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20 Holiday Side Dish Recipes - Gluten-Free

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Holiday celebrations may be scaled down this year, but as we gather with our families or in a small group, we can still enjoy tasty, nutritious meals! Here are 20 Holiday Side Dish recipes to give you ideas for your next holiday dinner! All are gluten-free.

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20 Gluten-free holiday side dish recipes to make meal planning easy!

Whether your festive meal features turkey, ham, beef, salmon, roast chicken or is vegetarian, vegetable side dishes are often the supporting cast to the star of your show. Most of us would admit that sides are the best part of a holiday feast!

Deciding on side dishes to serve at your next holiday dinner can sometimes be challenging. Yes, you could serve the same old ones you serve every year. Or you could try one or two new ones, just for a change!

I've done the work for you and created this collection of 20 of my best gluten-free holiday side dish recipes. Here are ideas to please everyone around your table.

Consider the needs of your family and close friends, too. Do they have food sensitivities or allergies? Are they following a special diet?

All of these 20 Holiday Side Dish Recipe Ideas are gluten-free, many are dairy-free, some are keto, paleo, or vegan.

There is something for everyone in this round-up of vegetable side dishes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's or other special holidays.

And if you're looking for pre-dinner party snacks, you'll find lots of ideas in 21 Easy Finger Food Appetizers, 5 Tips for Making Crostini or 7 Holiday Spiced Nuts Recipes.

Scroll through this list of easy vegetable side dishes and click on the green buttons to take you to the complete, printable recipes.

Acorn and Butternut Squash Recipes

honey balsamic roasted acorn squash with Brussels Sprouts and cranberries

Honey Balsamic Roasted Acorn Squash and Brussels Sprouts
This honey balsamic roasted acorn squash makes a tasty, colourful side dish for any fall or winter dinner. Takes less than 30 min. Great for holiday meals!
Honey Balsamic Roasted Acorn Squash and Brussels Sprouts
Honey Balsamic Roasted Acorn Squash and Brussels Sprouts | www.flavourandsavour.com

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash close up

Garlic Parmesan-Crusted Roasted Acorn Squash
Round out a fall or winter meal with tender slices of this Garlic Parmesan-Crusted Roasted Acorn Squash. Add fresh herbs to make this tasty side dish.
Garlic Parmesan-Crusted Roasted Acorn Squash
Garlic Parmesan-Crusted Roasted Acorn Squash on baking sheet

Maple Dijon Butternut Squash in an oval bowl

Maple Dijon Roasted Butternut Squash
It's a little sweet, a little spicy and this crispy Maple Dijon Roasted Butternut Squash is an ideal side dish for a fall or winter dinner.
Maple Dijon Roasted Butternut Squash
Overhead view of a brown stoneware bowl filled with roasted butternut squash.

Roasted Butternut Squash with Fresh Rosemary, Honey and LIme. |www.flavourandsavour.com

Butternut Squash with Fresh Rosemary and Lime
Crispy, but tender slices of butternut squash with fresh rosemary, roasted with a honey-lime glaze makes an ideal side dish for a holiday dinner. 
Butternut Squash with Fresh Rosemary and Lime
Roasted Butternut Squash with Fresh Rosemary, Honey and LIme. |www.flavourandsavour.com

Crispy Potato Recipes

Crispy Lemon Oven-Roasted Potatoes.

Crispy Lemon Oven-Roasted Potatoes
These Lemon Oven-Roasted Potatoes are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and have the bright flavour of fresh lemons.
Crispy Lemon Oven-Roasted Potatoes
Crispy Lemon Oven Roasted Potatoes in an oval dish with a serving spoon

Crispy Grilled Potatoes with Blue Cheese in a skillet with rosemary

Crispy Grilled Potatoes with Blue Cheese, Chives and Bacon
There's nothing not to love about these Crispy Grilled Potatoes with Blue Cheese, Chives and Bacon. Cooked in foil on the grill, they're easy to make!
Crispy Grilled Potatoes with Blue Cheese, Chives and Bacon
Crispy Grilled Potatoes with Blue Cheese

Cauliflower Side Dishes

Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower with Bacon and Cheese overhead view

Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower with Bacon and Cheese
This low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes will surprise you! With the silky texture of mashed potatoes and the delicate flavour of cauliflower, this loaded mashed cauliflower keto side dish is topped with bacon and cheese.
Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower with Bacon and Cheese
Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower with Bacon and Cheese overhead view

Cheesy Bacon Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole in a white serving dish

Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon
This low-carb Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon is guaranteed to be devoured! It's creamy, cheesy and full of flavour. With only 2 carbs per serving, this dish is keto-friendly.
Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon
Cheesy Bacon Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole in a white serving dish

3 Ways to love sweet potatoes

Baked Smashed Sweet Potatoes close up view

Rosemary Garlic Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Rosemary Garlic Smashed Sweet Potatoes are roasted with garlic-herb butter and topped with Parmesan. An ideal side for winter, Thanksgiving or holiday meals.
Rosemary Garlic Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Baked Smashed Sweet Potatoes close up view

Make-Ahead Duchess Sweet Potatoes ready for the oven

Make-Ahead Duchess Sweet Potatoes
Dress up your holiday dinners with these Make-Ahead Duchess Sweet Potatoes. Here's an easy savoury recipe that can be made in advance. 
Make-Ahead Duchess Sweet Potatoes
Duchess Sweet Potato mounds on a baking sheet

Baby Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Herb Butter

Baby Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Herb Butter
Baby Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Herb Butter make a striking side dish. Slice potatoes thinly keeping the base intact, fan out accordian style, and baste with garlic herb butter.
Baby Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Herb Butter
Baby Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Herb Butter

Green Bean Side Dish Recipes

Skillet Parmesan Pecan Green Beans
These Parmesan Pecan Green Beans are ideal for a holiday dinner. Cooked on the stove-top, part of this easy recipe can be prepared ahead of time. Keto-friendly.
Skillet Parmesan Pecan Green Beans
Skillet Parmesan Pecan Green Beans in a square white bowl

Vegetarian Green Bean Bundles with Garlic butter

Vegetarian Green Bean Bundles with Garlic Butter
Wrapped with a chive, these Vegetarian Green Bean Bundles will add a "wow" factor to a special meal. Drizzled with garlic browned butter, they make a spectacular side dish.
Vegetarian Green Bean Bundles with Garlic Butter
Vegetarian Green Bean Bundles with Garlic butter

Sesame Ginger Green Beans in an oval serving dish.

Sesame Ginger Green Beans
These sesame ginger green beans are tender crisp and a little spicy. A quick keto, paleo and vegan side dish, flavoured with sesame, garlic, ginger and jalapeño.
Sesame Ginger Green Beans
Sesame Ginger Green Beans in a square serving dish with a gold spoon

Asparagus Side Dish Recipes

Easy 5-minute Sesame Asparagus side dish. Fresh and flavourful from Flavour and Savour

Easy 5-minute Sesame Asparagus
With only 3 ingredients, this fresh asparagus with a hint of sesame is a quick and easy side dish that can be ready in 5 minutes. 
Easy 5-minute Sesame Asparagus
Easy 5-minute Sesame Asparagus side dish. Fresh and flavourful from Flavour and Savour

Charred Asparagus with Warm Citrus Sauce

Charred Asparagus with Warm Citrus Sauce
Crunchy almonds, lemon, orange and garlic add bright flavours to fresh asparagus in this recipe for Charred Asparagus with Warm Citrus Sauce.
Charred Asparagus with Warm Citrus Sauce
Charred asparagus with warm citrus sauce

Easy Root Vegetable Side Dish Recipes

How to make Crispy Apple Cider Roasted Root Vegetables.

Apple Cider Roasted Root Vegetables
These Apple Cider Roasted Root Vegetables are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside with a rich caramelized flavour.
Apple Cider Roasted Root Vegetables
How to make Crispy Apple Cider Roasted Root Vegetables.

Fennel Orange Roasted Beets |www.flavourandsavour.com

Fennel Orange Roasted Beets
These Fennel Orange Roasted Beets have hints of bright citrus and a delicate anise flavour. An easy side dish for a holiday dinner!
Fennel Orange Roasted Beets
Fennel Orange Roasted Beets |www.flavourandsavour.com

Roasted Carrots with Honey-Mustard glaze made with rainbow carrots

Roasted Carrots with Honey-Mustard Glaze
Roasting carrots intensifies their natural flavour. Adding this honey-mustard glaze put them "over the top!" These Roasted Carrots with Honey-Mustard Glaze make an ideal holiday side dish.
Roasted Carrots with Honey-Mustard Glaze
Roasted Carrots with Honey-Mustard Glaze
image of Oven Roasted Carrots with Feta and PIstachios
Air Fryer (or Oven) Roasted Carrots with Feta and Pistachios
Learn how to cook carrots in an air fryer or how to roast carrots in the oven to make these flavourful Mediterranean Roasted Carrots with Feta and Pistachios.
Air Fryer (or Oven) Roasted Carrots with Feta and Pistachios
Roasted Carrots topped with Feta Cheese, pistachios and parsley

Cranberry Sauce or Cranberry Relish

Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce with Triple Sec

Cranberry Lemon and Pear Relish
This Cranberry Lemon and Pear Relish is a quick and easy zesty alternative to traditional cranberry sauce.
Cranberry Lemon and Pear Relish

Cranberry Pear and Lemon Relish with fresh pears in a basket

Cranberry Lemon and Pear Relish
This Cranberry Lemon and Pear Relish is a quick and easy zesty alternative to traditional cranberry sauce.
Cranberry Lemon and Pear Relish

Favourite Brussels sprouts with bacon

Close up image of Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with bacon
Air Fryer Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Crispy air-fried Brussels sprouts seasoned with balsamic vinegar and bacon make a crave-worthy side dish! This Ninja air fryer recipe makes a gluten-free, keto-friendly side dish you'll want to make again and again!
Air Fryer Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Brussels Sprouts with bacon in serving dish

Which of these gluten-free side dish recipes will you make this holiday season? Let me know your favourites in the comments section below!

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  1. Denise says

    This is really helpful! I want to try a few new sides this year, so I'm loving this list. Think I'll try those Parmesan Pecan Green Beans first! Thanks!

    Reply

    • Flavour & Savour says

      Thanks Denise--glad to hear it! I know you'll love those beans!

      Reply

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