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    Home » Recipes

    107 Gluten Free Side Dishes to Make This Thanksgiving

    Last updated on July 30, 2022 by Megan Barrett - 6 Comments

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    Whether you just want a new spin on a family favorite, or you want a crowd pleasing dish that will WOW your guests, check out this list of over 100 amazing gluten free side dishes and salads for your Thanksgiving dinner.

    107 absolutely delicious vegetable side dishes to make this Thanksgiving.

    All the side dish ideas in this list are gluten free and packed with veggies. Some are dairy free, too.

    These days when you're cooking for a crowd, there's bound to be people who are avoiding gluten or dairy for one reason or another. Start planning your meal today to make sure there's something for everyone!

    Grab these meal planning templates to make sure you don't have to worry about your family's meals throughout the holidays.

    Of course, the one thing people have come to expect about Thanksgiving is the turkey, but that doesn't mean the side dishes can't shine, too. I'm a HUGE fan of the vegetable sides at Thanksgiving. So much so that I usually only eat the vegetables and the meat (mashed potatoes count as a vegetable...right?).

    But seriously...why waste stomach space on a plain dinner roll when there are SO many delicious flavors in dishes like these?

    Related: How To Stick To Your Diet This Holiday Season (Tips From The Experts)

    Gluten Free Side Dish Recipes

    I've organized the Thanksgiving side dishes into categories based on the main vegetable in the dish. There's also a category for "mixed vegetable dishes" where I put the recipes with more than one "main" vegetable.

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    Use the Table of Contents below to skip right to the section you want, or just start scrolling and click around. Have fun! These recipes look amazing and are making me extremely excited for Thanksgiving dinner!

    Gluten Free Side Dishes with Beans

    Keto Green Bean Casserole by Green And Keto
    Keto Green Bean Casserole by Green And Keto
    • Keto Green Bean Casserole by Green And Keto
    • Instant Pot Keto Green Bean Casserole by Yellow Glass Dish
    • Vegan Green Beans with a Citrus Glaze by Keeping the Peas
    • Bacon Wrapped Green Beans by Keto Cooking Christian
    • Sauteed Green Beans And Mushrooms by Low Carb Africa
    • Easy Green Bean Salad With Feta And Almonds by Mrs Jones Kitchen
    • Fresh Roasted Green Beans With Bacon And Shallots by Savor With Jennifer
    • Green Beans with Pecans, Cranberries & Pecans by The Nutrition Adventure
    • Gluten Free Vegan Green Bean Casserole by The Pretty Bee
    • Roasted Green Beans In Oven by Whole Lotta Yum
    Butter Bean Mash by Greedy Gourmet
    Butter Bean Mash by Greedy Gourmet
    • Fava Bean Puree by A Taste For Travel
    • Butter Bean Mash by Greedy Gourmet
    • Mung Bean Hummus by Mind Body And Spirit Well Being

    Gluten Free Side Dishes with Beets

    Vinegret Salad by Lavender and Macarons
    Vinegret Salad (Russian Beet Salad) by Lavender And Macarons
    Roasted Beets With Tahini by Waves in the Kitchen
    Roasted Beets With Tahini by Waves In The Kitchen
    Golden Beet Soup With Carrot And Ginger by Crumb Top Baking
    Golden Beet Soup With Carrot And Ginger by Crumb Top Baking
    • Vinegret Salad (Russian Beet Salad) by Lavender And Macarons
    • Roasted Beets With Tahini by Waves In The Kitchen
    • Golden Beet Soup With Carrot And Ginger by Crumb Top Baking

    Gluten Free Side Dishes with Brussels Sprouts

    Salted maple brussels sprouts with bacon and roasted apple
    Salted Maple Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Roasted Apple by Scratch to Basics
    • Salted Maple Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Roasted Apple by Scratch to Basics
    • Brussels Sprouts With Candied Walnuts by Bakers Beans
    • Easy Brussels Sprouts With Chestnuts and Pancetta by Eat Little Bird
    • Brussels Sprouts With Garlic Brown Butter by Elke Living
    • Oven Roasted Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts by Scratch To Basics
    Orange and Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts by I Just Make Sandwiches
    Orange And Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts by I Just Make Sandwiches
    • Orange And Honey Roasted Brussel Sprouts by I Just Make Sandwiches
    • Easy Brussels Sprouts Gratin With Swiss & Parmesan by Kalyns Kitchen
    • Sauteed Brussel Sprouts With Chorizo by Peters Food Adventures
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Cranberries by The Moments At Home
    • Crispy Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Tahini (Vegan) by Ve Eat Cook Bake
    • Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts With Red Pepper And Parmesan Cheese by What A Girl Eats
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Spice Lime Aioli by Zested Lemon

    Gluten Free Side Dishes with Carrots

    Harissa Carrots with Toasted Hazelnuts and Pomegranate
    Harissa Carrots with Toasted Hazelnuts & Pomegranate by Crowded Kitchen
    • Harissa Carrots with Toasted Hazelnuts & Pomegranate by Crowded Kitchen
    • Simple Maple Herb Roasted Carrots by Lemons And Zest
    • Oven Roasted Carrots With Thyme by The Live in Kitchen
    • Easy Cinnamon Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe by Wicked Spatula
    • Instant Pot Honey Garlic Glazed Carrots With Thyme And Butter by Yellow Thyme

    Gluten Free Side Dishes with Cauliflower

    Mashed cauliflower with garlic and herbs by Downshiftology
    Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic and Herbs by Downshiftology
    • Dijon Mustard & Lemon Roasted Cauliflower by Divalicious Recipes
    • Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic and Herbs by Downshiftology
    • Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Mashed Cauliflower by Keto Cooking Christian
    • Roasted Garlic Cauliflower with Lemon Tahini Sauce by Real and Vibrant
    Roasted Cauliflower with Smoked paprika and cocoa by Tin and Thyme
    Roasted Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika & Cocoa by Tin and Thyme
    • Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes by Spice Cravings
    • Roasted Cauliflower by Sweet And Savory Meals
    • Roasted Cauliflower with Smoke Paprika & Cocoa by Tin and Thyme
    • Best Keto Mashed Cauliflower Recipe by Wholesome Yum

    Gluten Free Side Dishes with Corn

    Fall corn saute by Garlic and Zest
    Fall Corn Saute by Garlic and Zest
    • Corn Succotash by Food Meanderings
    • Fall Corn Saute by Garlic and Zest
    • Corn Souffle by Neighbor Food Blog
    • Cream Style Corn by Savory with Soul
    • Creamy Edamame And Corn Succotash by I Just Make Sandwiches

    Gluten Free Side Dishes with Mixed Vegetables

    Roasted root vegetables by Girl Heart Food
    Roasted Root Vegetables by Girl Heart Food
    • Maple Dijon And Thyme Roasted Vegetables by Calm Eats
    • Instant Pot Cheesy Carrots and Parsnips by Cardamom And Coconut
    • Cauliflower Cranberry Sage Stuffing by Calm Eats
    • Roasted Root Vegetables by Girl Heart Food
    • Roasted Beets And Butternut Squash by Cooking Chat Food
    Oven Roasted Vegetables by The Live In Kitchen
    Oven Roasted Vegetables by The Live In Kitchen
    • Green Beans With Mushrooms and Shallots by Everyday Eileen
    • Healthy Mashed Potatoes and Roots by Debra Klein
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Butternut Squash by Happy Kitchen
    • Vegetable Mash by Hungry Healthy Happy
    • Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash with Citrus Vinaigrette by Krolls Korner
    • Oven Roasted Vegetables by The Live in Kitchen

    Gluten Free Side Dishes with Mushrooms

    Balsamic Dijon Roasted Mushrooms
    Balsamic Dijon Roasted Mushrooms by Garlic and Zest
    • Balsamic Dijon Roasted Mushrooms by Garlic and Zest
    • Baked Polenta and Mushroom Casserole by Meals With Maggie
    • Vegan Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms by My Pure Plants
    • Easy Sauteed Mushrooms With Garlic And Parsley by Sip And Feast
    • Easy Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto Recipe by The Belly Rules The Mind

    Gluten Free Side Dishes with Potatoes

    Loaded twice baked potatoes by Chef Sous Chef
    Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes by Chef Sous Chef
    • Vegan Garlic Mashed Potatoes by A Plantiful Path
    • Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes by Chef Sous Chef
    • Cream Cheese Smashed Potatoes by Erica's Recipes
    • Gluten Free Au Gratin Potatoes by Sunday Supper Movement
    • Horseradish Mashed Potatoes by Sweet Caramel Sunday
    • Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe by The Suburban Soap Box
    • Make Ahead Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes by Zested Lemon

    Gluten Free Salads

    Kale salad with cranberries and pumpkin seeds recipe by GFree foodie
    Kale Salad With Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds by GFree Foodie
    • Brussels Sprout Salad With Cranberries by Nibble And Dime
    • Chili Lime Squash and Chickpea Salad by Blossom To Stem
    • Roasted Butternut Squash And Kale Salad by Eat With Clarity
    • Roasted Sweet Potato Salad With Lentils & Goats Cheese by Emma Eats And Explores
    • Spinach Apple Salad With Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette by Erhardts Eat
    • Kale salad With Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds by GFree Foodie
    • Thanksgiving Salad With Wild Rice And Lemon Dressing by Pinch Of Yum
    Wild rice with apples, kale & cider vinaigrette by Oat and Sesame
    Wild Rice With Apples, Kale & Cider Vinaigrette by Oat and Sesame
    • Wild Rice With Apples, Kale & Cider Vinaigrette by Oat and Sesame
    • Pumpkin Cranberry Quinoa Salad by Rhian's Recipes
    • Roasted Artichoke Salad by Sunday Supper Movement
    • Jerusalem Artichoke, Pear & Prosciutto Salad by The Devil Wears Salad
    • Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Chestnuts and Pomegranate by The Devil Wears Salad
    • Crispy Roasted Potatoes And Arugula Salad by Yay For Food

    Gluten Free Side Dishes with Squash

    Wild rice stuffed pumpkins  by Crowded Kitchen
    Wild Rice Stuffed Pumpkins by Crowded Kitchen
    • Roasted Pumpkin With Brown Butter And Crispy Sage by Savor With Jennifer
    • Wild Rice Stuffed Pumpkins by Crowded Kitchen
    • Air Fryer Butternut Squash by Crumb Top Baking
    • Roasted Butternut Squash With Bacon by Dancing Through The Rain
    • Hasselback Butternut Squash by Divalicious Recipes
    • Stuffed Acorn Squash by EA Stewart
    Butternut squash with brown sugar and pumpkin seeds by Sip And Feast
    Butternut Squash With Brown Sugar And Pumpkin Seeds by Sip And Feast
    • Whipped Butternut Jalepeno Squash by Green Scheme
    • Roasted Butternut Squash With Candied Pecans by Menus 4 Moms
    • Healthier Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash by Recipes From A Pantry
    • Butternut Squash With Brown Sugar And Pumpkin Seeds by Sip And Feast
    • Maple Roasted Delicata Squash by Waves In The Kitchen

    Gluten Free Side Dishes with Sweet Potatoes

    Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole by Isabel Eats
    Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole by Isabel Eats
    • Perfectly Seasoned Roasted Sweet Potatoes by Downshiftology
    • Sweet Potatoes With Gingersnap Cranberry Crumble by GFree Foodie
    • Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole by Isabel Eats
    • Sweet Potato Spoon Bread by Mama Gourmand
    • Gluten Free Glazed Sweet Potatoes by My Gluten-Free Kitchen
    • Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Streusel by The Gluten Free Gathering
    • Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes by The Rising Spoon
    • Browned Butter Mashed Sweet Potato With Sage by What A Girl Eats

    Gluten Free Side Dishes with Other Veggies

    Southern collard greens by Neighbor Food Blog
    Southern Collard Greens by Neighbor Food Blog
    • Spinach Artichoke Dip with Garlic Cashew Cream by Glue And Glitter
    • Eggplant Gratin with Feta Cheese by Lavender And Macarons
    • Parsnip Recipe by Binkys Culinary Carnival
    • Quick And Easy Mashed Rutabagas Recipe by Fearless Dining
    • Mashed Turnips with Brown Butter and Bacon by Cooking With Mamma C
    • Mashed Turnips by Low Carb Yum
    • Southern Collard Greens by Neighbor Food Blog

    How to Choose The Best Gluten Free Side Dishes for Your Meal

    So how do you choose the perfect vegetable side dishes for your Thanksgiving turkey dinner (or any big meal you've got planned...)? Here are my tips:

    • Offer a variety - Don't have three brussels sprouts dishes and no other vegetables. Try to get a variety of vegetable sides so there's something for everyone.
    • Try something new - Instead of the exact same sides every year, try a new veggie dish. It's a great opportunity to try a new recipe!
    • Look for make ahead options - On Thanksgiving more than any other day, making food ahead of time is essential. It's okay to have a few dishes that need prepared right before dinner, but for the most part try to get everything done AHEAD of time.

    I hope you're able to take some time this Thanksgiving and reflect on a few things you're thankful for. Me? I'm extremely thankful for my family, for nourishing and delicious food, and for my readers (that's YOU!).

    Ready to start planning Thanksgiving Dinner? Let me help!

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    1. Adrianne says

      November 02, 2019 at 11:48 am

      Wow Megan, there are SO many fabulous recipes here, 107 of them to be exact, haha. I love looking at the photos and hearing about planning for the big day. Thanks for the inspiration, I am going to take some time to have a look at each one. Cheers!

      Reply
      • Megan says

        November 02, 2019 at 1:57 pm

        Adrianne! Thanks for stopping by! YES these recipes are certainly making me excited for Thanksgiving! Thanks for your contribution to the list!

        Reply
    2. Sally @ Savory With Soul says

      November 02, 2019 at 2:46 pm

      What a great roundup of Thanksgiving sides! Thanks for including my Cream Style Corn! Pinning for later!

      Reply
      • Megan says

        November 03, 2019 at 7:20 am

        Sally, I think I might have to do "Thanksgiving" all month long so we can try all these recipes 🙂 Thanks for your contribution!

        Reply
    3. Emese says

      November 05, 2019 at 2:24 am

      Oh my, more than 100! It is impossible not to find what you're looking for here. All of them sound so delicious. Thanks for putting it together and including our Stuffed Mushrooms. Sharing it now!

      Reply
      • Megan says

        November 05, 2019 at 7:34 pm

        Thanks for contributing, Emese! I'm so excited to try so many new recipes!

        Reply

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