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74 of the BEST low-budget, vegan and gluten-free recipes. With breakfast, appetizers, sides, snacks, mains, and desserts, you’ll find a vegan and gluten-free recipe for any occasion!
For many, starting a plant-based diet is challenging enough. Add to the mix the need to cut out gluten, and it can feel impossible or, at the very least, a daunting task. Luckily, there are endless examples of gluten-free, vegan recipes that focus on naturally gluten-free ingredients and simple alternatives to make the process fuss-free. Better yet, these vegan and gluten-free recipes are easy on your bank balance, too.
With options including quinoa porridge for breakfast (like this cinnamon orange quinoa) for breakfast, air fryer chickpeas to snack on, roasted veggie tacos for a delicious vegan gluten-free dinner, and easy baked pears for dessert, I’ve got gluten-free recipes for any occasion in my list of 75 budget-friendly gluten-free vegan recipes!
With options including wheat cereals, toast, and pancakes, breakfast is a meal often loaded with gluten. However, there are many ways to enjoy a filling, nutritious vegan gluten-free breakfast packed with flavor.
Vegan Overnight Oats [Multiple Ways]
5 from 46 votes
Follow my perfect formula to make the BEST vegan overnight oats for a quick, easy, make-ahead gluten-free breakfast packed with nutrients, filling, & endlessly customizable!
How to Cook Oatmeal on The Stove [+ Flavor Variations]
5 from 59 votes
Prefer your oats warm? Learn how to cook oatmeal on the stove in 5 minutes until thick, creamy, and perfect. A healthy, satisfying, gluten-free breakfast staple with endless flavor & topping options!
Chocolate baked oatmeal is a healthy yet decadent, meal-prep-friendly, one-pan breakfast that tastes like dessert, with whole or blended oats (for a cake-like texture), + gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and refined sugar-free!
This cinnamon orange porridge bowl is a wonderful option for those wanting a low-fuss, high nutrient breakfast that is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and packed with flavor. This version includes orange, cinnamon, and nutmeg, with dried berries.
With a combination of chia pudding, jam, and plenty of peanut butter, this PB&J chia parfait is as delicious a treat as it is nutritious. It's packed with protein, omega-3s, and fiber. Best of all, this vegan gluten-free breakfast is easy to prep and travels well.
Enjoy an American classic with this Diner-style breakfast potato hash with mixed vegetables. It's a hearty, comforting, versatile, filling, delicious meal ready in 45 minutes!
Shredded potatoes, vegetables, and protein in a creamy silken tofu base come together for a plant-based, protein-packed, baked, gluten-free breakfast – perfect to meal prep and stash in the freezer!
Make hearty, flavorful, and protein-packed vegan chilaquiles combining crispy corn tortilla strips with scrambled tofu, onion, beans, and salsa (roja or verde). A quick, easy, affordable, and super-filling Mexican breakfast that's ready in under 30 minutes!
Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory, this small list of gluten-free vegan appetizers and snacks hopefully has a little something for many moods and occasions.
Healthy Patatas Bravas [Roasted, Sauteed, Air Fried]
4.96 from 90 votes
Spanish patatas bravas combines crispy potatoes (baked, pan-fried, or air fried) with a simple tomato-based spicy sauce, all with just a handful of ingredients. It's perfect as a tapas, appetizer, or side dish.
This 5-minute Vegan Green Olive Tapenade recipe is full of flavor. With a combination of capers, raw garlic, and olives, it's rich and salty with a touch of spice. Perfect with your favorite gluten-free crackers, bread, and pasta.
These crispy dehydrator vegan cheesy zucchini chips are a lighter, healthier snack than regular potato chips and guaranteed gluten-free! They also contain fewer carbs, fat, and calories. Perfect for enjoying alone or with dips.
If you have a sweet tooth, maple and cinnamon spice roasted almonds make for a delicious gluten-free snack. Alternatively, add them to oatmeal, granola, smoothie bowls, salads, and more.
Enjoy crispy chickpeas in under 15 minutes in an air fryer. This gluten-free snack is perfect for substituting gluten-filled, crunchy, salty snacks, and can be seasoned in almost unlimited ways.
Blistered shishito peppers are a smoky, spicy, slightly sweet gluten-free, vegan appetizer, snack, or side dish ready in under 5 minutes! Enjoy alone or with your favorite dips and sauces.
Make the EASIEST falafels with canned chickpeas (no soaking necessary) – baked or air fried and still wonderfully moist inside and crispy outside. Perfect with dips or in a gluten-free pita or wrap.
Ditch gluten-based dough for healthier, low-carb, portobello mushroom pizza. They're packed with flavor, have endlessly adaptable toppings, and are ready in just 25 minutes, to enjoy as an appetizer, side, or snack.
Make takeout-style Salt and Pepper Tofu in under 40 minutes! It’s super crispy and loaded with flavor but baked not fried & perfect for fakeout Fridays!
If you want to pull together a hearty salad packed with nutrients but no dairy or gluten, look no further. Luckily, there is no shortage of ideas for vegan and gluten-free salads – keep reading for my faves.
Vegan Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Quinoa (Salad OR Warm)
4.93 from 78 votes
This pantry-friendly Greek/ Mediterranean quinoa salad is perfect warm or chilled, loaded with flavor, and is a well-balanced meal of protein, fiber, and various vitamins/minerals.
This vegan taco salad combines shredded lettuce with black beans, your favorite taco fixings, and a simple homemade taco salad dressing. It’s packed with plant-based protein and fiber, healthy, satisfying, and ready in 15 minutes!
This gluten-free Quinoa Salad is hearty, wholesome, and packed with Southwestern flavors including black beans, tomato, bell pepper, and an oil-free cilantro-lime dressing. Plus, it's ideal for a meal-prep lunch.
This vegetable edamame salad is packed with crunchy, creamy, and juicy veggies, all tossed in a bright and zingy cilantro-lime dressing for and gluten-free meal packed with protein, fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin K, and essential fatty acids.
This super easy salad will be on your plate in just 15 minutes or less, is made of protein-rich garbanzos and vitamin-loaded kale leaves in a garlicky lemon dressing. Enjoy it as a light meal or side dish.
This vegan chickpea 'tuna' salad requires just a handful of ingredients and pantry staple seasonings for a flavorful, 5-minute, oil-free, gluten-free salad. At less than $1 per serving, this salad is budget-friendly, all-natural, and highly nutritious!
This Vegan Broccoli Salad is full of bright flavors and various colors and textures including fresh green florets, dried berries, and crunchy seeds all tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing.
This Wild Rice Fall Salad is full of fresh fall ingredients, including sweet apples, dried berries, nutty pecans, and chewy wild rice, in a light vinaigrette for a refreshing dish.
This lentil chickpea salad makes a hearty lunch for busy days! It quick to make using simple, budget-friendly ingredients. Perfect for at home or on the go.
Fresh and flavor-packed Texas Caviar is ready in just 10 minutes and fully loaded with corn, beans, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion. Enjoy it with chips, at potlucks, picnics, BBQs, and as a quick last-minute side for any meal.
Tired of rice and quinoa? Millet is another gluten-free grain great in salads to add heartiness and texture – this time combined with the fresh flavors of Greek salad.
Looking for a hearty soup or stew to warm and fill your belly? Look no further. The below gluten-free soup recipes are all packed with plant-based ingredients and plenty of flavor to impress.
Top Tip: Make sure to check the ingredients of the bouillon/stock. Not all are gluten-free.
Coconut Chickpea Curry Soup
4.81 from 42 votes
Made in 30 minutes with simple, inexpensive pantry staples, this coconut chickpea curry soup is a creamy, high-protein, ultra-satisfying meal you’ll crave year-round!
This rustic and hearty vegan, gluten-free meal is perfect on cold days – combining root vegetables, lentils, and peas in a deliciously flavored, soul-warming tomato broth. All in just 45 minutes.
This one-pot vegan corn chowder is creamy, comforting, a little spicy, and can be made with fresh, canned, or frozen corn to enjoy all year. Gluten-free, dairy-free, & vegan with stove, Instant Pot, and crockpot methods!
This lentil potato soup with turmeric and cumin is the perfect accompaniment to any cool or rainy day. It’s filled with anti-inflammatory turmeric, fiber, protein-rich lentils, and potassium-packed potatoes, creating a soup that’s both healing and delicious.
If you’re a fan of mushrooms, this creamy vegan mushroom stew from My Quiet Kitchen is here to impress. With potatoes, onion, carrots, and miso, it’s a perfectly comforting vegan, gluten-free meal that’s light yet luxurious and full of flavor.
Cozy up with any of these hearty, flavor-packed vegan chili and curry recipes that are 100% gluten-free and perfectly filling.
Curried Chickpeas
5 from 13 votes
This 30-minute curried chickpeas recipe is packed with protein, has comforting Indian-inspired flavors, and is quick and easy to make with simple ingredients! Stovetop, slow cooker, and Instant Pot instructions included.
In this warming meal, curried Brussels sprouts, potatoes, and carrots are coated with a warm-spiced coconut curry sauce with tahini and sesame seeds! It is a creamy, aromatic, slightly spicy, and super comforting vegan gluten-free dinner recipe.
This one-pot black bean chili is a must-have cold-weather comfort food! High in protein and easy to make in less than 30 minutes, it’s perfect for filling family dinners or healthy meal prep.
A smoky take on the classic chili that’s creamier than ever. This recipe features super easy and cheap ingredients and it also happens to be a super healthy, oil-free and gluten free chili.
This Butternut Squash Curry recipe is the ultimate comfort food, loaded with vibrant and nutritious ingredients. A great make-ahead, comforting vegan gluten-free dinner.
Vegan gluten-free dinner recipes the entire family will love. Take your pick from delicious vegan tacos, risotto, enchilada recipes and more recipes below.
Slow Cooker Jackfruit Carnitas
4.99 from 61 votes
Simmer jackfruit for hours for a truly infused flavor and melt-in-the-mouth texture, perfect for enjoying with corn tortillas. Best of all, prep is minimal, then the slow cooker does all the work!
Not only is this quiche from A Virtual Vegan 100% egg-free, but it uses a flaky, delicious, gluten-free crust. With a rich, creamy, ‘cheesy’ filling, and plenty of veggie versatility, this vegan quiche is a family favorite for mid-week meals and special events!
This one-pot creamy pumpkin risotto is creamy, comforting, cozy, satisfying, and perfect for entertaining this fall! A naturally vegan, gluten-free meal, perfect for weeknights or the Holidays!
These Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are filled with protein-rich chickpeas, savory marinara, and a sprinkle of fresh sprouts. Enjoy as a tasty gluten-free lunch, dinner, or even breakfast.
This 8-ingredient vegan and gluten-free stuffed acorn squash with quinoa and cranberries is packed with plant-based protein and fiber, is hearty, wholesome, comforting, and bursting with fall flavors—perfect for your holiday table.
These Mexican-inspired quinoa stuffed bell peppers are hearty, healthy, protein-packed (with no meat!), satisfying, and full of bold flavors — A tasty, nutritious appetizer or main!
These hearty and healthy Stuffed Tomatoes are filled with flavorfully spiced quinoa, black beans, and artichoke hearts. It's a protein-filled, gluten-free dish that everyone will enjoy.
In this recipe, lentils, walnuts, and mushrooms combine for a super hearty, tender, umami-rich vegan and gluten-free bolognese that's big on flavor, fiber, and protein.
I simply HAD to include this on this list of vegan and gluten-free recipes, because it's become a fall/winter favorite. It's ultra-creamy, so savory, and incredibly delicious!
For a light and healthy take on taco Tuesday, try these delicious black bean lettuce wrap ‘tacos’ loaded with spiced black beans, corn, avocado, tomato, and lime! A quick, easy, & healthy protein-dense, delicious, 15-minute appetizer or main!
These vegan sweet potato enchiladas combine a spicy, smoky sweet potato and mushroom filling in corn tortillas, all smothered in enchilada sauce. They’re easy to prepare, budget-friendly, packed with flavor, freezer friendly, and ready in just 30 minutes!
No dinner table is complete without a side dish (that might even steal the show). So here are a few of my favorite vegan gluten-free side dish recipes.
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
4.98 from 39 votes
This simple potato recipe is one of the easiest, most versatile side dishes made with just 7 simple ingredients! The rosemary-coated small potatoes are oven-roasted until tender and creamy on the inside, then mixed with caramelized garlic and shallots.
Creamy, fluffy vegan mashed cauliflower is a low-carb, keto, dairy-free light alternative to mashed potatoes and an excellent vegan and gluten-free side dish! All you need are 4 base ingredients (with plenty of opportunity for add-ins and variations!).
Grilled Pineapples are the ultimate summer side to complement grilled and fried dishes! It's an affordable, simple, and healthy treat to brighten backyard cookouts, parties, and family picnics.
Swap out regular potato sides for this aromatic, flavorful curried roasted butternut squash. It's simple to prepare and loaded with sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Perfect for pairing with all sorts of gluten-free mains.
These pan-fried, gluten-free Quinoa Tater Tots are crunchy outside, with tender quinoa, mushrooms, and chives inside, and packed with fiber, proteins, antioxidants, and essential amino acids.
Using an Instant Pot, you can cook dried beans in just a fraction of the time it takes on the stove, with just as much flavor. They're perfect for adding to tons of meals throughout the week (like burritos, veggie bowls, salads, etc.).
Roasting tomatoes is a must-try. The roasting process caramelizes the tomatoes and turns them into sweet little flavor bombs, perfect for enhancing toast, pasta, vegan pizza, and more (in under 30 minutes)!
Swap out seafood for hearts of palm in this fresh and tasty vegan ceviche from Conflicted Vegan. It’s nutritious, refreshing, colorful, and comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for summer picnics and barbecues.
One-pot pumpkin rice uses a combination of veg stock and coconut milk with heaps of real pumpkin for a creamy, comforting, tasty, and satisfying fall side dish!
Finally, a select few delicious gluten-free vegan desserts to end your day the right way.
Easy Baked Pears [Stuffed with Nuts and Fruit]
4.96 from 73 votes
5-ingredient baked pears with nuts, dried fruit, and maple syrup are easy to throw together as a quick & simple yet elegant breakfast or dessert! + Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
You’ll be shocked at how amazing these vegan and gluten-free cinnamon rolls from Make It Dairy-Free are! They’re soft, fluffy, and utterly delicious! A must-try recipe everyone will love!
Combine creamy-sweet coconut milk sticky rice with fresh, fruity mango for an irresistible summery dessert that’s easy to make, low-budget, and naturally gluten-free and vegan!
These one-bowl vegan, gluten-free pumpkin cookies are soft, chewy, slightly fluffy, and taste like Fall with optional vegan chocolate chips, cranberries, or your favorite add-ins and toppings!
This easy vegan chocolate mousse requires just 3 ingredients and a few minutes to prepare, with several flavor variation options! The results are silky, rich, and creamy – perfect for a mid-week dessert and to impress at dinner parties!
Make perfectly crackly-top vegan gluten-free brownies from Delightful Adventures that are chewy, fudgy, gooey, and super chocolaty. You won’t regret it!
You might also enjoy my chocolate fruit bars with chewy dried fruits and crunchy nuts.
5-Minute Berry Tofu Ice Cream
5 from 37 votes
Blend up quick and creamy mixed berry tofu ice cream in just 5 minutes—dairy-free, egg-free, low fat, high-protein, and customizable with your favorite flavors!
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