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Allergy Friendly Thanksgiving Side Dishes, Sauces, Soups and Salads

Published: Nov 19, 2023 · Updated: Jan 28, 2025 by Katherine Evans · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Colourful circles with letters denoting which allergens this recipe is free from.

The Allergy Friendly Thanksgiving Side Dishes, Sauces, Soup, and Salad Recipe collection has 100 recipes that are all free from the top 9 allergens.

What would Thanksgiving be without all the trimmings?

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When you have food allergies, like we do, holiday meals and gatherings can be really tough. We know from our experience with allergies that the festivities can be really tough when there isn't allergy friendly food served. We have made this side dish, sauces, and salads recipe collection to help other with allergies find suitable Thanksgiving foods that are allergen friendly and reminders of the traditional dishes we love.

Other Thanksgiving Recipe Collections To Check Out

Our First Thanksgiving Recipe Collection from The Allergen Free Kitchen has recipes for a full menu from mains to desserts. Check it out here:

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    Easy Allergy Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes

Our second Thanksgiving article has all our best tips and tricks to try and make your holiday gathering an allergy friendly one and successful. Just advice in this post.

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    Advice and Tips for a Successful Thanksgiving With Food Allergies

The Thanksgiving Collection from Strength and Sunshine is another top 9 allergy feidnly Thanksgiving guide that is also gluten free and Vegan.

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Celebrating Thanksgiving with Food Allergies

We understand what it is like to have to navigate gatherings, parties, and celebrations when you have multiple food allergies. We are a family of two adults and four kids and we have many food allergies we have to manage daily. celebrations and gatherings can be tough, especially when there are allergens present. To help out we have put together this collection of some of our favourite allergy friendly Thanksgiving side dish recipes.

This means your holiday gathering can have almost all the favourite dishes without the worry. Our family understands all too well the hassles of keeping the allergen friendly dishes free from the gluten based gravy spoon. By creating this recipe roundup we hope you can have an easy holiday season with less stress from food allergies.

Easy Substitution Tips

If you have a family favourite Thanksgiving recipe that you want to still make but adapt it to a top 9 allergen friendly dish here are a few of our favourite substitutions.

To substitute:

Soy Sauce

Soy Sauce use Coconut Aminos in a 1:1 ratio or the same amount as the recipe. Taste the recipe as it may need salt added to bring out the same umami flavour.

Butter

Dairy Butter use a Dairy-free Spread or Buttery Plant Based Block. These can usually contain a bit more water so for baked goods it may require more alterations to get the liquid to dry balance perfect. For cooking it is a 1:1 ratio.

Do not use margerine as many brands contain dairy or milk ingredients.

Tree Nuts

Tree Nuts can often be replaced with Toasted Seeds that have been packaged in peanut and nut free facilities, as well as free from the other top allergens. Many seeds are processed in the same facilities so be sure to check with the manufacturer.

Cream

Heavy Cream can be replaced in most cooking recipes with a Plant Based Cream that is dairy and milk free alternative cream-like product. For baking it can take more work to adapt the recipe.

Milk

Dairy Milk can most often be replaced with Plant Based Milk that is dairy, milk, and soy free. Check that the plant based milk does not contain casein or whey (including the newer lab or plant based varieties).

A few exceptions where Plant Based Milks are not a one to one replacement is in instant puddings - only use ⅔ - ¾ the amount of milk the recipe calls for. plant based milks tend to be a bit thinner so sauces may need a sprinkle of cornstarch or extra time to fully reduce.

Make sure to use unsweetened and unflavoured plant based milk!

Flour

All Purpose Flour when used in cooking to coat fried foods or to thicken sauces can in most cases be swapped out for a 1 to 1 or cup for cup Gluten Free Flour.

Our rule of thumb when cooking is if the recipe calls for ½ a cup of flour it can usually be switched to a 1 to 1 gluten free flour without any issues. More than that and the recipe may not yield the desired results.

Baking is an entirely different story and requires a specialised recipe for gluten free flours.

Substitution Products That May Be Allergen Friendly

Dairy Free Spread

Soy Free-- Earth Balance Spread (Red/Pink Container)

Earth Balance Spread - Olive Oil (Coconut Free)

Earth Balance Spread - Coconut Oil  (Pea Protein Free)

Original Buttery Spread (Contains soy)

Country Crock Plant Butter (may contain soy)

MeltOrganics

Plant Based Buttery Blocks

Country Crock (Some Contain Soy and the rest may contain soy)

MeltOrganics

President's Choice (PC Brand) (contains Vegetable oil and vegetable oil can contain soy in some cases)

Gluten Free Flour

Robin Hood Gluten Free Flour

King Arthur Measure for Measure

Bob's Redmill 1 to 1 GF (some have a may contain warning and many are proceesed in the same facitlites as soy, nuts, and other priority allergens)

Cloud 9 1 to 1 

Namaste Perfect Flour Blend

Cup4Cup

Plant Based Creams

Silk Dairy- Free Heavy Whipping Cream (USA)

Silk Dairy Free Whipping Cream Alternative (Canada)

Country Crock Plant Based Cream

Coconut Aminos

Naked Natural Foods ( Some products use shared facilities with top 9 allergens ( incl nuts and wheat) see the company's allergen info)

Coconut Secret

NOTE:

Always check ingredient lists and verify the cross contact risks by contacting the manufacturers to determine if these products are right for you and your allergies.

The Recipe Collection

We put together the Easy Allergy Friendly Thanksgiving Recipe Collection Last year with loads of recipes from fellow food sites that fit the top 9 allergy restrictions.

This year we put another call out to add more recipes and ended up with an overwhelming response and so many recipes, we absolutely had to create a second guide for an Allergy Friendly Thanksgiving Side Dish Collection.

These are easy allergy and gluten free recipes that are all top 9 allergens free created by some of the best food bloggers worldwide.

We hope you enjoy these side dished, soups, sauces, and salads as much as we do.

Thanksgiving Salads

Kale Salad with Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds - G-Free Foodie
This delicious Kale Salad with Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds could easily become "that salad you bring to everything" - it's that good! This salad is also the perfect large gathering salad because it is gluten and dairy free, vegan, and top 9 allergens frienldy.
Kale Salad with Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
Fennel Cucumber Salad - Through The Fibro Fog
Fresh and light, this fennel cucumber salad with dill is the perfectsalad for large gatherings like Thanksgiving dinners and takes just 10 minutes to make! This salad is gluten and dairy free, vegan and top 9 allergens free.
Fennel Cucumber Salad Recipe
Easy Microgreen Salad With Fresh Ginger Dressing - Low Histamine Eats
This Quick Microgreen Salad takes just five minutes to transforms your favorite sprouts into a delicious side or main that even kids will ask for seconds of!
Easy Microgreen Salad With Fresh Ginger Dressing Recipe
Moroccan Carrot Salad - Whole New Mom
This Moroccan Carrot Salad is a Kid-friendly Veggie Side Dish that's easy enough for every day meals--sophisticated enough for special occasions, Thanksgiving. This carrot side dish is gluten and dairy free, as well as top 9 allergen friendly.
Moroccan Carrot Salad Recipe
Apple and Cucumber Salad - Through The Fibro Fog
Light and refreshing, this apple and cucumber salad is perfect with Thanksgiving food, or to take to large gatherings and celebrations. Easy to make in just 10 minutes. This recipe is gluten and dairy free, vegan, as well as top 9 allergen friendly!
Apple and Cucumber Salad Recipe
Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad with Maple Vinaigrette - Chew Out Loud
This Fall Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad with Maple Vinaigrette is a burst of autumn flavors in every bite. With roasted sweet potatoes, roasted beets, and healthful quinoa, this fall salad provides a plenty of nutrition while making your taste buds extremely happy.
Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad with Maple Vinaigrette Recipe
French Apple Carrot Salad - Go Healthy With Bea
This French apple carrot salad recipe is healthy, fresh and yet so simple. This easy and raw recipe makes a great cold side dish or starter. It uses shredded carrots and apples.
French Apple Carrot Salad Recipe Here
Vegan Fall Harvest Salad with Kale and Pumpkin - Happy Kitchen
This light vegan fall harvest salad is as satisfying as it is nutritious: Made with kale, pumpkin, Brussels sprouts, apples and maple-mustard dressing.
Vegan Fall Harvest Salad Recipe Here

Allergy Friendly Soups

Roasted Yellow Pepper Soup in a white bowl with chives on top.
Roasted Yellow Pepper Soup - The Allergen Free Kitchen
Roasted yellow pepper soup is a delicious warming soup that is simple to make with few ingredients. Full of flavour and smooth yet vegan, gluten and dairy free, as well as top 8 free.
Roasted Yellow Pepper Soup Recipe Here
Dairy Free Pumpkin Soup
Dairy Free Pumpkin Soup - The Allergen Free Kitchen
This perfect fall dairy free pumpkin soup is the best meal to kick start the flannel and falling leaves season. It is a warming but not sweet or spicy soup. Vegan, top 8 allergen free, dairy and gluten free this curried pumpkin soup is perfect for a meal on a chilly day or as a soup starter for thanksgiving or autumnal dinner parties.
Dairy Free Pumpkin Soup Recipe Here
Warming Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apple - Beet of the Wild
This Warming Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is the perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering dish. It is free from the top 9 allergens, gluten and dairy but full of flavour.
Warming Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe Here
Acorn Squash Soup - Herbs & Flour
This recipe for Acorn Squash Soup is incredibly flavourful and so easy to make! This creamy soup is made with roasted acorn squash for maximized flavour and is the perfect way to warm up this fall.
Acorn Squash Soup Recipe Here
Creamy One-Pot Coconut Ginger Carrot Soup - Low Histamine Eats
A creamy vegan carrot ginger soup with coconut milk, lightly spiced and topped with some of your favorite crunchy seeds!
Creamy One-Pot Coconut Ginger Carrot Soup Recipe Here
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Chili - Instant Pot Cooking
This Instant Pot Butternut Squash Chili is vegan, vegetarian, gluten green, grain free, as well as top allergens friendly. It is super easy to make in the Instant Pot, taking about only twenty minutes total. This soup is a perfect starter or side for Thanksgiving.
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Chili Recipe Here
Easy Pumpkin Coconut Soup - Art of Natural Living
Easy Pumpkin Coconut Soup - Art of Natural Living
Made with canned pumpkin & coconut milk, & flavored with vanilla, cinnamon & maple syrup, this easy pumpkin coconut soup is perfect all year.
Easy Pumpkin Coconut Soup Recipe Here
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe - Evolving Table
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is a simple but impressive recipe made with baked squash blended with coconut milk until smooth and creamy.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe Here
Two bowls of dairy free mushroom soup in grey bowls on a white wooden table.
Creamy Mushroom Soup - The Allergen Free Kitchen
This dairy free mushroom soup is the perfect restaurant style mushroom soup you can make at home. Light notes of white wine and sage paired with the umami earthiness of mushrooms in this vegan, gluten free, and top 9 free soup.
Creamy Mushroom Soup Recipe Here
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup - Savory Sweet Spoon
Instant Pot butternut squash soup is incredibly flavorful, comforting, and so good for you! It has all the warm and cozy fall flavors we love during the cooler months.
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup Recipe Here
Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque - Spring and Spoon
The best butternut squash bisque for autumn dinners! Savory, delicious, and easy to make; this soup is the perfect healthy meal.
Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque Recipe Here
Roasted Golden Beet and Delicata Squash Soup - Just Beet It
Roasted Golden Beet and Delicata Squash Soup - Just Beet It
Say "HELLO" to Fall and Winter with a delicious warm soup that boosts immunity, detoxifies the liver, and improves heart health! Golden Beets and Delicata Squash make a delightful pairing of flavors and nutrient-dense health benefits to welcome cold weather with a smile. This scrumptious soup is dai
Roasted Golden Beet and Delicata Squash Soup Recipe Here
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup - Happy Kitchen
This warming roasted butternut squash soup is creamy, satisfying and easy vegan soup, full of nutrients and delicate fall flavors.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe Here

Assorted Vegetable Sides

Fun Turkey Veggie Tray Appetizer for Thanksgiving - Two Kids and a Coupon
Serve up a healthy and fun appetizer this Thanksgiving with this fun turkey veggie tray. It's sure to be a favourite with the family. Be sure to use top 9 free veggie dips and candy eyes that are top 9 allergen free.
Fun Turkey Veggie Tray Recipe
Sautéed Rapini (Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Oil) - Mangia With Michele
Sautéed Rapini with Garlic and Oil is a signature Italian-American green leafy vegetable that has bitter notes and a distinct flavor-a nutritional powerhouse!
Sautéed Rapini Recipe
Air fryer corn ribs in a pile garnished with cilantro and dusted with chilli powder. They are on a white plate.
Allergen Friendly Air Fryer Corn Ribs - The Allergen Free Kitchen
Discover a mouthwatering delight with our allergen-friendly corn ribs recipe, crafted exclusively for your air fryer. These golden savoury treats offer a delicious twist on a classic snack while accommodating various allergy needs.
Allergen Friendly Air Fryer Corn Ribs Recipe
Mexican Mushrooms (Champiñones a la Mexicana) - In Mama Maggie's Kitchen
Mexican Mushrooms (Champiñones a la Mexicana) is a savory side dish bursting with authentic flavors, showcasing the essence of Mexican cooking with every delicious bite.
Mexican Mushrooms (Champiñones a la Mexicana) Recipe
Frozen Green Beans (Easy Recipe) - Maria Ushakova
These sauteed frozen green beans are perfect for busy weeknights and special occasions. You only need a bag of frozen green beans and a few other ingredients to make a delicious side dish.
Frozen Green Beans Recipe
Oven Roasted Vegetables - Let's Go Tomato
Let's make some of the most delicious side dishes ever: Oven roasted vegetables! They are easy & quick to prepare and freaking tasty.
Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Slow Cooker Red Cabbage - Cinnamon and Kale
This slow cooker red cabbage with apples is simple, healthy and delicious. Great for meal prep and also freezes brilliantly.
Slow Cooker Red Cabbage Recipe
Air Fryer Broccoli - Chew Out Loud
This Air Fryer Broccoli recipe cooks in just 6 minutes. Tender with roasted edges, it tastes just like roasted broccoli in a fraction of the time…
Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe
Ejotes a la Mexicana - In Mama Maggies Kitchen
Ejotes a la Mexicana is a guilt-free and easy side dish to dress up any meal. These Mexican green beans are ready in minutes and packed with flavor.
Ejotes a la Mexicana Recipe
Sautéed Persimmons - The Honest Spoonful
Tart cranberries, savory shallots and sweet persimmons make for a tasty Sautéed Persimmon side dish or topping that's great for an allergy friendly Thanksgiving or Christmas dish.
Sautéed Persimmons Recipe Here
Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms - Natural Deets
Sweet, tangy, soft and delicious! These balsamic roasted mushrooms take just 30 minutes in the oven.
Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms Recipe
Oven Roasted Autumn Vegetable Medley Recipe - Anns Entitled Life
This terrific sheet pan oven roasted autumn vegetable medley recipe makes great use of in-season fall vegetables. Easy to make, this sheet pan veggie recipe is the perfect side dish for pork, chicken, turkey, and more! Your family will love this delicious roasted vegetable medley recipe. Yum
Oven Roasted Autumn Vegetable Medley Recipe
Instant Pot Broccoli - Wright Things
Instant pot Broccoli has got to be one of the easiest side dishes around. It is super easy to make a big batch in the Instant Pot, and let everyone add their own toppings! Best
Instant Pot Broccoli Recipe
Easy Canned Green Bean Recipe - Raepublic
Wondering how to cook canned green beans? Cooking with aromatics makes this easy canned green bean recipe delicious and ready in minutes!
Easy Canned Green Bean Recipe Here
Rosemary Roasted Beets and Carrots - Just Beet It
This delightful dish of Roasted Beets and Carrots with Rosemary is flavorful and aromatic, perfect as a side-dish in the Fall or any time of year! The distinct pine-like fragrance of rosemary makes me smile with fond memories of camping in the woods under the trees, baking herb-infused shortbread co
Rosemary Roasted Beets and Carrots Recipe Here
Creamed Leeks Without Cream - The Honest Spoonful
This Creamed Leeks Without Cream recipe lets the leeks subtle flavor shine as it only has 5 other ingredients. This perfect Thanksgiving side dish recipe is AIP, Whole30 and Paleo as well as free from the top 9 allergens.
Creamed Leeks Without Cream Recipe Here

Brussels Sprouts Side Dishes

Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon (SCD, Paleo) - The Healthier Bite
These shaved brussels sprouts with bacon is an easy and healthy side dish! The recipe is also gluten free, grain free, and soy free.
Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Recipe
Brussels Sprouts Casserole - Paleo Gluten Free Guy
Brussels Sprouts Casserole - Paleo Gluten Free Guy
This healthy brussels sprouts casserole recipe will be your new favorite holiday side dish. It's easy, flavorful and vegan, Paleo and Whole30-friendly!
Brussels Sprouts Casserole Recipe
How to Cook Amazing Brussels Sprouts Like a Chef - Humble Apron
Brussels Sprouts quickly went from my least favorite to my most favorite veggie when I learned that I could make restaurant-quality Brussels sprouts without a deep fryer in only 20 minutes.
How to Cook Amazing Brussels Sprouts Like a Chef Recipe
The Best Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts - Chelsea Peachtree
These Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts are the BEST sweet and salty side dish to add to your meal plan. All you need is 5 ingredients to make.
Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes - Haute and Healthy Living
These oven roasted brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes are a tasty addition to any weeknight or holiday menu. So flavourful, easy & delicious!
Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts - Like Hot Keto
These air fryer Brussel sprouts are perfectly browned and crispy outside and tender soft inside, with a sweet caramelized crust! Make them fresh or from frozen!
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Best Roasted Brussels Sprouts - Get Inspired Everyday!
Get ready for the best Roasted Brussels Sprouts of your life thanks to one simple trick that makes these perfectly browned and caramelized!
Best Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe Here
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic - Good Life Eats
These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are made with caramelized Brussels sprouts, savory bacon, and tangy balsamic vinegar. Such an easy side dish!
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic Recipe Here

Squash Side Dishes

Roasted Butternut Squash With Bacon - Dancing Through the Rain
This Roasted Butternut Squash with Bacon And Sage is an easy side dish recipe that you won't be able to live without! Fantastic fall flavors!
Roasted Butternut Squash With Bacon Recipe
Air Fryer Butternut Squash - Mae's Menu
Like roasted squash but better, this Air Fryer Butternut Squash is crispy, caramelized, and simple to make! Gluten-free & vegan, also top 9 allergen friendly, too!
Air Fryer Butternut Squash Recipe
Oven Roasted Acorn Squash mashed on a white plate with half a squash.
Mashed Oven Roasted Acorn Squash - The Allergen Free Kitchen
Mashed oven roasted acorn squash is the perfect side dish for those who are tired of mashed potatoes. This recipe is top 9 allergen friendly, gluten and dairy free, as well as vegan. It makes a great potluck or holiday side dish.
Mashed Oven Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe Here
Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes Recipe - Evolving Table
Healthy Roasted Butternut Squash is the best Fall and Winter side dish recipe with cubes of squash coated in maple syrup, herbs, and garlic.
Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes Recipe Here
Whole Roasted Butternut Squash - Joyous Apron
Have you ever baked a butternut squash whole? I haven't until recently, and let me tell you - you are in for a treat! Whole Roasted Butternut Squash is totally the way to go. Only 5 ingredients (butternut squash included, of course), requires minimal prep time (only 10 whole minutes!) and so incredi…
Whole Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
Maple Roasted Delicata Squash - Maple + Mango
This oven roasted delicata squash recipe is the perfect side dish for fall and winter meals. Just 10 min prep and no peeling!
Maple Roasted Delicata Squash Recipe
Broccoli & Butternut Squash - The Vgn Way
When it comes to healthy side dishes roasted veggies are a no-brainer and this broccoli & butternut squash is a weeknight winner. Its low carb, vegan and gluten-free. A great way to get your veggies in.
Broccoli & Butternut Squash Recipe

Carrots Side Dishes

Air Frying Carrots with thyme in a white bowl
Air Frying Carrots with Thyme - The Allergen Free Kithcen
Air frying carrots with thyme are the perfect side dish. They are top allergen free, vegan, full of taste so they are excellent for meeting the needs of many diets at family dinners.
Air Frying Carrots with Thyme Recipe Here
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips - The Dizzy Cook
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips - The Dizzy Cook
A healthy side dish, these honey roasted carrots and parsnips are the perfect combo of sweet and savory. They make the perfect Thanksgiving and Christmas allergy friendly side dish.
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips Recipe Here
Air Fryer Carrot Fries - VegBuffet
Satisfy your cravings for french fries with these Air Fryer Carrot Fries that are a low calorie healthy option and are packed with nutrition!
Air Fryer Carrot Fries Recipe Here
Balsamic Roasted Carrots - The Healthful Ideas
These Balsamic Roasted Carrots with Thyme are the perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas side to your Holiday table! Ready in 30 minutes.
Balsamic Roasted Carrots Recipe Here
Roasted Rainbow Carrots - Whole New Mom
Make your family and guests happy with these Oven Roasted Rainbow Carrots. Easy enough for weeknight meals, but their gorgeous presentation makes them perfect for Holidays and special occasions too!
Roasted Rainbow Carrots Recipe Here
Honey Glazed Carrots - Natural Deets
Honey glazed carrots are an inexpensive dish that can be served as part of an easy weeknight dinner or at a party with a table full of guests!
Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe Here
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots - Herbs & Flour
These delicious Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots caramelize as they bake, making them an irresistible side dish! They're easy to make and sure to be hit!
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe Here
Oven Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots - Cooking in the Keys
Roasted Cauliflower with Carrots is our favorite healthy side dish that is sure to satisfy any appetite. Gluten-Free, Paleo, Whole30 and Top 9 Allergens Free.
Oven Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots Recipe Here
Peas and Carrots Recipe - Maria Ushakova
Peas and Carrots is a simple vegetable side-dish that pairs well with almost anything. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this colorful dish can also be served for Thanksgiving and Easter.
Peas and Carrots Recipe Here
Roasted Whole Carrots - Joyous Apron
A Roasted Whole Carrots recipe where carrots are peeled, seasoned with salt and herbs, then oven baked. Perfect for holidays and entertaining.
Roasted Whole Carrots Recipe Here
Maple Roasted Carrots - Best Served Vegan
These sweet maple roasted carrots are full of fall flavor, and a delicious addition to any dinner spread like Thanksgiving or Christmas!
Maple Roasted Carrots Recipe Here
Roasted Honey Balsamic Carrots - Good Life Eats
This recipe for Honey Balsamic Carrots is a simple way to make oven roasted carrots with lots of flavor! Learn all you need to know about roasting carrots.
Roasted Honey Balsamic Carrots Recipe Here

Stuffing Side Dishes

Vegan Gluten-Free Stuffing - Snixy Kitchen
Super flavorful vegan gluten-free stuffing. With mushrooms, pears, and crunchy seeds, this hearty stuffing is the perfect addition to your holiday table!
Vegan Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipe Here
Cajun Cornbread Dressing Recipe - Evolving Table
This is the BEST Cajun Cornbread Dressing recipe made from cornbread, link sausage, peppers, onions, and a spicy blackened seasoning.
Cajun Cornbread Dressing Recipe Here

Note:

For the recipe above a certified gluten free plue other allergens friendly cornbread box mix option is the Micah's Corn Bread Mix. Note: a single boxes is 12.5 oz and 20 oz is needed for this recipe so two boxes weighed to the correct amount will be needed.

Quinoa Stuffing (Vegan + Gluten-Free) - Eating by Elaine
This is traditional stuffing made totally vegan and gluten-free! It's quinoa stuffing with mushrooms, celery, apple, and the tastiest combination of herbs without the top 9 allergens when the optional pecans are omitted.
Quinoa Stuffing Recipe Here

Note:

Leave out the optional pecans to keep the above recipe a top 9 free stuffing recipe.

gluten free dairy free stuffing recipe in a green casserole dish.
Gluten Free Dairy Free Stuffing - The Allergen Free Kitchen
Homemade gluten free dairy free stuffing is the perfect addition to holiday meals. It is top 8 allergens free, gluten, dairy, egg free and our recipe has a vegan option. This is the perfect allergy friendly stuffing recipe for family Thanksgiving, Christmas, pot luck or other gathering side dish.
Gluten Free Dairy Free Stuffing Recipe Here
Paleo Stuffing (AIP, Vegan option) - The Honest Spoonful
Paleo Stuffing (AIP, Vegan option) - The Honest Spoonful
The carrots, onions, celery and herbs make this Paleo Stuffing super flavorful. It's a perfect side for a holiday meal. This recipe is Paleo, AIP and can be made Vegan.
Paleo Stuffing Recipe Here
Rice Dressing with Bacon - Lynns Way of Life
A change from traditional stuffing, this rice dressing is packed full of bacon, mushrooms, and fluffy rice. This fabulous Top 9 allergen friendly recipe is perefct for Thanksgiving of Christmas.
Rice Dressing with Bacon Recipe Here
Buckwheat Stuffing Recipe (Vegan and Gluten-Free) - Cooking in the Keys
Buckwheat stuffing is a great side dish for Thanksgiving or any time of the year. This is a different kind of stuffing that is a great make-ahead dish.
Buckwheat Stuffing Recipe Here

Notes:

1- Buckwheat is not a gluten or wheat product. It is not a grain but a flowering plant. For more information on buckwheat being gluten free check out Beyond Celiac's website.

2- According the FAQ section of the Bell's Seasoning website the Bell's Pourty seasoning is gluten free, however they do have peanuts and tree nuts in the manufacturing facility. For a homemade option check out the Food.com recipe to make your own mix.

Potato Side Dishes

Herbes de Provence Roasted potato hero shot
Herbes de Provence Raosted Potatoes - The Allergen Free Kitchen
Herbes de Provence Roasted Potatoes is a versatile and easy side dish recipe. They are gluten free, dairy free, and Top 8 allergens free and great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner as an accompaniment.
Herbes de Provence Raosted Potatoes Recipe Here
Roasted Potatoes - Delicious Table
Roasted Potatoes have golden crisp sides and pillowy soft, fork-tender centers. An easy side dish for family dinner you can prep ahead.
Roasted Potatoes Recipe Here
Crispy Air Fryer Red Potatoes Recipe - Finding Zest
Air Fryer Red Potatoes are easy to make using basic pantry spices. These crispy potatoes in the air fryer are the perfect allergey friendly potato recipe for Thanksgiving!
Crispy Air Fryer Red Potatoes Recipe Here
Lidia's Easy + Delicious Italian Potato Recipe - G-Free Foodie
If you're looking for a flavorful side dish to complement your main dish, then look no further than Lidia's Italian potato with peperoncino.
Lidia’s Easy + Delicious Italian Potato Recipe Here
Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes - Cooking Gorgeous
These amazing Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes are extremely delicious with the most crispy skin and a fluffy & creamy inside. For a vegan soy free option skip vegetable oil and use the olive oil option.
Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes Recipe Here
Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes on a brown plate with parsely sprinkled on the mashed potatoes.
Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes - The Allergen Free Kitchen
Our dairy free mashed potatoes recipe is the perfect comfort food for anyone who wants a delicious side dish without the top 9 allergens and gluten. Made with plant-based milk and dairy-free butter, these potatoes are incredibly creamy. Easy to make and perfect for every family occasion.
Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes Recipe Here
Air Fryer Crispy Smashed Potatoes - The Scatty Mum
Discover the ultimate recipe for Air Fryer Crispy Smashed Potatoes! Crispy on the outside, yet soft and fluffy on the inside. Ready in 35 minutes!
Air Fryer Crispy Smashed Potatoes Recipe Here
Frozen Roasted Potatoes in Air Fryer - Tips n Recipes
One of the best-ever crispy frozen roasted potatoes in air fryer recipe comes out only in 20 minutes with no peeling and chopping! The ease of this recipe makes them the perfect Thanksgiving potato side dish.
Frozen Roasted Potatoes in Air Fryer Recipe Here

Notes:

Be sure to check the frozen potato ingredients and facility for allergens.

Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower (SCD, Paleo, Whole30, low carb) - The Heathier Bite
This roasted garlic mashed cauliflower recipe is the perfect potato substitute recipe for those allergic to potatoes. Free from the top 9 allergens and gluten free it is the most amazing Thanksgiving side dish you'll try this holiday season!
Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Recipe Here
Vegan Deviled Eggs (Deviled Potatoes) - Vegan Dollhouse
Vegan Deviled Eggs (Deviled Potatoes) - Vegan Dollhouse
Vegan deviled eggs will be a hit at your Thanksgiving gathering. Deviled potatoes are a healthier and more delicious version of this popular appetizer and free from gluten as well as the top 9 allergens.
Vegan Deviled Eggs (Deviled Potatoes) Recipe Here

Sweet Potatoes Side Dishes

Crispy roasted Sweet potatoes in a white bowl.
Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes - The Allergen Free Kitchen
Crispy roasted sweet potatoes are made in an air fryer. They are a top 8 free,  gluten free, dairy free, and vegan side dish. Air fryer sweet potatoes are the perfect Thanksgiving or holiday gathering offering.
Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe Here
Pan Fried Sweet Potato Recipe (Vegan) - Veg Buffet
These Easy Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes are amazingly crispy from outside & soft inside. Free from gluten and the top 9 common food allergens thise sweet potato recipe is perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving!
Pan Fried Sweet Potato Recipe Here
Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato - Keeping the Peas
Whether you're serving as a side dish, stuffing them to create a meal, or mashing them up for a casserole, this air fryer baked sweet potato recipe will come in handy! In less time, with less oil, you'll have perfectly baked sweet potatoes with a crispy skin, and a warm and fluffy center!
Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato Recipe Here
Spiced Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Sauce - Soup Addict
Perfectly seasoned and then roasted until golden, spiced sweet potatoes are a deeply flavorful side dish that will everyone will crave. This allergy friendly sweet potato side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving or other holiday gatherings.
Spiced Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Sauce Recipe Here
Roasted Sweet Potato Slices with Brown Sugar - The Default Cook
These roasted sweet potato slices bake up so much faster than cooking them whole, and are the perfect kid-approved healthy side dish.
Roasted Sweet Potato Slices with Brown Sugar Recipe Here
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes with Garlic and Sage - Good Life Eats
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes are a tasty, easy side dish! This recipe is top 9 allergens friendly which means it is a greast sweet potato side dish for Thanks giving gatherings.
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes with Garlic and Sage Recipe Here
Sweet Potato Tots (Air Fryer and Stovetop) - Vegan Dollhouse
This recipe for sweet potato tots requires only 5 ingredients. The outside is crispy while the inside is soft and fluffy. Using mashed potato flakes that are free from the top 9 allergens keeps this recipe an allergen friendly side dish option.
Sweet Potato Tots Recipe Here

Note:

Be sure to use top 9 free instand potatoes. Edwards and Sons has an Organic Instant Mashed Potato Product that is gluten free and a handful of ingredients. Contact the manufacturer to find out about cross contact in their production facilities.

Healthy Sweet Potato Mash - Hurry the Food Up
Sweet Potato Mash is the perfect vegan, gluten free, and allergy friendly side dish for Thanksgiving. Our recipe is full of flavour and a fantastic addition to any holiday gathering.
Sweet Potato Mash Recipe Here
Roasted Sweet Potatoes (super easy) - Get Inspired Everyday!
Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a quick and easy allergy friendly side dish the whole family will love. they're great for large holiday gatherings such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe Here
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Slices - The Short Order Cook
The best air fryer sweet potato slices for Thanksgiving are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This recipe is quick and easy and only requires 6 ingredients - which makes this a naturally allergy friendly and gluten free side dish.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Slices Recipe Here

Cranberry Sauces

Cranberry Pear Sauce with Rosemary and Ginger - Mommy Evolution
This gorgeous, delicious Cranberry Pear Sauce is super quick, easy to make and does not include any refined sugar. This recipe is also top 9 allergens friendly, gluten and dairy free, as well as vegan.
Cranberry Pear Sauce with Rosemary and Ginger Recipe
Cranberry pineapple sauce in a clear bowl topped with rosemary, cranberries, and oranges.
Cranberry Pineapple Sauce - The Allergen Free Kitchen
Cranberry Pineapple Sauce is a delicious addition to any holiday dinner menu. It goes well with turkey and chicken as well as on toast or with dairy free cream cheese. This recipe is top 9 allergen friendly, gluten and diary free, as well as vegan.
Cranberry Pineapple Sauce Recipe
Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice - Feathered Nester
This fresh cranberry sauce with orange juice is perfect for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It's an easy make-ahead side dish.
Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce, An Easy 3 Ingredient Recipe - Nut Free Wok
You can make this easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce recipe using 3 ingredients in less than 30 minutes. This recipe is free of the top 9 allergens and is a must-have sauce for your next turkey dinner.
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Cranberry Relish - Delicious Table
Fresh cranberry relish will be the perfect holiday side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with a light fresh taste and lower sugar!
Cranberry Relish Recipe
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce - Mommy Evolution
Perfectly blending the sweetness of sugar with the tartness of cranberries, this ridiculously easy Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce is delicious!
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Homemade Cranberry Sauce without Orange Juice - The Dizzy Cook
This cranberry sauce without orange juice recipe uses pomegranate cherry juice instead of citrus. An easy vegan Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish!
Homemade Cranberry Sauce without Orange Juice Recipe
Gluten-Free Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe - Go Gluten Freely
This naturally gluten-free homemade cranberry sauce recipe is an easy make-ahead side for Thanksgiving. Learn what to watch out for with gluten cross-contamination of cranberry sauce ingredients, and how to make this delicious, spiced cranberry sauce for your holiday meal.
Gluten-Free Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Cranberry Orange Relish - I Heart Eating
Cranberry orange relish is a fresh side dish that goes perfectly with turkey. This easy, 3-ingredient side dish takes just 5 minutes to make! This recipe is naturally gluten and dairy free, top 9 allergens friendly, and vegan.
Cranberry Orange Relish Recipe
AIP Cranberry Sauce - The Honest Spoonful
This classic AIP Cranberry Sauce is an easy AIP thanksgiving side that can be made in advance. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet for your entire family.
AIP Cranberry Sauce Recipe Here
Homemade Maple Cranberry Sauce - Blue Bowl Recipes
Easy Homemade Cranberry sauce requires just 15 mins & 5 ingredients! It's incredible flavor comes from maple syrup, orange zest, & allspice.
Homemade Maple Cranberry Sauce Recipe Here
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce - Savory Sweet Spoon
Cranberry sauce is a classic Thanksgiving side that pairs well with not only turkey but ham or lamb as well. It's a family favorite that everyone loves and very noticeable when it's missing from the
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce Recipe Here

Apple Sauce

My Easy Homemade Applesauce (that you'll regret not making)!! - Stress Less Be Healthy
Need a simple home made recipe for apple sauce or just craving the nurturing flavor of stove top apple sauce? Try My Simple Homemade Applesauce (that you'll regret not making)!! This recipe is gluten and dairy free as well ast top 9 allergens friendly and vegan.
My Easy Homemade Applesauce Recipe

Last Words

There are so many people nowadays who will gladly attend a Thanksgiving dinner to enjoy the company of their friends, family, and loved ones but who bring their own food. It may even happen to you if you are not gluten free and your uncle has coeliac's disease and needs to be extremely careful.

Have fun, enjoy the holidays, and stay safe.

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