Gluten-Free Recipes for Lunch
Reuben on Deli-Style
October 6, 2014Reuben on Deli-Style
Courtesy of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery
Ingredients:
- 8 slices Rudi’s Deli-Style with Caraway Seed Bread
- Gluten-free Thousand Island Dressing
- 6 slices of Swiss cheese
- Gluten-free horseradish
- Paprika
- Sauerkraut
- 1 red onion
- 1 tsp. minced garlic or dried garlic granules
- 2 lbs. of corned beef
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
Directions:
- Thinly slice red onion and add to a medium/large sauté pan with 3 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat.
- Take 6 Tbsp. of Thousand Island dressing and mix in 1/2 Tbsp. of paprika and 1 Tbsp. of horseradish.
- Towards the end of your onion and pepper sauté, reduce the heat and add garlic. Stir frequently to ensure that the garlic does not burn! After 10 minutes on low heat, remove sauté from heat.
- Build your Reuben by spreading horseradish, paprika, Thousand Island dressing mix on one slice of bread followed by Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, sautéed onions, corn beef and the second slice of bread.
- Grill on medium heat to your preference and enjoy!
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TAGS: LUNCH
Flank Steak Fajitas with Salsa and Guacamole
August 25, 2014Flank Steak Fajitas with Salsa and Guacamole
Fajitas
Ingredients
Makes 6-8 servings
- 1 large flank steak
- 1⁄4 cup lime juice
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 2 red peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 10 gluten-free tortillas
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice, salt and pepper.
- Set flank steak into a container and pour seasoned lime juice over top. Let rest for 10 minutes, turning once.
- Over high heat, barbecue steak for 5-6 minutes each side. Remove and allow to rest 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet and sauté the onion, peppers and garlic for 2-4 minutes.
- Add chili powder and mix well. Keep warm.
- Slice the flank steak into thin strips, cover and set aside.
- Toast tortillas on the grill or warm through.
- Place enough steak and vegetables to fill the center of each toasted tortilla.
- Spoon on a generous dollop of guacamole (below) and fresh salsa (below), wrap and eat.
Guacamole
Ingredients
- 4 ripe avocados
- 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup white onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1⁄4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Peel and de-pit avocados. Mash lightly in a medium bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Fresh Tomato Super Salsa
Ingredients
- 3 cups ripe, diced tomatoes
- 1⁄2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Allow to rest 30 minutes for flavors to combine.
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TAGS: LUNCH, DINNER, DAIRY-FREE
Cold Thai Broccoli Salad
May 27, 2014Cold Thai Broccoli Salad
Courtesy of Thai Kitchen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Refrigerate: 1 hour
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients:
- 8 cups water
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cupThai Kitchen Sweet Red Chili Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
Directions:
- Bring water to boil in large saucepan. Add broccoli; cook 1 1/2 minutes or until tender-crisp. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
- Mix chili sauce, lime juice and salt in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add broccoli and carrots; toss to coat well. Cover.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
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TAGS: LUNCH, DINNER
Springtime Gluten-Free Balsamic Sardine Salad
May 12, 2014Springtime Gluten-Free Balsamic Sardine Salad
From Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 1 head finely chopped kale
- 1 can BELA gluten-free sardines, drained
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1/4 tsp. fresh lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- ¼ tsp. sea salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
Directions:
- In a large bowl, toss kale, sardines, fresh parsley, tomatoes, salad greens and fresh dill; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk lemon, zest, vinegar, oil, sea salt and pepper; drizzle over salad and serve!
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TAGS: LUNCH, DINNER, APPETIZERS/SNACKS
Crab Quesadilla
July 21, 2013Crab Quesadilla
Courtesy of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup cooked and chopped crabmeat (If using canned crabmeat, double check the label to ensure it is gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded & divided
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup of chopped cilantro
- 1 Serrano pepper
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp. garlic, minced
- Rudi’s Gluten-Free Spinach Tortilla
- 4 Tbsp. butter or olive oil or both!
Sriracha Wasabi Sour Cream
- 1/2 tsp. wasabi
- 1 Tbsp. gluten-free Sriracha
- 1 cup sour cream
Directions
- Chop and sauté red pepper, Serrano pepper and jalapeño pepper together on med-high heat with olive oil or butter. Add minced garlic towards the end of the sauté and reduce to med/med-low heat.
- Combine crabmeat, Monterey Jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions and garlic in medium bowl; squeeze 1/2 of lime over ingredients and mix well.
- Spread about 1/2 cup mixture and sliced avocado onto 2 tortillas; sprinkle evenly with remaining Monterey Jack cheese.
- Top with remaining tortillas.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter on cast iron griddle over medium-high heat.
- Add one quesadilla; cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Repeat.
- Cut each into six wedges.
- Serve with Sriracha Wasabi sour cream for dipping.
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TAGS: LUNCH, DINNER, APPETIZERS/SNACKS
Curry Turkey Burgers with Pineapple Salsa
June 10, 2013Curry Turkey Burgers with Pineapple Salsa
Courtesy of Thai Kitchen
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients:
Pineapple Salsa:
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. Thai Kitchen Sweet Red Chili Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
Curry Turkey Burgers:
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 to 2 Tbsp. Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp. coarse sea salt
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 4 gluten-free hamburger or crusty rolls (optional)
- Lettuce and tomato (optional)
Directions:
- For the Salsa, mix all ingredients in medium bowl until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Mix bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, red curry paste, garlic, ginger and sea salt in medium bowl until well blended. Add ground turkey; mix well. Shape into 4 patties.
- Pan fry, broil or grill over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165° F). Serve burgers on rolls with desired toppings and salsa.
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TAGS: LUNCH, DINNER, DAIRY-FREE
Pulled Barbecue Chicken
May 27, 2013Pulled Barbecue Chicken
From Amy Green of Simply Sugar and Gluten Free
Ingredients:
- 1 cup reduced-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, grated on a microplane
- 3 Tbsp. cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. agave nectar
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp. smoked Spanish paprika
- 2 tsp. dried, ground mustard
- 1 tsp. ancho chili powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 ½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs trimmed of fat
Directions:
- Stir tomato sauce, onion, garlic, vinegar, agave, tomato paste, paprika, mustard, chili powder, and salt in a 6 quart slow cooker. Add chicken thighs and stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 5 hours or until chicken thighs can be easily shredded with a fork. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred. Return to the slow cooker and stir well. Serve as sandwiches, in omelets, in tacos, or any other way that makes you smile.
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TAGS: LUNCH, DINNER
Mushroom Swiss Grilled Cheese
April 29, 2013Mushroom Swiss Grilled Cheese
Courtesy of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup sliced crimini mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- Balsamic vinegar
- 2 slices of Swiss cheese
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 slices of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Multigrain Bread
Directions:
- In a medium pan, sauté the mushrooms with the onions and some balsamic vinegar, butter, salt and pepper.
- Once the mushrooms and onions are cooked, line the slices of bread with the Swiss cheese and place the mushroom/onion mixture in the middle.
- Re-butter the previous used pan and place the sandwich in the middle. Cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
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TAGS: VEGETARIAN, LUNCH
Quinoa Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
March 18, 2013Quinoa Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
From Jackie Ourman of Celiac and Allergy Friendly Epicurean (CAFE)
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup gluten-free vegetable (or chicken) stock
- 1 cup water
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 scallions, finely sliced
- 1 tsp. cilantro, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Lime vinaigrette
- ½ lime, juiced
- 3 oz. extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp. ginger, minced
- ¼ tsp. cilantro, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Place water and stock in saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add the quinoa, return to boil, reduce heat to simmering, cover and let cook for about 15 minutes (or until liquid is absorbed).
- While quinoa is cooking, put all vinaigrette ingredients in a container with a lid and shake vigorously to emulsify, taste and adjust seasoning, as needed.
- Remove quinoa from the heat and spread out gently (you don’t want to mash the grains) on a parchment-lined baking tray to allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add the red pepper, scallions and cilantro and toss with 1-2 Tbsp. of the vinaigrette at a time, tasting as you add to be sure it is not over-dressed. You will not use all of the vinaigrette.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature. Enjoy!
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TAGS: VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, SIDE DISHES, LUNCH, DAIRY-FREE, APPETIZERS/SNACKS
Rudi’s Open-Faced Sweet Sandwich
December 31, 2012Rudi’s Open-Faced Sweet Sandwich
Courtesy of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery
Ingredients:
- 1 slice Rudi’s Gluten-Free Original Bread
- 2 Tbsp. peanut butter
- 1/4 apple, thinly sliced
- Honey
Directions:
- Take a slice of bread from the freezer and pop it in the toaster.
- Once heated and warm, spread on peanut butter. Then layer with the thinly sliced apples and a light drizzle of honey.
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TAGS: VEGETARIAN, LUNCH, FOR KIDS, DAIRY-FREE