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50+ low-budget, gluten-free vegan recipes. With breakfast, appetizers, sides, snacks, mains, and desserts, you’ll find a vegan and gluten-free recipe for any occasion!
For many, starting a plant-based diet is daunting enough. Add to the mix the need to cut out gluten, and it can feel impossible or, at the very least, a daunting task. Luckily, there are endless examples of gluten-free, vegan recipes that focus on naturally gluten-free ingredients and simple alternatives to make the process fuss-free. Better yet, these vegan and gluten-free recipes are easy on your bank balance, too.
With options including quinoa porridge for breakfast, crispy chickpeas to snack on, roasted veggie tacos for a delicious vegan gluten-free dinner, and baked pears for dessert, we’ve included gluten-free recipes for all the days’ meals below in our list of 50+ budget-friendly gluten-free vegan recipes!
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- 5 Top Tips for A Low Budget Gluten-Free Diet
- Vegan Gluten-Free Breakfasts
- Vegan Overnight Oats [Multiple Ways]
- Coconut Overnight Oats
- Breakfast Quinoa Apple Bowl
- Cinnamon Orange Quinoa
- Healthy Chia Pudding
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Healthy Patatas Bravas [Roasted, Sauteed, Air Fried]
- Green Olive Tapenade
- Vegan Cheesy Zucchini Chips
- Cinnamon Spice Almonds
- Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
- Air Fryer Chickpeas
- Blistered Shish*to Peppers
- Salads
- Southwest Quinoa Salad
- Vegan Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Quinoa (Salad OR Warm)
- Easy Edamame Salad
- Mixed Bean Salad
- Garbanzo Bean Kale Salad
- Vegan Broccoli Salad
- Wild Rice Fall Salad
- Vegan Garbanzo Bean Salad
- Vegan Calabacitas
- Summer Zucchini and Hominy
- Vegan Taco Salad
- Soups and Stews
- Root Vegetable Lentil Stew
- Coconut Curry Soup
- Corn Chowder
- Creamy Vegan Wild Rice Soup
- Middle Eastern Lentil Soup | Vegan And Gluten Free
- Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stew
- Other Mains
- Brussels Sprouts Curry
- Slow Cooker Jackfruit Carnitas
- Chipotle Lime Street Style Tacos
- Roasted Veggie Tacos
- Vegan Quiche
- Gluten-Free Korean Inspired Curry Rice
- Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto
- Black Bean Chili
- Easy Spanish Cauliflower Rice with Salsa
- Easy Vegan Roasted Red Bell Pepper Chili (Stove| Instant Pot| Crockpot)
- Butternut Squash Curry
- Side Dishes
- Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
- Vegan Mashed Cauliflower (Keto| Low-Carb)
- Grilled Pineapples
- Roasted Curried Butternut Squash
- Quinoa Tater Tots
- Instant Pot Pinto Beans
- Easy Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
- Pressure Cooker Tzimmes
- 30 Minute Vegan Colima Style Ceviche
- Lima Bean Vegan Sausage
- Desserts
- Easy Baked Pears [Stuffed with Nuts and Fruit]
- Gluten Free Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
- Oat Flour Pancakes (Vegan + Oil-Free)
- Fudgy Vegan Gluten-Free Brownies
- More Vegan Recipe Round-ups
5 Top Tips for A Low Budget Gluten-Free Diet
- Read the food labels: As vegans, many of us do this anyway. But it’s doubly important with gluten intolerance. Look out for wheat, rye, barley, and triticale. This will save you from wasting money on products you can’t eat (or drink).
- Accidentally vegan is cheaper: While there are plenty of gluten-free alternatives available these days (yay), they often come with a hefty price tag. Instead, turning to accidentally gluten-free products (like chickpea pasta) are most cost-efficient.
- Stock up on cheap pantry staples: It’s incredibly simple to pull together tons of vegan, gluten-free meals when you have the basics to hand. I.e., Rice, quinoa, other grains, gluten-free pasta, etc., as well as beans and other pantry staples.
- Turn to naturally gluten-free foods: If you want to keep your grocery bills low, stick to naturally gluten-free fruits, veggies, and grains (quinoa, polenta, buckwheat, corn, amaranth, millet, etc.).
- DIY it: Sometimes, making your own versions of ingredients is more cost-efficient than buying them. For example, gluten-free flours made from pantry ingredients (oats, lentils, chickpeas, etc.).
Is vegan gluten-free?
Not necessarily, as the two aren’t technically related. Veganism eliminates all animal products from the diet. In comparison, those with celiac and on a gluten-free diet are eliminating any ingredient with gluten (including any form of wheat, rye, barley, and triticale). So to create gluten-free, vegan recipes, you’d need to eliminate both.
Vegan Gluten-Free Breakfasts
With options including wheat cereals, toast, and pancakes/waffles, breakfast is a meal that is easily and often loaded with plenty of gluten. However, there are many ways to enjoy a filling and nutritious vegan gluten-free breakfast packed with flavor and nutrients to start the day off with a bang.
Vegan Overnight Oats
A guide on making vegan overnight oats with just a handful of ingredients and several flavor variations. This simple breakfast is quick to prepare and packed with nutrients to start your day right.
Vegan Overnight Oats [Multiple Ways]
5 from 46 votes
The perfect formula to make the BEST vegan overnight oats for a quick, easy, healthy make-ahead breakfast packed with nutrients, filling, & endlessly customizable!
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Coconut Overnight Oats
With coconut milk and shredded coconut, these simple coconut overnight oats are flavorful, have texture, and are a perfect way to start the day. Top them up with your fruit of choice for a delicious and nutritious vegan gluten-free breakfast.
Coconut Overnight Oats
5 from 46 votes
Add these Coconut Overnight Oats to your daily breakfast routine and enjoy a simple, healthy, and creamy morning treat that will get you going throughout the day. Quickly put together this no-cook, fuss-free recipe in the evening and delight in a leisurely morning with a yummy breakfast waiting for you in the fridge!
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Breakfast Quinoa with Apple
Set aside your regular oat porridge for a protein-dense, gluten-free quinoa bowl. Topped with crisp apple, creamy banana, and sweet and chewy raisins with a healthy dose of cinnamon and brown sugar, this vegan gluten-free breakfast bowl is sure to impress.
Breakfast Quinoa Apple Bowl
4.99 from 53 votes
Add some wholesome sweetness to your morning breakfast routine with this filling and fruit-packedBreakfast Quinoa Apple Bowl. Topped with crunchy apples, creamy bananas, and chewy raisins then sprinkled with cinnamon and brown sugar, this easy-to-make breakfast treat will win you over in no time! Not only will you enjoy a delicious morning meal, but you will also be getting tons of energy-giving nutrients to start your day.
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Cinnamon Orange Quinoa Porridge
This cinnamon orange porridge bowl is a wonderful option for those wanting a low-fuss, high nutrient breakfast that is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and packed with flavor. This version includes orange, cinnamon, and nutmeg, with dried berries.
Cinnamon Orange Quinoa
5 from 31 votes
This Cinnamon Orange Quinoa is a great way to shake up your usual breakfast meal routine.This orange-infused porridge is flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg and studded with chewy, sweet dried fruits or berries. It is a no-fuss and simple yet invigorating morning treat that will get you pumped up for the day ahead.
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With a combination of chia pudding, jam, and plenty of peanut butter, this PB&J chia parfait is as delicious a treat as it is nutritious. It’s packed with protein, omega-3s, and fiber. Best of all, this vegan gluten-free breakfast is easy to prep and travels well.
Healthy Chia Pudding
5 from 31 votes
This mix of peanut butter, jam, chia seeds, and fruit is the absolute best way to enjoy a healthy and nutritious snack. Your tastebuds will love the flavor combo and how creamy and delicious it is!
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Appetizers and Snacks
Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory, this small list of gluten-free vegan appetizers and snacks hopefully has something that catches your eye.
Vegan Patatas Bravas
Spanish patatas bravas combines crispy potatoes (baked, pan-fried, or air fried) with a simple tomato-based spicy sauce, all with just a handful of ingredients. Once assembled, enjoy it as a tapas, appetizer, or side dish.
Healthy Patatas Bravas [Roasted, Sauteed, Air Fried]
4.96 from 90 votes
Potatoes say love in so many languages. This healthy take on traditional Patatas Bravas is perfectly crispy and comes out so delicious!
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Green Olive Tapenade
This 5-minute Vegan Green Olive Tapenade recipe is a powerhouse of flavors. With a combination of capers, raw garlic, and olives, it’s rich and salty with a touch of spice and zestiness. Enjoy the tapenade as a spread for crusty bread and crisp crostini, and give pasta, salads, soups, and entrees an instant unique flavor boost.
Green Olive Tapenade
5 from 30 votes
This Vegan Green Olive Tapenade recipe is a powerhouse of flavors from the combination of olives, capers, and raw garlic! It adds a rich salty punch, with a touch of spice and zest to any dish.
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Vegan Cheesy Zucchini Chips (Dehydrator Method)
These crispy dehydrator vegan cheesy zucchini chips are a lighter, healthier snack than regular potato chips. They’re also gluten-free, dairy-free, and lower-carb, fat, and calories. Perfect for enjoying alone or with one of several dips.
Vegan Cheesy Zucchini Chips
5 from 5 votes
If you're looking for the perfect recipe to use up your zucchinis, you've found it! These Zucchini Chips are perfectly tasty, cheesy, and so satisfyingly crunchy and make for the ultimate snack!
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Maple Cinnamon Almonds
If you have a sweet tooth, maple and cinnamon spice roasted almonds make for a delicious gluten-free snack. Alternatively, add them to oatmeal, granola, smoothie bowls, salads, and more.
Cinnamon Spice Almonds
5 from 37 votes
With just three simple add-ons and an oven, you can take ordinary almonds to a new level! These roasted Cinnamon Almonds have the perfect hint of sweetness and spice for a tasty and healthy snack.
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Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
3 ingredients and 10 minutes are all you need to prepare this simple snack of dates stuffed with peanut butter then drizzled with vegan chocolate and sea salt. The combination of sweet and salty is delicious. Meanwhile, the snack itself packs in healthy fats, protein, and antioxidants. Perfect for a post-workout snack or post-dinner treat.
Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
5 from 61 votes
These Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are enough to bring any chocolate-loving, sweets-addicted person scrambling for some! They are so easy to make using just 3 main ingredients (nuts and sea salt being optional). These simple, no-cook treats will be ready for chilling in just 10 minutes!
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Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas
Enjoy crispy chickpeas in under 15 minutes, thanks to an air fryer. This gluten-free snack is simple to prepare and can be seasoned in an almost unlimited number of ways. They are a delicious, high protein snack for those who like their treats salty and crunchy.
Air Fryer Chickpeas
5 from 48 votes
You will have these crispy and cheesy treats ready in just 13 minutes using 4 simple ingredients. Plus, you can use the same base recipe but bring something new to the table by playing around with different flavor combinations!
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Blistered Shish*to Peppers
Blistered shish*to peppers are a smoky, spicy, slightly sweet gluten-free, vegan appetizer, snack, or side dish ready in under 5 minutes! Enjoy them alone or with your favorite dips and sauces.
Blistered Shish*to Peppers
5 from 28 votes
Blistered Shish*to Peppers are the perfect little snack bites! These wrinkled, finger-length peppers are not too spicy, can be served as a snack, side, or appetizer made in 3 minutes.
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Salads
If you want to pull together a hearty salad packed with nutrients but no dairy or gluten, look no further. Luckily, there is no shortage of ideas for vegan and gluten-free salads. Here are just a few low-budget, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Southwest Quinoa Salad
This Southwest Quinoa Salad is hearty, wholesome, and packed with familiar Southwestern flavors. These include black beans, tomato, bell pepper, and an oil-free cilantro-lime dressing. It’s a grain-free, gluten-free, vegan, and versatile meal-prep main in just 10 minutes (once the quinoa is cooked).
Southwest Quinoa Salad
5 from 38 votes
If you are a bit turned off by green salads then this is your recipe! It is super packed with protein, and it will be your perfect work lunch, quick meal on the go, and potluck favorite!
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Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Quinoa
This pantry-friendly Greek/ Mediterranean quinoa salad is perfect warm or chilled. It’s full of nutrition as it’s packed with protein, fiber, and vegetables in a lemon-garlic dressing.
Vegan Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Quinoa (Salad OR Warm)
4.93 from 77 votes
Enjoy this pantry-friendly Greek/Mediterranean quinoa salad recipe warm or chilled. It's packed with protein, fiber, and lots of vegetables, including kale, white beans, tomatoes, and olives in a lemon-garlic quinoa dressing! Grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan quinoa salad!
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Easy Edamame Salad
This veggie-based edamame salad is packed with crunchy, creamy, and juicy veggies, all tossed in a bright and zingy cilantro-lime dressing. The result is a vegan and gluten-free meal packed with protein, fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin K, and essential fatty acids.
Easy Edamame Salad
4.98 from 78 votes
With the onset of springtime, nothing can be more timely than this fresh and fuss-free Edamame Salad! It is a delightful mix of crunchy, creamy, and juicy veggies tossed in a bright cilantro-lime dressing.
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Mixed Bean Salad
Combine mixed beans with bell peppers, red onion, cilantro, and a lime dressing for this simple, flavorful side salad. Perfect for enjoying at potlucks, picnics, and BBQs and ready in just 15 minutes (and 10 of that is marinating time!)
Mixed Bean Salad
5 from 41 votes
Mexican Bean Salad uses 3 types of beans and is quick, simple, and packed with protein, fiber, flavor, and texture! Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, picnics, etc.! – all you do is throw a few things together in a big bowl and let it sit for ten minutes.
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Chickpea Kale Salad
This super easy salad will be on your plate in just 15 minutes or less, made of protein-rich garbanzos and vitamin-loaded kale leaves. Enjoy it as a light meal or side dish.
Garbanzo Bean Kale Salad
4.98 from 43 votes
This warm Garbanzo Bean Kale Salad is a hearty and satisfying dish that is easy on the budget, nutritious, and downright delicious! Made of protein-rich garbanzos and vitamin-loaded kale leaves, this super easy salad will be on your plate in just 15 minutes or less. Enjoy it as a light meal, or use it as a side to jazz up your main dish.
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Vegan Raw Broccoli Salad
This Vegan Broccoli Salad is full of bright and various colors and textures including fresh green florets, dried berries, and crunchies all while tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing.
Vegan Broccoli Salad
5 from 37 votes
This Vegan Broccoli Salad is a stunning assortment of fresh green florets, dried berries, and crunchies tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing. A merge of amazing colors, flavors, and textures that create a perfect light and refreshing salad. Make this delectable fall raw salad in just 10 minutes!
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Wild Rice Salad
This Wild Rice Fall Salad is chockful of fresh autumn ingredients. This includes the sweetness of apples and dried berries, nuttiness from the pecans, and wild rice with a hint of smokiness. Toss with a light vinaigrette for a super bright and refreshing dish.
Wild Rice Fall Salad
5 from 17 votes
This Wild Rice Fall Salad is chockful of fresh autumn ingredients, creating a gorgeous kaleidoscope of colors and textures. It is a high-fiber dish full of amazing tastes, from the sweetness of apples and dried berries, nuttiness from the pecans, and wild rice with a hint of smokiness too. Served with a light vinaigrette that just makes it super bright and refreshing!
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5-Minute Smashed Chickpea Salad
This vegan chickpea ‘tuna’ salad requires just a handful of ingredients and pantry staple seasonings for a flavorful, 5-minute, oil-free, gluten-free salad. At less than $1 per serving, this salad is budget-friendly, all-natural, and highly nutritious!
Vegan Garbanzo Bean Salad
4.93 from 69 votes
This quick 15-minute vegan garbanzo bean salad has it all! Smooth and creamy with crowd-pleasing flavors, it’s an easy, oil-free, and budget-friendly meal you can throw together anytime you need a healthy meal or snack.
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Vegan Calabacitas
Vegan Calabacitas combines vibrant summer veggies like zucchinis, tomatoes, and corn kernels with a trio of aromatic Mexican spices. The result is a savory, subtly spicy vegan gluten-free appetizer in 20 minutes!
Vegan Calabacitas
4.95 from 39 votes
This recipe for Vegan Calabacitas is a Mexican-inspired Zucchini dish brimming with vibrant summer veggies like zucchinis, tomatoes, and corn kernels! Sautéed with a trio of aromatic spices, Mexican oregano, cumin, and black pepper, making it delightfully savory and mildly spicy!
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Summer Zucchini and Hominy Salad
Like the above salad, but utilizing hominy (Mexican dried corn kernels), this simple and delicious gluten-free salad packs in with summery veggies and herbs for a simple, aromatic dish. It’s perfect for BBQs, picnics, potlucks, and taco Tuesdays.
Summer Zucchini and Hominy
5 from 16 votes
Using fresh zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and some hominy (Mexican dried corn kernels), this recipe makes for a delicious light lunch or your favorite plant-based tacos!
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Vegan Taco Salad
This vegan taco salad from Bree’s Vegan Life is made with crumbled taco-flavored tofu, beans, avocado, and veggies, all covered in a deliciously creamy cashew-salsa dressing. The result is super hearty, flavorful, and 100% dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan.
Vegan Taco Salad
This vegan taco salad is filled with vegetables and plant-based protein, all topped with a delicious salsa dressing.
Soups and Stews
Whether you want to serve a soup as an appetizer or are looking for a hearty soup or stew to serve when you need something warming to fill your belly, look no further. The below recipes are all packed with plant-based ingredients and plenty of flavor to impress.
Root Vegetable and Lentil Stew
This Root Vegetable Lentil Stew is a rustic and hearty vegan, gluten-free meal to perk you up on cold days. This gluten-free recipe combines root vegetables, lentils, and peas in a deliciously flavored, soul-warming tomato broth. It is so rich and in just 45 minutes.
Root Vegetable Lentil Stew
4.96 from 43 votes
This Root Vegetable Lentil Stew is a hearty dish that will perk you up on a cold and dreary winter's day. This recipe combines root vegetables, lentils, and peas in a deliciously flavored, soul-warming tomato broth.
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Coconut Curry Soup
This creamy, hearty coconut curry soup is absolutely loaded with nutrient-rich veggies and a creamy, warming broth. Better yet, it’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, and can easily be adapted to be oil-free and paleo-friendly.
Coconut Curry Soup
4.82 from 38 votes
Winter is just right around the corner, so now is the perfect time to snuggle up with a big bowl of this creamy and nutritious Curry Coconut Soup. It's everything you need to warm yourself on those frosty days and nights. It also makes a great make-ahead dish for those lazy weekends.
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Creamy Vegan Corn Chowder
With corn, potatoes, celery, and red pepper, this hearty corn chowder is savory, subtly sweet, and wonderfully creamy. The chunky texture helps to make for a heartier meal, too. Plus, it makes for great leftovers!
Corn Chowder
This soup is super creamy and so delicious! It’s the perfect kid-friendly option that will make for the perfect dinner!
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Creamy Vegan Wild Rice Soup
This wild rice soup from Veggies Don’t Bite is so creamy, rich, and filling that you’d never guess it’s both a vegan and gluten-free recipe. Better yet, it’s filled with tons of veggies for a balanced meal.
Creamy Vegan Wild Rice Soup
This vegan wild rice soup is so creamy, comforting and delicious you will have no idea that it’s completely dairy and gluten free!
Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
Lentil soups always make us think of warm, stick-to-your-bones meals and fragrant flavor, and this lentil soup from My Cooking Journey is not different. So whip up a large batch on chilly nights and enjoy this hearty lentil soup over several days.
Middle Eastern Lentil Soup | Vegan And Gluten Free
Hearty and delicious Middle Eastern Lentil soup is the perfect vegan and gluten free soup for the cold nights. The Instant pot lentil soup is so easy to make.
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stew
If you’re a fan of mushrooms, this creamy vegan mushroom stew from My Quiet Kitchen is here to impress. With potatoes, onion, carrots, and miso, it’s a perfectly comforting vegan, gluten-free meal that’s light yet luxurious and full of flavor.
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stew
Healthy vegan mushroom stew full of flavor, with an irresistibly creamy and velvety texture. With potatoes, garlic u0026 rosemary. Oil-free, GF.
Other Mains
Vegan gluten-free dinner recipes the entire family will love. Take your pick from delicious tacos, curry, and risotto recipes below.
Brussel Sprouts Curry
In this warming meal, curried brussels sprouts, potatoes, and carrots are coated with a warm-spiced coconut curry sauce with tahini and sesame seeds! It is a creamy, aromatic, slightly spicy, and super comforting vegan gluten-free dinner recipe.
Brussels Sprouts Curry
4.99 from 52 votes
Hearty and deliciously satisfying Brussels Sprout Curry is the perfect fall weeknight dinner! The curried brussels sprouts, potatoes, and carrots coated with a warm-spiced coconut curry sauce infused with tahini and sesame seeds are simply irresistible!
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Slow Cooker Jackfruit Carnitas
Season and simmer jackfruit for hours for a truly infused flavor and melt-in-the-mouth texture, perfect for enjoying with corn tortillas (and toppings like tomatoes, onions, cilantro,guacamole, orsalsa). Best of all, the prep is minimal, as the slow cooker does most of the work!
Slow Cooker Jackfruit Carnitas
4.99 from 61 votes
This Slow Cooker Jackfruit Carnitas recipe is as good as the classic! Tender, 'meaty' jackfruit deliciously spiced and seasoned then simmered for hours in a crockpot until all the flavors seep in and it melts beautifully in your mouth! The convenience of having a slow cooker do all of the work for you is hard to beat! You will be excited to go home to these delectably cooked vegan Carnitas!
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Chipotle Lime Vegan Street Style Tacos
Enjoy a smoky, spicy, savory tempeh filling nestled into a soft corn tortilla with fresh veggies and/or salsa. The combination makes for truly flavorful vegan street-style tacos.
Chipotle Lime Street Style Tacos
5 from 35 votes
If you are planning on what to make on your next Taco night, then this Chipotle Lime Tacos recipe is exactly what you need. Enjoy the smoky, spicy and savory Tempeh filling nestled in a soft tortilla topped with your choice of veggies!
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Roasted Vegetable Tacos
For an even more budget-friendly taco recipe (than the above), turn to mixed roasted veggies and a handful of pantry spices for a simple but flavorful taco filling. Best of all, these meatless roasted vegetable tacos are so tasty that no one will miss the meat.
Roasted Veggie Tacos
5 from 46 votes
If you’re eating plant-based on a budget, then vegan tacos are a must-have in your weekly rotation; they’re quick and simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and a true crowd-pleaser (even for meat-eaters!).
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Vegan Quiche with Vegetables
Not only is the quiche from A Virtual Vegan 100% egg-free, but it’s made with a flaky, delicious crust that is 100% gluten-free too. With a rich, creamy, ‘cheesy’ filling, and plenty of veggie versatility, this vegan quiche is a family favorite for mid-week meals and special events!
Vegan Quiche
Incredible vegan quiche with a flaky, delicious crust u0026 a creamy, rich and ‘cheesy’ filling. Customize with your favorite quiche add-ins!
Gluten-free Korean Curry Rice
This Gluten-Free Korean Inspired Curry Rice from The Fresh Fig is full of bold and delicious flavor. Hearty and warming, this curry rice is perfect for chilly days and those that like a bit of spice.
Gluten-Free Korean Inspired Curry Rice
This Gluten-Free Korean Inspired Curry Rice is full of bold and delicious flavor. Hearty and warming, this curry rice is perfect for the chilly days ahead!
Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto
This vegan butternut squash risotto from A Sweet Alternative is full of warm, cozy flavors and has a super creamy consistency. Plus, it’s easy to make, filling, and delicious. Enjoy it alone or with a simple side salad for a nourishing vegan, gluten-free dinner recipe.
Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto
This vegan butternut squash risotto is easy to make, filling, and delicious. It’s perfect for holiday entertaining.
Vegan Black Bean Chili
How to make a hearty, wholesome vegan black bean chili in one pot and under 30 minutes, primarily using pantry staples. The result is a budget-friendly, flavor-packed, protein-dense, gluten-free, nourishing black bean chili perfect for the budget-friendly vegan!
Black Bean Chili
4.92 from 35 votes
This Black Bean Chili is pretty quick, tasty, and simple to make. Oil free! It’s mostly made up of staples you can stock up on in your pantry. We’ve served this to a couple of people who are not vegan, and they thought it was delicious! Enjoy!
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Spanish Cauliflower Rice with Salsa
This low-carb Spanish cauliflower rice takes just a few minutes of prep and 20 minutes from start to finish while only needing one pan! It’s packed with flavor and is incredibly wholesome.
Easy Spanish Cauliflower Rice with Salsa
5 from 34 votes
Low carb Spanish cauliflower rice made with chunky salsa for a delicious, low effort vegan side or main! Just a few minutes prep and 20 minutes from start to finish while only needing one pan! Gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, vegan, and easily adaptable too!
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Easy Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Chili
This easy vegan roasted red bell pepper chili is creamy, comforting, oil-free, and packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and nutrients! With a handful of inexpensive pantry staples, just one pot, and stovetop, Instant Pot, and Crockpot vegan chili methods, you can enjoy this meatless chili in as little as 30 minutes!
Easy Vegan Roasted Red Bell Pepper Chili (Stove| Instant Pot| Crockpot)
5 from 32 votes
A smoky take on the classic chili that’s creamier than ever. This recipe features super easy and cheap ingredients and it also happens to be a super healthy, oil-free and gluten free chili.
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Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Curry
This Butternut Squash Curry recipe is the ultimate comfort food loaded with vibrant and nutritious ingredients that will warm your bellies without weighing you down. A great make-ahead dish that you can make a big batch of and heat anytime you need a warm and comforting vegan gluten-free dinner.
Butternut Squash Curry
4.96 from 43 votes
This Butternut Squash Curry is the ultimate comfort food loaded with vibrant and nutritious ingredients that will warm your bellies without making you feel stifled and heavy.
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Side Dishes
No dinner table is complete without a side dish that steals the show. So here are a few of our favorite vegan gluten-free sides, including hearty potatoes or summery grilled pineapples.
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes with Shallots
This Rosemary Roasted Potatoes recipe is one of the easiest, most versatile side dishes made with 7 simple ingredients! Rosemary-coated small potatoes are oven-roasted until tender and creamy on the inside, then mixed with caramelized garlic and shallots.
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
4.98 from 39 votes
This Rosemary Roasted Potatoes recipe is one of the easiest and most versatile side dishes you can ever make using 7 simple ingredients! Rosemary-coated small potatoes oven-roasted until tender and creamy on the inside made even more flavorful mixed with caramelized garlic and shallots. They're so delicious that you'll want to make them again and again!
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Vegan Mashed Cauliflower
Creamy, fluffy vegan mashed cauliflower is a low-carb, keto, dairy-free light alternative to mashed potatoes and an excellent vegan and gluten-free side dish! All you need are 4 base ingredients (with plenty of opportunity for add-ins and variations!).
Vegan Mashed Cauliflower (Keto| Low-Carb)
5 from 33 votes
This delicious cauliflower mash tastes so good you won’t believe it’s healthy. Serve with thyme for an earthy zest and for a low calorie side dish that will fill you up!
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Grilled Pineapples
Grilled Pineapples are the ultimate summer side dish to complement any of your grilled or fried dishes! It’s an affordable, easy to make, and healthy treat to brighten your backyard cookouts, parties, or family picnics.
Grilled Pineapples
4.98 from 35 votes
These Grilled Pineapples are the ultimate summer side dish that will perfectly complement any of your grilled or fried dishes! If you are looking for an affordable, easy to make, and healthy treat to brighten your backyard cookouts, beach BBQ party, or family picnics and bring the taste of summer to your plate, then this grilled tropical fruit recipe is for you.
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Roasted Curried Butternut Squash
Swap out regular potato sides for this aromatic, flavorful curried roasted butternut squash. It’s simple to prepare and loaded with sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Perfect for pairing with all sorts of meals.
Roasted Curried Butternut Squash
5 from 36 votes
This Roasted Curried Butternut Squash is easy enough to be enjoyed as a simple weeknight side dish but is also plenty special to be part of your holiday dinner feast! Everyone will make a quick work of this warmly-spiced fall recipe, vegan or not!
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Gluten-free Quinoa Tater Tots
These pan-fried Quinoa Tater Tots are crunchy on the outside, with tender bits of quinoa, mushrooms, and chives on the inside. Packed with fiber, proteins, antioxidants, and essential amino acids, these golden nuggets can be enjoyed guilt-free.
Quinoa Tater Tots
4.91 from 32 votes
These Quinoa Tater Tots taste like the classic finger food we all love but are healthier and use way better ingredients! They are crunchy on the outside, with tender bits of quinoa, mushrooms, and chives on the inside.
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Instant Pot Pinto Beans
Using an Instant Pot, you can cook dried beans in just a fraction of the time it takes on the stovetop, yet with just as much flavor. They’re perfect for adding to tons of meals throughout the week (like burritos, veggie bowls, salads, etc.). You can even make a flavored broth for a more aromatic side.
Instant Pot Pinto Beans
4.89 from 63 votes
This Instant Pot Pinto Beans recipe is a great way to get started with meal prep and cooking beans with an instant pot. It simplifies the process and ensures you won’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to have a bowlful of pinto beans.
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Simple Roasted Tomatoes
Roasting tomatoes are a must-try. The roasting process caramelizes the tomatoes and turns them into sweet little flavor bombs, perfect for enhancing all sorts of meals like toast, pasta, vegan pizza, and more!
Easy Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
5 from 46 votes
Roasted cherry tomatoes are quick, easy, and turn into caramelized morsels, bursting with sweet, concentrated flavor. Pair with garlic, herbs, and balsamic vinegar for the ultimate summer appetizer, side, or topping you can enjoy in just 30 minutes!
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Pressure Cooker Tzimmes
Tzimmes is a Jewish sweet yam dish combined with carrots, orange juice, and dried fruits with cinnamon and brown sugar. Plus, with the aid of an Instant Pot, this gluten-free holiday dish takes just 15 minutes!
Pressure Cooker Tzimmes
5 from 13 votes
Sweet, cinnamon-flavored Tzimmes is one of the easiest holiday dishes that you can prepare using your pressure cooker! It is a colorful fall-theme side dish made of tender glazed veggies and dried fruits bursting with sweet and citrusy flavors. It'll be ready in just 15 minutes.
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30 Minute Vegan Colima Style Ceviche
Swap out seafood for hearts of palm in this fresh and tasty vegan ceviche from Conflicted Vegan. It’s nutritious, refreshing, colorful, and comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for summer outdoor picnics or barbecue appetizers.
30 Minute Vegan Colima Style Ceviche
This refreshing and nutrient packed Ceviche Colima styles packs in fresh carrots, tomatoes and every vegans fish alternative hearts of palm.
Lime Bean Vegan Sausage
This Lima Bean Vegan Sausage is an excellent addition to your gluten-free vegan recipes rotation. These juicy, firm, and flavorful vegan sausage patties are packed with wholesome ingredients and are ready in 25 minutes.
Lima Bean Vegan Sausage
4.99 from 53 votes
This Lima Bean Vegan Sausage is an excellent addition to your breakfast or brunch rotation. Enjoy these juicy, firm, and flavorful vegan sausage patties packed with wholesome ingredients done in just 25 minutes. It's quick, easy, and very healthy!
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Desserts
Finally, a select few delicious gluten-free vegan desserts to end your day the right way. You might also enjoy some of the breakfast options (like chia pudding).
Baked Pears
Baked pears make for a delicious, crowd-pleasing gluten-free vegan dessert for midweek meals and special occasions. This version combines the pears with pumpkin spice, crunchy nuts, and chewy dried berries for a delicious combination of textures and flavors.
Easy Baked Pears [Stuffed with Nuts and Fruit]
4.96 from 73 votes
5-ingredient baked pears with nuts, dried fruit, and maple syrup are easy to throw together as a quick & simple yet elegant breakfast or dessert! + Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
You’ll be shocked at how amazing these vegan and gluten-free cinnamon rolls from Make It Dairy-Free are! They’re soft, fluffy, and utterly delicious! A must-try recipe everyone will love!
Gluten Free Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
This gluten free vegan cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and paired perfectly with a rich, vegan buttercream frosting.
Gluten-Free Oat Flour Pancakes
These hearty oat flour pancakes from The Throbbing Eggplant are lightly sweetened, spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, and oven-baked for a super easy gluten-free vegan breakfast or dessert.
Oat Flour Pancakes (Vegan + Oil-Free)
These hearty oat flour pancakes are spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, and oven-baked for a super easy oil-free vegan breakfast or brunch!
Vegan Gluten-Free Brownies
These gluten-free vegan brownies from Delightful Adventures are the chewy, fudgy brownies of your dreams. They’re rich, delicious, and packed with vegan chocolate. You’ll love how easy they are to make.
Fudgy Vegan Gluten-Free Brownies
Crackly top vegan gluten-free brownies that are chewy, fudgy, gooey, and super chocolaty!
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