Gluten-Free Recipes for Mother’s Day
Brunch Ideas
Start the day off right with a delicious gluten-free brunch. Try these recipes:
Cinnamon Apple Muffins
* 1 1/2 cups almond flour
* 1/2 cup coconut sugar
* 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
* 3 large eggs
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
* 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut sugar, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in walnuts and cranberries, if using. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Gluten-Free Quiche Lorraine
* 1 1/2 cups almond flour
* 1/2 cup coconut oil
* 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
* 2 large eggs
* 1/2 cup heavy cream
* 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/2 cup diced ham or bacon
* 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
* 1/2 cup diced onions
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large skillet, sauté the diced ham or bacon, bell peppers, and onions in coconut oil until the vegetables are tender. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the cooked vegetables to the egg mixture and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish and top with grated cheese. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the crust is golden brown.
Dinner Ideas
End the day with a delicious gluten-free dinner. Try these recipes:
Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs
* 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 2 lemons, juiced
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and brush the top of each fillet with the lemon herb mixture. Grill the salmon for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese
* 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the asparagus on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and slightly caramelized.
