Easy, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are my go-to in a busy work week. Vegetables,especially fresh salad, typically don’t need so much time to cook and can also be eaten raw. These are some of my favorites. Feel free to replace or supplement with vegetables and ingredients of your choice!
1. Chickpea salad
Ingredients: Canned chickpeas, cooked beetroot, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Instructions: Toss all ingredients together with some olive oil, salt, pepper and vinegar for a fresh, protein-packed salad. Suit your tastes and adjust the ingredients accordingly. I for example, use beetroot, cucumber and onions for my salad.
Like chickpea salads? Try this recipe for easy chickpea salad.
2. Spinach & feta omelette
Ingredients: Eggs, fresh spinach, feta cheese, salt, and pepper.
Instructions: Whisk eggs together with some salt and pepper. Cook in a pan, add spinach and feta, fold, and serve for a quick, filling meal.
3. Bean & avocado tacos
Ingredients: Gluten-free tortillas, canned black or kidney beans, avocado, salsa, lime juice, and cilantro.
Instructions: Heat the black beans and season them with salt and pepper. Slice the avocado. Heat the tortillas on a pan and arrange beans and avocado as you like. Season some more, if needed and sprinkle with some lime juice. Add cilantro if desired.
4. Tomato and mozarella quinoa bowl
Ingredients: Pre-cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze, and olive oil.
Instructions: This is my favourite of all vegetarian and gluten-free dishes! Mix all ingredients together and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle some blasamic vinegar for a tangy flavour and add some basil to garnish.
5. Garlic butter zucchini noodles
Ingredients: Zucchini (spiralized), garlic, butter, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Instructions: Sauté zucchini spirals in butter and garlic for around 2–3 minutes and season with some salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve. (Note: if zucchini is not your thing, use gluten-free noodles instead!)
Would you like any variations or additional ideas? Let me know in the comments!