You must have read about a gluten-free diet (GFD), but do you know what it is? GFD is a diet that contains proteins found in wheat, barley, and other grains. It is indigestible and makes food like bread chewier and maintains its shape by providing moisture.

It is safe for most people, but those who are suffering from celiac disease should avoid eating gluten to prevent health effects. Eat foods that are gluten-free or try making recipes that do not include gluten.

So, here are a few gluten-free, vegetarian recipes that you should include in your diet plan to prevent severe diseases.

1. Cauliflower and Red Beans Rice

It is nutritious and takes no time in the preparation. Also, it is big on flavor and has fewer calories. You would need green pepper, celery, white onion, paprika, olive oil, red beans, Italian seasoning, cauliflower, garlic, cumin, and salt.

• Heat the pan and add olive oil and onion into it.
• Let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Now add celery, green pepper, and other vegetables.
• Chop cauliflower finely.
• Now add rice, beans, and seasoning to the pan.

This recipe serves 22g carbohydrates, 0 cholesterol, 3g fat, 6g of fiber.

2. Potato Tacos

It is flavorful and could be your weeknight dinner. To prepare potato tacos, you would need russet potatoes, olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, corn tortillas, lettuce, onion, and other vegetables (optional).

• Take potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water.
• Boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes.
• Take a pan and add boiled potatoes, olive oil, and all the spices.
• Cook the mixture for 5-7 minutes.
• Fill the tortillas with the mix and garnish it with your favorite toppings.

3. Asian Lettuce Wraps

It is a completely delicious meal and a dream recipe for many. You would need walnuts, liquid aminos, olive oil, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, maple syrup, sriracha, carrots, stalk scallion, and lettuce leaves.

• To begin cooking this recipe, soak the walnuts for about 10-15 minutes and then drain.
• Add walnuts and other ingredients in a blender and blend them.
• Now add the mix in the Sriracha sauce (maple syrup, sesame seeds, and sriracha).
• Add the lettuce leaf and the mixture into it.
• Top it with carrots, scallions, bell pepper, and sesame seeds.

4. Greek Lentil Casserole

You would need vegetable broth, black pepper, garlic, onion, lentils, greek oregano, red and green bell pepper, tomatoes, and lentils.

• Take bell peppers and drained tomatoes in a bowl.
• Cook and stir them for 30 minutes in a slow cooker.
• Combine other ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on high flame for 2 hours (approx).
• Add a cup of feta cheese and stir gently.
• Let it cook for 10-20 minutes.
• You can bake at 400F in the oven after adding more cheese, but it is optional.

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5. Sweet Potato Sweet Chilli Bowl

It is a great vegetarian meal that could be enjoyed anytime. Take peeled sweet potatoes, olive oil, drained black beans leftover rice, bok choy, sweet chili sauce, coriander, green onions.

• In a pan, heat the oil and the sweet potatoes to it (stir it occasionally).
• Add the beans, bok choy, leftover rice, and other ingredients to it.
• Stir the mix for 2-3 minutes and add sweet chili sauce.
• Top the recipe with sliced green onion and serve it with chopped coriander.

Final Words

A gluten-free diet should have a good balance of dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Include onion, bell pepper, apple, banana, radishes, green beans, legumes, and other gluten-free foods in your diet plan.

If you want to try new recipes at home, make these gluten-free veg recipes and enjoy with kids. Here are other vegetarian recipes that are healthy, tasty, and take no time. Do you know other gluten-free, vegetarian recipes that offer several health benefits and are nutritious, as well?