10+ Gluten free meals in under 30 minutes

I don’t know about you but I am a huge fan of speedy meals – and any 30 minute gluten free meal I can cook is a bonus.

I’m often home late from work so having half an hour to cook is about the maximum I can spare more weekdays.

Which is why I’ve put together this handy guide to some of the speediest gluten free dinners on the blog!

With some of these ready in 10 minutes or less, one thing I can promise is that none of these will take more than half an hour to put on the table.

So whatever mood you’re in, I hope you’ll find a recipe here that you can cook up for an easy gluten free weeknight meal.

And of course, some of these are great for leftovers which means you can have an even speedier lunch the next day too.

I’ll pop a photo of each recipe below along with a synopsis and a link through to the full written recipe so you can bookmark whatever you fancy trying.

Here are 10+ gluten free meals which can be ready in 30 minutes or less…

Creamy Garlic Pasta

This gluten free pasta recipe is SO quick and easy to throw together and perfect for those time-pressed weeknights.

With a creamy parmesan-infused garlic sauce that can be whipped up as the pasta cooks, this can be on the table in less than 15 minutes.

Get my Gluten Free Creamy Garlic Pasta recipe.

Chickpea and Sweetcorn Fritters

These easy chickpea and sweetcorn fritters are so quick to make and they’re dairy free and vegan too.

You can have them cold with salad for lunch the next day or even stack them up and pop them in a gluten free burger bun.

Get my Gluten Free Chickpea and Sweetcorn Fritters recipe.

Blue Cheese and Mushroom Gnocchi Bake

If you fancy something easy yet comforting, this blue cheese and mushroom gnocchi bake is just the ticket.

It’s pure comfort food at it’s finest and you can even chuck some gluten free garlic bread in while the gnocchi is baking.

Get my Blue Cheese and Mushroom Gnocchi Bake recipe.

Chicken with Cashew Nuts

If you fancy a Chinese takeaway, you need to try making my gluten free chicken with cashew nuts – trust me.

It’s just like the takeaway classic, is ready in 15 minutes and is so ridiculously easy to cook. Plus it’s completely gluten free.

Get my Gluten Free Chicken with Cashew Nuts recipe.

Chorizo and Sweetcorn Hash

Brunch-style recipes for dinner is one of my favourite indulgences and this chorizo and sweetcorn hash is always a favourite.

Made with cooked potatoes it’s also a great way to use up any leftovers from previous meals such as Sunday roasts.

Get my Chorizo and Sweetcorn Hash recipe.

Creamy 10-Minute Gnocchi

Ok, I know I’m really showing off with this one but I am obsessed with this creamy bacon and spinach gnocchi recipe.

It’s ready in just 10 minutes and absolutely delicious – it’s like gourmet restaurant food in minutes.

Get my Creamy 10-Minute Gnocchi recipe.

Chicken Fried Rice

Got some leftover roast chicken from a Sunday roast and not sure what to do with it?

Throw it into this easy chicken fried rice recipe for a super quick meal which can be on the table within 15 minutes.

Get my Gluten Free Chicken Fried Rice recipe.

Pasta with ‘No Cook’ Spinach Sauce

Here’s another super speedy one – my gluten free pasta with a sauce you don’t even have to cook, what a winner!

Simply blend up this creamy spinach sauce while the pasta cooks and serve – any leftovers make a great lunch.

Get my Gluten Free Pasta with No Cook Spinach Sauce recipe.

Courgette and Halloumi Fritters

I absolutely love these courgette and halloumi fritters because they’re so easy to throw together in a hurry.

They’re also delicious in a salad the next day so make some extra for a speedy lunch and you’ll thank your past self!

Get my Courgette and Halloumi Fritters recipe.

Beef Stroganoff

If you want a rich and creamy meal which tastes divine but takes minimal effort than beef stroganoff is a great shout.

This creamy white wine and mustard sauce with fillet steak can be served with microwaved rice to reduce the cooking time even more.

Get my Gluten Free Beef Stroganoff Recipe.

Houmous and Chorizo Pasta

This gluten free pasta recipe uses houmous as a sauce – something I hadn’t tried until now and I absolutely love it.

Adding the chorizo is my favourite thing to do but you could keep it vegan by frying some tomatoes and peppers instead if you like.

Get my Houmous and Chorizo Pasta recipe.

Salt and Pepper Chicken

Here’s another really quick and easy recipe if you are craving Chinese food – my gluten free salt and pepper chicken.

Fried up this can be served easily within 30 minutes alongside some egg fried rice and a bowl of prawn crackers.

Get my Gluten Free Salt and Pepper Chicken recipe.

Prawn and Chorizo Risotto

Making risotto is actually very simple and this prawn and chorizo risotto is about to come your midweek staple.

It’s a bit like a paella but with less faff, yet still packed full of flavours.

Get my Prawn and Chorizo Risotto recipe.

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