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
  • Keto Brussels Sprouts Recipes
  • Keto Broccoli Recipes for Thanksgiving
  • Keto Vegetable Recipes for Thanksgiving

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 can gluten free people eat for 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 are the two most popular Thanksgiving side dishes? ›

Three of the New York Times cooking section's most popular Thanksgiving recipes are potato-related: a mashed potato casserole, potato gratin and cheddar mashed potatoes. As with potatoes, there's a Thanksgiving-preferred way for green beans to be consumed: the casserole, of course.

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

50+ Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Can Make Ahead of Time
  • Stuffing.
  • Potatoes.
  • Cranberry Sauce and Gravy.
  • Vegetable Sides.
  • Casseroles.
  • Rolls, Biscuits, and Bread.

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 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? ›

Bread-Free Alternatives
  • Tortilla wraps – Try this coconut flour recipe from against all grain. ...
  • Blanched collard greens – (dip in boiling water until softened) Use the green just like a tortilla or large lettuce leaf.
  • Romaine Lettuce Spears.
Feb 28, 2022

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

Traditional side dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners in America often include roasted turkey stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, sweet potato casserole, and gravy.

What are the 3 most popular sides on Thanksgiving? ›

  • Cornbread Stuffing.
  • Creamed Spinach. ...
  • Sweet Potato Casserole. ...
  • Scalloped Potatoes. ...
  • Salad. ...
  • Cornbread. ...
  • Rolls. PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: Taylor Ann SPENCER. ...
  • Mac And Cheese. Before you bring out the pitchforks, hear us out: mac and cheese is incredible in every way but as a Thanksgiving side. ...
Nov 16, 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 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

Can you make Thanksgiving sides the night before? ›

If you're tackling any or all of the Thanksgiving cooking this year, here's a big sanity-saving secret: Most of your Thanksgiving menu can be prepared way before Thanksgiving. In fact, you'll cut a lot of stress out of turkey day if you prep a few side dishes now.

What not to do at Thanksgiving dinner? ›

13 things you should never do on Thanksgiving
  1. Say the food will be ready at 5 p.m. when it won't be ready until 7 p.m. Everyone is hungry. ...
  2. Bring someone who wasn't invited. ...
  3. Make Jell-O salad. ...
  4. Bring up politics. ...
  5. Undercook or overcook the turkey. ...
  6. Come unannounced. ...
  7. Talk about how you're ruining your diet. ...
  8. Eat way too much.
Nov 5, 2018

What are the three least liked Thanksgiving foods? ›

According to the data, 27% of Americans absolutely hate candied yams. Green bean casseroles (25%) and cranberry sauce (24%) rounded out the top three ranking of most-hated sides.

How do you simplify Thanksgiving dinner? ›

These tips, tricks and timesavers can be a Thanksgiving host's saving grace.
  1. Pick the menu early. Don't leave menu planning and shopping to the last minute. ...
  2. Brine your bird. ...
  3. Start prep work a few days before Thanksgiving. ...
  4. Serve batched co*cktails. ...
  5. Create simple centerpieces.
Nov 1, 2023

How do you avoid gluten on Thanksgiving? ›

A Registered Dietician's Guide to a Gluten-Free Thanksgiving
  1. Tip #1: Pass on the stuffed turkeys. ...
  2. Tip #2: Use gluten-free flour to thicken gravy. ...
  3. Tip #3: Use gluten-free bread and broth to make stuffing. ...
  4. Tip #4: Whip up casseroles & vegetable dishes with gluten-free, cream soups.
Nov 21, 2017

Can a gluten-free person eat a stuffed turkey? ›

Stuffing the turkey with gluten-containing bread will contaminate the turkey itself making it unsafe to eat if you are celiac or have a gluten disorder. Instead, make your stuffing using gluten-free bread or in a separate dish to ensure no cross-contamination occurs.

What common meals are gluten-free? ›

  • Classic Stuffed Peppers. ...
  • Cacio E Pepe Sweet Potato Noodles. ...
  • Lemony Chicken & Potatoes With Feta. ...
  • Feta & Herb-Crusted Salmon. ...
  • Creamy Gochujang White Chicken Chili. ...
  • Chili Cheese Sweet Potato Casserole. ...
  • Instant Pot Pork Puttanesca. ...
  • Best-Ever Gluten-Free Pasta.
Feb 22, 2023

Can gluten-free people eat stuffing? ›

Stuffing/Dressing

Watch out for the stuffing and dressing – it's just a dressed-up version of gluten-containing bread. Regular stuffing (cooked inside the turkey) and dressing (made in a pan) start with dried cubes of bread, typically made with gluten.

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