39 Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Recipes

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39 Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Recipes2/38 Gluten- and Dairy-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After learning of gluten and dairy sensitivities in our family, I knew I had to re-create our favorite sweet bread. This gluten-free bread can be made using a premixed gluten-free flour or your own homemade blend. We use coconut milk to make it dairy-free, but any type of milk works! —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 295 calories, 14g fat

I take it to holiday potluck suppers and other family gatherings

(4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 3/38 Lemon Rice Salad 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Rice Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salad makes a refreshing side dish for a special occasion meal. I take it to holiday potluck suppers and other family gatherings. People enjoy the combination of flavors, and I like that it can be made ahead. —Margery Richmond, Lacombe, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 247 calories, 16g fat (2g

It’s one of my favorite cherry tomato recipes, especially at cookouts

saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 4/38 Cherry Tomato Salad 27 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe evolved from a need to use the bumper crops of delicious cherry tomatoes we grow. It’s one of my favorite cherry tomato recipes, especially at cookouts. —Sally Sibley, St. Augustine, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 103 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 4g

carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein

carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 5/38 Gluten-Free Banana Coffee Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this gluten-free coffee cake for people on special diets. Those who are lactose intolerant, allergic to eggs or wheat, or avoiding gluten can all enjoy this delicious treat. —Pam Kaiser, Mansfield, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 177 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2

starch, 1 fat

starch, 1 fat. 6/38 Green Salad with Shrimp and Wine Vinaigrette Test Kitchen Approved Green Salad with Shrimp and Wine Vinaigrette Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This veggie and seafood salad is light and versatile—you can use whatever vegetables you prefer. —Cecilia Flowers, Nashville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 277 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 11g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 fat. 7/38 Pickled Beet Salad 1

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable

Review Test Kitchen Approved Pickled Beet Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was looking for a recipe for pickled beets and saw one with lemon instead of vinegar. I immediately thought of making a tabbouleh-inspired salad with beets instead of tomatoes. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 116 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 8/38 Quinoa and Black Beans 24 Reviews Test

This healthy quinoa recipe fits the bill

Kitchen Approved Quinoa and Black Beans Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Some vegan quinoa recipes are boring, but this one definitely isn’t. My daughter’s college asked parents for the best quinoa recipes to use in the dining halls. This healthy quinoa recipe fits the bill. —Lindsay McSweeney, Winchester, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 375 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 668mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 10g fiber), 13g protein. 9/38 Creamy Cauliflower Pakora Soup 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable

Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I often crave pakoras, deep-fried fritters from India. I wanted to get the same flavors but use a healthier cooking technique, so I made soup using all the classic spices and our favorite veggie, cauliflower! —Melody Johnson, DePere, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 135 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 645mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 10/38 Old Bay Crispy Kale Chips 1 Review

These crunchy kale chips are delicious, super healthy and easy to make

Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here in East Hampton, NY, harvest time means big bunches of kale from local growers. These crunchy kale chips are delicious, super healthy and easy to make. I make them with seasoning to take the flavor up a notch. For extra zip, add a dash of cayenne pepper. —Luanne Asta, East Hampton, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 101 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

11/38 Shredded Gingered Brussels Sprouts 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shredded Gingered Brussels Sprouts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even people who normally don’t care for Brussels sprouts will ask for a second helping of these. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 56 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 12/38 Chipotle Lime Avocado Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chipotle Lime Avocado Salad Recipe

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I use my music to promote a healthy lifestyle, like eating your veggies. This bright salad is loaded with avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes and a little heat factor. —DJ Cavem, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 191 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein. 13/38 Bean and Bacon Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bean and Bacon Soup Recipe photo by Kim Turner Smith for Taste of Home Total Time 1

Customers tell us they love its flavor

hour 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This bean and bacon soup has been on our menu for about 25 years. Customers tell us they love its flavor. A clear chicken broth makes it different from other bean soups. —Robert Doumas, Gaylord, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 196 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 818mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 12g fiber), 13g protein. 14/38 Garlic & Onion Cashews 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Garlic & Onion Cashews Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 3 cups Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll be set for either a quick snack or an easy hostess gift when you use this recipe. —Anndrea Bailey, Huntington Beach, California Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 237 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 15/38 Heirloom Tomato Salad 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a simple yet elegant dish that always pleases my guests. Not only is it tasty, but it is healthy, too. The

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

more varied the colors of the tomatoes you choose, the prettier the salad will be. —Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 75 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 16/38 Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls 59 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved CHRISTINE MA FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here is one of my favorite ways to cook and enjoy cabbage. It has all the good flavor of regular cabbage

rolls, but it’s a lot less bother to make

rolls, but it’s a lot less bother to make. In fact, it’s a one-pot meal! —Mrs. Bernard Snow, Lewiston, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 291 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 659mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat. 17/38 Cucumbers with Dill 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cucumbers with Dill Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sprinkling cucumber slices with salt and letting them stand in a colander draws out excess water so they

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