Gluten-Free Recipes for Vegetarian



Caramel Apple Muffins

August 28, 2017

Caramel Apple-Muffins

Courtesy of Enjoy Life

The perfect gluten-free breakfast for fall!

Muffin Ingredients:

Makes 1 dozen gluten-free muffins

  • 1 box Enjoy Life Foods Muffin Mix
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 3 tbsp allergy-friendly oil (we recommend olive or grapeseed oil)
  • 5 Enjoy Life Foods Caramel Apple Chewy Bars, (1 box) broken into thirds

Glaze Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp dairy-free buttery spread
  • 1 tbsp dairy-free milk
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. To make the muffins, preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or spray lightly with oil.
  2. Combine the Muffin Mix, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the water and oil. Whisk until well-combined.
  3. Divide the mixture into the prepared baking pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Press a third of a Chewy Bar into the middle of each filled cup.
  4. Bake for 20–30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes, then transfer each one to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Once the muffins are cool, make the glaze. Combine the brown sugar, buttery spread, and milk in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and let bubble for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add the confectioners’ sugar, whisking vigorously to combine. Stir in the vanilla extract. Let cool 10 minutes.
  6. Dip each muffin into the glaze, putting them back onto the wire rack to let the glaze firm, about 5 minutes.
  7. Serve, storing leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days and any other leftovers in the freezer.

 

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Red Pepper Tapenade and Black Olive Crackers

August 21, 2017

Red Pepper Tapenade and Black Olive Crackers

Courtesy of Crunchmaster

A delicious gluten-free snack that’s perfect for parties!

Ingredients:

  • Crunchmaster™ Multi-Grain Sea Salt Crackers
  • Red pepper tapenade
  • Black olives

Directions:

1. Spread a rich layer of red pepper tapenade over CrunchmasterTM Multi-Grain Sea Salt Crackers and garnish with black olives.


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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

August 14, 2017

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

Courtesy of Chobani

An easy-to-prepare gluten-free squash soup that’s just perfect for chilly days ahead.

10 minute prep time, 6 servings, 300 calories

Ingredients:

  • 1 c Chobani Vanilla Greek Yogurt
  • 8 c chopped butternut squash
  • 1½ t ground cinnamon
  • 1 t ground nutmeg
  • 1 t kosher salt
  • 8 T extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 c vegetable or chicken broth
  • ¼ t cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a baking dish toss squash with spices, salt and 6 T olive oil. Roast at 400°F for 12 minutes.
  2. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook onions and garlic in remaining 2 T oil until tender. Add squash and cook 5 minutes. Add broth and simmer 30 minute. Turn off heat and cool 10 minutes.
  3. Blend soup with Chobani in 3 batches. Re-warm and serve.


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Allergy-Friendly Brownie-Bark

August 7, 2017

Allergy-Friendly Brownie-Bark

 

Courtesy of Enjoy Life Foods

 

Use Enjoy Life’s gluten-free Brownie Mix and dairy-free Mini Chips to make this amazing Brownie Bark recipe!

Makes about 25 pieces, depending on size
Ingredients:

  • 1 box Enjoy Life Foods Brownie Mix
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 4 tbsp allergy-friendly oil, divided (we recommend olive or grapeseed oil)
  • 1/2 cup Enjoy Life Foods Mini Chips
  • 1 tbsp allergy-friendly oil

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 300˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the brownie mix, cold water, and 3 tablespoons of oil in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth. (Note: these directions and ingredient amounts are different than what is written on the brownie mix box).
  3. Spread the mixture on the prepared pan, about 1/8-inch thick. Bake for 15 minutes, then use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to score the brownies into 2-inch pieces (any shape is fine!). Bake for an additional 12 to 18 minutes, until firm to the touch. Let them cool on the pan until room temperature. The brownies will firm as they cool.
  4. Once the brownies are cool, gently break them into pieces along the scored lines. Leave them on the parchment paper.
  5. Combine the Mini Chips and 1 tablespoon of oil in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high in 15-second intervals until melted and smooth.
  6. Drizzle the melted chocolate mixture over the broken pieces.
  7. Serve. Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, and any other leftovers to the freezer.

 

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Peanut Butter and Banana Crackers

August 1, 2017

Peanut Butter and Banana Crackers

Courtesy of Crunchmaster

The gluten-free version of a childhood favorite.

Ingredients:

  • Crunchmaster™ Multi-Seed Original Crackers
  • Peanut Butter
  • Banana

Directions:

  1. Spoon a dollop of peanut butter over CrunchmasterTM Multi-Seed Original Crackers.
  2. Top with sliced banana.


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Goat Cheese & Fuji Apple Salad

June 27, 2017

Goat Cheese & Fuji Apple Salad

Courtesy of Boar’s Head

 

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 3 Fuji apples, sliced in wedges
  • 6 leaves fresh basil, chopped
  • 6 cups spring mix lettuce
  • ¼ cup baby spinach, chopped
  • ¼ cup scallions, chopped
  • 1 cup Chèvre goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and the honey.
  2. Add the apples and basil and toss to coat.
  3. In a separate large bowl, add the spring mix, spinach, scallions, goat cheese and almonds, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the apple mixture and olive oil over the salad and toss to coat.
  5. Split evenly among four bowls and serve.

 

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Alice’s Pink Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

June 5, 2017

Alice’s Pink Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 sliced fresh avocado
  • 2 sectioned and peeled pink grapefruits
  • 1 head of Boston lettuce
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Fresh basil

Directions:

  1. Wash and dry lettuce and place in bowl. Add in avocado and pink grapefruits.
  2. Chop fresh basil and add to salad, per your taste preferences.
  3. Drizzle salad with as little or as much olive oil and jemon juice as you like. Salt and pepper to taste.

Alternatives:

  • Create a pink grapefruit zest dressing. Zest the grapefruit and whisk together with lemon juice or olive oil.
  • For extra nutritional value, top with pomegranate seeds.
  • To give the salad a crunch, toss in some toasted nuts.


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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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Mama’s Pesto Caprese Pizza

February 27, 2017

Mama’s Pesto Caprese Pizza

Courtesy of Venice Bakery

Venice Bakery Pesto Caprese Pizza

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Venice Bakery Gluten-Free Ancient Grain Crust
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 7 slices Roma tomatoes
  • 7 slices fresh mozzarella
  • ¼ cup balsamic syrup

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Top the Gluten-Free Ancient Grain Crust with the pesto sauce, then shingle with the Roma tomatoes followed by fresh mozzarella.
  3. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking rack and cook for 12-15 minutes until pizza is crispy and cheese is golden.
  4. Remove from oven, drizzle with balsamic syrup, slice and serve immediately.


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Vegetable and Quinoa Stir Fry

January 9, 2017

Quinoa Vegetable Stir Fry

From Chef Oonagh Williams of Gluten-Free Cooking with Oonagh

This is one of our favorite dishes, great for meatless Mondays, vegetarians, using whatever combinations of vegetables and seasonings you want. We’re not vegetarians, but thankfully both my husband and son happily eat many vegetables, and most of the time we use meat as the seasoning in the Mediterranean way. Start the New Year off with some healthier, tasty meals like this one.

Watch the clip of me making this dish on New Hampshire’s ABC WMUR TV on my Facebook page.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp. (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely crushed
  • 1 medium zucchini (Courgette), quartered lengthwise and cut into ½ inch (1 cm) pieces
  • 1 medium yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and cut into ½ inch pieces
  • ½ red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into 1-2 inch squares (2.5-5 cm) (you can use green or yellow peppers, I just use red for sweeter flavor and different color)
  • 4 large mushrooms, cleaned, halved and sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Add 1-3 cups cooked quinoa

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in skillet big enough to take vegetables and cooked quinoa.
  2. Add onions and cook over medium heat until they start softening.
  3. Add zucchini, squash, garlic, red pepper, salt and pepper. Cook until as soft or crisp as you like.
  4. Add mushrooms and cook for additional 1-2 minutes.
  5. Stir in cooked quinoa, turn off heat and leave to sit, covered, for a few minutes while flavors blend.
  6. Add as much of the cooked quinoa as you like. I like to keep cooked quinoa in the fridge for quick meals, salads, to add to soups, etc., as it reheats well.

Optional: Add some chopped cashews and feta cheese on top. My husband likes these options and he thinks many dishes are better with feta and cashews!

Tips for Preparing Quinoa

I always rinse my raw quinoa in a fine sieve, which I bought after my son was diagnosed with celiac disease. It only cost a few dollars in the grocery store. Quinoa is so tiny it will fall through a regular sieve. Even though some packets of quinoa will tell you it has been pre rinsed, I still rinse it to get rid of the smell and taste of saponin, a natural insect repellent found on the quinoa grains. Put quinoa in the sieve and run cold water through it for a few minutes. I frequently rub the grains at the same time.

  1. Put 1 cup raw rinsed quinoa and 2 cups cold water or gluten-free chicken or beef stock in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a full boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer, cook for 10 minutes. Then turn the heat off, leave the pan on the same hot burner to allow residual heat in the pot to continue cooking the quinoa for another 5 minutes. (By the way, this does work on an induction burner. There’s no need to stir or lift the cover on the pan during the cooking process, but remember to remove the pan from the burner and remove the lid at the end of the 5 minutes ‘sitting’ time.)
  3. Makes 3 cups of cooked quinoa. You might find that you prefer the quinoa to be softer, so add a bit more water for cooking and also let it sit a bit longer to get the consistency you prefer. I also find that if you have quinoa that has sat in the cupboard a bit longer, then it has dried out more and needs more water and cooking – same as dried beans.

Veggie Variations

This is my go to version, but I added some sun-dried tomato strips and sliced baby corn, but think of other variations:

  • Add artichokes and eggplant with lots of lemon and oregano for Greek style
  • Artichokes, eggplant, sun dried tomato with basil pesto
  • Different bell peppers, some spicy peppers, fresh grape tomatoes left whole so they pop in your mouth and cilantro finished with guacamole
  • Any of these vegetables with some curry paste,
  • Add some tamari sauce, baby corn, snow peas and sesame oil
  • Roasted butternut squash (and some bacon, pancetta) with caramelized onions
  • Add leftover cooked sausage, ham, chicken for those that like meat at every meal
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