Special Diet Recipes
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All recipes are meatless unless the recipe name indicates otherwise. Almost every recipe I publish these days is meatless. If you’re a “meat lover”, many of my recipes can be easily adapted to include meat of some kind.
The abbreviations after each recipe indicate other restrictions that apply to it.
Dairy Free
Angel Food Cupcakes (w/o icing)
Artichoke Stir Fry and Whipped White Beans (option – GF)
Arugula Orange Salad with Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette (option – GF)
Baked Potatoes (GF – V)
BBQ Black Bean Veggie Burger (GF – V)
Bean Breakfast Tacos (GF – V)
Beef Stew (NM option – V option)
Beet and Bean Veggie Chili (GF – V)
Berry Basil Lemonade Smoothie (GF – V)
Black Bean Poblano Soup and Green Apple “Salsa” (GF – V)
Black Bean-Squash Veggie Chili (GF – V)
Butternut Squash Tostadas (easy option; GF)
Carrot Salad with Spiced Turmeric Vinaigrette (GF – V)
Chickpea and Roasted Pepper Skillet Dip (GF – V)
Chipotle Deviled Eggs with Roasted Garlic (GF)
Chocolate Trail Mix Smoothie (GF – V)
Chunky Tomato Sauce, Quick (GF – V)
Coconut Milk (GF – V)
Coconut Oil Kale Pesto (GF – V)
Creamy Fresh Tomato Dressing (GF – V)
Curried Lentil Salad (GF – V option)
Eggplant & Swiss Chard Stir Fry (GF – V)
Eggplant Lentil Stew (GF – V)
Falafel – Baked Green (GF – V)
Fig and Fennel Caponata (GF – V)
Fruit Oatmeal (GF – V)
Garlic Garbanzo Purée (GF – V)
Goulash (American) (GF – V)
Greek Salad Bloody Mary (option; GF – V)
Green Piña Colada Smoothie (GF – V)
Green Soba Noodle Bowl with Asian Vinaigrette (V)
Guacamole and Socca Chips (GF – V)
Herbal Frozen Cherry Pops (GF)
Italian Eggplant Gratin (adaptable to all)
Lentil and Mini Falafel Salad (V)
Maple Pumpkin Oatmeal (GF – V)
Meatless Mexican All-Bean Chili (GF – V)
Mexican Kale Salad (GF – V)
Mulligatawny Soup (GF – V)
Mushroom Enchiladas (GF – V)
Mushroom Marinara Sauce (GF – V)
Mushroom Noodle Soup (Japanese) (GF – NM – V)
Olive Oil and Wine Cookies (V)
Olive Tabbouleh with Chickpeas (GF option – V)
One Dish Meatless Fried Rice (GF)
Parsley Pesto (GF)
Peppers with Herbed Bread Crumbs (V)
Pinto Bean Fajita Bowls (easy option – GF – V option)
Polenta Pie with Tomato Mushroom Filling (option – GF – V option)
Pomegranate Polenta Breakfast Bowls (GF – V)
Portobello California Burger (V)
Potato and Kale Curry (GF – V)
Potato Salad with Hard Boiled Egg Dressing (GF)
Pumpkin Oat Smoothie (GF – V)
Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash (GF – V options)
Quinoa Tabbouleh and Creamy Herb Vinaigrette (GF)
Refried Beans (GF – V)
Roasted Smoky Lemon Brussels Sprouts (GF – V)
Root Vegetable Coconut Curry (GF – V)
Siam Lentil Bowl with Thai Cashew Pesto (GF – V)
Sour Cream, Nut Free and Vegan (GF – V)
Southwest Quinoa Salad & Lime Vinaigrette (GF – V)
Spanish Potatoes, Hearty Vegan (V)
Spring Skillet Pizza with Chickpea Flour Crust (GF – V)
Sun Dried Tomato and Roasted Garlic Salsa (GF – V)
Sweet Potato & Kale Veggie Cakes (GF option)
Sweet Potato Stir Fry Bowl with Peanut Sauce (GF – V)
Taco Spiced Lentils (GF – V)
Tangy Avocado Dip (GF – V)
Thai Eggplant Salad and Rice (GF – V)
Thai Sweet Potato Salad (GF – V)
Tomato Gratin (V)
Tomato, Olive, Potato Gratin (GF – V)
Tomato Soup, Thick (GF – V)
Truffle Salt and Pepper Honey Roasted Almonds (GF – V option)
Tuna Hot Dish Cakes (GF)
Veggie Curry (Quick) (GF – V)
Veggie Fried Rice Pancakes (GF)
Zucchini Dip with Walnuts and Salsa Verde (GF – V)
Gluten Free
Or with an easy gluten free adaptation.
Artichoke Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
Artichoke Stir Fry with Whipped White Beans (V option)
Arugula Orange Salad with Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette (V option)
Baked Potatoes (V)
Balsamic and Brussels Rice Bake
BBQ Meatless Enchiladas (V option)
Beef Stew (GF suggestion – DF – V option)
Beet and Bean Veggie Chili (DF – V)
Berry Basil Lemonade Smoothie (V)
Black Bean Poblano Soup and Green Apple “Salsa” (DF – V)
Black Bean-Squash Veggie Chili (DF – V)
BLT Salad and Crispy Shallot Croutons
BBQ Black Bean Jalapeno Poppers
BBQ Black Bean Veggie Burger (DF – V)
Broccoli Quinoa Bowls (Spicy Italian) (V option)
Brownie with Dark Chocolate Glaze and Coconut Whipped Cream
Buffalo Chicken and Garlic Quinoa Bowls
Buttered Spring Peas and Lima Beans
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Butternut Squash Tostadas (DF/V options)
Caramelized Onion Mac and Cheese (option)
Carrot Salad with Spiced Turmeric Vinaigrette (V)
Cauliflower Pasta & Ricotta Sauce
Cauliflower Piccata (option)
Chickpea and Roasted Pepper Skillet Dip (DF – V)
Chickpea Pomegranate Salad (V)
Chipotle Deviled Eggs with Roasted Garlic (DF)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Puppy Chow
Chocolate Trail Mix Smoothie (V)
Chunky Tomato Sauce, Quick (V)
Coconut Milk (V)
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas (meatless option)
Creamy Fresh Tomato Dressing (V)
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Marinara
Curried Lentil Salad (DF – V option)
Eggplant & Swiss Chard Stir Fry (DF – V)
Eggplant, Gouda, and Fig Jam Quesadillas
Eggplant Lentil Stew (DF – V)
Falafel – Baked Green (DF – V)
Fruit Oatmeal (DF – V)
Garlic Garbanzo Purée (DF – V)
Greek Salad Bloody Mary (option; DF – V)
Greek Tomato and Cauliflower Bake (easy DF/V options)
Green Piña Colada Smoothie (V)
Guacamole and Socca Chips (DF – V)
Herbal Frozen Cherry Pops (DF)
Hummus Lentil Salad Lettuce Wraps
Italian Eggplant Gratin (adaptable to all)
Italian Kale Salad with Roasted Veggies
Lentil Rainbow Taco Salad (V option)
Mac and Cheese with Bacon & Green Chile Salsa
Maple Pumpkin Oatmeal (DF – V)
Meatless Mexican All-Bean Chili (DF – V)
Mexican Chili and Cheddar Grits Super Bowls
Mini Crustless Balsamic Baked Brie
Mushroom Marinara Sauce (DF – V)
Mushroom Noodle Soup (Japanese) (DF – V)
Mushroom Potato Gratin (option)
Olive Tabbouleh with Chickpeas (option; DF – V)
One Dish Meatless Fried Rice (DF)
Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Pops
Pinto Bean Fajita Bowls (easy V option)
Polenta Pie with Tomato Mushroom Filling (DF option – V option)
Pomegranate Polenta Breakfast Bowls (V)
Potato and Kale Curry (DF – V)
Potato Leek Frittata with Vegan Parsley Pesto
Potato Salad with Hard Boiled Egg Dressing (DF)
Pumpkin Oat Smoothie (DF – V)
Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash (DF – V options)
Quinoa Tabbouleh and Creamy Herb Vinaigrette (DF)
Refried Beans (V)
Roasted Smoky Lemon Brussels Sprouts (DF – V)
Root Vegetable Coconut Curry (V)
Rosemary Roadside Cheesy Potatoes
Rosemary Roasted Sweet & Spicy Cashews
Sautéed Mushrooms (V option)
Siam Lentil Bowl with Thai Cashew Pesto (V)
Sour Cream, Nut Free and Vegan (DF – V)
Southwest Quinoa Salad & Lime Vinaigrette (DF – V)
Spaghetti Squash and Handmade Lemony Pesto
Spicy Black Beans (V option)
Spring Skillet Pizza with Chickpea Flour Crust (V)
“Steakhouse” Meatless Quesadillas
Sun Dried Tomato and Roasted Garlic Salsa (V)
Sweet Potato and Egg Bake, Southwest
Sweet Potato & Kale Veggie Cakes (option; DF)
Sweet Potato Casserole with Chile
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie with Red Wine Lentils (GF option)
Sweet Potato Stir Fry Bowl with Peanut Sauce (DF – V)
Tamale Pie with Black Bean Filling
Tangy Avocado Dip (DF – V)
Taco Spiced Lentils (DF – V)
Thai Eggplant Salad and Rice (DF – V)
Thai Sweet Potato Salad (DF – V)
Tomato, Olive, Potato Gratin (V)
Truffle Salt and Pepper Honey Roasted Almonds (DF – V option)
Tuna Hot Dish Cakes (DF)
Veggie Curry (Quick) (DF – V)
Veggie Enchilada Pie (creamy)
Veggie Enchiladas (zucchini and corn)
Veggie Fried Rice Pancakes (DF)
White Bean and Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
White Bean and Feta Dinner Salad (V)
Winter Kale Salad with Brown Butter Vinaigrette (option)
Zucchini Dip with Walnuts and Salsa Verde (V)
Zucchini Spaghetti with Blistered Olives
Zucchini with Artichoke Stuffing
Vegan/Vegan Option
Contains no meat, dairy, eggs, or other animal products, either by design or easy adaptation.
Antipasto Orzo Salad with Garlic Chickpeas (option)
Artichoke Stir Fry with Whipped White Beans (option; GF)
Arugula Orange Salad with Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette (option; GF)
Baked Potatoes (GF)
BBQ Black Bean Veggie Burger (option – GF)
BBQ Meatless Enchiladas (option – GF)
Bean Breakfast Tacos (GF)
Beef Stew (option – GF suggestion)
Beet and Bean Veggie Chili (GF)
Berry Basil Lemonade Smoothie (GF)
Black Bean Poblano Soup and Green Apple “Salsa” (GF)
Black Bean-Squash Veggie Chili (GF)
Butternut Squash Soup (option; GF)
Butternut Squash Tostadas (easy option; GF)
Carrot Salad with Spiced Turmeric Vinaigrette (GF)
Chickpea and Roasted Pepper Skillet Dip (GF)
Chickpea Pomegranate Salad (GF)
Chickpea Scramble (GF)
Chocolate Trail Mix Smoothie (GF)
Chunky Tomato Sauce, Quick (GF)
Coconut Milk (GF)
Coconut Orange Whipped Cream (GF)
Creamy Fresh Tomato Dressing (GF)
Curried Lentil Salad (option – GF)
Eggplant & Swiss Chard Stir Fry (GF)
Eggplant Lentil Stew (GF)
Fruit Oatmeal (GF)
Goulash (American) (GF)
Greek Salad Bloody Mary (option; GF)
Greek Tomato and Cauliflower Bake (option)
Green Chile Salsa (GF)
Green Piña Colada Smoothie (GF)
Green Soba Noodle Bowl with Asian Vinaigrette
Guacamole and Socca Chips (GF)
Italian Eggplant Gratin (adaptable to all)
Lentil and Mini Falafel Salad (very low gluten)
Lentil Rainbow Taco Salad (option – GF)
Meatless Mexican All-Bean Chili (GF)
Mexican Kale Salad (GF)
Mulligatawny Soup (GF)
Mushroom Enchiladas (GF)
Mushroom Noodle Soup (Japanese) (GF)
Olive Tabbouleh with Chickpeas (GF option)
Parsley Pesto (GF)
Peppers with Herbed Bread Crumbs
Pinto Bean Fajita Bowls (easy option – GF)
Polenta Pie with Tomato Mushroom Filling (option – GF)
Pomegranate Polenta Breakfast Bowls (GF)
Pumpkin Oat Smoothie (GF)
Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash (option – GF)
Quinoa Tabbouleh and Creamy Herb Vinaigrette (GF – V option)
Refried Beans (GF)
Roasted Smoky Lemon Brussels Sprouts (GF)
Root Vegetable Coconut Curry (GF)
Siam Lentil Bowl with Thai Cashew Pesto (GF)
Sour Cream, Nut Free and Vegan (GF)
Southwest Quinoa Salad & Lime Vinaigrette (GF)
Spaghetti Squash and Handmade Lemony Pesto (option)
Spanish Potatoes, Hearty Vegan
Spicy Black Beans (option – GF)
Spring Skillet Pizza with Chickpea Flour Crust (option – GF)
Sun Dried Tomato and Roasted Garlic Salsa (GF)
Sweet Potato Stir Fry Bowl with Peanut Sauce (GF)
Taco Spiced Lentils (GF)
Tangy Avocado Dip (GF – V option)
Thai Eggplant Salad and Rice (GF)
Tomato, Olive, Potato Gratin (GF)
Tomato Soup, Thick (GF)
Truffle Salt and Pepper Honey Roasted Almonds (option – GF)
Veggie Curry (Quick) (GF)
White Bean and Feta Dinner Salad (GF)
Zucchini Dip with Walnuts and Salsa Verde (GF)
Note: I am not a registered dietitian or strictly conforming to a single type of diet (clearly–have you seen my recipes?). I try to eat a diet high in plants and low in animal products. If you find any errors in the above classifications, please let me know–I’d be more than happy to make corrections!
