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10 Gluten-Free Recipes to Try from the Mediterranean

Written By: Byron | January 25, 2024

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ooking for some gluten-free recipes for inspiration? We got you with this list of 10 Gluten-Free Recipes to Try from the Mediterranean. From mouthwatering casseroles to healthy and nutritious meals that are loaded with flavor, there’s one thing all these recipes have in common: They’re all Gluten-free

So, here’s our list of our favorite 10 Gluten-Free Recipes to Try from the Mediterranean! Let’s gooo!

A platter with potato salad on it

1. No-Mayo Spanish Potato Salad (Vegan)

    • Serves: Main for 4 
    • Prep time: 15 minutes
    • Cook time: 45 minutes
    • Total time: 1 hour

No-mayo Spanish potato salad is a fantastic healthy recipe that’s light and easy to make. It combines deliciously soft potatoes with fresh green beans and some sliced radish for a little crunch. Drizzled with a smoky paprika dressing, this is no ordinary potato salad!

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A large white casserole dish sits on a white marble counter with a rich red Mediterranean Eggplant casserole with chickpeas and tomato

2. Mediterranean Eggplant Casserole (Vegan)

    • Serves: Main for 4-6
    • Prep time: 15 minutes
    • Cook time: 45 minutes
    • Total time: 1 hour

Mediterranean Chickpea, Tomato, and Eggplant Casserole is the perfect recipe to warm the cockles during a fierce winter storm, or just when you’re craving something healthy and delicious. It contains a small amount of tomato sauce, so check the label to make sure yours is gluten-free before cooking.

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a decorative bowl of Mediterranean yellow rice

3. Mediterranean Yellow Rice (Vegan)

    • Serves: Side for 6 
    • Prep time: 5 minutes
    • Cook time: 25 minutes
    • Total time: 30 minutes 

    Seasoned with a few simple herbs and spices, this vibrant Mediterranean yellow rice is the perfect side dish to jazz up a main meal. This light and fluffy yellow rice recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and super easy to make in just one pot in under 30 minutes. Best of all, no special cooking equipment is required, and you can easily make it at home with the most basic of pantry staples.

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    A large dish of cooked chicken thighs and roasted potatoes.

    4. Easy Baked Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

      • Serves: Main for 4 
      • Prep time: 5 minutes
      • Cook time: 1 hour
      • Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

      Succulent juicy chicken thighs are cooked together in a casserole dish with some potatoes, onion, and pepper and drizzled with plenty of tasty homemade marinade that you can whip up in seconds. 

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      A large pot of Romesco de Peix is served beside some fresh sprigs of parsley

      5. Catalan Fish Stew in Romesco Sauce

        • Serves: Main for 6 
        • Prep time: 10 minutes
        • Cook time: 20 minutes
        • Total time: 30 minutes

        Romesco de Peix (Catalan Fish Stew in Romesco Sauce) is a classic recipe hailing from the Catalonia region in northeastern Spain. The easy one-pot recipe uses fresh chunks of fish, some onion, and plenty of homemade romesco sauce. If you haven’t tried romesco sauce before, you have to — it’s absolutely delicious and healthy to boot. 

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        A baking tray of Mediterranean chicken thighs sits beside some fresh parsley and some lemon

        6. Baked Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

          • Serves: Main for 4 
          • Prep time: 5 minutes
          • Cook time: 40 minutes
          • Total time: 45 minutes

          This is one of the simplest chicken dishes to make ever but so, so tasty. Best of all, you make the sauce in the same tray and mix all the ingredients together before adding the chicken. Then, pop it in the oven. All this magic happens in 45 minutes (only 5 of those minutes are prep!). 

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          A pan of Spanish chicken chilindron with lots of sauce.

          7. Spanish Chicken Chilindrón

            • Serves: Main for 4 
            • Prep time: 15 minutes
            • Cook time: 50 minutes
            • Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

            Thought to be one of the oldest recorded Spanish recipes, this has stood the test of time for good reason. Tasty and easy to prep, it’s a recipe that will have you cooking it on repeat. 

            Spanish chicken Chilindrón is considered a classic in Spanish cuisine made from chicken cooked with peppers and tomatoes. This simple recipe is famed in Spanish cookbooks all over for its humble ingredients that can suit any wallet and is favored for its delicious aroma and rich flavors. 

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            a large pan of vegan arroz al horno is topped with roasted red pepper and a whole head of garlic

            8. Valencian Oven-Baked Rice (Vegan)

              • Serves: Main for 6-8 
              • Prep time: 15 minutes
              • Cook time: 45 minutes
              • Total time: 1 hour

              This tasty and filling rice dish is bursting with color and goodness and takes around one hour to make. It’s a vegan take on the meaty arroz al horno dish. We’ve roasted the peppers and added some lightly fried stalks of asparagus to create an indulgent and filling vegan-friendly rice dish that is perfect for entertaining or feeding large groups!  

              The best part: Vegan Arroz al Horno is easy to make, tasty, and can be made in under an hour. 

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              Slices of grilled Mediterranean chicken breast sit in a bowl with some salad.

              9. Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Breasts

                • Serves: Main for 2 
                • Prep time: 35 minutes
                • Cook time: 15 minutes
                • Total time: 55 minutes

                This no-fuss recipe uses a delicious marinade that will transport your tastebuds straight to the Med. You can make it in under 1 hour from start to finish and it’s a healthy protein recipe as an added bonus.

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                A large dish of Poor man's potatoes besides some fresh herbsd and some garlic

                10. Poor Man’s Potatoes (Vegan)

                  • Serves: Side for 6
                  • Prep time: 10 minutes
                  • Cook time: 45 minutes
                  • Total time: 55 minutes

                  Poor Man’s Potatoes is our go-to dish when looking for a warming meal and have a few veg left in the pantry.

                  This classic Spanish recipe uses just 6 ingredients to make a delicious vegan dish. Best of all, every ingredient is easy to find and won’t break the bank, making this one-pot-wonder a savior for anyone who’s looking for a tasty nutritious meal on a tight budget.

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