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! 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.
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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!
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
Grain Free, Paleo Cornbread by Emma Eats & Explores
Vegan Cornbread with Rosemary by Anne-Marie Nichols at This Mama Cooks
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
Homemade Cider & Elderberry Cranberry Sauce by Raia at Rais’s Recipes
Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce with Fresh Cranberries by Deanne at This Farm Girl Cooks
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
Five Minute Gluten-Free Gravy by Chrystal at Gluten-Free Palate
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
Healthy Sweet Potatoes by Holly at Pink Fortitude
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole by Alyssa at Everyday Maven
Nutmeg Sweet Potato Stacks by Nicole at The Spice Train
Parmentier Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic by Kate at Veggie Desserts
Quick and Easy Mashed Rutabagas Recipe by Sandi at Fearless Dining
Roasted Butter Pecan Sweet Potatoes by Foodal
Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Mashed Cauliflower – Keto/Low Carb by Julianne at Keto Cooking Christian
Roasted Red Potatoes by Chrystal at Gluten-Free Palate
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges by Heather at The Toasty Kitchen
Savory Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe For Thanksgiving by Healthy Taste of Life
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
Butternut Squash and Kale Quinoa Stuffing by Katie at Good Life Eats
Cauliflower Rice Thanksgiving Stuffing – Keto, Low Carb, Vegan by Easy Recipes for Busy Moms
Classic Gluten Free Bread Stuffing by Jeanine at Faithfully Gluten Free
Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing by Margaret at MI Gluten-Free Gal
Gluten-Free Sausage & Apple Rice: An Easy Thanksgiving Side Recipe by Terri at Food Meanderings
Gluten-Free Stuffing by Chrystal at Gluten-Free Palate
Gluten Free Stuffing by Lexi and Beth at Crowded Kitchen
Sweet and Savory Cornbread Stuffing by Veggie Lexi
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
Vegetables
So many yummy vegetables are harvested in the fall. I’ve categorized the following gluten-free vegetable recipes into:
>>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
Creamy Roasted Bacon Brussel Sprouts (keto & low carb too!) by Jen at Whole Lotta Yum
Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts {Low-Carb, Keto, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Paleo} by Bintu at Recipes From a Pantry
Roasted Brussel Sprouts With Pecans — Vegan, Low Carb, Keto by Easy Recipes for Busy Moms
Roasted Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Pecorino by Beyond Mere Sustenance
Carrots
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots by Sandi at Fearless Dining
Garlic & Herb Carrots – Instant Pot by Meeta at Piping Pot Curry
Harissa Roasted Carrots by Lexi and Beth at Crowded Kitchen
Orange Glazed Carrots by Erin at Food Doodles
Rosemary Roasted Beets and Carrots by Aarika at Just Beet It
Squash
Butternut Squash Gratin (Low Carb & Gluten Free) by Lauren at Delicious Little Bites
Quinoa with Roasted Butternut Squash and Cranberries by Foodal
Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe by Beth at Binky’s Culinary Carnival
Savory Butternut Squash Casserole with Pecans & Bacon by Deanne at This Farm Girl Cooks
Spaghetti Squash with Sage-Browned Butter and Toasted Walnuts by Shelley at Two Healthy Kitchens
Vegan Stuffed Squash by Emily at Simply Healthy Vegan
Whipped Butternut Jalapeno Squash by Barbara at Green Scheme
Miscellaneous
Baked Easy Cheesy Zucchini Casserole Recipe (Zucchini Gratin) by Maya at Wholesome Yum
Best Keto Roasted Turnips by Easy Recipes for Busy Moms
Creamy & Crispy Air Fryer Avocado Fries by Jill at This Old Gal
Instant Pot Pumpkin by the Milner’s at Recipe This
Roasted Beet, Delicata Squash, and Black Bean Quinoa Salad (Gluten-Free / Vegan) by Aarika at Just Beet It
Roasted Broccoli Salad by Make The Best of Everything
Scottish Cabbage Rolls (Gluten-Free) by Terri at Food Meanderings
Simple Chickpea Salad Recipe by Jane & Sonja at Sustain My Cooking Habit
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
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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Raia Todd says
So many good options! I wouldn’t need a main dish with all of these. Haha.
Teresa says
Yes, that’s so true!
nicole (thespicetrain.com) says
What a great collection of Thanksgiving sides, thank you so much!
Teresa says
Thank you!
Holly says
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
Teresa says
Thank you for sharing your gluten free Thanksgiving side!
Chrystal says
I love the variety of recipes in this post. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving planning. Thank you for including my gravy and potatoes.
Teresa says
Thank you for sharing your Thanksgiving sides!
alyssa | everydaymaven says
Thanks for including my recipe! This is a great list :)
Teresa says
You’re welcome. Your sweet potato dish looks like a yummy Thanksgiving side.
Deanne says
These gluten free recipes are perfect for the upcoming holidays. Thank you!
Teresa says
Thanks for sharing your Thanksgiving side!