27 of our Favorite Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes (2024)

Eating a diet that's both gluten-free and vegan can seem daunting at first, but it's easier than you might think. To showcase some of the exciting possibilities, here's a collection of our favorite gluten-free vegan recipes to make for lunch and dinner, including pizza, pasta, savory pies, and wraps. For a trove of more than 1,000 gluten-free vegan recipes (with new ones introduced each week), check out Forks Meal Planner. The weekly meal-planning tool from Forks Over Knives is customizable for food allergies and intolerances to gluten, nuts, and soy.

Vegan Shawarma with Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas

Tender cauliflower and chewy chickpeas are seasoned with a scrumptious blend of Mediterranean spices to create rich, shawarma-like flavor in this vegan gluten-free recipe. Each bite is better than the last when you dig into these colorful bowls, which also feature hearty brown rice, fresh cucumber, crunchy bell pepper, and a savory tahini sauce that ties everything together.

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Best-Ever Beefless Stew

One of our highest-rated gluten-free recipes of all time, this warming stew is packed full of fresh veggies that soak up an irresistibly savory broth. Chunks of portobello mushroom add meaty texture and rich flavor that gets better over time, so don’t be afraid to freeze your leftovers. Garnish each bowl with fresh parsley, and enjoy!

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Herbed Breakfast Hash

Clean out your pantry and fuel up for the day ahead with this hearty breakfast hash, which is easy to customize based on whatever you have on hand. A medley of potatoes, zucchini, corn, and tomatoes are tossed with chili powder and fresh herbs for a savory jumble that will stick to your stomach. Turn this vegan gluten-free meal into a brunch feast by adding Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pancakes and fresh fruit!

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Tex-Mex Polenta Bowls

Craving Southwestern flavors? This simple dish comes together in a few minutes with just a few ingredients. Creamy gluten-free polenta is topped with hearty black beans, zesty pico de gallo salsa, avocado slices, and jalapeño, if you like a little heat. A satisfied reader raves: “One of the best things that I have made and will definitely do it again!”

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Budget-Friendly Shepherd’s Pie

Need some exciting but inexpensive vegan gluten-free dinner recipe ideas? This one is bound to become a regular in your weeknight rotation. A rich vegetable gravy is topped with fluffy mashed potatoes in this plant-based twist on the classic casserole. Each bite is full of creamy, comforting goodness that warms you up from the inside out. Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats!

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Hearty Purple Cabbage Soup

Enjoy the contrasting colors (and flavors) of earthy purple cabbage and sweet green peas in this delightfully simple soup. Potatoes add extra heft while fresh herbs infuse delicate flavor into the broth, which is so yummy that you’ll want to slurp up every last drop. Naturally gluten-free, this versatile stew is equally tasty on cold nights and sunny days.

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Vegan Cheesy Crackers

Finding an oil-free, vegan, gluten-free cracker in the store is a challenge (to put it mildly). And if you are lucky enough to find one, they tend to be pricey. Good news: You can make your own! These delicious, “cheesy” crackers use a handful of pantry seasonings for a subtle cheese-like flavor. Note: Make sure you use certified gluten-free oats and brown rice flour.

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Curried Millet Sushi

Millet, an often overlooked gluten-free grain, has a mild, sweet nuttiness that perfectly soaks up the curry flavor in these scrumptious sushi bites. Crunchy carrot, sweet bell pepper, and creamy avocado create the perfect plant-based filling for this colorful vegan gluten-free recipe. Break out the wasabi and soy sauce, and you’re ready for a homemade sushi feast!

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Broccoli

Thanks to the increased availability of tasty gluten-free pastas, it's easy to adapt your favorite plant-based pasta recipes to be gluten-free. This mac and cheese is family-friendly and ready in 30 minutes. It gets a rich cheesy flavor from nutritional yeast, onion, and garlic. As for which pasta to use, the soft texture and mild flavor of rice, corn, or quinoa pasta work well in this recipe.

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Savory Pancakes with Sautéed Mushrooms and Spinach

Light and fluffy with a pleasantly mild flavor, these savory pancakes are great when you feel like a change from your regular dinnertime fare. Note: Make sure to purchase certified gluten-free oat flour, as many oat products are milled on the same line as gluten-containing items and can put you at risk for cross-contamination.

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Broccoli-Crust Veggie Pizza

How did we ever live without cruciferous-veggie pizza crusts!? This vegan gluten-free recipe is simple and delicious—just pulse broccoli in a food processor until it reaches a rice-like texture; add some almond flour, chickpea flour, and a few seasonings; and you’re good to go! Also check out: Quick Cornmeal Pizza Crust, Polenta Pizza Pie, and Chock Full of Veggies Pizza with Chickpea Crust.

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Easy Vegan Corn Chowder

Pro tip: Many plant-based soups are naturally gluten-free! This seriously delicious gluten-free corn chowder uses frozen corn as its base. Almond flour and potato thicken it up and add creaminess, and fresh parsley and thyme round out the flavors perfectly.

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Zesty White Bean Chili

Made with a handful of pantry staples, this sweet and spicy chili is a tasty one-pot wonder. Tender white beans absorb the smoky flavors of chili powder and cumin while fresh cilantro and lemon juice add brightness. Enjoy it on its own, or serve over a baked potato, brown rice, quinoa, buckwheat groats, or millet for extra heartiness.

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Festive Vegetable Pot Pie

This recipe takes a bit of prep but is so worth it! Mashed potato is the star of the rustic pie crust. If you're feeling creative, you can experiment with the filling, adding your favorite veggies and beans. Be sure to use certified gluten-free oat flour; as mentioned above, cross-contamination can be an issue when it comes to gluten and oats.

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Forbidden Rice Bowl with Quick-Pickled Cabbage

Grain bowls should be a mainstay in your rotation of vegan gluten-free dinner recipes. In this tasty bowl, quick-pickled cabbage and a creamy homemade miso-ginger dressing add tons of flavor to brown rice, edamame, and good ol' stir-fry veggies.

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Zoodle Rolls with Pesto Sauce

Rice paper wrappers will change your life! Try them out in these tasty zucchini-noodle rolls, then have fun making your own rice paper–wrapped creations with your favorite salad ingredients, leftovers, or whatever else you're craving.

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Chana Masala Burgers

Inspired by the classic Indian dish, these vegan burgers are gluten-free if served on gluten-free hamburger buns or between two lettuce leaves. Potatoes and chickpeas form the base of the patties, which are expertly seasoned with favorite curry spices. Pile all your favorite burger fixings on top, and you’ll be amazed at how satisfying they are.

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Middle Eastern Quinoa Salad

Cooking quinoa with cumin and turmeric gives it a rich earthy flavor and eye-catching golden hue. Made with cucumber, roasted bell pepper, tomato, lemon, and basil, this simple salad makes for a refreshing main dish or side when you’re craving an easy vegan gluten-free meal.

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Curried Tomato-Lentil Stew

Cold weather getting you down? Cozy up to this scrumptious brown lentil stew. Half the lentils are pureed to thicken the sauce and add a rich depth of flavor to this vegan gluten-free meal. Serve as is or over your favorite whole grain such as brown rice, quinoa, or millet.

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Spicy Stir-Fry Tacos

Corn-tortilla tacos are a great gluten-free, family-friendly meal to add to your weekly rotation. In this creative dish, steamed veggies are cooked with ginger, tamari, and rice vinegar, then loaded into warmed tortillas. Also try: Delicata Squash Tacos,Spiced Sweet Potato Tacos, and Full-On Taco Bar.

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Fancy Vegan Meatballs

Mushrooms bring meaty flavor to these gluten-free vegan meatballs, while white beans and brown rice add heft. Flaxseed meal and oat flour hold it all together. (Note: Make sure you use gluten-free oat flour.) Top with cashew crumble, drizzle with some marinara, and watch them be devoured.

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Black Bean, Corn, and Roasted Red Pepper Lettuce Cups

The combination of fresh, crisp lettuce leaves and a hearty, flavor-packed bean and corn mix hits all the right notes of flavor and texture. Spicy jalapeño adds satisfying heat, while grated lime zest infuses the filling with undertones of tangy citrus. The best part? This vegan gluten-free recipe is ready in only 15 minutes.

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CRAVING A SWEET TREAT? TRY THESE VEGAN GLUTEN-FREE DESSERT RECIPES

Looking for a great gluten-free, whole-food, plant-based dessert?Frozen banana "nice cream," like this Strawberry-Chocolate Ice Cream, is fabulously refreshing and comes together almost instantly.

For cooler weather, this Warm Peach and Raspberry Crumble always hits the spot. And our gorgeous citrusy Chocolate-Orange Dessert Donuts really are gluten-free (as long as you buy gluten-free oat flour)!

Need a sweet snack? These Peanut Butter Quinoa Flake Cookies and Gluten-Free Fig Bars are kid-friendly and ideal to tuck into any lunch.

27 of our Favorite Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes (2024)

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What can I eat if I'm vegan and gluten-free? ›

Staples such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, lentils, nuts, and seeds are naturally free from gluten. Instead of eating cereals for breakfast, aim for a bowl of oatmeal, chia pudding, or soygurt with homemade granola. For dinner, replace pasta with rice, beans, or lentils, and add some tofu or tempeh on the side.

Does 100% vegan mean gluten-free? ›

A lot of vegan food is naturally gluten free, particularly all fruit and vegetables unless they have been processed. But not all vegan or vegetarian food is gluten free because the cereals that contain gluten – wheat, barley, rye and their derivatives – could be part of a vegan or vegetarian diet.

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Forks Over Knives empowers people to live healthier lives by changing the way the world understands nutrition. We provide the tools and resources to make a plant-based lifestyle easy and enjoyable.

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Removing gluten from the diet in addition to being vegan, whether it's for personal preference or for health reasons, can sometimes feel daunting or overwhelming. It needn't be either, in fact it can be very abundant and enjoyable.

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