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25 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes

Iain Bagwell
1 of 25 Iain Bagwell

Cashew-Lime Cilantro Hummus

This bright, fresh version of hummus is great with any combination of raw vegetables.

Recipe: Cashew-Lime Cilantro Hummus

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Arugula Pear Salad

Turnips shaved thin are an unexpected sweet addition to this salad from San Francisco Chef Ryan Pollnow of Aatxe restaurant.

Recipe: Arugula Pear Salad

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Kale and Apple Salad with Walnut Dressing

Kale is perfect with apples and walnuts. This salad is a surefire hit at a potluck Thanksgiving.

Recipe: Kale and Apple Salad with Walnut Dressing

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Chicory Salad with Persimmons, Pomegranates, and Walnuts

Fuyu persimmons and pomegranates add autumn color and a sweet-tart punch to bitter chicories (frisée and radicchio).

Recipe: Chicory Salad with Persimmons, Pomegranates, and Walnuts

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Cabbage, Cashew, and Fennel Salad

Cookbook author Andrea Nguyen and her family serve this crunchy Vietnamese-flavored slaw the day after Thanksgiving with leftovers. But we think it’s worthy of a spot on the holiday menu.

Recipe: Cabbage, Cashew, and Fennel Salad

Photo by Annabelle Breakey; written by Margo True
6 of 25 Photo by Annabelle Breakey; written by Margo True

Warm Buckwheat Salad with Roasted Shallots, Apples, and Frisee

Earthy buckwheat serves as the base in this tasty whole grain salad, which would make a delicious side or filling main dish at the holiday meal.

Recipe: Warm Buckwheat Salad with Roasted Shallots, Apples, and Frisee

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Grilled Butterflied Turkey

For juicy, crisp-skinned, evenly cooked turkey, you can do no better than a butterflied (spatchcocked) bird. This recipe is for a gas grill; we have charcoal directions as well.

Recipe: Grilled Butterflied Turkey

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Pure and Simple Cranberry Sauce

Nothing on your Thanksgiving menu is easier than cranberry sauce, whether you keep it classic or spice it up.

Recipe: Pure and Simple Cranberry Sauce

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Mashed Potatoes with Herbed Greek Yogurt

These bright green potatoes add a bolt of color to the Thanksgiving table. Although luxuriously creamy, they have a nice tang to balance the richness.

Recipe: Mashed Potatoes with Herbed Greek Yogurt

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Roasted Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Roasted cauliflower adds a nutty flavor and tender-chewy texture to creamy mashed potatoes.

Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

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Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips with Crisp Root Vegetable Strips

Save potato and parsnip peels for a wispy, crisp topping. The salty strips pair well with the sweetness of parsnips.

Recipe: Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips with Crisp Root Vegetable Strips

Erin Kunkel
12 of 25 Erin Kunkel

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Goat Cheese

This is a decadent yet savory way to serve sweet potatoes. If you’re expecting vegetarians, make a couple of potatoes without the bacon. One potato can be enough for at least four people, depending on its size.

Recipe: Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Goat Cheese

Erin Kunkel
13 of 25 Erin Kunkel

Green Beans with Chanterelles and Cipollini

Chanterelle mushrooms and cipollini onions are worth the splurge, but you can substitute halved cremini mushrooms and frozen pearl onions and the results will still be very tasty.

Recipe: Green Beans with Chanterelles and Cipollini

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Roasted Broccolini With Almond Parsley Pesto

Broccolini is glorious roasted, and even more delicious with this hearty, unusual pesto. You can sub in roasted regular broccoli if you'd like.

Recipe: Roasted Broccolini With Almond Parsley Pesto

Aya Brackett
15 of 25 Aya Brackett

Broccoli Romanesco with Green Herb Sauce

Whorled broccoli romanesco is an exotic treat, yet it’s very easy to prepare—just steam until tender. If you can’t find small heads, just break a full-grown head into florets (cauliflower works too). This recipe is adapted from one in Vegetable Literacy (Ten Speed Press, 2013), by Deborah Madison.

Recipe: Broccoli Romanesco with Green Herb Sauce

Yunhee Kim
16 of 25 Yunhee Kim

Roasted Delicata Squash with Honey, Pomegranate Seeds, and Pepitas

The skin of delicata squash is tender when roasted and very flavorful, so try it along with the flesh.

Recipe: Roasted Delicata Squash with Honey, Pomegranate Seeds, and Pepitas

Alex Farnum
17 of 25 Alex Farnum

Roasted Cauliflower and Shallots with Chard and Dukkah

Dukkah, olive oil mixed with toasted spices and nuts, elevates roasted veggies to a standout side dish.

Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower and Shallots with Chard and Dukkah

Peden & Munk
18 of 25 Peden & Munk

Cashew, Coconut, and Squash Curry

Fall ingredients and untraditional-for-Thanksgiving flavors unite in this knockout curry served over (gluten-free) rice.

Recipe: Cashew, Coconut, and Squash Curry

Photo by Iain Bagwell; written by Margo True
19 of 25 Photo by Iain Bagwell; written by Margo True

Spiced Red Lentils with Caramelized Onions and Spinach

Though the Indian seasonings are a departure from traditional Thanksgiving flavors, the bright vegetables in this vegan main dish are right in keeping with the holiday’s harvest theme. You can easily double it to serve a bigger group.

Recipe: Spiced Red Lentils with Caramelized Onions and Spinach

Thomas J. Story
20 of 25 Thomas J. Story

Corn Flour and Orange Blossom Chiffon Cake

“If cornbread were transformed into a sweet, moist, fluffy golden cake, this would be it,” says master baker Alice Medrich. She tops it here with whipped cream and crème fraîche, and curls of candied orange zest, but she likes it plain too.

Recipe: Corn Flour and Orange Blossom Chiffon Cake

Annabelle Breakey
21 of 25 Annabelle Breakey

Hazelnut Meringues with Kumquat Conserva

This meringue is as delicious as it is pretty. Make the components days ahead and assemble when you’re ready to serve. You’ll have plenty of Kumquat Conserva to send some home with your guests if you’re feeling generous. Your friends will love you for it.

Recipe: Hazelnut Meringues with Kumquat Conserva

Erin Kunkel
22 of 25 Erin Kunkel

Sauvignon Blanc–Poached Pears with Spicy Pepitas

Poach pears in a syrup made with white wine, vanilla bean, and cinnamon; then serve them with dollops of creamy mascarpone cheese and a sprinkle of crunchy pumpkin seeds.

Recipe: Sauvignon Blanc–Poached Pears with Spicy Pepitas

Erin Kunkel
23 of 25 Erin Kunkel

Gingered Fruit with Honey Yogurt

When you need a dessert in a hurry, try this healthy one—it comes together in 15 minutes. Go ahead and experiment with different fruit too. For example, kiwi and banana pair well with ginger.

Recipe: Gingered Fruit with Honey Yogurt

Thomas J. Story
24 of 25 Thomas J. Story

Green Apple Sorbet

Light and refreshing, this sorbet is the perfect final dish on a day of feasting.

Recipe: Green Apple Sorbet

Jennifer Martiné
25 of 25 Jennifer Martiné

Spiced Orange and Date Salad

Freshly squeezed orange juice with a little cinnamon dresses this simple salad.

Recipe: Spiced Orange and Date Salad

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