Coming up with new ideas for quick and easy weeknight meals is a constant challenge, and even more so when gluten-free cooking is required. Each of these five recipes offer up a little something different, but they are all equally hearty, healthy, and most important--quite tasty. And, best of all, they can be whipped up in just minutes. You may want to bookmark this post for those weeks when you just don't want to have to think about dinner. The hardest part will be trying to decide which you want to make first!
This light, flavorful dish made with rice noodles is ready in just 25 minutes for a super-easy dinner.
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Whether it was fresh minced garlic, chopped bell peppers, or shredded cheese, many reviewers spiced up this adaptable recipe by Kathy Miller and put their own spin on things.
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3. Coriander Chicken with Mango Salsa
This recipe by the butterfly was so easy, and perfect with coconut rice and a squeeze of lime, says recipe reviewer, Silver.
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4. Shrimp Florentine with Zoodles
Recipe reviewer Jim Crosby gave this dish by bgardiner2 five stars. "Added a touch of Parmesan...and it tasted great," he raves. He also tried a light sprinkle of Old Bay and wrote that it takes the dish to a whole new level.
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5. Zucchini with Chickpea and Mushroom Stuffing
This is "a great vegetable dish that can be used as a centerpiece or as a side," says recipe creator Jackie. "It can be lovely when served with tomato based sauce and a green vegetable, or I have even had them with traditional roasted vegetables at Christmas."
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