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Updated on November 1, 2019 By Teresa | This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy here.

55 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Sides to Complement Your Dinner

Thanksgiving dinner is a great time to mix in new recipes with your traditional favorites. Of course, you traditionally have turkey and desserts at Thanksgiving, but what about all of those side dishes – potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, bread and don’t forget the cranberry sauce!Ā  So many ways to add variety each year.

In addition to mixing up your meal with different recipes each year, you may also want to consider making a gluten free dinner for all of those guests who eat gluten free. Fortunately, there are many different options when it comes to gluten free Thanksgiving sides.

gluten free thanksgiving sides

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Following is a gluten free Thanksgiving sides recipe roundup with 55 options which are sure to please any tastebud.

The recipes are broken down into the following categories. Enjoy!

  • Bread
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Gravy
  • Potatoes
  • Stuffing
  • Vegetables

Gluten Free Thanksgiving Sides

Bread

A gluten free substitute for wheat bread at Thanksgiving is cornbread. Here are some cornbread recipe options.

Gluten-Free Coconut Oil Cornbread by Make The Best of Everything

gluten free cornbread

 

Grain Free, Paleo Cornbread by Emma Eats & Explores

paleo cornbread

 

Vegan Cornbread with Rosemary by Anne-Marie Nichols at This Mama Cooks

gluten free cornbread

Cranberry Sauce

It’s so much better to make your own cranberry sauce instead of purchasing it in a can. So what’s in a commercial can of cranberry sauce? Let’s look at the ingredients in Ocean Spray’s Jellied Cranberry Sauce.

Cranberries, High fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, water

So it’s basically cranberries with lots of GMO sugar.

High fructose corn syrup is something I try to avoid at all costs. I never used to realize how many processed foods contained it. High fructose corn syrup is an artificial sugar that can increase your risk for diabetes and other diseases. Personally, it used to give me headaches and caused my heart to race.

The recipes below are healthier alternatives for cranberry sauce for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Ginger Spiced Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Orange by Kris at Attainable Sustainable

gluten free cranberry sauce

 

Homemade Cider & Elderberry Cranberry Sauce by Raia at Rais’s Recipes

Homemade cranberry sauce

 

Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce with Fresh Cranberries by Deanne at This Farm Girl Cooks

gluten free cranberry sauce

Gravy

A turkey isn’t complete without gravy! Here are some easy gluten free gravy recipes to try.

Easy Creamy Gluten-Free Vegan Mushroom Gravy (Allergy-Free) by Rebecca at Strength and Sunshine

gluten free gravy

 

Five Minute Gluten-Free Gravy by Chrystal at Gluten-Free Palate

gluten free gravy

 

Potatoes

I love mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving! However, depending on your diet restrictions, you might look for white potato alternatives.

Below, you will find gluten free recipes for red potatoes, sweet potatoes and potato alternatives such as cauliflower and rutabagas.

Cinnamon Honey Glazed Sweet Potatoes by Alli at Dancing Through the Rain

gluten free sweet potatoes

 

Healthy Sweet Potatoes by Holly at Pink Fortitude

gluten free sweet potato

 

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole by Alyssa at Everyday Maven

Nutmeg Sweet Potato Stacks by Nicole at The Spice Train

nutmeg sweet potato

 

Parmentier Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic by Kate at Veggie Desserts

Thanksgiving side

 

Quick and Easy Mashed Rutabagas Recipe by Sandi at Fearless Dining

gluten free thanksgiving sides

 

Roasted Butter Pecan Sweet Potatoes by Foodal

pecan potato

 

Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Mashed Cauliflower – Keto/Low Carb by Julianne at Keto Cooking Christian

thanksgiving side

 

Roasted Red Potatoes by Chrystal at Gluten-Free Palate

red potato

 

Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges by Heather at The Toasty Kitchen

sweet potato

 

Savory Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe For Thanksgiving by Healthy Taste of Life

sweet potato

 

Stuffing

Thanksgiving dinner wouldn’t be complete without stuffing, or dressing, depending on what part of the country you’re from.

Growing up, my mom would typically stuff the turkey with bread cubes, seasoning, and some vegetables. However, stuffing can be made in multiple ways. For those of us who eat gluten-free, stuffing can entail more than just gluten free bread.

The Best Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing by Rebecca at Strength and Sunshine

gluten free stuffing

 

Butternut Squash and Kale Quinoa Stuffing by Katie at Good Life Eats

quinoa stuffing

 

Cauliflower Rice Thanksgiving Stuffing – Keto, Low Carb, Vegan by Easy Recipes for Busy Moms

rice stuffing

 

Classic Gluten Free Bread Stuffing by Jeanine at Faithfully Gluten Free

gluten free stuffing

 

Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing by Margaret at MI Gluten-Free Gal

gluten free stuffing

 

Gluten-Free Sausage & Apple Rice: An Easy Thanksgiving Side Recipe by Terri at Food Meanderings

thanksgiving sides

 

Gluten-Free Stuffing by Chrystal at Gluten-Free Palate

gluten free stuffing

 

Gluten Free Stuffing by Lexi and Beth at Crowded Kitchen

gluten free sides

 

Sweet and Savory Cornbread Stuffing by Veggie Lexi

gluten free thanksgiving sides

 

What do you do with all of the leftover stuffing? Here’s a good option!

Waffled Gluten-Free Stuffing: Leftover Genius by Margaret at MI Gluten-Free Gal

leftover thanksgiving sides

Vegetables

So many yummy vegetables are harvested in the fall. I’ve categorized the following gluten-free vegetable recipes into:

  • Brussel Sprouts
  • Carrots
  • Squash
  • Miscellaneous

>>In addition to these vegetables, click here for a recipe roundup of 24 Gluten Free Green Bean Casseroles! <<

Out of all of these options, there are sure to be a couple of recipes you can add to your dinner as gluten free Thanksgiving sides!

Brussel Sprouts

Cajun Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts by Lyn at A Sprinkling of Cayenne

gluten free thanksgiving sides

 

Creamy Roasted Bacon Brussel Sprouts (keto & low carb too!) by Jen at Whole Lotta Yum

creamy brussel sprouts

 

Instant Pot Brussels SproutsĀ  {Low-Carb, Keto, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Paleo} by Bintu at Recipes From a Pantry

instant pot brussel sprouts

 

Roasted Brussel Sprouts With Pecans — Vegan, Low Carb, Keto by Easy Recipes for Busy Moms

roasted brussel sprouts

 

Roasted Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Pecorino by Beyond Mere Sustenance

thanksgiving sides

 

Carrots

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots by Sandi at Fearless Dining

cinnamon carrots

 

Garlic & Herb Carrots – Instant Pot by Meeta at Piping Pot Curry

carrots

 

Harissa Roasted Carrots by Lexi and Beth at Crowded Kitchen

gluten free thanksgiving

 

Orange Glazed Carrots by Erin at Food Doodles

glazed carrots

 

Rosemary Roasted Beets and Carrots by Aarika at Just Beet It

beets and carrots

 

Squash

Butternut Squash Gratin (Low Carb & Gluten Free) by Lauren at Delicious Little Bites

gluten free thanksgiving sides

 

Quinoa with Roasted Butternut Squash and Cranberries by Foodal

quinoa squash

 

Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe by Beth at Binky’s Culinary Carnival

roasted butternt

 

Savory Butternut Squash Casserole with Pecans & Bacon by Deanne at This Farm Girl Cooks

gluten free thanksgiving

 

Spaghetti Squash with Sage-Browned Butter and Toasted Walnuts by Shelley at Two Healthy Kitchens

thanksgiving side

 

Vegan Stuffed Squash by Emily at Simply Healthy Vegan

vegan squash

 

Whipped Butternut Jalapeno Squash by Barbara at Green Scheme

squash

 

Miscellaneous

Baked Easy Cheesy Zucchini Casserole Recipe (Zucchini Gratin) by Maya at Wholesome Yum

zucchini

 

Best Keto Roasted Turnips by Easy Recipes for Busy Moms

gluten free thanksgiving sides

 

Creamy & Crispy Air Fryer Avocado Fries by Jill at This Old Gal

glutlen free side

 

Instant Pot Pumpkin by the Milner’s at Recipe This

thanksgiving pumpkin

 

Roasted Beet, Delicata Squash, and Black Bean Quinoa Salad (Gluten-Free / Vegan) by Aarika at Just Beet It

beets

 

Roasted Broccoli Salad by Make The Best of Everything

side dish

 

Scottish Cabbage Rolls (Gluten-Free) by Terri at Food Meanderings

gluten free side

 

Simple Chickpea Salad Recipe by Jane & Sonja at Sustain My Cooking Habit

gluten free thanksgiving

 

Not a vegetable, but had to include a recipe for apples since they are plentiful in the fall!

Sauteed Apples (naturally vegan, paleo, gluten-free) by Erin at Texanerin Baking

gluten free apples

 

There you have it – 55 different gluten free Thanksgiving sides to choose from! I hope you found some recipes to add to your Thanksgiving dinner this year.

Please let me know in the comments below which of these recipes you have tried, or if you have any other comments, I’d love to read them.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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It was after overcoming personal health challenges resulting from toxins, stress and an unhealthy diet that my career changed from positions in corporate America to that of a fierce advocate for health-and-wellness and living naturally. I am currently the owner of Living Natural Today and a previous radio show host on VoiceAmerica's Health & Wellness Channel. I share resources about creating a healthier, more natural home and lifestyle. Click here to download my free healthy home guide.

Comments

  1. Raia Todd says

    November 2, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    So many good options! I wouldn’t need a main dish with all of these. Haha.

    Reply
    • Teresa says

      November 3, 2019 at 9:04 am

      Yes, that’s so true!

      Reply
  2. nicole (thespicetrain.com) says

    October 29, 2019 at 10:07 am

    What a great collection of Thanksgiving sides, thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Teresa says

      October 29, 2019 at 10:32 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Holly says

    October 29, 2019 at 7:07 am

    Hi Teresa – We are a gluten-free fmaily – what great ideas for Thanksgiving side dishes. PINNED! Thank you for including my sweet potato recipe. My heart is full of gratitude. Hugs, Holly

    Reply
    • Teresa says

      October 29, 2019 at 9:45 am

      Thank you for sharing your gluten free Thanksgiving side!

      Reply
  4. Chrystal says

    October 28, 2019 at 6:08 pm

    I love the variety of recipes in this post. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving planning. Thank you for including my gravy and potatoes.

    Reply
    • Teresa says

      October 28, 2019 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you for sharing your Thanksgiving sides!

      Reply
  5. alyssa | everydaymaven says

    October 28, 2019 at 1:05 pm

    Thanks for including my recipe! This is a great list šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Teresa says

      October 28, 2019 at 2:08 pm

      You’re welcome. Your sweet potato dish looks like a yummy Thanksgiving side.

      Reply
  6. Deanne says

    October 28, 2019 at 12:57 pm

    These gluten free recipes are perfect for the upcoming holidays. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Teresa says

      October 28, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      Thanks for sharing your Thanksgiving side!

      Reply

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