Simple Gluten Free Vegetarian Recipes For Dinner

This collection of gluten free vegetarian recipes for dinner includes some of my favorites! They are so delicious you won’t miss gluten, promise!

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As I mentioned in my "Is Buckwheat Gluten-Free?" post, I have been sensitive to gluten for a few years now, and I have been leaning more toward foods that are free from gluten ever since.

I have a whole category dedicated to gluten-free recipes, and it has a growing collection of wheat-free recipes from India and around the world.

In this collection of gluten-free vegetarian recipes for dinner, I have included a few of my favorites, from hearty mains to no-effort sides, which I am sure you will love too. The next time someone says, "What, gluten-free and vegetarian?" just whip out some of these!

Is it possible to be gluten-free and vegetarian? I’ve heard some people ask this. To them I say yes, it is possible to be both gluten-free and vegetarian. Sure, it requires a bit of planning and prep ahead, but once you do that, it’s quite easy to throw dinners together quickly.

Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Dinner Ideas

Bored with the limited choices that come from being vegetarian and following a gluten-free diet? You're in the right place! Here, you'll find easy recipes that can satisfy any craving.

All the recipes are egg-free, and many are dairy-free and allium-free as well. I also have a separate post dedicated to no onion no garlic recipes if you’re interested.

I hope you discover some new favorites to add to your menu rotation.

Rice and Noodle Dishes

When your to-do list is endless, you want to cook as little as possible yet still have a satisfying meal, these gluten-free rice and noodle dishes are just what you need.

Make a big batch of my Bengali moong dal ahead of time to pour over rice, pair it with a spicy onion salad, and you’re good to go!

Vegetable Pulao Recipe

This vegetable pulao is fragrant with Basmati rice and ghee. It is delicately flavored with whole spices. This recipe contains no onion and no garlic.

Vegetable Pulao Recipe

Jeera Rice

Jeera, or cumin, rice is a simple one-pot dish that comes together easily and can be paired with any curry, stew, or side of your choice. This is a nut-free and allium-free recipe.

Jeera Rice

Asian Vegetarian Noodle Soup

This flavorful, delicious noodle soup comes together entirely in the oven. It’s so easy to make that you’ll want to cook it again and again. This recipe is both grain-free and nut-free.

Asian Vegetarian Noodle Soup

Kitchari

This simple Ayurvedic kitchari recipe is comforting and uplifting. It comes together quickly in an Instant Pot and makes the perfect one-pot meal to come home to on a weeknight. This recipe is nut-, soy-, and allium-free.

Kitchari

Butter Rice

Buttery, creamy, and rich, this 3-ingredient butter rice is the perfect base for any curry, gravy, stew, or soup you want to enjoy it with. This recipe is nut-, soy-, and allium-free.

Butter Rice

Hearty Soups

Served as a snack, appetizer, or even a meal on its own, each of these soups is healthy and satisfying. They’re all unique, with flavors and textures that stand out in their own way.
If you love having soup with bread, I highly recommend my buckwheat naan (it’s grain-free).

Curried Lentil Soup Without Coconut Milk

Thick, creamy, and utterly delicious, this carrot lentil soup is packed with the flavors of your favorite curry. I love ladling it over buttered rice. Just yum!

Curried Lentil Soup Without Coconut Milk

Mung Bean Soup

This mung bean soup, made with ghee and aromatic spices, has incredible depth of flavor—without any onion or garlic! This 10-ingredient, one-pot dish is wonderfully simple and can be enjoyed as a complete meal or paired with a side like sautéed sweet potatoes.

Mung Bean Soup

Indian Yellow Lentil Soup

This soup is perfect for when you want something light yet nourishing. Made with mung lentils, it has a delicious tang from fresh lemon juice. Just right for a rainy day!

Indian Yellow Lentil Soup

Sweet Potato and Turmeric Soup

This sweet potato soup is as delicious as it is gorgeous! The combination of turmeric and black pepper, along with other healing spices, makes it the perfect meal for when you want to curl up on the couch with something comforting. This recipe is also dairy-, nut-, soy-, and grain-free.

Sweet Potato and Turmeric Soup

Easy Curries

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cook, you’ll love my streamlined (and mostly one-pot) curries. I’ve made the preparation process quick and fuss-free (fewer dishes to wash!) without compromising on flavor. You’ll see this in action in my eggplant curry, palak paneer, and aloo palak recipe.

Aloo Matar

Potatoes and peas are the perfect combination! This simple curry is made without onions or garlic. You can enjoy it all year round, thanks to the easy availability of frozen peas.

Aloo Matar

Dhaba Style Palak Paneer

This classic Indian curry shows up on our dinner table both in everyday meals and on special occasions. It’s one of those recipes where my simplified techniques make it an absolute breeze to cook. Versatile enough to pair with rice, bread, or even mashed potatoes, it’s a dish I hope you’ll try!

Dhaba Style Palak Paneer

Smoked Eggplant Curry

The smoky flavor of this curry, along with all the lovely spices, makes it a perfect winter night meal. Pair it with flatbread and some beetroot raita for a truly sumptuous dinner.

Smoked Eggplant Curry

Bitter Melon Recipe

This is a unique and interesting curry made with one of the lesser-known vegetables: bitter gourd. The bitterness of the gourd is balanced by the tanginess of tamarind and the sweetness of jaggery. It’s a beautiful dish that I hope you’ll try soon!

Bitter Melon Recipe

Aloo Palak

In this potato and spinach recipe, large chunks of potatoes simmer in a spiced gravy with tender spinach that wilts almost instantly, creating a creamy, silky texture in the curry. This recipe is vegan, nut-free, and soy-free.

Aloo Palak

Shahi Paneer Without Onion and Garlic

This rich and luxurious curry is traditionally made with a gravy of onion and garlic. I prefer making it without alliums, which gives it a unique twist.

Shahi Paneer Without Onion and Garlic

Lentils and Beans Dishes

As a vegetarian, lentils and beans are my go-to source of protein. I cook with a variety of legumes and lentils, and I love their distinct flavors and textures. I almost always keep some sprouted mung beans on hand for a quick mung bean salad, and I usually have cooked red lentils ready too.

Use this guide to learn how to cook red lentils on the stovetop. If you’d like to understand the differences between some beans and legumes, check out my article on pinto beans vs. black beans.

Creamy Coconut Chickpea Curry

This is one of our favorite weeknight dinner recipes because it comes together quickly with simple pantry staples. It’s great on its own with a crunchy side salad, like this carrot and cucumber salad, and of course, you can also enjoy it with rice or bread.

Creamy Coconut Chickpea Curry

Adai Recipe

I make these protein-packed savory lentil crepes with a mix of different lentils. I love having them for breakfast, paired with mint coconut chutney.

Adai Recipe

Mung Bean Recipe

This mung bean curry is the ultimate comfort food, especially with some hot rice and pickled carrots and daikon.

Mung Bean Recipe

Chickpea Patties

These super delicious chickpea patties are incredibly versatile! Enjoy them on their own or use them as a filling for your burger, sandwich, or wrap. With my quick and easy recipe, you can have them ready in under 30 minutes, and no, they don’t have any eggs or potatoes in them. Top tip: pair them with this zingy green chutney (made without mint).

Chickpea Patties

Zucchini Kootu

In this kootu, chunks of zucchini (courgettes) are simmered with moong lentils and a coconut-based spice paste. This dish has a curry-like consistency and pairs perfectly with freshly cooked rice.

Zucchini Kootu

Salads and Sides

These salads and sides work beautifully with any meal or shine on their own as a light meal or snack. They’re all quick to make and fuss-free, like this sautéed okra that comes together in just 15 minutes and requires no chopping, or my 5-minute corn and pea salad, which can be a delicious rainy-day snack on its own!

Cucumber Beetroot Salad

Coated in a dressing made with yogurt and homemade zaatar, this gorgeous salad has the warm earthiness of cooked beets and the crisp crunch of fresh cucumbers. So good!

Cucumber Beetroot Salad

Sauteed Sweet Potatoes

In this recipe, I toss cubed sweet potatoes in mild spices. The spices add a gentle warmth while letting the natural flavor of the sweet potatoes shine.

Sauteed Sweet Potatoes

Frozen Peas and Carrots Recipe

I always keep a bag of frozen peas on hand. The only spices I use in this super simple recipe are salt and pepper. The butter adds a lovely creaminess to the dish, while slices of fresh coconut, a delightful flavor and crunch.

Frozen Peas and Carrots Recipe

Indian Chickpeas Salad Recipe

In this South Indian classic, plump, soft, perfectly cooked chickpeas are coated in a paste made with fresh coconut, chili pepper, and cilantro. So delicious!

Indian Chickpeas Salad Recipe

Spinach Stir Fry

I use tender baby spinach leaves to make this quick stir-fried spinach. To add an Indian touch (of course!), I flavor it with some bhuna jeera. You can leave that out, and it will still taste delicious.

Spinach Stir Fry

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