29 Easy Gluten-Free Side Dishes

Looking for gluten-free side dishes that are actually easy to make? Here are 29 of my favorites, from quick weeknight options to make-ahead ideas, all built on simple, wholesome ingredients.

Every recipe on this page was checked ingredient by ingredient for wheat, barley, rye and hidden sources of gluten such as regular soy sauce, beer and breadcrumbs. If you have celiac disease or a serious intolerance, always use certified gluten-free oats, broth, spices and packaged products.

At a Glance

  • 29 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 30 minutes
  • 10 recipes ready in 20 minutes or less
  • Quickest: Blistered Tomatoes in 15 minutes
  • Calories: about 20 to 380 per serving

Gluten-Free Side Dishes

1
A cast iron skillet filled with vibrant red blistered cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh thyme.
Blistered Tomatoes
Ready in 15 minutes · 75 calories per serving.
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2
A close-up of a bowl of vibrant green Thanksgiving peas with a hint of butter and fresh herbs, ready to serve.
Thanksgiving Peas
Ready in 15 minutes · 150 calories per serving.
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3
A vibrant green bowl of freshly cooked garlic ginger bok choy, garnished with sesame seeds.
Garlic Ginger Bok Choy
Ready in 15 minutes · 80 calories per serving.
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4
A close-up of glistening, golden brown sautéed mushrooms with fresh parsley in a cast-iron skillet.
Sautéed Mushrooms
Ready in 15 minutes · 100 calories per serving.
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5
Freshly sautéed zucchini noodles with garlic and olive oil in a skillet
Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
Ready in 18 minutes · 65 calories per serving.
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6
A vibrant bowl of freshly made Garlic Sautéed Swiss Chard, garnished with a lemon wedge, ready to be served.
Garlic Sautéed Swiss Chard
Ready in 18 minutes · 90 calories per serving.
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7
Freshly sliced zucchini ready for freezing, demonstrating how to freeze zucchini for long-term storage.
How to Freeze Zucchini
Ready in 18 minutes · 20 calories per serving.
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8
A skillet of bright green beans with translucent minced shallots and lemon zest.
Green Beans with Shallots and Lemon
Ready in 20 minutes · 110 calories per serving.
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9
Close-up of golden brown, tender Air Fryer Carrots seasoned with fresh herbs in a rustic white bowl.
Air Fryer Carrots
Ready in 20 minutes · 120 calories per serving.
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10
Honey glazed carrots in a white serving dish with fresh herbs and melted butter glaze
Honey Glazed Carrots
Ready in 20 minutes · 145 calories per serving.
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11
A bowl of smooth, creamy mashed cauliflower topped with melted butter and fresh herbs.
Mashed Cauliflower
Ready in 25 minutes · 115 calories per serving.
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12
Fluffy cilantro lime rice in a white bowl, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on a rustic wooden table
Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle Copycat)
Ready in 25 minutes · 210 calories per serving.
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13
Bowl of homemade creamed corn with butter and fresh herbs on a wooden table
Homemade Creamed Corn
Ready in 25 minutes · 220 calories per serving.
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14
Perfectly cooked white rice in a pot showing fluffy separated grains - how to cook rice perfectly
How To Cook Rice (Perfectly)
Ready in 28 minutes · 205 calories per serving.
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15
A vibrant skillet full of golden-brown, tender-crisp Fajita Veggies (Chipotle Copycat) with sliced bell peppers and onions.
Chipotle Copycat Fajita Veggies
Ready in 30 minutes · 120 calories per serving.
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16
Bowl of fluffy ginger rice garnished with fresh herbs and sliced ginger on a rustic wooden table
Ginger Rice
Ready in 30 minutes · 210 calories per serving.
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17
How to cook lentils in a pot showing perfectly tender cooked lentils with golden color
How to Cook Lentils
Ready in 30 minutes · 180 calories per serving.
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18
Bowl of creamy mashed sweet potatoes garnished with butter and fresh herbs
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ready in 30 minutes · 210 calories per serving.
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19
Golden brown roasted acorn squash wedges with melted parmesan cheese and herbs on a baking sheet
Parmesan Herb Roasted Acorn Squash
Ready in 40 minutes · 180 calories per serving.
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20
Golden-brown Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts in a serving dish, garnished with fresh herbs.
Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Ready in 40 minutes · 300 calories per serving.
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21
Roasted butternut squash cubes and halves on a baking sheet, golden and caramelized with olive oil and herbs
Roasted Butternut Squash (Cubes and Halves)
Ready in 45 minutes · 150 calories per serving.
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22
Golden brown garlic herb roasted potatoes on a baking sheet garnished with fresh parsley
Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes
Ready in 50 minutes · 180 calories per serving.
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23
A crispy salted air fryer baked potato sliced open with a pat of melting butter and fresh chives.
Air Fryer Baked Potato
Ready in 50 minutes · 160 calories per serving.
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24
Crispy battered cauliflower florets coated in a glossy dark sesame glaze with green onions
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
Ready in 50 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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25
Easy caramelized onions cooking in a skillet until golden brown and sweet
Easy Caramelized Onions
Ready in 50 minutes · 80 calories per serving.
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26
Golden brown crispy smashed potatoes topped with fresh rosemary on a baking sheet.
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Ready in 55 minutes · 210 calories per serving.
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27
Golden brown baked yuca fries arranged on a baking sheet with a side of dipping sauce.
Baked Yuca Fries
Ready in 65 minutes · 245 calories per serving.
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28
Tender roasted beets sliced on a plate with fresh herbs
Easy Roasted Beets
Ready in 70 minutes · 75 calories per serving.
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29
A bubbling pot of golden-brown homemade baked beans with crispy bacon bits, ready to be served as a comforting side dish.
Classic Homemade Baked Beans
Ready in 140 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all of these recipes really gluten-free?

Yes. Each recipe was checked against its full ingredient list before being included here. Brands vary, so always read the labels on packaged ingredients.

What is the quickest recipe in this collection?

Blistered Tomatoes is the fastest, ready in about 15 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 20 to 380 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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