Gluten Free Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

Eating gluten free, or hosting a gluten free guest at your Thanksgiving dinner this year, does not mean you need to sacrifice flavor! Whether you are comfortable cooking gluten free or trying to accommodate someone else, these side dish recipes are all winners in my book.

As Thanksgiving approaches, many hosts are presented with the delightful challenge of accommodating diverse dietary preferences and restrictions among their guests. One increasingly prevalent dietary need is gluten-free dining, which is essential for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

While the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table often revolves around the golden-roasted turkey, considering gluten-free side dishes can be a game-changer for your holiday feast. Not only does it ensure that everyone around your table can enjoy the meal, but it also offers an opportunity to explore a world of vibrant flavors, unique ingredients, and creative culinary options that can tantalize the taste buds of all your guests. In this article, we will explore the many reasons why serving gluten-free side dishes on Thanksgiving is a great idea, from inclusivity to culinary innovation, and how it can enhance the holiday experience for all.

I chose a wide variety of side dish options to choose from – vegetables, rich and hearty, and savory. Please let us know your favorites in the comments!

Gluten Free Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

Pull Apart Dinner Rolls from My Gluten Free Kitchen

Gluten Free Pull Apart Dinner Rolls

Gluten-free Dinner Rolls that taste like grandma’s holiday rolls! We enjoy these gluten-free rolls at the holidays and year-round!

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Vegan Green Bean Casserole from Eat the Love

Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole

Looking for a Green Bean Casserole recipe using REAL ingredients? Try this vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo-friendly recipe that tastes the best!

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Roasted Cauliflower for the Garlic Lover from Allergy Free Alaska

GARLIC LOVER’S ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

When cauliflower is roasted in the oven, it gets nice and golden, and a little crispy! It’s almost like a caramelization of sorts.

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Smoky + Spicy Sweet Potato Gratin from The Domestic Front

Spicy Sweet Potato Gratin

They are not gooey with brown sugar, or covered in marshmallows. What they are is creamy and spicy and sweet and smoky. They’re also easy and practically foolproof and, depending on how liberally you apply the cayenne, almost universally popular.

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Lemon Roasted Broccoli With Parmesan from Rachel Cooks

Lemon Roasted Broccoli With Parmesan

Tired of plain ol’ broccoli? Try this amped up lemon roasted broccoli with Parmesan cheese. It’s easy and so delicious!

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Roasted Cider Glazed Brussel Sprouts from The View from Great Island

Roasted Cider Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Cider Glazed Brussels Sprouts ~ this easy side dish will convert any Brussels sprout hater in your family, guaranteed!

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Apple Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Ginger from Spoonful of Flavor

APPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE

Combine a few simple ingredients in a saucepan to make this fresh homemade apple cranberry sauce recipe! This homemade cranberry sauce is packed with flavor and is paleo and naturally gluten free.

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GLUTEN-FREE STUFFI NG from Gluten Free Palate

Gluten Free Stuffing

Gluten-Free stuffing that is bursting with flavor, simple to make, uses only ten ingredients, and is perfect gluten-free stuffing recipe for baking or stuffing a Turkey.

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Balsamic Glazed Carrots from Cooking with Jax

Balsamic Glazed Carrots

The honey and sugar makes a sweet crust on the carrots, while the vinegar cuts the sweetness with a bit of sour and creates a glaze.

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Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Beets from The Roasted Root

MAPLE ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BEETS

Maple roasted butternut squash and beets are easy to prepare and a delightful healthy side dish! Whip them up for friends and family for dinner gatherings. Loaded with Vitamins and antioxidants, this simple yet delicious vegetable side dish tastes heavenly!

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Roasted Pear, Walnut and Kale Salad from Tasting Page

Roasted Pear, Walnut, and Cranberry Salad

This roasted pear, walnut, and cranberry salad is a great side for a holiday dinner or any weekday meal. The salad is paleo, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and Whole30 friendly.

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Golden Beet Soup from With Food and Love

Caramelized Golden Beet Soup with Fall Roots + Garlicky Yogurt

Vegan, gluten-free caramelized golden beet soup.

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Basmati and Wild Rice with Chickpeas, Currants, and Herbs from The View from the Great Island

Basmati and Wild Rice with Chickpeas, Currants and Herbs

This Basmati and Wild Rice with chickpeas, currants and herbs is a naturally vegan and gluten free rice pilaf, and makes a stunning side dish or hearty vegetarian main course.

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