Your Complete Thanksgiving Dinner Menu – GF/V/P Friendly

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Gluten Free? Vegan? Paleo? Food restrictions?  YES!  You and your family CAN enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner with traditional dishes that meet a special nutrition protocol AND that everyone will love.  I sourced Pinterest for hours and collaborated with the top bloggers looking for the best recipes I could find to help you plan your Thanksgiving dinner.  Stuffing?  Yup! Pumpkin Pie?  Yup!  It’s all here – everything but the turkey and the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink!

Gluten Free? Vegan? Paleo? Food restrictions? YES! You and your family CAN enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner with normal and traditional dishes that meet a special nutrition protocol AND that everyone will love. I sourced Pinterest for hours looking for the best recipes I could find to help you plan your Thanksgiving dinner. Stuffing? Yup! Pumpkin Pie? Yup! It's all here - everything but the turkey and the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink!

 

Like I said, I sourced Pinterest for the best of the best.  I collaborated with well-known and popular food bloggers in this space to find the most complimentary dishes to share with you.  As always, please check the ingredients and ensure that you are preparing food that is safe for you and your nutrition protocol, as each recipe is different and not all recipes are all of the above.

 

Stuffing and Rice

I think I started with stuffing and rice because nothing says Thanksgiving comfort food more than stuffing or rice.  We have never been into serving rice at Thanksgiving, but I do know that some people enjoy it, and I know you will love these dishes!

Crock Pot Stuffing with Wild Rice, Cranberries, and Almonds by Well Plated

 

 

IMG_6922-copy1Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with Wild Rice Salad by The Mess is Ours

 

 

rawGluten Free Stuffing by Yammies Gluten Freedom

 

 

I think the best part of Thanksgiving dinner is the stuffing. Wait, no... pumpkin pie. Mmmmmm.... pumpkin pie. But second place is definitely stuffing. Ok, solid second. I've been trying for awhile to perfect a gluten free and vegan stuffing and I think I finally got it. It's better than Stovetop, that is for sure!

The Best Gluten Free & Vegan Stuffing by Pink Fortitude

 

Psst… want a beautiful printable for your Thanksgiving table to share how thankful grateful blessed you and your loved ones are? Click below…

 

Sides

I am drooling over these sides!  How amazing does that roasted acorn squash look and who can forget green bean casserole!

 

IMG_0947Acorn Squash with Walnuts & Cranberry by Let the Baking Begin

 

 

maple_roasted_butternut_squash_and_beets_1Maple Roasted Butternut Squash & Beets by The Roasted Root

 

 

a376e8dc4faeaa223f3959a0b585863aGluten Free Green Bean Casserole by Gluten Free on a Shoestring

 

 

 

 

Cranberry Sauce

I think I’m the only person in my family who loves cranberry sauce.  Add a little bit of sweet to counter the tart and bring it home to mamma!  One of these recipes is BOOZY cranberry sauce!  So you can get sauced with the sauce LOL!!!

 

sauceBoozy Cranberry Sauce by Livin the Pie Life

 

 

IMG_1221Cranberry Chutney by Alaska from Scratch

 

 

The debate over the cranberry sauce - canned or homemade? Seriously? This cranberry sauce recipe is one that everyone will love. It's naturally sweet and is gluten free, vegen, and Paleo, with one little switch to also make it Whole30 and keto.  Nothing to argue about here! Get the recipe...

Cranberry Sauce that Everyone Will Love (gf/v/p/k/w30) by Pink Fortitude

 

 

 

 

Salads and Veggies

Who says that salads and veggies have to be bohr-ring?  While salads and veggies are never the star of Thanksgiving, these dishes will certainly shine.

 

kale-with-cranberry-balsamic-012Balsamic Kale Cranberries by Healthy Seasonal Recipes

 

 

brussels-13Brussels Sprouts with Apple, Bacon, & Dates by Aris Menu

 

 

LemonyGreenBeans-83_RS_edited-1Lemony Green Beans by Cooking on the Front Burners

 

 

For those of you who co-op your produce or just enjoy adding seasonal fruit to your salad, this pear salad is sure to please. Pomegranates add a juicy sweetness, and the lemon poppy seed vinaigrette balances with a hint of tartness. Take your boring salad to a delicious treat with this healthy recipe.

Pear and Pomegranate Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Vinaigrette Dressing by Pink Fortitude

 

Not just for Easter brunch or dinner, these roasted carrots are going to be a side dish rotation for your weekly dinners throughout the year. They are easy to make, and they are Paleo, Whole30 compliant, gluten-free, and vegan. The taste is amazing as-is or you can top them with crushed pistachios. They are fancy enough to make for any holiday dinner and easy enough to take to a potluck. Get the recipe...

The Best Roasted Carrots (paleo, whole30, vegan) by Pink Fortitude

 

 

 

 

Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes.  I bet just saying mashed potatoes that you are thinking, “there is nothing better than Grandma’s mashed potatoes.” Am I right? While these may not be Grandma’s version, they will make a delicious substitute.

 

mashed2Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes by Fork and Beans

 

 

86a5847fadfc1da715be283b9bd7c56aFluffy Buttermilk Vegan Mashed Potatoes by The Vegan 8

 

 

 

 

Gravy

Of course, who can forget the gravy? I’ve included one vegan version and one gluten free version.

 

wild_mushroom_gravy_featureWild Mushroom Gravy by Oh My Veggies

 

 

236b851155ad0e48cf8bda15c76a44afGluten Free Turkey Gravy by Gluten Free on a Shoestring

 

 

 

 

Pies

I’ve saved the best for last – PIES!  This year, I challenged my mother-in-law to make a gluten free and vegan pumpkin pie just for me.  #challengeaccepted

 

Pumpkin-Pie-Slice3VertxBlogGluten Free Pumpkin Pie with Praline by Gluten Free Goddess

 

 

THE-BEST-Vegan-Gluten-Free-Pumpkin-Pie-10-ingredients-simple-methods-SO-flavorful-and-deliciousVegan Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie by Minimalist Baker

 

 

Fall and apple crisp go together like... well... fall and apple crisp.  This recipe is made in a skillet and is gluten free and vegan. For those with these dietary protocols, it doesn't... fall... short on flavor one bit! Oh and PS - it has some yummy caramel flavor which takes the flavor over the top! 

Skillet Caramel Apple Crisp – Gluten Free & Vegan by Pink Fortitude

 

 

 

 

So there you have it, the best of the best.  All you need to do now is be thankful and enjoy the day with your family and friends.

 

More Thanksgiving Resources You Will Love

Thankful Grateful Blessed Printable

More Thanksgiving Recipes and Resources

 

Gluten Free? Vegan? Paleo? Food restrictions?  YES!  You and your family CAN enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner with traditional dishes that meet a special nutrition protocol AND that everyone will love.  I sourced Pinterest for hours and collaborated with the top bloggers looking for the best recipes I could find to help you plan your Thanksgiving dinner.  Stuffing?  Yup! Pumpkin Pie?  Yup!  It's all here - everything but the turkey and the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink!

 

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Love, hugs, and I’m thankful that I don’t have to share my pumpkin pie.

hollysig

 
 
 
 
 
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6 Comments

  1. promisinglypennywise
    promisinglypennywise on October 13, 2016 at 10:26 am

    I’m looking forward to trying some of these! So many great ideas! Pinning this 🙂

    • Holly
      Holly on October 17, 2016 at 9:08 am

      Hi Pennywise – Awesome! Thank you so much for pinning! Hugs, Holly

    • Holly
      Holly on October 24, 2016 at 9:12 am

      Hi Tana – I missed the party last week but will definitely swing by this week! Hugs, Holly

  3. Deborah Smikle-Davis
    Deborah Smikle-Davis on October 20, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    I could not resist your compelling topic so I hopped by from This is How We Roll to see your vegan Thanksgiving dinner ideas.These are such delectable recipes. I plan to use some of them this Thanksgiving. I have never had a problem creating vegan Thanksgiving dishes because I cook so many vegetables all of the time. I have not tried a vegan turkey yet, but I may surprise my guests this year. I am pinning and sharing this awesome post. Feel free to hop buy and share this wonderful post with other vegan and plant-based bloggers at our Plant-Based Potluck Party at UrbanNaturale.com. We’d love to see more of your creations and support your blog!

    • Holly
      Holly on October 24, 2016 at 9:14 am

      Hi Deborah – Thank you so much for your kind words and invitation! I’m looking forward to cooking my first Thanksgiving this year, and having to do it with many gluten free and/or vegan options is going to be interesting!!! Hope to see you again soon! Hugs, Holly

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