Going gluten-free doesn’t mean you have to eat the same thing every night, that your meals have to be boring, or that you have to give up your favourite dishes!
Keep things upbeat and creative with these three gluten-free recipes from Fresh Earth Food Store.
- 1½ cups water
- 1 cup wholewheat couscous
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 organic peaches, diced
- 1 bunch watercress, stems removed and leaves sliced
- ½ cup pistachios, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup thinly sliced shallot
Method
- Bring the water to the boil in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in the couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let it stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper.
- Whisk in the olive oil in a thin steady stream until dressing thickens.
- Add the couscous, peaches, watercress, pistachios and shallots to the bowl and toss to combine. Serve warm or chilled.
MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA
(Makes 1)
Ingredients
- 1 wheat or gluten-free pizza base
- 40g shredded spinach
- 40g sun-dried tomatoes, chopped into small pieces
- 25g kalamata olives, pips removed
- 120g mozzarella cheese
- Dried oregano
- Tomato pizza sauce
- Pesto sauce
Method
- Dust a large baking tray with flour and place the pizza base on the tray.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the base.
- Mix the pesto and mozzarella cheese together in a bowl, then spread over the base.
- Top the pizza with the spinach, olives, and tomato, and sprinkle with oregano.
- Bake until the pizza is golden brown.
SWEET AND SPICY QUINOA HASH
(Serves 1)
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- ½ cup sweet potato, cubed
- 1⁄3 cup kale, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
Method
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm the coconut oil.
- Add the red pepper flakes and sweet potato, then sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the kale, garlic and salt.
- Sauté until kale has wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Add the quinoa and heat through. Serve immediately.
If you’re looking for more gluten-free recipes, check out these 2 gluten-free desserts or these 3 sensational summer salads.
