21 Unique Gluten-Free Side Dishes For Thanksgiving

Find 21 Unique Gluten-Free Side Dishes for Thanksgiving here in one place! You will discover easy and simple recipes that can be made in advance, as well as fancy gluten-free side dishes that are sure to impress those at your holiday table. From Roasted Carrots with Tahini to Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Goat Cheese, this guide has healthy options for a Gluten-free diet, Paleo, Whole30, or Keto lifestyle. 

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I am always looking for unique side dishes and since I have gone gluten-free, I am always scouting for amazing gluten-free Thanksgiving sides. Thanksgiving is our favorite family holiday meal. The best part is having family around for most of the day. Planning is a sport so having a little help with guides like this makes Thanksgiving day that much easier. 

Are you searching for the perfect holiday side dish? Look no further! Below you will see all of the best gluten-free Thanksgiving side dishes that also are made with healthy ingredients. Some of these recipes have been in my family and are family favorites while others may be from other food bloggers. Add these gluten-free recipes to your Thanksgiving table alongside your sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie this holiday season, and dig in! 

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Blistered Green Beans with a Lemon Tahini Dressing

Beautiful blistered green beans with a light, citrusy lemon sauce. Excellent for a crowd or an easy weeknight dinner.

Blistered Green Beans

Warm Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe

If you are looking for a tasty side dish that is simple and a crowd-pleaser, then look no further than this Warm Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe. This salad is a healthy twist on roasted cauliflower and tastes amazing, while also being great for leftovers. 

Warm Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted Heirloom Carrots

If you would like a simple side dish that is perfect for company or dinner for your family then look no further than this Roasted Carrots With Tahini and Carrot Top Gremolata Recipe. Simple ingredients, elegant in appearance, and a healthy vegan carrot recipe you have to try. 

Roasted Carrots With Tahini

The Best Mushroom, Cauliflower, and Garlic Skillet

Easy to make and with a delicious garlic butter flavor, this mushroom, cauliflower skillet is a tasty side dish for any main course dish.

Mushroom, Cauliflower, and Garlic Skillet

Roasted Mini Peppers

The perfect side dish for your meal. Mini sweet peppers glazed with balsamic vinegar and a hint of salt. It's sweet, savory, and salty which makes the perfect balance of flavors.

Sweet Peppers with a Balsamic Glaze

Roasted Butternut Squash with Bacon And Sage

This Roasted Butternut Squash with Bacon And Sage is an easy side dish recipe that is perfect for the holidays! Fantastic flavors that you might not expect at Thanksgiving, but you’re going to love!

Butternut Squash with Bacon

Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Dried Cranberries and Goat Cheese

These easy, crispy roasted brussels sprouts are tossed with a bit of maple syrup, dried cranberries, and crumbled goat cheese for a cozy side dish that's sure to impress!

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Dried Cranberries

Easy Spinach Appple Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing

This easy spinach salad recipe features fresh fall apples, creamy goat cheese, and toasted walnuts with a quick homemade maple Dijon dressing!

Easy Spinach Appple Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing

Cranberry Pecan Wild Rice

Brown and wild rice with dried cranberries and pecans is a colorful gluten free side dish.

Cranberry Pecan Wild Rice

Harissa Carrots

If you are looking for a recipe to step up your roast carrots game, then this recipe for harissa carrots is so simple and so delicious. It will become your go to carrot recipe in no time.

Harissa Carrots

Apple Spinach Salad

This Apple Spinach Salad is on our table all winter long from family dinners to holidays. It's all fresh flavor, sweet crunchy apples with tangy feta cheese and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette.

Apple Spinach Salad

Cauliflower Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Roasted sweet red peppers make a perfect case for creamy cauliflower cheese.

Cauliflower Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Roasted Balsamic Mushrooms

Roasted Balsamic Mushrooms make the perfect holiday side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas. These mushrooms are tender, savory and packed with flavor. They can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making them an extra easy side dish and a nice compliment to a celebratory spread.

Roasted Balsamic Mushrooms

Miso Mushrooms

Make INSANELY delicious mushrooms with a handful of ingredients! These easy Miso Mushrooms are quickly sauteed until golden and smothered in delicious garlicky miso butter. It's a flavor-bomb side dish that'll satisfy vegetarians and carnivores - with minimal effort!

Miso Mushrooms

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic

These roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic are the perfect side dish! Made with just a handful of ingredients, they’re crispy and delicious!

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic

Beet Orange Salad

Beet Orange Salad with Clemtines, Beets and a Tarragon Citrus Vinaigrette makes a delicious side dish with bright refreshing flavors.

Beet Orange Salad

Roasted Delicata Squash With Walnut Crumble

This no-fuss and deliciously nutty roasted delicata squash with walnut crumble is an easy, comforting side dish everyone will love. And you'll be delighted to know that delicata squash does not require peeling.Just slice and get roasting!

Roasted Delicata Squash

Harvest Squash Casserole

This harvest squash casserole is a blend of three colorful veggies with garlic, fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese. It makes the perfect autumn side dish!

Harvest Squash Casserole

Healthy Pumpkin and Pecan Salad

This delicious kale salad might look complicated, but it’s actually quite simple! Roasted pumpkin and candied pecans make it the perfect fall salad.

Pumpkin and Pecan Salad

Roasted Kale and Beet Salad

Roasted Kale and Beet Salad is perfect for fall and features roasted beets, tender kale, toasted chickpeas, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, sweet apples, and a tangy dressing. A sweet and savory salad you can make it in just 30 minutes and enjoy it as a main course or a side dish.

Roasted Kale and Beet Salad

Cauliflower Casserole Recipe

There’s nothing boring about this flavour-packed Cauliflower Casserole Recipe! Only 9 ingredients, this vegetable packed casserole is a great side dish.

Cauliflower Casserole

For your Thanksgiving feast this year, add some of these side dish recipes to your meal prep. Healthy eating can take center stage for turkey day even if you have a gluten-free Thanksgiving menu.