Introduction

Weeknights can be hectic, and preparing a wholesome dinner after a long day is often the biggest challenge. With a little planning, you can meal prep gluten free dishes that are quick to reheat, nourishing, and packed with flavor. These 10 gluten free recipes are perfect for weeknight dinners — simple enough to make ahead, delicious enough to look forward to, and hearty enough to keep everyone satisfied.

1. Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

Description: A low-carb, gluten free take on pasta night.
Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles

• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice of 1 lemon
  Instructions:

1. Heat butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.

2. Add shrimp and cook until pink.

3. Toss in zucchini noodles and lemon juice, cook 2–3 minutes.

4. Portion into containers and refrigerate.

2. Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry with Tamari

Description: A quick dinner that’s colorful, healthy, and gluten free.
Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced thin

• 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)

• 3 tbsp tamari (gluten free soy sauce)

• 1 tsp sesame oil
  Instructions:

1. Cook chicken until browned.

2. Add vegetables and stir fry until crisp-tender.

3. Pour in tamari and sesame oil, toss well.

4. Serve with rice or quinoa.

3. Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey and Rice

Description: A family-friendly classic made gluten free.
Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 1 cup cooked rice

• 1 cup tomato sauce

• ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
  Instructions:

1. Cook ground turkey, stir in rice and tomato sauce.

2. Fill peppers with mixture.

3. Top with cheese if desired.

4. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.

4. Honey Mustard Salmon with Green Beans

Description: Sweet and tangy salmon with crisp-tender beans.
Ingredients:

• 2 salmon fillets

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (gluten free)

• 1 cup green beans
  Instructions:

1. Mix honey and mustard into a glaze.

2. Brush over salmon and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes.

3. Steam green beans.

4. Portion together into meal prep containers.

5. Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

Description: A one-pan, hearty dinner that’s naturally gluten free.
Ingredients:

• ½ lb ground beef

• 2 cups sweet potato, diced

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder
  Instructions:

1. Brown ground beef, drain excess fat.

2. Add onion and sweet potato, cook until tender.

3. Season with paprika and garlic powder.

4. Store in containers and reheat as needed.

6. Mediterranean Chickpea and Quinoa Bowls

Description: A protein-rich vegetarian dinner with bright flavors.
Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• 1 can chickpeas, drained

• ½ cucumber, diced

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes

• 2 tbsp olive oil and lemon juice
  Instructions:

1. Combine quinoa and chickpeas.

2. Add cucumber and tomatoes.

3. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice.

4. Store in airtight containers, serve cold or warm.

7. Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

Description: Tender chicken with caramelized, balsamic-roasted veggies.
Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts

• 1 zucchini, sliced

• 1 red onion, sliced

• 1 cup carrots, diced

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken in balsamic vinegar for 15 minutes.

2. Roast chicken and vegetables at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes.

3. Divide into containers for easy reheating.

8. Vegan Lentil Tacos with Corn Tortillas

Description: A plant-based twist on taco night that’s naturally gluten free.
Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked lentils

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 6 small corn tortillas (gluten free)

• ½ cup shredded lettuce, salsa for topping
  Instructions:

1. Season lentils with chili powder and cumin.

2. Warm corn tortillas.

3. Assemble tacos with lentils, lettuce, and salsa.

4. Store fillings separately and assemble before eating.

9. Eggplant and Tomato Bake with Mozzarella

Description: A cheesy, gluten free casserole perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients:

• 1 large eggplant, sliced

• 1 cup marinara sauce

• ½ cup mozzarella cheese

• 2 tbsp olive oil
  Instructions:

1. Roast eggplant slices with olive oil for 15 minutes.

2. Layer eggplant with marinara and mozzarella in a dish.

3. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.

4. Store in portions.

10. Chicken Fajita Bowls with Rice

Description: All the flavors of fajitas, but in a quick, gluten free bowl.
Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 cups cooked rice

• 1 tsp fajita seasoning (gluten free)
  Instructions:

1. Sauté chicken with fajita seasoning.

2. Add peppers and onion, cook until tender.

3. Portion into containers over rice.

Conclusion

Dinner time doesn’t have to be stressful, even on the busiest weeknights. These 10 gluten free meal prep recipes are quick to prepare, easy to store, and delicious to enjoy. Whether you’re craving zesty shrimp, hearty beef and sweet potatoes, or a vegetarian taco night, you’ll have flavorful options ready to fuel your evenings — all without the gluten.