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Explore CuisineSavvy recipes and articles tagged Glutenfree.

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Rosemary Thyme Boule

A golden, herb-flecked boule with a crisp, aromatic crust and a tender, satisfying crumb — fragrant with fresh rosemary and thyme in every slice. Built on almond, teff and gluten-free oat flours, it holds together beautifully and fills the kitchen with the smell of a proper bakery. Serve warm from the oven alongside soups, stews or a simple spread.

HealthScore 81

Sage Walnut Loaf

Golden and fragrant from the oven, this gluten-free loaf is packed with earthy toasted walnuts and aromatic fresh sage in every slice. The crumb is tender and moist, with a satisfying nuttiness that makes it equally at home on a weekend brunch table or alongside a hearty bowl of soup.

HealthScore 81

Cranberry Sage Loaf

Golden and fragrant from the oven, this gluten-free loaf is studded with jewel-bright cranberries and laced with earthy sage — a combination that is tart, savoury-sweet, and deeply satisfying. The crumb is tender and moist thanks to a whole-food plant-based method built on almond flour, teff, and oats. Serve it warm alongside a festive spread or sliced thick for a next-day toast.

HealthScore 80

Sicilian Aubergine Caponata

Sicilian Aubergine Caponata

Deeply savoury and gloriously jewel-toned, this Sicilian classic layers tender fried aubergine, briny olives, sweet-sour agrodolce and fragrant basil into something far greater than the sum of its parts. It is one of those dishes that genuinely improves overnight, making it the ideal prepare-ahead centrepiece or antipasto for a summer spread.

HealthScore 83

Rustic Chickpea Tomato Soup

Rustic Chickpea Tomato Soup

A deeply savoury Italian soup built on golden soffritto, sweet peeled tomatoes and tender chickpeas, finished with a glug of grassy extra-virgin olive oil — hearty enough for a midweek supper yet quietly elegant. Partially blending half the chickpeas gives the broth a silky, voluptuous body without a drop of cream. Serve it over fluffy pilau rice on a cool evening for a bowlful that genuinely satisfies.

HealthScore 84

How to Cook Wild Rice

Nutty, earthy and satisfyingly chewy, wild rice is one of the most characterful grains you can bring to the table — its long, dark grains split open as they cook to reveal a pale, fluffy interior. It makes a stunning base for roasted vegetables, mushrooms or a simple herb dressing, and it keeps beautifully in the fridge for easy weekday meals.

HealthScore 89

Cranberry Orange Pecan Relish

Cranberry Orange Pecan Relish

Jewel-bright and bursting with tart cranberry, sweet citrus and buttery crunch, this raw relish comes together in minutes with nothing more than a food processor. It looks stunning on a festive table — ruby red flecked with orange zest and pale pecan pieces — and the flavour is lively enough to cut through the richest main course. Serve alongside a roast centrepiece or a cheeseboard, and pour a glass of off-dry Riesling.

HealthScore 89

Garlic Herb Potato Mash

Garlic Herb Potato Mash

Silky, golden and deeply savoury, this plant-based mash is built on Yukon Gold potatoes and a whole head of slowly roasted garlic, folded through with fruity olive oil and warm oat milk until luxuriously smooth. Every spoonful is rich with mellow garlic sweetness and a clean, herbaceous finish from fresh parsley. Brilliant alongside a Sunday roast or a hearty stew, and a glass of dry Pinot Noir is the ideal companion.

HealthScore 74

Garlic Chilli Tenderstem

Garlic Chilli Tenderstem

Glossy, charred tenderstem broccoli tossed with crisp golden garlic and jewel-bright slices of fresh red chilli — this is a side dish that earns its place at the table. The stems stay tender with just enough bite, and the fruity heat of the chilli cuts beautifully through the richness of the olive oil. Ready in under fifteen minutes, it is brilliant alongside pasta or a grain bowl.

HealthScore 85

Spinach Cream Skillet

Spinach Cream Skillet

Golden, creamy and deeply savoury, this one-pan skillet piles seared tofu and king oyster mushroom strips into a smoky paprika sauce with sun-blushed tomatoes and a cloud of wilted spinach — comfort food that looks as good as it tastes. It's rich without heaviness, making it a brilliant midweek supper. Pour a glass of chilled Verdejo or serve with crusty bread to mop up every last drop.

HealthScore 87

Maple Mustard Tray

Maple Mustard Tray

Golden butternut squash and caramelised Brussels sprouts are roasted in a sticky maple and Dijon glaze alongside hearty slabs of marinated tofu — a tray bake that fills the kitchen with sweet, tangy warmth. The vegetables emerge glossy and tender-edged, with the shallots and garlic melting into the sauce. Brilliant as a weeknight supper or a relaxed Sunday centrepiece, and lovely alongside a glass of crisp dry cider.

HealthScore 86

Scarlet Frizzle Risotto

Scarlet Frizzle Risotto

A vibrant, glossy risotto of slow-cooked Carnaroli rice in rich tomato passata, crowned with golden frizzled red onion and torn fresh basil — deeply savoury, silky, and arrestingly red on the plate. It is as satisfying and nourishing as any classic Italian primo, made entirely from plants. Serve it as a weeknight centrepiece or a relaxed dinner-party starter with a glass of chilled Sicilian white.

HealthScore 70

Kombu Shiitake Dashi

Kombu Shiitake Dashi

A quietly extraordinary broth — amber-clear, deeply savoury and faintly of the sea — that transforms any dish it touches. Built from nothing but dried kombu and shiitake mushrooms, it delivers the kind of clean, lingering umami that makes ramen, noodle soups and simmered vegetables taste truly considered. Make a batch, freeze it in portions, and you will always have something remarkable to hand.

HealthScore 80

Pumpkin Khoresh

Deep amber and fragrant with cinnamon and cardamom, this Persian pumpkin stew layers seared squash, sweet potato and root vegetables in a sweet-sour sauce of tomato, sour golden prunes and lemon — rich enough to feel celebratory, bright enough to keep you coming back for more. It is genuinely good for you too, packed with fibre and slow-release energy from the root vegetables and split peas. Serve it piled over saffron rice on a Friday night with a glass of chilled pomegranate juice alongside.

HealthScore 88

Scarlet Soft Tofu Stew

Scarlet Soft Tofu Stew

A fiercely crimson, bubbling Korean stew that delivers deep heat, funk and umami in every spoonful — silken tofu trembles in a scarlet broth alongside fermented kimchi and meaty mushroom strips. It looks dramatic straight from the stone pot to the table, and tastes like pure comfort with a slow, gochugaru burn. Ladle it over steamed rice on a cold evening and pour a cold Korean lager or barley tea alongside.

HealthScore 86

Gold Squash Locro

Gold Squash Locro

A thick, golden Peruvian stew that glows in the bowl — sweet winter squash melting into a fragrant broth heady with aji amarillo heat and the anise-dark whisper of huacatay. Creamy oat milk rounds every spoonful, whilst sweet corn, broad beans and peas make it a proper meal in itself. Brilliant for a midweek supper, and lovely alongside a crisp lager or a cold glass of chicha morada.

HealthScore 91

Purslane Caldo

Purslane Caldo

A vivid, herb-scented Mexican broth that arrives at the table steaming and brick-red, loaded with silky mushroom strips and bright green purslane. The chile de árbol brings a clean, lingering heat that the epazote cuts through with its wild, citrusy sharpness. Deeply comforting yet light enough for a weeknight supper, it pairs beautifully with warm corn tortillas.

HealthScore 85

Courgette Tin Loaf

Courgette Tin Loaf

A warmly spiced, tender loaf with a golden crust and a moist, fragrant crumb — grated courgette keeps every slice beautifully soft while cinnamon weaves through each bite. This gluten-free bake is wholesome enough for breakfast and handsome enough for an afternoon spread. Slice it thick, eat it as it is, or take it with a flat white.

HealthScore 86

Party Pinto Beans (Frijoles de Olla)

Party Pinto Beans (Frijoles de Olla)

A classic Tex-Mex pot of tender pinto beans simmered low and slow with Roma tomatoes, jalapeño, garlic, white onion and fresh coriander — no meat, no fuss, just pure plant-based comfort. Known in Mexico as *frijoles de olla* ("pot beans"), this crowd-pleasing dish is as at home on a weeknight table as it is at a party spread. Serve as a hearty side, spoon over rice, or ladle into warm tortillas. Love bold beans? Try our [Spicy Vegan Refried Pinto Beans](https://www.cuisinesavvy.com/recipe/spicy-vegan-refried-pinto-beans) next — they start exactly here.

HealthScore 91

Tortilla Soup with Guajillo Chilli

Tortilla Soup with Guajillo Chilli

Deep, smoky guajillo chillies blended with fire-roasted tomato and warm spices make a broth that is rich, earthy and gently fiery — ladled over shatteringly crisp corn tortilla strips and finished with creamy avocado and a bright squeeze of lime. It looks as vivid as it tastes, with rust-red broth pooling around golden tortilla shards. A generous, warming bowlful that is just as welcome on a midweek evening as it is at a weekend table with cold Mexican lager alongside.

HealthScore 78

Exotic Mushroom Birria (Birria de Hongos Silvestres)

Exotic Mushroom Birria (Birria de Hongos Silvestres)

A stunning plant-based adaptation of traditional Mexican birria de hongos silvestres, featuring meaty king oyster, maitake, lion's mane, and shiitake mushrooms simmered in a rich chile-adobo consommé. Served with warm corn tortillas and cups of deeply savoury broth for dipping.

HealthScore 88

Vegan Pastel Azteca (Mexican Tortilla Bake)

Vegan Pastel Azteca (Mexican Tortilla Bake)

A fully plant-based take on the beloved Mexican classic, Pastel Azteca. Layers of soft corn tortillas are stacked lasagne-style with smoky poblano strips (rajas), sweet corn, a rich roasted-tomato caldillo, tender shredded jackfruit in place of chicken, silky cashew crema, and a melty tapioca-based vegan cheese. Every bite delivers the deep, comforting flavours of traditional Mexican home cooking — entirely free from animal products. Perfect for a midweek family dinner or assembled a day ahead as a crowd-pleasing party centrepiece.

HealthScore 80

Vegan Red Chilaquiles (Chilaquiles Rojos Mexicanos)

Vegan Red Chilaquiles (Chilaquiles Rojos Mexicanos)

A fully plant-based take on a beloved Mexican breakfast classic. Crispy fried corn tortilla wedges (totopos) are bathed in a bold, smoky red tomato and serrano chile sauce, then garnished with dairy-free crema, crumbled vegan cheese, fresh coriander, and sliced white onion. Ready in under 30 minutes, this vibrant dish is hearty, satisfying, and completely free from animal products — without sacrificing a single drop of authentic flavour.

HealthScore 75

Mining-Style Enchiladas (Enchiladas Mineras)

Mining-Style Enchiladas (Enchiladas Mineras)

Traditional Guanajuato-style enchiladas made entirely plant-based. Corn tortillas are dipped in a rich guajillo chilli sauce and filled with vegan cheese, then topped with golden sautéed potatoes, carrots, and crisp lettuce for a hearty, authentic Mexican dish.

HealthScore 84

Mexican Cabbage Salad

Mexican Cabbage Salad

A vibrant, crunchy side salad featuring finely shredded green cabbage and carrot ribbons dressed simply with fresh lime juice and aromatic dried oregano. This refreshing salad is perfect alongside tacos, burrito bowls, or any Mexican-inspired meal. Let it rest for 15 minutes before serving to allow the cabbage to soften and the flavours to meld beautifully.

HealthScore 90

Heart Healthy: Eggs on a Bagel

Heart Healthy: Eggs on a Bagel

A fully plant-based twist on a classic heart-healthy breakfast from the Pritikin 14-Day Meal Plan. A fluffy mung-bean-based vegan omelette — made from the CuisineSavvy JustEgg Copycat mixture — is folded over a colourful trio of yellow onion, cremini mushrooms, and red pepper, all sautéed dry with no additional oil or salt. It is served alongside half a gluten-free wholegrain bagel spread with a no-added-sugar 100% fruit spread. Low in saturated fat and cholesterol-free, this breakfast supports cardiovascular health without sacrificing satisfaction.

HealthScore 87

Tofu a la Mexicana Breakfast Tacos

Tofu a la Mexicana Breakfast Tacos

A vibrant, entirely plant-based take on a classic Mexican breakfast. Crumbled firm tofu is sautéed with onion, garlic, fresh tomato, serrano chilli and fragrant coriander — a colourful trio that gives the dish its "a la Mexicana" name, echoing the red, white and green of the Mexican flag. Spooned into warm corn tortillas and topped with tangy salsa verde, these tacos deliver a satisfying, high-protein morning meal that is as nourishing as it is delicious.

HealthScore 89

Costa Rican Gallo Pinto Breakfast Bowl

Costa Rican Gallo Pinto Breakfast Bowl

A vibrant, wholly plant-based take on Costa Rica's beloved national breakfast dish. Smoky black beans and nutty brown rice are sautéed together with yellow onion, red pepper, cumin and garlic, then piled into a bowl with wilted kale, creamy diced avocado and a bright squeeze of fresh lime. Hearty, colourful and naturally high in plant protein, this bowl brings the flavours of a Tico morning straight to your table — no eggs, no dairy, no compromise.

HealthScore 92

Low-Sodium Vegan Spanish Tortilla with Mushrooms and Peppers

Low-Sodium Vegan Spanish Tortilla with Mushrooms and Peppers

Golden on the outside and tender within, this chickpea-flour tortilla española is packed with silky potatoes, umami-rich mushrooms, and sweet red pepper — every wedge holds its shape beautifully on the plate. The batter delivers a rounded, savoury depth that makes it genuinely satisfying, and it's light enough to be a virtue of a lunch. Serve warm or at room temperature alongside a crisp green salad and a glass of chilled Albariño.

HealthScore 88

JustEgg Copycat

JustEgg Copycat

Silky, golden and satisfying, this homemade liquid vegan egg scrambles and folds into omelettes with uncanny resemblance to the real thing — savoury, lightly eggy from a whisper of black salt, and rounded out with a barely-there sweetness that makes the flavour feel complete. It is built on whole soaked mung beans rather than any commercial protein isolate, so every portion comes with the quiet bonus of genuine plant protein and fibre. Pour a glass of something bright and citrusy alongside and you have a breakfast worth waking up for.

HealthScore 81

Escabeche – Mexican Pickled Vegetables

Escabeche – Mexican Pickled Vegetables

A vibrant, tangy jar of classic Mexican pickled vegetables, featuring tender carrot slices, crisp cauliflower florets, and fiery jalapeños bathed in a lightly spiced apple cider vinegar brine. This wholly plant-based escabeche is wonderfully versatile — serve it alongside tacos, rice dishes, or grilled corn, or simply enjoy it straight from the jar as a punchy, low-sodium condiment. The brine is naturally acidic and beautifully aromatic, with whole garlic cloves, bay leaves, and black peppercorns lending depth without a single drop of anything animal-derived.

HealthScore 90

Nopales a la Mexicana

Nopales a la Mexicana

A vibrant, wholly plant-based take on a beloved Mexican classic. Tender cactus paddles are sautéed with roasted Anaheim pepper, ripe tomato, white onion, and garlic, then seasoned simply with oregano, salt, and pepper. Ready in under 30 minutes, this colourful side dish is as nourishing as it is flavourful — earthy, slightly tangy nopales soaking up every drop of the fragrant, smoke-kissed tomato base. Perfect alongside black beans, warm tortillas, or your favourite Mexican mains.

HealthScore 90

Nopales in the Mexican Style

Nopales in the Mexican Style

A vibrant, wholly plant-based take on a beloved Mexican classic. Tender cactus paddles are sautéed with roasted Anaheim pepper, ripe tomato, white onion, and garlic, then seasoned simply with oregano, salt, and pepper. Ready in under 30 minutes, this colourful side dish is as nourishing as it is flavourful — earthy, slightly tangy nopales soaking up every drop of the fragrant, smoke-kissed tomato base. Perfect alongside black beans, warm tortillas, or your favourite Mexican mains.

HealthScore 89

Arroz Verde (Green Rice)

Arroz Verde (Green Rice)

A vibrant Mexican green rice featuring poblano and jalapeño peppers blended with fresh herbs, creating a flavourful and aromatic side dish. This low-sodium version is naturally plant-based and pairs beautifully with tacos, enchiladas, or grilled vegetables.

HealthScore 76

Vegan Tourtière (Gluten-Free)

Vegan Tourtière (Gluten-Free)

A hearty, fully plant-based take on the classic French-Canadian tourtière. A richly spiced filling of vegan mince (or black beans), aubergine, leek, carrots and mushrooms is nestled inside a golden, gluten-free pastry crust. Warm, comforting and deeply satisfying — perfect for a festive centrepiece or a cold-weather family dinner.

HealthScore 78

Smoky Roasted Eggplant with Cuban Mojo Sauce

Smoky Roasted Eggplant with Cuban Mojo Sauce

Tender eggplant wedges roasted until caramelised and smoky, then drizzled with a vibrant Cuban mojo sauce bursting with citrus, garlic, and aromatic spices. This Spanish BBQ-inspired dish is completely plant-based and gluten-free, perfect as a hearty side or light main course.

HealthScore 74

Smoky Roasted Aubergine with Cuban Mojo Sauce

Smoky Roasted Aubergine with Cuban Mojo Sauce

Tender aubergine wedges roasted until caramelised and smoky, then drizzled with a vibrant Cuban mojo sauce bursting with citrus, garlic, and aromatic spices. This Spanish BBQ-inspired dish is completely plant-based and gluten-free, perfect as a hearty side or light main course.

HealthScore 78

Mango Habanero Salsa

Mango Habanero Salsa

A vibrant, fiery Mexican salsa bursting with tropical sweetness from ripe mangoes, balanced by the intense heat of habanero peppers. This refreshing dip is packed with vitamin C and perfect for serving with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled vegetables.

HealthScore 91

Black Bean Chilli Cheese Dip

Black Bean Chilli Cheese Dip

A crowd-pleasing Mexican party dip featuring a silky cashew-based cheese sauce loaded with hearty black beans and zesty salsa. This plant-based version delivers all the comfort of traditional chilli cheese dip with a protein-packed twist, perfect for dipping tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.

HealthScore 89

Sweet Potato Empanadas with Cinnamon Syrup

Sweet Potato Empanadas with Cinnamon Syrup

Delightful Mexican-inspired dessert empanadas with a luscious sweet potato and cinnamon syrup filling encased in tender, flaky gluten-free pastry. These plant-based treats feature warm spices like Ceylon cinnamon and anise, creating a comforting sweet ending to any meal.

HealthScore 69