Enjoy a gluten-free Thanksgiving Holiday with these delicious gluten-free meals!
Looking for hearty gluten-free ideas for this Thanksgiving? Buckle up and enjoy the meal options we prepared to make this celebration stress-free and delicious. From the main dish to dessert – we get all the options covered so you have a choice of what to serve your dearest and nearest.
There are two main options to get a delicious gluten-free Thanksgiving meal on the table: order a premade gluten-free meal kit from a delivery service or cook the dishes yourself. Many meal delivery companies now offer gluten-free Thanksgiving menu options that can be conveniently shipped right to your door. These take the guesswork out of preparing a full holiday spread. All you have to do is heat and serve.
If you prefer to cook from scratch, there are plenty of top-notch gluten-free recipes to dress up this holiday with. We’ve rounded up 5 tasty gluten-free Thanksgiving dishes below that are sure to satisfy.
1. Roasted Turkey With Gluten-Free Stuffing
For the perfect gluten-free main dish, roast a turkey and stuff it with a savory gluten-free stuffing. This recipe uses gluten-free bread, herbs, vegetables, and broth to create a flavorful filling.
Ingredients:
- 12-14 lb of whole turkey, giblets and neck removed
- 1 loaf of gluten-free bread, cubed (about 8 cups)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp of dried sage
- 1 tsp of dried thyme
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1/2 tsp of black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups of gluten-free chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a large roasting pan.
- Mix the bread cubes, onion, celery, garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to mix.
- Slowly add the broth, tossing the mixture until the bread is evenly moistened.
- Stuff turkey cavity with the prepared stuffing. Truss the turkey with kitchen string.
- Place the turkey in the prepared roasting pan. Roast for 3-4 hours, until a meat thermometer placed inside the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F.
- Let the juicy turkey rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
2. Mashed Potatoes With Garlic And Chives
Creamy mashed potatoes get an extra boost of flavor from roasted garlic and fresh chives. Be sure to use gluten-free butter and milk.
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs of Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled & cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 cloves of garlic, unpeeled
- 1/2 cup of gluten-free milk
- 4 tbsp of gluten-free butter
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh chives
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1/4 tsp of black pepper
Instructions:
- Place the potato cubes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Meanwhile, place the unpeeled garlic cloves on a small baking sheet. Roast the garnish at 400°F for 20 minutes until very soft. Let cool, then peel.
- Once the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes, drain them well.
- Mash soft potatoes with a potato masher or ricer.
- Add the roasted garlic, milk, butter, chives, salt, and pepper. Mash and stir until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
3. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
Cubes of butternut squash tossed in maple syrup, cinnamon, and olive oil make for a sweet and spiced side dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled & seeded, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 3 tbsp of pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/4 tsp of black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Get a bowl and sprinkle butternut squash cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread your squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until the squash is tender and lightly browned.
- Serve immediately.
4. Green Bean Casserole With Crispy Shallots
This classic Thanksgiving side gets a gluten-free makeover by using gluten-free flour and fried shallots on top.
Ingredients:
For the Crispy Shallots:
- 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 cups of vegetable oil for frying
For the Green Bean Casserole:
- 1 lb of fresh green beans, trimmed & cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp of gluten-free butter
- 8 oz of cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp of gluten-free, all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of gluten-free vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup of gluten-free milk
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/4 tsp of black pepper
Instructions:
- Make the crispy shallots: In a small bowl, toss the shallot slices with the flour until evenly coated.
- In a small saucepan, heat two inches of vegetable oil to 350°F. Fry shallots in batches for 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the goods to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Get a large pot of salted water boiled. Add green beans and then cook for 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
- Set a medium heat and melt the butter in a skillet. Add the mushrooms with garlic and cook these for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the 2 tbsp flour and stir to coat the vegetables. Cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the broth and milk. Bring the meal to a simmer and then cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked green beans to the sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the crispy shallots. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.
5. Pumpkin Pie With Gluten-Free Crust
End your meal on a high note with a silky pumpkin pie in a buttery gluten-free pie crust.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp of granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 8 tbsp of cold unsalted gluten-free butter, cubed
- 3-5 tbsp of ice water
For the Filling:
- 1 (15 oz) can of pumpkin puree
- 1 (12 oz) can of evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp of ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp of ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp of salt
Instructions:
- Make the crust. Get a food processor to pulse the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and then pulse until the mixture exhibits a coarse meal with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
- Add 3 tbsp of ice water and pulse until dough is about to hold together. Add more water, 1 tbsp at a time if needed.
- Form the dough into a disc and wrap it in a bag. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Lightly flour the cooking surface and roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle. Then, carefully transfer to a nine-inch pie plate. Trim the excess dough, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Fold the overhang under and then crimp the edges.
- Refrigerate the pie crust for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Make the filling. Get a bowl to whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the chilled pie crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is almost set.
- Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
With these gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes, you can enjoy all the classic flavors of the holiday without any wheat-based ingredients. Don’t forget about delivery options in case you don’t want to grease your apron. Thankfully, the modern food market is varied, so there’s sure to be a perfect Thanksgiving menu for you and your loved one.
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Roasted Turkey With Gluten-Free Stuffing
For the perfect gluten-free main dish, roast a turkey and stuff it with a savory gluten-free stuffing. This recipe uses gluten-free bread, herbs, vegetables, and broth to create a flavorful filling.
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Ingredients
- 12-14 lb whole turkey giblets and neck removed
- 1 loaf gluten-free bread cubed (about 8 cups)
- 1 onion diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a large roasting pan.
- Mix the bread cubes, onion, celery, garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to mix.
- Slowly add the broth, tossing the mixture until the bread is evenly moistened.
- Stuff turkey cavity with the prepared stuffing. Truss the turkey with kitchen string.
- Place the turkey in the prepared roasting pan. Roast for 3-4 hours, until a meat thermometer placed inside the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F.
- Let the juicy turkey rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Mashed Potatoes With Garlic And Chives
Creamy mashed potatoes get an extra boost of flavor from roasted garlic and fresh chives. Be sure to use gluten-free butter and milk.
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes peeled & cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 cloves garlic unpeeled
- 1/2 cup gluten-free milk
- 4 tbsp gluten-free butter
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place the potato cubes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Meanwhile, place the unpeeled garlic cloves on a small baking sheet. Roast the garnish at 400°F for 20 minutes until very soft. Let cool, then peel.
- Once the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes, drain them well.
- Mash soft potatoes with a potato masher or ricer.
- Add the roasted garlic, milk, butter, chives, salt, and pepper. Mash and stir until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
Cubes of butternut squash tossed in maple syrup, cinnamon, and olive oil make for a sweet and spiced side dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash peeled & seeded, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 3 tbsp of pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/4 tsp of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Get a bowl and sprinkle butternut squash cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread your squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until the squash is tender and lightly browned.
- Serve immediately.
Green Bean Casserole With Crispy Shallots
This classic Thanksgiving side gets a gluten-free makeover by using gluten-free flour and fried shallots on top.
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Ingredients
For the Crispy Shallots:
- 2 large shallots thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
For the Green Bean Casserole:
- 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed & cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp gluten-free butter
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup gluten-free vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup gluten-free milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Make the crispy shallots: In a small bowl, toss the shallot slices with the flour until evenly coated.
- In a small saucepan, heat two inches of vegetable oil to 350°F. Fry shallots in batches for 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the goods to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Get a large pot of salted water boiled. Add green beans and then cook for 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
- Set a medium heat and melt the butter in a skillet. Add the mushrooms with garlic and cook these for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the 2 tbsp flour and stir to coat the vegetables. Cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the broth and milk. Bring the meal to a simmer and then cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked green beans to the sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the crispy shallots. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.
Pumpkin Pie With Gluten-Free Crust
End your meal on a high note with a silky pumpkin pie in a buttery gluten-free pie crust.
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Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 tbsp cold unsalted gluten-free butter cubed
- 3-5 tbsp ice water
For the Filling:
- 1 15 oz can of pumpkin puree
- 1 12 oz can of evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Make the crust.
- Get a food processor to pulse the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and then pulse until the mixture exhibits a coarse meal with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
- Add 3 tbsp of ice water and pulse until dough is about to hold together. Add more water, 1 tbsp at a time if needed.
- Form the dough into a disc and wrap it in a bag. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Lightly flour the cooking surface and roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle. Then, carefully transfer to a nine-inch pie plate. Trim the excess dough, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Fold the overhang under and then crimp the edges.
- Refrigerate the pie crust for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Make the filling.
- Get a bowl to whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the chilled pie crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is almost set.
- Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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