2 tsp. fish sauce
  • 1 package kelp noodles or rice noodles (Mei Fun)
  • 1 large organic egg
  • 1 tsp. gluten-free soy sauce

Directions:

  1. In a wok or skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in ghee until golden brown.
  2. Add beef and cook until well done. Drain.
  3. Return wok with beef to stove and add sesame oil, peppers, spinach, beef broth, coconut aminos, and fish sauce. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add kelp noodles.
  5. Cover wok with lid and cook on low to medium heat for 20 minutes, or until kelp noodles are soft.
  6. Scramble egg in separate pan and add to wok, mix in with rest of stir fry.
  7. Serve and season with soy sauce to taste.
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Chopped Mediterranean Salad with Herbed Greek Yogurt Dressing

November 29, 2016

Chopped Mediterranean Salad with Herbed Greek Yogurt Dressing

Courtesy of Chobani

Chobani Mediterranean Salad with Herbed Greek Yogurt Dressing RecipeMakes 6 appetizer salads

Herbed Dressing Ingredients:

  • ½ cup Chobani whole milk Greek yogurt, plain
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 Tbsp. shallot, sliced
  • cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. gluten-free Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. pasteurized egg yolk
  • ¾ tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper, fresh ground
  • ½ cup grape seed oil
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp, oregano, fresh, chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp dill, finely chopped

Mediterranean Salad Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, ½” dice
  • ¾ cup roma tomato, flesh only, ½” dice
  • ¼ cup red onion, ¼” dice
  • ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
  • 1 quart romaine lettuce, chopped

Directions:

  1. Combine garlic, shallot, vinegar, mustard, egg yolk, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process until smooth and slowly add oils in a steady stream. Add herbs and process just to incorporate. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss with dressing to taste. Reserve any remaining dressing for future use.
  3. Divide salad among 6 plates.


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Easy Chicken, Beef or Pork Satay

September 19, 2016

Easy Chicken, Beef or Pork Satay





 


Courtesy of Thai Kitchen

 

Makes 8 servings.

Thai Kitchen Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping SauceIngredients:

  • 8 oz. (250 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, boneless beef sirloin steak or boneless pork chops, cut into thin strips
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup (125 mL) Thai Kitchen® Coconut Milk
  • 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Thai Kitchen® Red Curry Paste
  • 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Thai Kitchen® Premium Fish Sauce
  • Thai Kitchen® Peanut Satay Sauce
  • Bamboo skewers

Directions:

  1. Thread meat onto skewers in a zigzag fashion. Place in baking dish.
  2. Place garlic, coconut milk, curry paste and fish sauce in blender; cover. Puree until smooth.
  3. Pour marinade over skewers. Cover. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Remove skewers from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
  4. Broil or grill skewers 2 to 3 minutes per side or until meat is lightly browned and cooked through. Serve skewers with Peanut Satay Sauce.

Thai Kitchen Tip: Soak bamboo skewers thoroughly in water for at least 30 minutes before threading with meat. This prevents them from burning when on the grill.


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Tortilla Tower

August 30, 2016

Courtesy of Chef Oonagh Williams of Gluten Free Cooking with Oonagh

Chef Oonagh Tortilla Tower RecipeThe Tortilla Tower (a.k.a. lazy quesadilla) is great for a quick back-to-school dinner because it requires almost no cooking. Standing making quesadillas for a family is a pain, so I make a tortilla tower instead. Use your favorite corn or gluten-free flour tortillas for this recipe. I use Mission or Ole corn tortillas that are labeled gluten-free. Add as many vegetables as you like. Zucchini and summer squash cut into small pieces are tasty additions. You can easily leave out meat to make it vegetarian. This tortilla filling is also excellent served warm as a dip with tortilla chips or served over rice with cilantro, avocado, sour cream, cheese and salsa

There are quite a few varieties of pepper jelly on the market. Remember that a spoonful of pepper jelly will taste far hotter than once it is mixed with other ingredients. Adjust the amount of pepper jelly you add according to your taste. If you want more heat, you can also add Tabasco or another hot sauce. I use Trappist brand pepper jelly, which is made by monks in MA.

Watch Chef Oonagh make this on ABC’s Cook’s Corner.

Ingredients:

  • 10 crêpes or 5” (12 cm) corn tortillas
  • 1 lb. (500 g) Ricotta cheese, whole milk or skimmed. I use Galbani, which is very firm.
  • 6 Tbsp. (90 ml) hot pepper jelly
  • 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) butter or oil
  • 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into small pieces
  • 11 oz. (300 g) can of corn, drained, or fresh corn sliced from 1 cob
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
  • Cilantro to taste, optional
  • ½ lb. (250 g) finely chopped ham. Do not use thin deli slices. I use a 7 oz. Jones pre-cooked ham steak, and you could also try with leftover cooked chicken, pork, shrimp, etc.
  • 1 cup (4 oz., 125 g) of Mexican cheese blend for filling and to sprinkle on top, optional

Directions:

  1. Use a 8-cup microwave safe bowl to cook the onion and bell pepper in 1 Tbsp. butter or oil in the microwave for about 3 minutes.
  2. Add corn. If you use fresh corn, then cook for a few more minutes. Add pepper jelly and let melt.
  3. Add ricotta cheese, parsley and ham. Taste and see if you want any salt and pepper or additional heat added.
  4. Get two microwave safe or oven safe dinner plates, depending on whether you want to use the microwave or oven.
  5. Put one tortilla on each plate, scoop some filling on top and spread out. Repeat with 4 more tortillas and filling on each plate, dividing the filling up as evenly as you can, and topping off the stack with a tortilla.
  6. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese. Cover dish. Bake in 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes until filling is heated through. There is nothing in the filling that actually needs cooking, so don’t overcook. OR to make it simpler, just zap the tortilla stack in microwave. If the filling oozes out of the sides, you can just scoop it up.
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Apple and Cucumber Salad

July 27, 2016

Courtesy of Chef Oonagh Williams of Gluten Free Cooking with Oonagh.

I saw this recipe combination in an online magazine and did my own thing. Their recipe had raw onion and raw jalapeño, which I don’t like and substituted with  green onions and melted hot pepper jelly. Hot pepper jelly gives you the heat of jalapeño, but is mellowed by the sweetness of the jelly and is infused throughout the jelly so you don’t bite on a piece of raw jalapeño. This is a crisp, fresh salad with inexpensive ingredients available year-round. Try as a side dish with grilled meat, part of a taco instead of slaw or topped with feta cheese and nuts for a vegetarian meal with bread. It’s a nice counterpart to salmon in coconut crust (see my recipe here). The lime juice helps stop the apple from browning, so you can make the salad in advance.

Makes 4-6 servings.

Ingredients:

  • 1 large Gala, Fuji or Braeburn apple quartered, cored, and cut into small dice with peel left on for fiber and color
  • ½ English cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise, deseeded and cut into small dice
  • 4 tsp. (20 ml) hot pepper jelly (I use Trappist brand. Make sure it says hot pepper jelly on the label, otherwise it’s just sweet. To me, hot pepper jelly gives a bite of heat mellowed by cooking and the sugar. We tried it with 6 tsp., and it was overpowering for the apple and cucumber.)
  • 2 Tbsp. (30 ml) olive oil, not extra virgin, as it will overpower
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • About 2 Tbsp. greens of green onions (also called scallions or spring onions), scissored

Directions:

  1. Melt pepper jelly in the microwave for about 10 seconds.
  2. Stir in lime juice, salt and pepper and green onions.
  3. Add apple and cucumber, stir well into dressing and let sit for about half an hour for flavors to blend.
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Spicy Pork Noodle Soup

July 12, 2016

Spicy Pork Noodle Soup


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Courtesy of Thai Kitchen

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz. (227 g) boneless pork chops, cut into thin strips
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL) cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon (1 mL) salt
  • ¼ teaspoon (1 mL) ground white pepper
  • 6 oz. (170 g) Thai Kitchen® Stir-Fry Rice Noodles
  • 2 teaspoon (10 mL) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon (10 mL) Thai Kitchen® Roasted Red Chili Paste
  • 1 red Thai chili, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL) minced garlic
  • 4 cups (1 L) chicken broth
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions:

  1. Mix pork, cornstarch, salt and white pepper in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, soak rice noodles in warm tap water for 15 minutes. Drain then rinse noodles under cold water to cool. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add red chili paste, chili and garlic, then stir fry 1 minute.
  4. Add broth; bring to boil.
  5. Add pork and noodles, stirring to separate pork pieces. Return to boil, then stir in green onions.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately.


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Chicken Waldorf Salad

June 5, 2016

Chicken Waldorf Salad


From Chef Oonagh Williams of Royal Temptations Catering

I came up with this recipe many years ago as relief from a sticky summer. I was getting fed up with meat from the grill plus salad for dinner, so I threw together some favorite foods and ended up with this: a variation on Waldorf Salad. I’ve even found that kids who don’t normally like fruit will eat bowls of this salad.

Ingredients:Gluten-Free Chicken Waldorf

  • 1½ lbs. cooked chicken breast cut into 1-2” cubes (You can also use deli chicken or turkey cut thick, store-bought roasted chicken or leftover barbecue chicken. Check that any store-bought meat is gluten-free.)
  • 3 Granny Smith or Gala apples, peeled, cored and cut into small dice.
  • About 1 cup seedless grapes, preferably red or black for color. Cut large grapes in half.
  • 3 stalks of celery, washed, quartered lengthwise and cut into ¼ “ dice
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts, salted peanuts, or cashews
  • ½ cup raisins – I prefer golden raisins for color
  • 1 x 6 oz carton of Greek Style lemon yogurt
  • ½ cup mayo

Directions:

  1. Mix mayo and lemon yogurt together.
  2. Add diced apples and turn until covered by dressing.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning. If the yogurt or fruit are particularly tart, you can add honey or other sweetener to balance the flavor.
  4. Add nuts right before serving. Nuts will soften and lose their crunch if they sit in the dressing for too long.
  5. Serve!

Tips/Alternatives: Try adding bell peppers, dried apricots or even fresh nectarines.


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Cornmeal Waffles as an Open Sandwich, Fajita Base

May 5, 2016

Cornmeal Waffles as an Open Sandwich, Fajita Base


From Chef Oonagh Williams of Royal Temptations Catering

Cornmeal Waffle Sandwich

I saw the original recipe for cornmeal waffles on the Jones Dairy Farm website (all their meats are certified gluten-free and I actually cooked with them back in my wheat days). The original recipe included sausage, cheese and hot spices in the cornmeal batter. We found that we preferred just the basic cornmeal waffle, and then topped it in different ways.

Cooked waffle in a toaster makes a good base for ham and cheese open sandwich. Cook onions and peppers together with some meat, sour cream and cheese and use the waffle as a base for a fajita-style flat waffle.

This is a very mild waffle, so if you want spice, add it to your liking. My husband and I even enjoyed it with maple syrup on top served with fried eggs and sausage.

Makes about 6 4-inch Belgian waffles.

Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs or ½ cup (120 ml, 4 fl oz.) gluten-free egg substitute
  • ½ cup (240 ml, 8 fl. oz.) buttermilk (or milk with lemon juice added)
  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) gluten-free baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. (3 ml) baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
  • ¼ tsp. xanthan gum
  • ½ cup (2+1/4 oz.) cornmeal (I use Arrowhead Mills gluten-free cornmeal since I think other gluten-free cornmeals are either finer or coarser. Your choice. I think a coarser cornmeal will need more liquid, otherwise it will be too dry.)
  • ½ cup (2+1/4 oz.) Oonagh’s Gluten-Free Flour Blend (below)
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • ¼ cup (60 ml, 2 fl. oz.) oil (I use regular olive oil)
  • 2 Tbsp. (30 ml, 1 oz.) sugar
  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) gluten-free vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Turn waffle iron on to heat.
  2. Beat eggs or egg substitute with electric mixer until fluffy (1-2 minutes).
  3. Add rest of ingredients and lightly beat to blend. Leave to stand for 1-2 minutes as batter will thicken as it stands. Do not make batter in advance as baking soda activates (starts to bubble and rise) when it is mixed with liquid, then stops working.
  4. Spray waffle iron with gluten-free non-stick spray and cook waffles according to waffle iron directions. My waffle iron cooks in a little over 3 minutes. Go for light golden brown, not dark brown. They are very light and crispy when fresh. New waffle irons need spraying normally with each amount of fresh batter. Often with egg substitute due to lack of fat from no egg yolk, waffles will stick if iron is not sprayed.
  5. Serve immediately or let cool, cover, refrigerate and then toast for breakfast.

Note from Oonagh:You can also make tiny waffles by just putting small spoonfuls of batter onto waffle iron so they can take the place of crostini or croûtes. Crisp in oven when guests arrive and serve with peppadew dip, shrimp and peppadew etc.

To make a small quantity of Oonagh’s Gluten-Free Flour Mix:

  • ½ cup potato starch
  • ¼ cup tapioca starch
  • 2 Tbsp. millet flour
  • 2 Tbsp. sorghum flour


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Grilled Ham, Apple and Raisin Bread Sandwich

March 7, 2016

Grilled Ham, Apple and Raisin Bread Sandwich


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Courtesy of Three Bakers


Ingredients:Grilled Ham and Apple Raisin Sandwich

  • 2 slices Three Bakers Raisin Bread Oil or butter for spreading
  • 2 to 3 slices thinly sliced gluten-free deli ham
  • 4 thin slices of a cooking apple, such as Granny Smith or Harlson Thinly sliced Colby jack or cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. apple butter, optional

Directions:

  1. Oil or butter the outside of two slices of Three Bakers Raisin Bread. Layer with ham, apple slices and cheese. If desired, spread apple butter on the inside of the bread slices before cooking for added sweetness and spice.
  2. In a small skillet over medium heat, grill sandwich on both sides until bread is toasted and cheese is melted. Enjoy!


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