Check out this list of gluten free fall dinner recipes for hearty soups, stews and roasts dinners to enjoy as the nights get longer and the days cooler.
Gluten Free Fall Dinners
With cozy season creeping its way back into center stage bringing shorter days and cooler nights, it’s time to start swapping out the light dinners and summer salads to make room for hearty mains, warming bowls and classic comforts.
In preparation for my favorite time of year, I’ve compiled a list of some of favorite recipes to make when the temperature drops. Find everything from hearty soups and cozy stews to oven-baked casseroles, stove-top dinners, and delicious sides made with seasonal produce.
Soups, Stews & Chilis
Say hello to comfort in a bowl! Check out this collection of creamy soups, hearty stews and satisfying chili recipes that are all perfect for chilly fall evenings – especially when served with a warm piece of freshly baked gluten free bread!
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo
Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup
⭐Roast the garlic and cauliflower together to unlock their full flavor potential then blend with sautéed leeks and veggie stock into a luscious, velvety soup.⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Whole30 friendly
Low FODMAP Chili with Pumpkin & Sausage
⭐ Delicious, comforting and gentle on the digestive system – this low FODMAP chili recipe is so good even FODMAP eaters will want to go back for seconds! Made in one pot, cooked in about 30 minutes and packed full of protein and fibre to keep your satisfied.⭐
✔️Vegan
Curried Tomato Lentil Soup
⭐ A simple combination of sautéd veggies, warming Indian spices, lentils and tomatoes create a rich, nutritious soup that’s as comforting as it is filling!⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo
Roasted Acorn Squash Soup
⭐Roast veggies & spices for easy prep and a deep, caramelised flavor! Top it off with crispy fried shallots for extra crunch! No added sweeteners or cream needed!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Dairy Free
Sweet Potato & Beef Chocolate Chili
⭐Sweet, spicy, smokey and savoury! Dark chopped chocolate mixes in to the dish transforming it into an extra delicious, extra special Chocolate Chili – the absolute BEST chili to warm you up on a chilly day. ⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Roasted Root Vegetable Stew
⭐It’s a healthy, easy and delicious way to clean out your fridge of odd bits and ends that need using up! While the veggies roast, the tomato sauce comes together quickly and effortlessly on the stove top, ready to welcome the roasted veggies once you’re all set!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Instant Pot
White Bean Chicken Chili Soup
⭐Minimal effort & minimal clean up needed for a comforting and satisfying dinner ⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Instant Pot
From Scratch Instant Pot Chicken Soup
⭐This soup is made with fresh ingredients, a whole chicken and requires less than an hour of cook time! Make sure to read through the post for tips on using frozen chicken, best practices and more!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Grain Free
Moroccan Chicken Stew
⭐Make room on your table for this hearty and healthy, one pot Moroccan Chicken Stew! It’s made with fragrant spices, tender chicken thighs, aromatic veggies and chopped dates.⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Paleo
Broccoli Leek Soup
⭐ Simple yet flavourful Broccoli Leek Soup – only 7 ingredients & 30 minutes needed!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Thai Pumpkin Soup
⭐ Loaded up with veggies, spices and hearty flavours – make in 30 minutes or less!⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Instant Pot Chili Con Carne with Shredded Beef
⭐Easy, Instant Pot Chili Con Carne with Shredded Beef – everything is sautéed and stewed all in the pot for a fraction of the time it would normally take to get juicy, shredded beef pieces soaked in a delicious chili sauce!⭐
✔️Vegan
Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Chili
⭐Satisfying and filling without the meat! This easy to make, one-pot chili is made with a hearty blend of black beans, quinoa, corn and a healthy vegetable base of onion, carrot, celery and garlic.⭐
Italian Tomato Chicken & Rice Soup
⭐This Italian Tomato Chicken and Rice Soup is hearty, healthy and easy to make. It’s loaded with sautéed veggies, herbs, spices and shredded chicken – nourishing, satisfying and absolutely delicious!⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Spanish Chorizo and White Bean Soup
⭐Rich, hearty and rustic – this Spanish Chorizo and White Bean Soup comes together in one pot in under an hour! Layer in the ingredients in a few stages to build up the flavors, then simmer until finished. It’s simple, satisfying and delicious!⭐
✔️Vegan
Fasolada (Greek Bean Soup)
⭐Simple ingredients and satisfying flavors combine to create a highly delicious and nutritious Greek White Bean Soup!⭐
Casseroles, Bakes & Roasts
These oven-baked dinners are delicious, filling and made with seasonal ingredients. Once you’ve got the main prep done, pop it in the oven for the remaining, hands-off cook time. Find a collection of gluten free casseroles, savory pies, sheet pan meals and roast dinners.
✔️Dairy Free Option
Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
⭐Finely chopped veggies sautéed, seasoned and then mixed in with a wild rice blend and chopped up chicken pieces. Everything is then covered and cooked in chicken stock and white wine until the rice is fluffy the the chicken cooked through. ⭐
✔️Whole30
Fennel & Thyme Spatchcock Chicken
⭐Spatchcocked chicken not only cooks faster than regular whole chicken, but more evenly too! Season your bird with a few simple ingredients (fennel, thyme, lemon zest, salt & pepper) then pop it in the oven for a simple and delicious chicken dinner winner.⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole
⭐All your favourite Tex-Mex, enchilada flavours without all of the hassle of filling and rolling individual tortillas. Simply alternate between layers of sauce, filling, cheese and tortillas then bake and enjoy!⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Spiralized Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole
⭐ Spiralized Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole loaded with veggies, black beans and doused in a simple homemade enchilada sauce.⭐
Italian Chicken Cobbler with Cannellini Beans & Parmesan Biscuits
⭐ This Italian Chicken Cobbler recipe is a rich and hearty meal packaged up as a simple yet satisfying casserole dish – comfort food at is best!⭐
Gluten Free Chicken Pot Pie
⭐ Made with a flaky, homemade gluten-free pie crust and filled with a hearty, wholesome and delicious veggie-packed and chicken-filled, creamy gravy.⭐
Gluten Free Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
⭐The perfect way to enjoy leftover roast turkey! Chopped and shredded turkey pieces added to a rich and creamy vegetable filling then cooked in a flaky, gluten free crust!⭐
✔️Whole30
One Pan Chicken with Lemon Garlic Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts
⭐One pan chicken dinner with lemon, garlic, oregano & paprika seasoned potatoes and brussels sprouts.⭐
✔️Grain Free
Roasted Eggplant Lasagna
⭐Comfort food with a healthy twist! This Roasted Eggplant Lasagna uses sliced eggplant in place of lasagna noodles making for a delicious, hearty, low carb and gluten free dish the whole family will love!⭐
✔️Paleo
Toad in the Hole with a Mushroom Onion Gravy
⭐This traditional English dish consisting of sausages cooked in Yorkshire pudding batter gets a paleo, grain free makeover with this Paleo Toad in the Hole! ⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo Adaptable
Balsamic Cranberry Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms
⭐Marinated chicken thighs, sautéed mushrooms and juicy cranberries cooked and coated in a bright and savory balsamic sauce.
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Roasted Root Vegetable Stew
⭐A healthy, easy and delicious way to clean out your fridge of odd bits and ends that need using up!⭐
✔️Dairy Free ✔️Paleo
Roasted Balsamic Rosemary Chicken & Squash
⭐Crispy chicken thighs coated in a simple, herby rosemary-mustard marinade and roasted alongside sliced squash and chopped shallots. Easy prep and minimal clean up make for maximum flavour in this healthy and hearty seasonal dinner!⭐
✔️Vegan
Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta
⭐ Roast the veggies until tender and caramelized to unlock their full flavor potential, then blend with veggie stock and nutritional yeast until smooth and creamy. Serve with the crispy, fried chickpeas and pepitas for a delicious meal that’s healthy and satisfying!⭐
Skillet & Stove Top
Autumnal mains made on the stove top featuring seasonal flavors & hearty ingredients like the apple cider braised pork chops, sweet potato hash and butternut squash rice.
✔️Dairy Free
White Wine Braised Chicken
⭐Hearty, simple, comforting and elegant – inspired by the classic French dish, Coq au Vin Blanc. It’s made with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, bacon pieces and mixed veggies cooked in a savory white wine sauce.⭐
Chicken & Butternut Squash Rice
⭐ Load up your plates with seasonal vegetables, fluffy rice, tender chicken pieces and crispy fried sage leaves! This chicken & butternut squash rice dish make for a delicious winter main – it’s got protein, carbs and vegetables all prepped in one big pot.⭐
✔️Dairy Free Option
Stove Top Italian Sausage Quinoa Casserole
⭐Made all in one pan with Italian sausages, marinated artichoke heats and sun dried tomatoes – this stove top Quinoa Casserole is every bit as delicious and satisfying as it is easy to make!⭐
✔️Paleo
Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
⭐Acorn squash roasted then stuffed with sausage, apple and rosemary Only 10 ingredients! This recipe does require an oven to roast the acorn, but the filling is made on the stove top in skillet.⭐
✔️Whole30 ✔️Paleo
Butter Chicken Pumpkin Curry
⭐This hearty pumpkin curry is an autumnal twist on a classic butter chicken. Pumpkin puree replaces heavy cream for a lighter, healthier, but just as hearty curry. ⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Apple Cider Braised Chicken Thighs
⭐Juicy chicken thighs browned and simmered in a savoury cider sauce made with lightly caramelized onions, mushrooms and thyme.⭐
✔️Grain Free ✔️Vegan
Satay Sweet Potato Curry
⭐Thick, rich, creamy and downright delicious – this Satay Sweet Potato Curry is a nourishing as it is satisfying! It’s made all in one pot, packed full of healthy ingredient and cooks up in under 30 minutes.⭐
✔️Vegan
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
⭐Ultra creamy, dairy free Pumpkin Mac and Cheese – an easy to make, cozy fall dinner that can made in 30 minutes or less⭐
✔️Vegan
Peanut & Kale Butternut Squash Curry
⭐A balanced combination of sweet and savoury flavours make up the foundation of this simple, filling and wholesome Peanut & Kale Butternut Squash Curry. ⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Mushrooms
⭐Seasoned chicken breasts wrapped in Prosciutto, cooked until crispy then mixed in with a simple white wine, onion and mushroom sauce.⭐
✔️Whole30
Dairy Free Butter Chicken
⭐Rich, creamy and extra saucy – coconut milk replaces the heavy cream/yoghurt to make for a more allergy friendly dish that’s just as delicious and satisfying as the original. ⭐
Speedy Pork Ragu with Penne
⭐No need to simmer away for hours on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or spending time finely chopping the aromatics! This dish comes together in under an hour with simple ingredients & a few shortcuts.⭐
✔️Whole30
Sausage Kale Sweet Potato Hash
⭐One skillet, sweet potato hash – sausage, onion, bell pepper and kale seasoned with nothing but salt and pepper. Minimal ingredients with maximum flavour!⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Cider Braised Pork with Apple & Onions
⭐Tender and juicy Cider Braised Pork with sautéed apples, onions and fresh rosemary. Prepared in one pan and ready in about 30 minutes!⭐
Seasonal Sides & Salads
Complete your meals with a healthy side made with seasonal produce or make a salad that’s filling enough to enjoy as the main star.
✔️Grain Free
Bacon and Brussels Sprout Salad
⭐Made with shaved brussels sprouts, crispy bacon pieces, toasted almonds, creamy pine nuts and grated parmesan cheese tossed in a bright and tangy garlicky lemon vinaigrette.⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Roasted Cabbage and Kale Salad with Crispy Quinoa
⭐ Crispy, crunchy, sweet and salty, warm and toasty, nutritious and most importantly – DELICIOUS! Made with roasted veggies, toasted nuts and seeds, pan fried halloumi and crispy baked quinoa – all tossed in a punchy maple-mustard vinaigrette.⭐
✔️Whole30 ✔️Vegan
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Mustard & Hazelnuts
⭐Super easy sautéed Brussels sprouts – flavourful sprouts and chopped hazelnuts sautéed in a simple garlic infused olive oil and tossed in a light mustard dressing. ⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Crunchy Fall Rice Salad with Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette
⭐Fluffy basmati rice tossed with crisp apples, fresh veggies, roasted peanuts and hulled pumpkin seeds – dressed in a simple, honey and apple cider vinegar vinaigrette. This fall rice salad uses simple ingredients to create big flavours in every crunchy bite!⭐
✔️Vegan ✔️Whole30
Roasted Butternut Squash Slices with Parsley Pesto
⭐ Butternut squash sliced into thin, half moon pieces, drizzled with olive oil and roasted with fresh sprigs of rosemary until nearly tender, then topped with a fresh and fragrant parsley walnut pesto. ⭐
✔️Gluten Free
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Quinoa Salad with a Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
⭐ Roast the onions and sprouts until nearly cooked, then add a handful of chopped walnuts for extra crunch. Continue roasting until charred and crispy before mixing into a bed of fluffy quinoa. Finish off with the rich and savory sun dried tomato vinaigrette. ⭐
✔️Vegetarian ✔️Vegan option
Honey Roast Parsnips
⭐A delicious side dish, perfect for almost any occasion! With only a handful of ingredients, this recipe is simple yet satisfying. Use maple syrup instead of honey to make this recipe low fodmap and vegan friendly!⭐
✔️Whole30 ✔️Vegan
Easy Roasted Root Vegetables
⭐Made with a colorful medley of root veggies and fresh herbs – simply add everything to a large roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, sprinkle with a touch of salt and pepper then drizzle with olive oil.⭐
✔️Vegetarian
Honey Mustard Quinoa Apple Salad with Crispy Shallots
⭐Fluffy quinoa, peppery arugula, sweet and crunchy apple slices with crispy fried shallots topped with a super simple honey mustard vinaigrette – there’s so much to love in this quinoa apple salad!⭐
✔️Dairy Free
Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Kale Apple Salad with Bacon
⭐Crispy roasted chickpeas, caramelised sweet potato, salty bacon pieces and crunchy apple all come together to make this tasty and filling fall inspired kale apple salad.⭐
✔️Vegan
Spicy Kale and Chipotle Chickpea and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
⭐Chipotle roasted chickpeas and butternut squash salad over a bed of massaged kale and topped with a handful of pumpkin seeds. Enjoy fresh, hot out of the over or cold leftovers throughout the week!⭐
✔️Paleo ✔️Vegan
Kale Apple Salad with Maple Toasted Nut + Seed Clusters
⭐Crunchy kale apple salad with strips of carrot and maple toasted nut and seed clusters topped with a simple shallot vinaigrette.⭐
Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad
⭐A simple and delicious way to fill up your plate with nutrient dense ingredients! Satisfy your tastebuds and satiate your appetite in equal measure with this easy recipe.⭐
Enjoy!
Bookmark your favorites, pair a seasonal side with one of the mains or a soft & fluffy gluten free dinner roll and enjoy all the best flavors the season has to offer!
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