Whether your kids suffer from celiac disease [1] or you're just trying to cut back on the amount of wheat that's consumed in your household, gluten-free cooking has become an increasingly hot trend for many moms. (Click here to see which celebrity families are going gluten free [2]!)
We've rounded up 15 healthy, easy meals for families whose dietary goal is to go gluten free. Keep reading to discover a few new favorites to add to your dinnertime repertoire.
Source: Food Network Kitchen [3], FoodNetwork.com / Gluten Free Girl [4], POPSUGAR Photography / Camilla Salem, Leta Shy
Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan
Swapping out breadcrumbs for almond flour makes this take on eggplant parmesan [5] gluten free, and baking instead of frying means it's a whole lot healthier (easier cleanup, too!).
Spice-Crusted Salmon With Watermelon Salsa
Spice-crusted salmon [6] cooked on the grill and topped with refreshing watermelon salsa is a summertime favorite.
Turkey and Poblano Chili
Turkey and poblano chili [7] is superflavorful and makes for an easy, one-pot meal that's sure to produce leftovers.
Soba Noodle Salad With Ginger Peanut Dressing
Swap out gluten-packed pasta for soba noodles in this Asian-inspired soba noodle salad recipe [8] with a satisfying peanut-y dressing, courtesy of our friends at POPSUGAR Fitness.
Zesty Taco Salad
Give family taco night a healthy, lighter spin with an easy recipe for zesty taco salad [9] from our friends at POPSUGAR Food. Olé!
Gluten-Free Turkey Meatball Personal Pizzas
What kid doesn't love personal pizzas [10] for dinner? These are as much fun to make as they are to eat, whether your diet is is gluten free or not!
Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie [11] may not sound like a gluten-free option, but Gluten Free Girl [12] tweaked the crust to make it a hearty, healthy option.
Chicken and Sweet Potatoes With Shallots
Get dinner on the table in 30 minutes — max — with Real Simple's recipe for pan-browned chicken breasts [13] served over a mash of vitamin-packed sweet potatoes.
Grilled Peanut Butter Chicken
"People always ask for this recipe when I make this! Grilled peanut butter chicken [14] is a fan favorite when grilling season hits," says Alida of Alida's Kitchen.
Turkey, Broccoli, and Egg Muffins
For an anytime meal that's packed with protein but free of wheat, give these turkey, broccoli, and egg muffins [15] a try — they offer a great way to do breakfast for dinner with GF kids.
Gluten-Free Mushroom and Ricotta Pizza
Potato-based dough makes this earthy mushroom and ricotta pizza [16] a great GF option (and a nice change from the classic marinara-and-mozzarella combo).
Baked Meatballs
A blend of traditional Czech spices and fresh herbs give POPSUGAR Fitness's nutritious, protein-packed pork meatballs [17] their delicious flavor — minus the breadcrumbs.
Gluten-Free No-Mac and Cheese
Wondering the secret to making mac and cheese [18] gluten free? It's cauliflower! Swap out your noodles for the cruciferous veg, and follow POPSUGAR Food's recipe for a rich and creamy cheese sauce that's made with coconut milk and coconut flour for a new take on the comfort-food fave.
Gluten-Free Fried Chicken
Gluten Free Girl's fried chicken [19] sacrifices none of the crispy, crunchy taste in transforming a classic Southern food favorite.
Chickpea Salad Wraps
Replace standard flour or whole wheat wraps or tortillas with kale or lettuce for a gluten-free (and vegetarian) chickpea salad wrap [20] that kids can put together themselves.