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30+ gluten-free vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes that are easy, delicious, and perfect for a festive holiday feast!
Thanksgiving is one of those holidays where dietary restrictions can feel like a challenge, but they don’t have to be. As someone who’s spent years creating gluten-free, vegetarian meals, I know how important it is to have dishes that are just as satisfying and festive as the traditional options. Whether you’re hosting or bringing a dish to share, these 30 recipes will make sure everyone at the table has something they’ll truly enjoy. Happy eating!
Gluten-Free Vegetarian Recipe Ideas
Vegetarian Beet and Walnut Roast
This vegetarian roast combines earthy beets and rich walnuts, making a perfect centerpiece for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy dinner!
This Gluten-Free Vegan Meatloaf is truly a DELIGHT! It is easy to make, packed with flavor and rich in protein and fiber for a most delicious, healthy holiday meal or entree any time of year! Top it off with my Vegan Cashew Gravy and you will be in food bliss in no time!
This creamy and delicious corn casserole with cream cheese is packed with sweet corn, savory spices, and tangy cream cheese baked until golden brown perfection. This easy-to-make casserole will have everyone asking for seconds.
This gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free pumpkin pie recipe is easy, healthy and positively SCRUMPTIOUS! Coconut milk adds extra creaminess in this perfect autumn pumpkin pie recipe. As shown with my favorite sorghum flour pie crust!
A super creamy and comforting Gluten-Free Vegan White Gravy made with Cashews, and the perfect blend of spices! Whether for a cozy holiday meal or your every day favorite dishes, this Vegan Gravy recipe adds that certain bit of something special in no time at all!
Caramelized brussels sprouts are the sticky, sweet, and tangy bites that you can’t resist. Roasted to a golden, caramelized perfection, and finished with a little sweet and tangy glaze.
Easy one pot stewed potatoes make a delicious side dish that can be served alongside a large variety of main courses or enjoyed just as is for a bit of comfort food!
Super flavorful and aromatic Stuffed Acorn Squash Boats filled with quinoa, chickpeas, apricots and the perfect blend of spices for one easy, healthy and delicious meal. From "The Vegetarian Family Cookbook" by Kristen Wood.
Super easy to make Gluten-Free Biscuits! This gluten-free biscuit recipe has the perfect biscuit texture, with a flavorful crust, and a soft, pillowy interior. Egg free with a vegan and dairy free option.
Mashed purple sweet potatoes are a visually stunning side dish & so easy to make. Perfect for any occasion, from Thanksgiving to a simple family dinner.
Bursting with warm, sweet, comforting flavors, this Gluten-Free Apple Crisp recipe is not only easy to make but also perfect anytime. From cozy family gatherings to festive holiday dinners, its delightful combination of tender, spiced apples, and a crunchy, crumbly topping will surely be a hit at your table.
When you don’t have much time to cook, sautéed mushrooms are a simple side dish. Learn how to make easy sautéed baby bella mushrooms with this easy recipe here!
Super fragrant and flavorful Teff Flour Pumpkin Bread, packed with big pumpkin spice flavor! This rich, dense cake-like loaf is gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free and refined sugar free, for one healthy pumpkin bread recipe!
Ready in just 15 minutes, Air Fryer Parsnips are your new favorite vegetable side dish! Sweet and soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, parsnips are a great healthy alternative to fries. Perfect with dinner or as a snack to share.
These creamy buttery Mashed Sweet Potatoes have the perfect subtle hint of warm spices and are lightly sweetened with maple syrup. It’s a healthy and delicious side you can make in under 30 minutes.
Sautéed Asparagus and Mushroom Recipe (White Wine + Butter Sauce)
Try this Sautéed Asparagus and Mushroom Recipe for an easy, healthy side dish with dinner. You’ll love this recipe with whole baby Portobello mushrooms and asparagus with white wine and butter.
Kristen is a writer, photographer, recipe developer, and certified functional nutrition expert. She is also the author of Fermented Hot Sauce Cookbook, Vegetarian Family Cookbook, and Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners. Her work has been featured in various print and online publications including Elle, NBC, Chicago Sun-Times, Martha Stewart, MSN, New York Daily News, Healthline, and many more. Kristen is also a syndicated writer for The Associated Press.