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While it is true that some specialty gluten-free products can be dearer than their traditional versions – such as gluten-free pasta – there are plenty of cheap gluten-free meals just waiting for you to try them.

Explore our collection of nine affordable gluten-free meal ideas and satisfy your hunger pangs without breaking the bank!

1. Penne with pesto and cherry tomatoes

For a quick and easy gluten-free dinner, enjoy this delicious gluten-free pesto recipe in just 30 minutes. When made from scratch, pesto pasta is a super light and delicious alternative to other sauces, and fresh cherry tomatoes work wonderfully to add even more flavour.

2. One-pot pasta

This hearty gluten-free one-pot pasta dish is surprisingly quick to whip up. Wholesome fresh ingredients combined with the warmth of the pasta make this a wonderful and affordable dish for any time of the year. Serve with fresh basil leaves for presentation and maybe add bacon for extra smoky flavours!

3. Pasta bolognese with lentils

Spaghetti Bolognese with a vegan twist! This is a good gluten-free meal that ticks plenty of boxes for those concerned about the ingredients they eat and their impact on the planet. Enjoy!

4. Crunchy chicken breast with mustard sauce

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Lovely, crunchy chicken without frying? Why not?! The chicken breast in this fabulous gluten-free recipe is roasted. The special mix of flaxseed and gluten-free crackers reacts in the oven with the egg and the chicken to make a deliciously crunchy coating. The zingy mustard dipping sauce guarantees a unique taste experience.

5. Panini rolls chicken-style

Delicious gluten-free panini rolls, yum! Succulent chicken breast – nice. Pesto sauce, check! Nothing can or will go wrong if you put together this wonderful snack or light meal. Pepper, onions and the cheese of your choice will round out this slice of perfection. 

6. Potato croquettes

Mouthwatering morsels of creamy mashed potato covered in crispy bread crumbs, gluten-free potato croquettes are always a winner as a party snack, a side dish or just for a moment of indulgence. Try this recipe for the basic version, and then think about what other ingredients might make your gluten-free croquettes even better. In Spain they add ham or cod, almost any leftovers will work, and herbs in your breadcrumb mix can also liven things up! 

7. Cauliflower salad with crispy croutons

Great at any time of year, this salad can actually work as a winter warmer. With its roasted cauliflower, juicy olives and crispy gluten-free croutons, our cauliflower salad makes for a hearty and wholesome feast whatever the weather outside. 

8. Buffalo chicken meatballs

Delicious and easy-to-make buffalo chicken meatballs go well with a creamy blue cheese dip and celery sticks for a genuine party crowd pleaser! How spicy you want your sauce is up to you!

9. Spinach dumplings

The combination of tasty spinach and wonderfully creamy gorgonzola cheese is an affordable luxury you can enjoy with this nifty gluten-free dumpling recipe. Great on their own as a snack or served on the side as part of a more elaborate meal, you will surely make them again and again!