These 13 must-try gluten free Thanksgiving side dishes are your key to an amazing holiday meal.
A Gluten Free Thanksgiving
Celebrating the holidays with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity can be stressful. Between ingredients and the risk of cross-contamination, it helps to plan ahead. One of the easiest ways to ensure you have safe food at someone else’s table is to bring a dish you know is gluten free to share. Below are a few practical reminders:
- Turkey is naturally gluten free, but turkey stuffed with traditional bread stuffing is not.
- Don’t hesitate to bring your own dish or eat before you arrive. Thanksgiving is about time with loved ones, not just the food.
- If there are gluten free options available, take your plate first to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
- Label serving utensils or place gluten free dishes in a separate area to avoid accidental mixing.
13 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Food isn’t everything at Thanksgiving, but it’s a big part of the celebration. Bringing a gluten free side dish or sharing this list with your host is an excellent way to make sure there’s something safe and delicious for you to enjoy. If you’re new to gluten free living, consider keeping a grocery-shopping guide on your phone to simplify ingredient checks.
Here are 13 gluten free Thanksgiving side dishes to consider for your holiday table:
My Plant Based Family – Sweet Potato Casserole
Gluten Free Palate – Pumpkin Spiced Cornbread
Celtic Celiac – Mashed Acorn Squash
Nutrimom – Mahogany Rice & Quinoa Stuffing
Allergy Free Alaska – Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Bacon
Allergy Free Alaska – Roasted Butternut Squash with Apples, Tart Cherries, and Walnuts
Allergy Awesomeness – Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
Allergy Awesomeness – The Best Top 8 Free Cornbread
Allergy Awesomeness – Asparagus with Bacon and Red Onion Vinaigrette
Allergy Girl Eats – Sweet Potato Mash with Caramelized Onions
Accidentally Crunchy – Warm Quinoa Salad with Ginger Scallion Dressing
Cricket’s Confections – Green Bean Salad
Strength and Sunshine – The Best Gluten Free Vegan Stuffing
Enjoy these gluten free side dishes and have a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you’d like help planning a gluten free menu, feel free to reach out.
Need more ideas? Check the allergy-friendly Thanksgiving roundup from Allergylicious for additional inspiration.
Happy gluten free eating!