Quick and Easy Dinners for a Gluten Free, Casein Free Diet

Quick and Easy Dinners for a Gluten Free, Casein Free Diet

Following a Gluten Free, Casein Free Diet is not easy, and requires time, effort and commitment. Being a lazy cook myself, I have developed some easy, quick recipes that make my life a lot easier at dinner time. These are tasty, and even my kids will eat them!

Tacos- For this dish, you need to be sure that you start with a taco shell that is gluten-free, and that any spices you use are gluten free. I use Ortega's Taco Kit.

Make the tacos as you normally would, with the exception of the cheese. If you like, add a little shredded carrot for the look of cheese, and a little sweetness. Pile on the gluten free salsa, and for sides, black beans or rice work nicely. For an easy rice side, add chicken stock and gluten free chili seasoning to the rice before cooking

Chicken-Rice Casserole

This one is super-easy and my kids love it! Pour 2 cups of long grain white or brown rice into a large casserole dish. Distribute evenly on the bottom of the dish. Add 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, lightly pounded, and the raw vegetables of your choice. I have had success with carrots, peas, and broccoli. Add 4 cups of gluten-free chicken stock, or enough to cover the rice and chicken. For extra flavor, I add a packet of Good Seasons Italian dressing mix, sprinkled over the top. Cover the casserole dish tightly with foil, and bake 35-40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender. Depending on the type of rice you use, you may need to add additional liquid in the last ten minutes of cooking, if the rice has absorbed it all. Let stand for about 10 minutes before removing foil, and serve.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Starting with one of the available brown rice or corn pastas, this is an easy dish that is always a favorite.

Sauce- There are several brands available in your supermarket, or you can make sauce from scratch.