44 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Sides

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44 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Sides1/44 Butternut Squash and Kale Gratin 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Butternut Squash and Kale Gratin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This butternut squash and kale gratin is packed with layers of flavor. It’s simple to throw together, and it’s versatile, since you can use whatever winter squash you have on hand. Even your kids will be coming back for seconds. It’s truly one of the best gluten-free Thanksgiving sides! —Pamela Gelsomini, Wrentham, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 cup:

—Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit:

466 calories, 37g fat (20g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 11g protein. 2/44 Gluten-Free Biscuits 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Gluten-Free Biscuits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 9 biscuits Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Basic gluten-free biscuits are fantastic with brunch, dinner or even a bowl of soup for an easy lunch. This recipe is perfect for tweaking—stir in your favorite ingredients like shredded cheddar and garlic powder, Swiss and chives, or Parmesan and Italian seasoning. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit:

Apples, fresh figs and pecans are also delicious with these sprouts

205 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 467mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 3/44 Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pears 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pears Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This year I decided to create a brand-new Brussels sprouts recipe for Thanksgiving dinner. I came up with an easy dish that uses only a handful of ingredients but still feels special. Apples, fresh figs and pecans are also delicious with these sprouts.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable

—David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 220 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 4/44 Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this dish because I love scalloped potatoes and apples. It is delicious with baked breaded pork chops, which you could cook at the same

time in another cast-iron pan

time in another cast-iron pan. My spouse and I are retired, so it’s just the two of us, but you could easily double the recipe to serve more. —Shirley Rickis, The Villages, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 376 calories, 25g fat (15g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. 5/44 Roasted Carrots and Onions 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Oven-Roasted Carrots Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My seven children and 15 grandchildren really

look forward to these oven-roasted carrots

look forward to these oven-roasted carrots. As a cook at our local school, I serve two generations of my family, plus relatives and friends from all over our area. —Marlene Schott, Devine, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 88 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 6/44 Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have

These are just as good as any traditional recipe, maybe better!

a family member with special dietary needs, so I came up with these gluten-free sweet potato muffins that we could all enjoy. These are just as good as any traditional recipe, maybe better! If you don’t have sweet potato on hand, canned pumpkin may be used instead. —Kallee Krong-Mccreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 231 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 7/44 Turnip Greens Salad 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Turnip Greens Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8

You could also add different kinds of meat to this salad

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Turnip Greens Salad was created using items from my garden. Because most people cook turnip greens, I wanted to present those same greens in a way that would retain their nutrient content. You could also add different kinds of meat to this salad. I have used cooked shrimp, chicken or beef. —James McCarroll, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 161 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1/2 starch. 8/44 Pimiento Green Beans Test

Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s an easy way to turn everyday green beans into a special side dish. Pimientos, Parmesan cheese and chicken broth add savory flavor and a dash of color. Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 44 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 336mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable 9/44 Sweet Potato Meringue Bake Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potato Meringue Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From

It’s simple enough to throw together even after the holidays

the Recipe Creator: This sweet potato meringue casserole is a slightly sweeter variation of the original, minus the extra sugar. It’s simple enough to throw together even after the holidays. For more sauce, you can add extra water, butter, brown sugar or maple syrup to the filling before baking. Rum, brandy or lemon zest can be added to change up the flavor. —Kathy Kinomoto, Bothell, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 265 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 10/44 Cider Baked Squash 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cider Baked

This is one of my favorites!

Squash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a freelance writer who sometimes needs a break from a long session of working on a story. That’s when I escape to the kitchen to whip up something that’s good to eat, yet easy to prepare. This is one of my favorites! Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 137 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch. 11/44 Winter Fruit Salad Test Kitchen Approved Winter Fruit

Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 126 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. 12/44 Roasted Beets with Orange Gremolata and Goat Cheese Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Beets with Orange Gremolata and Goat Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandma always grew beets then pickled or canned them, but I prefer to prepare them differently. I

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable

love these roasted beets in the winter but they can be enjoyed all year with the addition of fresh herbs and tangy goat cheese. —Courtney Archibeque, Greeley, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 49 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable. 13/44 Mashed Red Potatoes 60 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mashed Red Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These creamy garlic mashed potatoes are so good, you can serve them plain—no

butter or gravy is needed

butter or gravy is needed. This is the only way I make my mashed potatoes. —Valerie Mitchell, Olathe, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 190 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 14/44 Wild Rice, Quinoa & Cranberry Salad Test Kitchen Approved Wild Rice, Quinoa & Cranberry Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fragrant salad is a vitamin and protein powerhouse. Toss in

leftover cooked turkey

leftover cooked turkey to make it a meal the next day. —Jerilyn Korver, Bellflower, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 317 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 595mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein. 15/44 Sweet Potato Pilaf 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potato Pilaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The combination of sweet potatoes, bacon, asparagus and kale makes this simple wild rice dish taste amazing! To save time and dishes, use a pressure cooker

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