Fall cooking is pure joy. Seasonal flavors come together in unique, healthy ways, breathing new life into the cooler months. From comforting drinks to freshly baked goods and savory dishes, the fall harvest brings warmth and richness to every meal. Ingredients like pumpkin, apple, pear, squash, sweet potato, and figs come from winter to summer, ready to add their seasonal touch to your fall kitchen. Personally, I can’t wait to dive into some of my gluten-free fall recipes that let the flavors of the season shine.
If you’re gluten-free or cooking for guests, you know the importance of finding recipes that meet dietary requirements without sacrificing flavor. And even if you’re not gluten-free, subbing in gluten-free dishes can be a fun way to switch things up. My collection of gluten-free fall recipes is designed to bring everyone to the table—no compromise required. I’m gluten-free by necessity, but with friends who have food sensitivities, I’m always looking for recipes that everyone can enjoy. These gluten-free options allow my friends to enjoy fall favorites without worrying about missing out on any of the magic of the season.
23 Gluten-Free Recipes to Try This Season
Whether you’re planning easy weeknight dinners, comforting family meals, or festive fall gatherings, these gluten-free recipes have you covered. Ahead, you’ll find a mix of sweet and savory dishes, each designed to celebrate the best flavors of fall. With recipes that range from comforting to creative, this collection is all about inviting the essence of fall into your kitchen in the most delicious ways possible. So go ahead, bookmark your favorites and welcome the season with open arms—and an even fuller table.
Make-Ahead Banana Pumpkin Muffins
Soft, flavorful, and deliciously moist, these gluten- and dairy-free pumpkin muffins are a delicious fall treat that you’ll crave all season long.
Overnight Oatmeal
This creamy, gluten-free overnight oatmeal is a light, nutritious breakfast that delivers delicious flavor and energy for busy mornings.
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
Packed with warm spices and a boost of protein, these pumpkin pancakes are a cozy, satisfying start to any fall season.
Harvest Kale Salad
With roasted squash, crunchy pecans, and a maple-balsamic drizzle, this fall harvest salad captures the best flavors of fall in every bite.
Kale Salad with Apple & Gruyere
Crisp apples, toasted nuts, and a lemon dressing bring a burst of sweetness to this refreshing kale salad that’s perfect for any fall gathering.
Crispy Halloumi Salad
Crisp, golden halloumi meets fresh herbs and bright citrus for a lively and satisfying salad. A quick improvement in any diet.
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
This roasted cauliflower salad is the perfect balance of warm spices, firm texture, and bold flavors—a side dish with enough heart to steal the show.
This Kale and Cranberry Tossed Salad is All About Crispy Crunchy Tofu
Crispy tofu sets the tone for tart cranberries, salty nuts, and herbs to work their magic over shredded kale. Best of all, the citrus-ginger dressing dresses everything in a flavorful dressing that keeps things light and refreshing.
Holiday Gems Carved Kale Salad with Mustard-Shallot Vinaigrette
Sauteed kale meets pears, gorgonzola, radicchio, pomegranates, candied walnuts, and red onions for a side you won’t want to miss. It’s full of fall elements and full of vibrant colors, making it the perfect seasonal salad.
Sweet & Sour Cider Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts seared to perfection and topped with a sweet, sour, slightly spicy apple cider vinegar sauce, and a lot addicted. Dates bring a little sweetness to balance all that vinegary flavor and taste the sprouts with pure perfection
Whole Roasted Butternut Squash
Butternut squash, as much as we love it, can be difficult to control when peeling, slicing, and roasting. But in this recipe, you simply roast everything. Once your squash is out of the oven, cut it in half and go to town on the ingredients. Lemon juice, lots of salt, honey, hot sauce, creamed peas, goat cheese, all spice, and cilantro. Yum.
Roasted Delicata Squash with Feta, Almonds, and Herbs
Thick slices of delicata squash are roasted in the oven until each edge is perfectly golden and caramelized. The squash is then drizzled with a light lemon vinaigrette and finished with sliced ​​almonds, creamy feta cheese, and lots of herbs.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Meet the perfect tortilla soup. Bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts are marinated in broth to provide an unparalleled flavor. And, a a lot of spices deliver a comforting kick that will keep you coming back for more.
Vegan One-Pot Corn Soup
Here, you get heat from roasted poblanos and jalapeños, sweetness from corn, creaminess from coconut milk, and a hint of acidity from a squeeze of lemon juice. Not to mention, cumin seeds, garlic, and sriracha bring the heat to finish everything off nicely.
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
This vegan butternut squash soup is full of comfort. It is healthy again it’s flavorful and just what we want when we’re craving a reset
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
This vegetarian chili has hearty black beans, creamy sweet potatoes, and a wonderful blend of spices. Avocado, cheese, cilantro, green onions, limes, and tortilla chips top the dish for flavor and texture.
Sweet Potato Harvest Hash
Packed with roasted vegetables and seasonal flavors, this sheet pan harvest hash is a cozy, one-pan wonder perfect for a fall feast.
Creamy Polenta Dishes
Cheesy, creamy polenta cooks in 20 minutes while your vegetables roast in the oven with garlic and thyme. The star of the show is the mascarpone cheese. It replaces butter in polenta to add unparalleled depth and creaminess. Top that with roasted vegetables and you’re on your way to gluten-free fun.
Eggplant Skillet Lasagna
The eggplant is sliced ​​very thin to mimic the look and feel of noodles, and the store-bought marinara adds a light flavor. All you have to do is mash the eggplant, layer with spinach, red pepper flakes, ricotta, a few gluten-free lasagna noodles, and repeat. Finish it off with melty mozzarella.
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
This butternut squash pasta is nothing special. The squash is fried until caramelized, mixed with a decadent cashew sauce, and then tossed in chickpea noodles. This pasta is like mac and cheese for grown-ups that are high enough to serve at a get-together, date night, or as a weeknight dinner.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
We have found a solution to your withdrawal habit. This recipe is easy, simple, filling—I mean it is full– with flavor. It is also a one-pan dish, as it does not require you to cook anything in advance. Just throw everything in the food pot and go on your merry way.
Baked Sweet Potatoes
These sweet potato fries make the perfect base for a healthy and satisfying veggie-packed breakfast, lunch, dinner, or supper. You can dress them up or down with any assortment of toppings your culinary prowess can conjure up.
Dairy- and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie
Sweet, creamy pumpkin combines with the perfect amount of fall spices to bring you all the feels of fall. Plus, decadent cashew cream is topped with the classic pie and whipped cream combination we all know and love.