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September 28, 2023

Gluten-Free Lunch Ideas

Gluten-Free Lunch Ideas from Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com - see how many things you can have for lunch that don't include bread!

Gluten-Free Lunch Ideas

Ok now that I showed you what I eat for breakfast in this gluten-free lifestyle, let’s take a look at my Gluten-Free Lunch Ideas.

To recap I eat:

  • potatoes
  • corn tortillas
  • rice (not a lot, I’m not a big rice fan)

I don’t eat bread (you can read more about my weight loss journey here).

In the past year, I have opted for a lighter afternoon lunch. I have a later breakfast so lunch is around 1-2ish.  Since we both work from home, I usually take whatever meal prep I’ve done and make lunch for Casey and I.  I went through all of My Everyday Life photos to see what I’ve been eating for lunch the past year. This is how I have been staying satisfied: 

Here are a few snack plates I like to make-

My Everyday Life Week 45 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Persimmons + Almonds + Cheese + Apples 

I love it when it’s persimmon season! 

My Everyday Life Week 35 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Tuna Salad + Tomatoes on GF crispbread

Adult lunchables! 

 My Everyday Life Week 40 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Cheese+ Dried Fruits+ Grapes+ Olives

This was leftover from a photoshoot. YUM. 

My Everyday Life Week 11 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Ranch Dip+ veggies + almonds 

Perfect snack lunch if you’re working at the computer. 

My Everyday Life Week 38 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

GF Crispbread + cheddar + grapes + cucumber

Trader Joe’s makes a gluten-free crispbread that I really like. It’s super seedy!  

My Everyday Life Week 35 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Rice+ Salad situation

We had leftover rice so I heated it up with some meatballs and put it over spinach. 

There’s feta and tomatoes in there too. 

My Everyday Life Week 36 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Sausage bean bake + spinach + parmesan

I’ve been making this bean bake without the breadcrumbs. I sometimes miss the breadcrumbs so I just add extra cheese. 

 

My Everyday Life Week 33 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Cheeseburger on Lettuce Bun

I usually order a burger with a lettuce bun when I’m going out to lunch.  Sometimes I get double meat cuz you don’t get that same density in your bite when there’s no bun. I haven’t really been interested in trying a gluten-free bun but who knows that might change. I order fries because I eat potatoes, love fries and they fill me up.

My Everyday Life Week 31 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Herbed Potato Salad + Arugula + Avocado

I usually add a bunch of red wine vinegar and mix it all up. 

Sausage White Bean Soup is a weeknight staple during the colder months. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Sausage White Bean Soup 

A meal prep staple! I used to have this with bread but now I just add extra Parmesan. 

My Everyday Life Week 28 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Mushroom Tamale (with egg)

I’ll reheat a tamale and add enchilada sauce to the top of it. Here’s one with a cheesy egg. 

My Everyday Life Week 26 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Chicken + Quinoa + Avocado + Arugula Salad 

The chicken and quinoa were meal prepped. I used the container the arugula came in to make a bowl! 

My Everyday Life Week 23 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Taco Meat + Rice + Salsa + Cheese + Avocado + Hot Sauce

This is why I make taco meat in my meal prep. 

My Everyday Life Week 21 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Mexican Pizza

I make these with corn tortillas. 

Mushroom Pupusas are a great vegetarian/gluten free meal for you and your family. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Papusas 

I have these for breakfast lunch and dinner. 

Red Curry Shrimp + Rice 

I love the leftovers on this. The sauce gets even better. 

My Everyday Life Week 18 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Rice+ Tikka Masala Sauce +Baked Tofu + Cucumber Avocado Salad

Trader Joe’s has a tikka masala sauce that I mix with rice for a quick meal. Sometimes I do chicken. Here it is with tofu. 

 Spice up your weeknight with Chicken Cilantro Meatballs. They're great prepped ahead for soup, noodles & salads. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Chicken Cilantro Meatballs

(I use tamari to make it gluten-free)

Autumn Reset Button Salad 

This one has wild rice in it.  I could eat roasted delicata squash all day every day and never get sick of it! 

My Everyday Life Week 6 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Tuna Salad + Arugula + Avocado

I eat this a lot cuz tuna salad is almost always in my meal prep! 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Cucumber Slices + Boursin + Lox

So fancy and delish. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

GF Crispbread + Cream Cheese + Cucumber + Red Onions

My Everyday Life Week 52 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Meaty Pasta Sauce+ Arugula+ Ricotta+ Parmesan

I have this for dinner when the boys are having pasta! 

My Everyday Life Week 35 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Yellow Curry Noodle Soup

I’ll have to share the recipe for this one soon. I use rice noodles and whatever veggies I have left in the fridge. 

Make Buddha Bowls with items from your meal prep arsenal! Find the recipe by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Buddha Bowls/Whole Grain Bowls 

Another good prep ahead lunch! 

And in case you missed it:

Gluten Free Breakfast Ideas - Tracy Benjamin shares her favorite savory and sweet gluten free breakfasts

Gluten-Free Breakfast Ideas

Those are the things I’ve been eating for lunch this past year that have helped me on my weight loss journey. I hope these Gluten-Free Lunch ideas help you realize there are more things to have for lunch besides pizza and sandwiches.

I’ll share my favorite dinners next! 

  • Matt

    While not GF, there is not one thing you’ve shared that literally isn’t up my alley here. I am SHOOOOK that every single thing you shared is like my dream snack/meal. Literally every ingredient. I’ll be moving in shortly.

  • Gaby Santillana

    Thanks for sharing Tracy! Can’t wait to try some of these options. I’ve always loved potatoes in any form but the fitness/diet culture kind of made me start looking at them as not healthy a few years back. After removing gluten and added sugar from my diet, I’ve embraced potatoes again. I also love them and they fill me up PLUS, potatoes are healthy! Thanks again ☺️

  • Lilac

    Tracy, this post on gluten-free lunch ideas was a lifesaver for me! As someone who follows a gluten-free diet, I’m always on the lookout for creative and delicious meal options. Your array of lunch ideas provided much-needed inspiration and variety to my meal planning. Quick question – do you have any personal favorites among these gluten-free lunches, or any tips for preparing them in advance?

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