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    Home » Recipes » Fall » 15 Vegan and Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes

    Published: Nov 20, 2019 · Modified: Nov 14, 2022 by Sylvie

    15 Vegan and Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes

    Home » Recipes » Fall » 15 Vegan and Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes

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    From soups to salads and sides, these gluten-free and vegan thanksgiving recipes will make all your guests feel included.

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    What would the holidays be without all the food and parties?  But things can get tricky when it comes to guests with special diets or food allergies. Being on a restricted diet can naturally cause some concern during the holidays, it’s easy for hosts to feel stressed about what to serve and for guests to feel like they are being a burden or are missing out on the festivities.

    A holiday meal that accommodates your gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, vegan, and paleo guests however, is possible. I've gathered some of my favorite soups, sides and salads that almost everyone will be able to enjoy so that no one feels left out. From hearty salads like a shredded Brussels sprouts and kale salad with a maple Dijon vinaigrette to comforting sides like my sweet potato and butternut squash gratin and silky soups filled with seasonal vegetables, these dishes will have everyone coming back for seconds regardless of their diet. And if you're a guest rather than a host, bring one along so you’ll be sure to have something to eat.

    SOUPS

    Winter Squash Soup (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Vegan)

    Winter Squash Soup in Bowls with Spoons

    This savory squash soup makes for a cozy and warming addition to any meal.

    Ginger, Turmeric Spiced Carrot Soup (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Vegan)

    Carrot Ginger Turmeric Soup

    Warm spices like ginger, turmeric and cinnamon infuse this silky soup.

    Celery Root and Potato Soup with Sautéed Shiitakes (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Vegan)

    Celery Root and Potato Soup with Sautéed Shiitakes in Bowls with Spoons

    This velvety soup made with celery root and potatoes, is topped with sautéed shiitake mushrooms.

    Golden Winter Root Vegetable Soup (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Vegan)

    Golden Winter Root Vegetable Soup in Bowls on Wood Cutting Board

    This golden hued soup is filled with hearty winter root vegetables.

    Spicy Carrot Sweet Potato Soup (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Vegan)

    This creamy spiced sweet potato and carrot soup gets a dose of fall flavors and a bit of heat from cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of cayenne.

    SALADS

    Shredded Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Vegan)

    Shredded Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad in Large White Serving Dish with Spoons

    This simple slaw is a fresh addition to any holiday menu and an easy dish to bring along if you’re a guest.

    Roasted Root Vegetable and Kale Salad with Creamy Turmeric Dressing (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Vegan)

    Roasted Root Vegetable and Kale Salad with Creamy Turmeric Dressing on Serving Plate with Spoon and Fork

    This warm winter salad is built on a base of shredded kale and roasted roots.

    Pomegranate Glazed Beet and Greens Salad (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Vegan)

    Pomegranate Glazed Beet and Greens Salad on Large White Serving Plate

    Bring a pop of color to your holiday or dinner table with sweet-tart pomegranate glazed beets served over their own greens.

    Roasted Butternut Squash and Pear Salad (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Vegan)

    Roasted Butternut Squash and Pear Salad on Oval Platter with Serving Spoons

    This salad is filled with fall favorites like butternut squash, pears and pecans and is mostly prepared ahead of time for a less stressful holiday.

    Holiday Fruit Salad with Spiced Vanilla Bean Syrup (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Vegan)

    Holiday Fruit Salad

    There’s nothing better than a fresh fruit salad to break up the assault of overly rich foods we so joyful indulge in around the holidays.

    SIDES

    Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Gratin (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Vegan)

    Sweet Potato Butternut Squash Gratin in Casserole with Spoon

    This thyme scented  sweet potato and butternut squash gratin is a savory alternative to the usual sweet potato casseroles for the holiday season.

    Maple Roasted Delicata Squash and Apples with Crispy Sage (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Vegan)

    Maple Roasted Delicata Squash and Apples with Crispy Sage

    Apples and squash are tossed together with a combination with maple, sage and a hint of apple cider vinegar, then roasted until tender, caramelized, and coated with a sticky-sweet glaze.

    Creamed Kale Gratin (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Vegan)

    Creamed Kale Gratin

    Turn your favorite leafy green into a delicious holiday gratin by baking it in the oven with a creamy dairy-free sauce and crumbly topping.

    Glazed Ginger Carrots (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Vegan)

    Glazed Ginger Carrots

    Maple syrup and fresh ginger create a sweet-hot glaze for carrots.

    Celery Root and Cauliflower Purée (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Vegan)

     Celery Root and Cauliflower Mash

    A creamy purée of celery root and cauliflower topped with garlicky sautéed greens makes for a delicious alternative to mashed potatoes.

    Happy Holidays!

    Sylvie

    Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she's been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.

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