21 Gluten Free Mediterranean Diet Recipes

By Bill Bradley, R.D.
Updated October 12, 2021

Can I eat a Gluten Free Mediterranean Diet?

Yes!  The Mediterranean Diet isn’t just pasta and bread.  There is so much amazing food in the Mediterranean  that is naturally gluten free.  Did you know, for example, that many versions of traditional Italian eggplant parmesan have no bread crumbs in it?   And did you know that falafel, one of the most enjoyed foods in the Middle East, is usually gluten free?  The truth is that the majority of recipes eaten in the Mediterranean are gluten free.  Below are 21 of our absolute favorite recipes from the gluten free Mediterranean Diet.

Enjoy!

Eggplant Parmesan with Prosciutto

Eggplant Parmesan with Prosciutto

Eggplant Parmesan with Prosciutto

 

Savory Breakfast Polenta with Eggs, Sautéed Onions and Spinach

Mediterranean Diet Recipes: Polenta with Eggs

Savory Breakfast Polenta with Eggs, Sautéed Onions and Spinach

 

Moroccan Meatballs and Veggies

Spiced Moroccan Meatballs and Veggies (Tagine Kefta)

Moroccan Meatballs and Veggies

 

Quinoa Salad with Cucumbers and Olives

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad gluten-free

Quinoa Salad with Cucumbers and Olives

 

Italian Polenta Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Kalamata Olives

Mediterranean Diet Recipes: Polenta Pizza

Italian Polenta Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Kalamata Olives

 

Zucchini Noodles Baked In Olive Oil

Zucchini Noodles Baked in Olive Oil (low carb pasta)

Zucchini Noodles Baked In Olive Oil

 

Italian Baked Polenta

Italian Baked Polenta

Italian Baked Polenta

 

Broccoli Quiche with Roasted Potato Crust

Broccoli Quiche with Roasted Potato Crust

Broccoli Quiche with Roasted Potato Crust

 

Falafel (Chickpea Patties with Sesame, Cilantro and Parsley) – Egypt

Falafel (Chickpea Patties with Sesame, Cilantro and Parsley) – Egypt

 

Italian Parmesan Risotto with Saffron

Italian Parmesan Risotto with Saffron

Italian Parmesan Risotto with Saffron

 

“Naked” or Crustless Zucchini Pie

Crustless Zucchini Pie Mediterranean Diet Recipe gluten-free

“Naked” or Crustless Zucchini Pie

 

Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves

Grape Leaves: Mediterranean Diet Recipes

 

Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves

 

Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce – Morocco)

Mediterranean Diet Recipes: Shakshuka (Eggs Baked in Tomatoes)

Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce – Morocco)

 

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Onions

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Onions

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Onions

 

Kalamata Olive and Chickpea Paella

Mediterranean Diet Recipes: Kalamata and Chickpea Paella

Kalamata Olive and Chickpea Paella

 

Italian Red Pesto with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Arugula

Italian Red Pesto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Arugula

Italian Red Pesto with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Arugula

 

Bean Burgers with Garlic and Sage

Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Bean Burger with Garlic and Sage

 

Bean Burgers with Garlic and Sage

 

Pastelli

Pastelli

Pastelli

 

Whipped Feta with Lemon and Fresh Dill

Whipped Feta with Lemon and Dill

Whipped Feta with Lemon and Fresh Dill

 

Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Kale

Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Kale

Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Kale

 

Grilled Salmon Salad with Yogurt Dill Dressing

Grilled Salmon Salad with Yogurt Dill Dressing

Grilled Salmon Salad with Yogurt Dill Dressing

 

 

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One Comment

  1. Kate Meyer October 24, 2020 at 8:57 am - Reply

    Thank you so much for these. It’s hard to find good gluten free Mediterranean recipes for those of us who can’t tolerate gluten. Hard enough that I love bread and pasta and miss it like crazy. I was trying to go to an all Mediterranean diet before my diagnosis. When my doctor informed me I could no longer have gluten and I almost gave up on it. This will help.

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