25 Gluten Free Side Dish Recipes

Create a month’s worth of allergy-friendly meals. These 25 gluten free side dish recipes are filling, comforting, and will bust you out of the potatoes-only rut.

25 Gluten Free Side Dish Recipes

It’s tough when you are trying to create a menu and avoid gluten. Whether it’s because of celiac or just a sensitivity to it, sometimes you just want to make a gluten free side dish that isn’t french fries.

All 25 of these sides are creative and will fill your table with incredible flavor. Put these on your holiday party menu too.

Gluten Free Side Dish Recipes for holiday dinners

1. Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce

This is both sweet and tart. The orange zest brings out the robust flavor of the cranberries. Then, you add in some real maple syrup and you have a side dish that will be devoured.

Find the recipe on Delicious Meets Healthy.

2. Balsamic Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Balsamic is the perfect addition to almost anything. It turns boring tomatoes into a savory side dish that you eat slowly, just to enjoy it.

Find the recipe on Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen.

3. Mustard and Tarragon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

If you love sweet potatoes, give this recipe a try. It is so delicious it’ll convert people who don’t like them into huge fans. The tarragon is what elevates it above other sweet potato recipes.

Find the recipe on Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen.

4. Bacon and Buttered Green Beans

Adding bacon already makes this side dish super popular. But add some butter to it, and everyone will be asking for seconds.

Find the recipe on Stay Fit Mom.

5. Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

The secret to these fluffy mashed potatoes is the sour cream. If you haven’t tried to add sour cream to mashed potatoes yet, now is when you should try it.

Find the recipe on Confessions of an Overworked Mom.

6. Savory Paleo Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin soup is perfect for days when it’s pretty chilly outside and you want something to warm you up. This one is made with all whole ingredients.

Find the recipe on Confessions of an Overworked Mom.

7. Sauteed Brussels Sprouts and Carrots

These brussels sprouts have so much spice and flavor. The shredded carrots make the entire dish taste just a bit sweeter too.

Find the recipe on Delicious Meets Healthy.

8. Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots

Speaking of carrots, sprinkle some with some honey glaze and then roast them. These taste like candy when they come out of the oven.

Find the recipe on Delicious Meets Healthy.

9. Pressure Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes

You really can make mashed sweet potatoes in the pressure cooker. Just follow this recipe. Every step is explained very well and you’ll love your pressure cooker even more.

Find the recipe on Pressure Cooker Recipes.

10. Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes

If you prefer mashed white potatoes more than sweet potatoes, make these instead. The pressure cooker makes the potatoes the perfect texture.

Find the recipe on Pressure Cooker Recipes.

11. Sweet Carrot Puree

This carrot puree almost tastes like a dessert. It’s so creamy and light. And the best part is how easy it is to make it in your pressure cooker.

Find the recipe on Pressure Cooker Recipes.

12. Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup

Coconut and curry combined make a sweet and spicy soup. Sip this slowly and let every taste roll over your tongue. It is unforgettable.

Find the recipe on The Foodie and the Fix.

13. Gluten Free Cauliflower Ranch Potatoes

If you have kiddos that don’t enjoy eating cauliflower, make them this dish. It tastes like mashed potatoes. They won’t even know it’s cauliflower.

Find the recipe on Mom Vs. The Boys.

14. Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecans

This is another recipe that is so sweet you’ll feel like you are eating dessert. It’s the perfect texture and has just the right balance of sweet and savory.

Find the recipe on Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

15. Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts

Adding some hazelnuts to brussels sprouts gives it a pleasant crunch and a little extra saltiness. You won’t even miss the breadcrumbs in this recipe.

Find the recipe on Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

16. Bacon Butternut Squash Cornbread Stuffing

Wait – a stuffing that’s gluten-free? Yup! This is made with cornbread and butternut squash. Serve this at any holiday meal to replace the gluten-filled other version.

Find the recipe on Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

17. Pear and Butternut Squash Salad

This has maple-balsamic vinaigrette that is to die for. In fact, go visit this recipe just to get the dressing ingredients. You’ll use it over and over again.

Find the recipe on The Foodie and the Fix.

18. Sauerkraut Chickpea Flour Ravioli and Spiced Applesauce

Normally ravioli is made with flour. But these are made from chickpeas. They are just as yummy and you won’t even miss the gluten.

Find the recipe on Strength and Sunshine.

19. Orange Cranberry Sauce

This orange cranberry sauce is a classic recipe. It’s such a simple version of it that you can even get help from your youngest kitchen helper.

Find the recipe on Coffee with the 3 of Us.

20. Simple Roasted Broccoli

Roasted broccoli is a gluten-free side dish that takes just a few minutes to make. It goes with anything and you can top with your favorite spices.

Find the recipe on The Baking Fairy.

21. Simple and Quick Gluten Free Cornbread

Cornbread is a wonderful bread option if you are eating gluten-free. You can smother it with butter or dip it in your chili.

Find the recipe on Raising Generation Nourished.

22. Cannellini and Cherry Tomato Salad

If you want a salad that has a tangy and sweet flavor, make this colorful dish. It has beans, cucumbers, and an irresistible homemade dressing.

Find the recipe on Venture1105.

23. Roasted Zucchini and Potatoes

Easy peasy is this recipe for Roasted Zucchini & Potatoes! This zucchini recipe has become a family dinner go-to. A great roasted veggie side dish for any night of the week!

24. Easy Gorgonzola Potatoes

This gorgonzola potato recipe is comfort food at its best. With a few ingredients that boasts big flavor – yum! Make it for holidays or any day of the week!

25. Guacamole Deviled Eggs

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love guacamole. Get the same great flavor in these Guacamole Deviled Eggs – great to serve along with dinner or to serve at a party. They won’t last long!

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