This week will be busier than ever for me. Because of that I planned the Gluten-Free Diet Menu Plan to have one day of comfort food – Chicken and Dumplings with Peas and Carrots! And, the rest of the week will be full of slow cooker meals, 30 minute meals and one easy casserole.

For a busy schedule I think a healthy diet is more important than ever. That’s why I try to maintain a balance of protein-rich food, lots of fiber and plenty of nutritious vegetables….plus for active people there should be fuel that includes plenty of complex carbs.

Much of the time I prepare carb-rich dishes separately so that I can leave the carbs for others who can use them better…like Al. He thrives on them. Al and a low carb diet will never meet!

Do you like meals that are low carb, or do you look for more of the potatoes, pasta and rice like Al does?

I hope you’ll find meals in this week’s menu plan that will suit you!

Enjoy!

Gluten-Free Diet Menu Plan

For the Week of March 30, 2014

Day 1 – Comfort Food

Chicken and Dumplings with Gluten-Free Bisquick®

Peas and Carrots

Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Day 2 – Slow Cooker Meal

Beef Round Roast in the Crock Pot

Boiled Buttered Potatoes

Blackeyed Pea Salad

Fresh Sliced Pears

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Day 3 – 30 Minute Meal

Baked Salmon Fillets with Garlic and Butter

Carrots and Parsnips (Horseradish is optional)

Steamed Rice

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Day 4 – 30 Minute Meal

Chicken Breasts Sautéed with Spinach and Parmesan

Rice Noodles

Strawberry Yogurt Cup

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Day 5 – 30 Minute Meal

Ground Beef Hash

Mixed Greens Tossed Salad

Oatmeal Applesauce Snack Cake (it takes a little longer than 30 minutes, but it can finish baking while you’re eating dinner)

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Day 6 – Slow Cooker Soup Meal

Split Pea Soup with Carrots, Celery and Onion – and Ham – in the Crockpot

Crusty Whole Grain Cornbread

Rice Pudding

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Day 7 –Casserole Supper

Chicken Mozzarella Parmesan

Sautéed Onions, Peppers and Mushrooms (with above recipe)

Fudge Brownies with Lentil and Cocoa

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This gluten-free menu plan is designed for those with gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity, or celiac (coeliac) disease, but I’ve found that people who have no food allergies like these gluten-free recipes, too. They are wheat-free, barley-free and rye-free. Many are also suitable for the paleo diet or may be casein-free, dairy-free, egg-free, lactose-free, nut-free or refined sugar-free.

Linked to:

Vegetarian Mamma’s Gluten-Free Fridays

The Organizing Junkie’s Menu Plan Monday

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