24 Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes (Low-Carb and Gluten-Free) (2024)

Here are 24 Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes from low-carb bloggers around the web, and they’re all gluten-free as well! And if you explore all the links in this post, there are more than 100 tasty ideas for low-carb and gluten-free side dish possibilities!

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Thanksgiving is all about the side dishes, right? So today I’m sharing this collection of 24 Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes. And all the tasty side dishes featured here are Low-Carb and Gluten-Free!

I came up with these picks by deciding on my favorites from Kalyn’s Kitchen and then asking a few of my low-carb blogging friends what they would pick for their very best low-carb Thanksgiving side dish, so you know you’re going to find a side dish recipe here that’s going to wow your family or guests!

And I am of the opinion you can never have too many tasty side dishes for a holiday meal! You better start testing recipes now so you can narrow it down by turkey day, right?

How many Thanksgiving Recipes are featured here?

This round-up has 24 amazing Thanksgiving side dish possibilities, so be sure to check out all your options! Then if you still want more to choose from, use the links to my other Thanksgiving round-ups to see more than 100 different options for low-carb and gluten-free Thanksgiving side dishes!

Want more options for Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes?

  • Keto Side Dishes, Appetizers, and Salads for the Holidays
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How do you get the complete recipe?

Just click the recipe link under each photo to see the full recipe on the original blog. All photos are copyrighted by the blog that originally published the recipe.

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Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Pecorino-Romano Cheesefrom Kalyn’s Kitchen is perfect for Thanksgiving; you put the lemony broccoli into a hot oven when you take out the turkey and 15 minutes later you top with cheese and serve!

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Stuffing is a must for Thanksgiving, and this Keto Sausage Stuffing from All Day I Dream About Food sounds perfect to me!

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This recipe for Roasted Green Beans with Mushrooms, Balsamic, and Parmesan from Kalyn’s Kitchen has been pinned millions of times, and this is probably my most popular Thanksgiving recipe.

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I think this recipe for Mashed Cauliflower with Parmesan and Chives from Foodie Crush looks like a welcome addition to the Thanksgiving menu.

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This Easy Brussels Sprouts Gratinfrom Kalyn’s Kitchen is one recipe I’d always love to see on the Thanksgiving table and this is amazingly easy to make even though it looks fancy.

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My love of roasted green beans is well documented, and I know I’d love these Moroccan Roasted Green Beans from I Breathe I’m Hungry.

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Easy Cheesy Baked Keto Cauliflower from Kalyn’s Kitchen is absolutely a wow, and even people who don’t eat low-carb will gobble this up!

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Supreme Green Bean Casserole from Low-Carb Maven is definitely a low-carb side dish that will make you drool!

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I couldn’t imagine Thanksgiving without this Broccoli Gratin from Kalyn’s Kitchen. I’ve been making this one for years!

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Keto Green Beans with Crispy Bacon from Low-Carb with Jennifer sounds like a side dish option anyone would love who likes green beans!

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My family has a few Brussels Sprouts avoiders, go figure! But quite a few of them will eat them raw, and this Brussel Sprouts Salad with Bacon, Almonds, and Parmesanfrom Kalyn’s Kitchen is so absolutely delish that you should be making it all through the fall and winter!

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And this Cranberry Pecan Low-Carb Stuffing from Peace, Love and Low-Carb uses cauliflower rice for a non-traditional stuffing with all those Thanksgiving flavors!

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24 Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes (Low-Carb and Gluten-Free) (2024)

FAQs

What do gluten free people eat on Thanksgiving? ›

Here's a list of foods that are usually gluten-free:
  • Turkey (check with the producer to ensure that wheat-based gravy or stuffing hasn't been added to the turkey.)
  • Cranberries and cranberry sauce.
  • Sweet Potatoes.
  • White Potatoes.
  • Fresh, roasted, or steamed vegetables without sauce (sauces often contain wheat)

What side dishes can you make ahead of time for Thanksgiving? ›

Best Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Side Dishes
  • Make-Ahead Green Bean Casserole. ...
  • Sweet Potatoes in Orange Cups. ...
  • Make-Ahead Potato Crescent Rolls. ...
  • Make-Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole. ...
  • Creamy Cranberry Salad. ...
  • Double Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese. ...
  • Green Bean and Quinoa Salad with Maple Citrus Dressing. ...
  • Fruit & Nut Brussels Sprouts Slaw.
Nov 21, 2023

What is the least favorite side dish for Thanksgiving? ›

According to the poll by Tastes Better from Scratch, green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole were the least-liked Thanksgiving side dishes.

What Thanksgiving foods are not gluten free? ›

Traditional side dishes that might have dairy or gluten include:
  • Mashed potatoes (milk, butter)
  • Stuffing (bread and mixes contain gluten and/or dairy)
  • Macaroni & cheese (cheese, milk, bread crumbs)
  • Green bean casserole (cream, fried onions)
  • Gravy (flour, butter)
  • Pies (butter and flour in crusts, cream in pumpkin pie)
Nov 15, 2023

What can I serve gluten-free guests? ›

Simple Gluten-free Menu Ideas Made with this week's sale items
  • Steamed Mussels in Tomato Broth. Or.
  • Flank Steak with Peach, Plum and Nectarine Salsa. with.
  • Balsamic and Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower. Brown or White Rice. Or.
  • Roasted Red Potatoes. Try some fresh cut fruit for dessert! [slideshow]

What do gluten-free people eat instead of bread? ›

Most corn, brown rice and quinoa are whole grains that can be used as substitutes for grains that contain gluten. There are also many packaged gluten free baking mixes, so try some to find your favorite. Many of these other grains can be effectively used as substitutes for bread.

What are the 5 most common sides served on Thanksgiving day? ›

A traditional Thanksgiving in the United States has got the classics. We're talking stuffing, sweet potato casserole, gravy, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Thanksgiving is often referred to as "Turkey Day," but as it turns out, the bird isn't the true star of the dinner table.

What to make 2 days ahead for Thanksgiving? ›

Dishes you should definitely make in advance
  • Thanksgiving stuffing. "We always make my mom's sweet potato stuffing ahead of time. ...
  • Casserole. "Pretty much anything with 'casserole' in the name is built for being made in advance." — ...
  • Mise en place. ...
  • Gravy. ...
  • Turkey and chicken stock. ...
  • Most desserts. ...
  • Brussels sprouts. ...
  • Dinner rolls.
Nov 14, 2023

How many sides should a Thanksgiving dinner have? ›

How many dishes should I serve with the turkey? For 4 people, choose 1-2 appetizers and 3 sides. For 8 people, choose 1-3 appetizers and 3 sides. For 16 people, choose 2-3 appetizers and 3 or more sides.

What is the most famous side dish at Thanksgiving? ›

Best Thanksgiving Potato Side Dishes

Potatoes are an absolute must for the Thanksgiving table, and we like Scalloped Potatoes for the texture (and cheesiness). Classic Mashed Potatoes make everyone happy. Our Thanksgiving plate is normally at least sixty percent mashed potatoes.

What is America's most popular Thanksgiving side dish? ›

The Top 5 most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in the U.S., according to the “State of the Sides Report 2023,” are:
  • Mashed potatoes (up from 2nd place in 2022)
  • Stuffing / dressing (down from 1st place in 2022)
  • Mac & cheese (up from 5th place in 2022)
  • Yams / Sweet potatoes (down from 3rd place in 2022)
Nov 21, 2023

What is surprisingly not gluten-free? ›

Here are some foods likely to contain gluten:
  • Beer, ale and lagers.
  • Bouillon cubes.
  • Brown rice syrup.
  • Candy.
  • Chips.
  • Communion wafers.
  • Couscous.
  • Deli meats.
Aug 7, 2020

What has no wheat but has gluten? ›

Gluten is a protein found in wheat. Having a wheat allergy does not necessarily mean that you need to avoid gluten. Most wheat-free products are gluten-free unless they contain rye, barley or standard oats.

What popular food is gluten-free? ›

Many naturally gluten-free foods can be a part of a healthy diet:
  • Fruits and vegetables.
  • Beans, seeds, legumes and nuts in their natural, unprocessed forms.
  • Eggs.
  • Lean, nonprocessed meats, fish and poultry.
  • Most low-fat dairy products.

What meals do gluten-free people eat? ›

If you avoid gluten, there are plenty of foods you can choose from to ensure you're eating a well-balanced diet. Many whole foods are naturally gluten-free, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, certain whole grains, dairy products, and oils, as well as fresh meat, fish, and poultry.

What foods do gluten-free people eat? ›

Gluten-free foods (safe to eat)
  • most dairy products, such as cheese, butter and milk.
  • fruits and vegetables.
  • meat and fish (although not breaded or battered)
  • potatoes.
  • rice and rice noodles.
  • gluten-free flours, including rice, corn, soy and potato flour.

Do marshmallows have gluten? ›

Almost all marshmallows are gluten-free, so even if you pick up a bag of marshmallows randomly in the grocery store, it's very likely to be safe. That's because the vast majority of marshmallows on store shelves come from gluten-free brands.

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