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Iowa Girl Eats - Easy Gluten Free Recipes

πŸ™ŒπŸ» Your FREE Weekly Meal Plan: 1/8/26

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Hi Reader,

Raise your hand if you're prioritizing vegetables rn?

Excellent, because the recipes in next week's gluten free meal plan are PACKED with them β€” plus tons of protein, and flavor of course.

Bonus: leftovers of each meal package up extremely well for lunches the following day. Look at us! Here's what's on tap:

PS: did you see my 5x5x5 email from earlier this week? I had so many folks reach out saying it was exactly what they needed right now!

🍽 Weekly Meal Plan

1️⃣ Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup​

2️⃣ Shrimp & Asparagus Skillet​

3️⃣ Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry​

4️⃣ Big Mac Salad (or Burger Bowls)

5️⃣ Chicken Shawarma Bowls​

πŸ“† Let's Break it Down

#1 Crock Pot Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

This recipe is the definition of "nourishing". Brothy, flavorful, and super simple too. It's been a healthy go-to of ours for years. Serve with gluten free crackers and/or fresh fruit, though no extra side dish is truly needed.

#2 Shrimp and Asparagus

This 15 minute, 1 skillet dish is made with a handful of ingredients and bursting with fresh flavor - very spring-forward. Serve as is or with sauteed cauliflower rice for a low-carb option, or with cooked white or brown rice.

#3 Chicken and Broccoli

This saucy stir fry is protein packed and comes together quickly. Serve with white or brown rice.

#4 Big Mac Salad

I've been seeing a version of this recipe everywhere on social media this past week, for good reason - it's delicious and wholesome! Serve over lettuce as my recipe shows, or turn into "Burger Bowls" by scooping the toppings over roasted potatoes, or store-bought frozen french fries or tater tots. Regardless - don't forget the special sauce!

#5 Chicken Shawarma Bowls

This recipe is as fun to look at as it is to eat. So gorgeous and β€” I know I sound like a broken record β€” PACKED with flavor. Package up leftovers for lunches that you'll actually look forward to eating. The recipe is plenty filling enough, though serving warm Gluten Free Flatbread on the side is a really nice touch.

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ³ More Recipes to Try

  1. Lunch: Jennifer Aniston Salad​
  2. Breakfast: High Protein Overnight Oats​
  3. Slow Cook: Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches​
  4. Fuel: No-Bake Energy Bites​
  5. Meal Prep: Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts​

⭐️ NOW! On Iowa Girl Eats

Savory Chicken Stew

Nourishing, warming, filling, and hearty - Chicken Stew is the perfect meal for a cold December night!

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Iowa Girl Eats - Easy Gluten Free Recipes

by Kristin Porter

At iowagirleats.com we share easy gluten free recipes with everyday ingredients β€” no specialty grocery store nor hard to find ingredients required!

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