Gluten-Free Recipes

These side dish recipes are gluten-free or include directions to make them safe for those with celiac disease, sprue, or who are allergic to wheat gluten.

Side Dishes, Extras, Sauces and Salsas

Vegetable Side Dishes: Safe Without Modification

Baba Ghanoush
Balsamic Mushrooms
Braised Leeks
Brown Butter Cauliflower
Candied Carrots
Catalan Spinach
Cauliflower Goat Cheese Gratin
Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Chili Lime Carrots
Chipotle Glazed Carrots
Cilantro Lime Slaw
Classic Shredded Hash Browns
Collard Greens
Cranberry Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Creamed Collard Greens
Creamed Peas
Creamed Shredded Brussels Sprouts
Creamed Spinach | Low Sodium Version
Creamy Cauliflower | Low Sodium Version
Creamy Cauliflower Lentils | Low Sodium Version
Curried Creamed Cauliflower | Low Sodium Version
Curried Peas
Curried Roasted Squash
Curried Sweet Potato Fries
Eggplant Chow Chow
Escalivada (Spanish Eggplant with Mint)
Fondant Leeks
Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Green Beans Almondine
Green Bean and Mushroom Salad
Green Beans in Harissa Vinaigrette
Green Beans in Walnut Vinaigrette
Green Beans Salad with Bacon Buttermilk Dressing
Green Beans with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Green Beans with Red Onion
Harissa Carrots
Harissa Cauliflower
Herbed Zucchini
Holiday Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto
Holiday Shredded Brussels Sprouts
Honey Fennel Carrots
Honey Peas
Jicama Slaw
Kale with Nutmeg and Honey
Leeks and Greens
Lemon Butter Brussels Sprouts
Leeks with Mustard
Maple Sage Carrots | Low Sodium Version
Mashed Potatoes with Spinach and Garlic
Mashed Turflower (Caulinip)
Minted Carrots | Low Sodium Version
Minted Cucumbers
Minted Peas
Mediterranean Corn Salad
Moroccan Chickpeas
Mustard Vinaigrette Green Beans
Pan Grilled Asparagus
Pan Grilled Broccoli
Parmesan Squash
Parmesan Zucchini
Parsnip French Fries
Parsnip Home Fries
Poblano Rice
Quinoa with Olives and Olive Oil
Quinoa with Peppers and Capers
Roasted Acorn Squash
Roasted Beets | Low Sodium Version
Roasted Balsamic Mushrooms
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Mustard Sauce
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Tahini Sauce
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted Carrots with Fennel
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic | Low Sodium Version
Roasted Cauliflower with Pine Nuts
Roasted Curried Cauliflower
Roasted Eggplant with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
Roasted Red Peppers
Roasted Root Vegetables
Roasted Savory Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Tomatoes
Roasted Vegetables with Caper Vinaigrette | Coumadin Safe Roasted Vegetables with Caper Vinaigrette
Salsa Verde
Sambal Roasted Carrots
Sauteed Arugula
Sauteed Broccoli with Chili Oil
Sauteed Leeks | Low Sodium Version
Sauteed Leeks with Pinenuts
Sauteed Spinach
Sauteed Spinach with Apples and Walnuts
Sauteed Spinach with Roasted Garlic
Sauteed Swiss Chard
Sesame Broccoli with Cashews
Sesame Ginger Broccoli
Shredded Brussels Sprouts | Low Sodium Version
Southern Green Beans
Southwest Corn Cakes
Southwestern Slaw
Spiced Snap Peas
Spicy Acorn Squash
Spicy Broccoli Salad
Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Spinach and Garlic | Low Sodium Version
Spinach Garlic Goodenough
Sriracha Roasted Carrots
Steamed Artichokes
Swiss Chard with Garlic
Yellow Squash with Onions
Warm Zucchini, Basil and Tomato Salad
Zucchini Salad
Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes | Low Sodium Version

Safe with Cautions or Modifications

Asian Glazed Roasted Eggplant - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Asian Green Bean Salad - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Asian Spiced Snap Peas - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Balsamic Lacquered Eggplant - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Beer Braised Cabbage - Use gluten-free beer in this dish. Redbridge is one brand of gluten-free beer.
Blue Cheese Acorn Squash - Use gluten-free blue cheese or regular at your own risk.
Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts - Check for modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese; it's best to grate your own from a block.
Crunchy Broccoli Bites - Use gluten-free breadcrumbs in this dish.
Ginger Snow Peas - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Green Bean Casserole - Use gluten-free bread fried onions or gluten-free fried potato sticks in this recipe.
Green Beans with Miso Butter - Check to make sure the miso is gluten-free.
Grilled Bok Choy - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Kale Salad with Pumpkin Seeds - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Miso Root Vegetables - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish, and check to make sure the miso is gluten-free.
Seared Okra with Cajun Glaze - Use gluten-free beer in this dish.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Green Onions - Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce, as sold in the United States, is gluten-free.
Spicy Mustard Bok Choy - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish. (Wok Mei makes gluten-free hoisin sauce.)
Sriracha Roasted Brussels Sprouts - Make sure the Sriracha sauce is gluten-free.

Starches

Safe Without Modification

Aloo Gobi (Indian Cauliflower and Potatoes)
Arugula Pesto Mashed Potatoes | Low Sodium Version
Avocado Potato Salad
Bacon Garlic Hash Browns
Bacon Thyme Potato Salad
Baked Sweet Potato
Baked Potato
Black Bean Mole
Black Beans with Summer Squash
Black Eyed Pea Hummus
Brown and Wild Rice
Brown Rice
Brown Rice with Parsley
Buttered Rice with Leeks
Celery Mashed Potatoes
Cheesy Quinoa | Low Sodium Version
Cilantro Lime Rice | Low Sodium Version
Cinnamon Rice | Low Sodium Version
Classic Shredded Hash Browns
Coconut Brown Rice
Coconut Rice | Low Sodium Version
Confetti Corn
Corn and Parsnip Puree
Corn and Tomatillo Chow Chow
Corn with Red Onion
Cowboy Pinto Beans
Creamy Cauliflower Lentils | Low Sodium Version
Creamy White Bean Salad
Cumin, Black Eyes and Corn Salad | Low Sodium Version
Cumin Rice
Curried Chickpeas
Curried Corn
Dirty Rice
Fondant Potatoes
French Fries
German Potato Salad with Brussels Sprouts
Ginger Mashed Potatoes
Gluten Free Poblano and Chipotle Cornbread
Greek Quinoa Salad | Coumadin Safe Greek Quinoa Salad
Green Quinoa Salad
Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Basil Oil
Hasselback Potatoes
Holiday Rice Stuffing
Home Fries | Low Sodium Version
Home Fries with Peppers
Hoppin' John
Indian Chickpea Pancakes
Jasmine Rice | Low Sodium Version
Jasmine Rice with Chili Oil and Scallions
Jollof Rice
Mashed Parsnips
Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Leeks
Mashed Potatoes with Spinach and Garlic
Mashed Yams with Green Onions and Sage
Mashed Yams with Mint
Mashed Yams with Sage
Maque Choux
Mexican Rice | Low Sodium Version
Mexican Street Corn
Middle Eastern Spiced Potatoes | Low Sodium Version
Moroccan Chickpeas
Mujadara
Mustard Lentils
Mushroom Polenta
Navarran White Beans (Poches de Navarra)
Papadum
Paprika Potatoes
Patatas Bravas
Pecan Shallot Rice
Plain Mashed Potatoes | Low Sodium Version
Poblano Corn Rice
Poblano Lime Rice
Porcini Hummus
Porcini Mashed Potatoes
Quinoa Thyme Salad
Red Quinoa Salad
Refried Black Eyed Peas
Rice and Lentil Pilaf
Risotto Cakes
Risotto with Peas
Roasted Corn on the Cob
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Low Sodium Version
Roasted Garlic Succotash | Low Sodium Version
Roasted Mixed Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Root Vegetables
Roasted Tomato Shallot Rice
Roasted Yams with Rosemary | Low Sodium Version
Romano Grits
Rosemary Potatoes
Saffron Brown Rice
Saffron Polenta
Saffron Rice | Low Sodium Version
Sage Brown Butter Rice
Savory Lemon Rice | Low Sodium Version
Savory Quinoa | Low Sodium Version
Shredded Sweet Potato Hash Browns
Smoked Gouda Polenta
Smoky Corn
Smoky Roasted Potatoes
Southwest Succotash | Low Sodium Version
Soy Sweet Potato Wedges
Spanish Rice (Rice-A-Roni)
Spicy Chickpeas with Quinoa
Spicy Sweet Corn
Steve's Gluten-Free Cornbread
Steve's Gluten-Free Jalapeno Cornbread
Succotash | Low Sodium Version
Sweet Potato and Poblano Home Fries
Sweet Potato Latkes
Tahini Cauliflower Salad
Thick Cut Yam Home Fries | Low Sodium Version
Tomato Polenta
Tuscan White Beans with Kale
Twice Baked Potatoes
Warm Potato Salad | Low Sodium Version
White Bean Salad with Red Pepper Oregano Dressing
Wild Rice | Low Sodium Version
Wild Rice and Black Beans
Wild Rice and Mushrooms
Wild Rice with Cranberries
Yam Home Fries | Low Sodium Version

Safe with Cautions or Modifications

Asian Hash Browns - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Barbara's Potato Salad - Heinz apple cider vinegar is gluten-free. Check for modified food starch in mayonnaise.
Black Eyed Pea Cakes - Check for cross-contamination or unspecified natural flavors in sliced ham.
Black Bean Hummus - Check for modified food starch in yogurt.
Black Bean Stuffed Peppers | Low Sodium Version - Check for flour or modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese.
Black Eyed Peas | Low Sodium Version - Check for cross-contamination or unspecified natural flavors in sliced ham.
Boston Baked Beans - Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce (sold in the United States) is gluten-free.
Cajun Black Eyed Pea Salad - Check for modified food starch, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, or flour in Creole/Cajun seasoning.
Cajun Potato Salad - Check for modified food starch in the mayonnaise (Best Foods and Hellman's are gluten-free) and the sausage. Check for modified food starch, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, or flour in the Cajun seasoning.
Cajun Yam Fries - Check to make sure your Cajun/Creole spice blend is gluten-free.
Cheese Grits - Check for flour or modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese.
Creamy French Peas - Use garbanzo flour in this dish.
Curried Hummus - Make sure the yogurt, garam masala, and curry are gluten-free.
Gluten Free Whole Grain Pizza Crust - Check the flours to make sure they are certified gluten-free. Some facilities that process buckwheat or other flours also process wheat flours and there is some risk of cross-contamination.
Greek Salad Bruschetta - Use a gluten-fre bread of your choice in this dish.
Holiday Sausage and Mushroom Stuffing - Use gluten-free bread in this dish. Check to make sure the sausage is gluten-free.
Honey Sriracha Roasted Potatoes - Make sure the Sriracha sauce is gluten-free.
Hummus - Check for modified food starch in yogurt.
Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes - Check for flour or modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese. Check for modified food starch in sour cream
Leek and Scallion Quinoa - Sometimes quinoa is processed in the same machinery that handles wheat-containing products. If this concerns you, look for quinoa that is labeled "gluten free."
Mushroom Rice - Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce (as made in the United States) is gluten-free.
Mustard Mashed Potatoes - Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce (as made in the United States) is gluten-free.
Orzo with Tapenade - Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
Porcini Cornbread - Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce, as sold in the United States, is gluten-free.
Quinoa and Black Beans - Sometimes quinoa is processed in the same machinery that handles wheat-containing products. If this concerns you, look for quinoa that is labeled "gluten free."
Quinoa with Peas | Low Sodium Version - Sometimes quinoa is processed in the same machinery that handles wheat-containing products. If this concerns you, look for quinoa that is labeled "gluten free."
Refried Black Beans - La Costeña Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce are gluten-free.
Roasted Garlic Bread Pudding - Use gluten-free bread in this dish.
Roasted Garlic Hummus - Check for modified food starch in the yogurt.
Savory Potato Salad - Make sure the sausage is gluten-free.
Smoked Paprika Hummus - Check for modified food starch in the yogurt.
Smokey Black Eyed Peas - Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce, as sold in the United States, is gluten-free.
Spicy Grits - Check for modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese.
Tomato Cheese Quinoa | Low Sodium Version - Sometimes quinoa is processed in the same machinery that handles wheat-containing products. If this concerns you, look for quinoa that is labeled "gluten free."
Twice Baked Yams - Check for flour or modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese.

Sauces, Condiment, Salsas, & Misc.

Safe Without Modification

Ajvar (Eggplant Dip)
Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Arugula Pesto
Asparagus Salsa
Baked Tortilla Chips
Basil Oil
Basil Pesto
Basil Pesto with Walnuts
Buffalo Sauce
Cajun Barbecue Sauce
Cajun Chickpeas
Cajun Spice Blend
Candied Pecans
Candied Pumpkin Seeds
Caper Mustard Sauce
Caper Yogurt Sauce
Caribbean Jerk Crema
Chancho en Piedra
Chermoula
Chimichurri Sauce
Cilantro, Garlic, and Avocado Crema
Cilantro Jalapeno Spread
Cilantro Garlic Sauce
Cilantro Oil
Cilantro Pistou
Clam Dip
Crab Dip
Cranberry Glaze
Creole Dip
Crispy Quinoa
Cucumber Mint Yogurt
Deviled Eggs
Dill Pesto
Dill Oil
Dukkah
Eggplant Pesto
Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Georgian Cilantro Sauce
Guacamole
Gremolata
Hollandaise Sauce
Jerk Rub
Mango Mustard Salsa
Mango Salsa
Margarita
Mayonnaise
Mint Horseradish Sauce
Melon Salsa
Mushroom Duxelles Spread
Mushroom Jus (Mushroom Gravy)
Mustard Hollandaise Sauce
Olive Dust
Onion Confit
Pate
Southwestern Pepper Pesto
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
Red Chimichurri Sauce
Red Pepper Pesto
Remoulade Dressing
Roasted Acorn Squash Hummus
Roasted Carrot Spread
Roasted Garlic
Roasted Garlic Alioli
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Romesco Sauce
Sambal
Sauce Royale
Shallot Jam
(Not) Sauce Robert
Shrimp Cocktail Bites - Hors d'oeuvres
Smoked Romesco Sauce
Smoky Barbecue Sauce
Southwestern Pepper Pesto
Spinach Pistachio Pesto
Sun-Dried Tomato Dip/Spread
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Taco Seasoning Mix
Tapenade
Tomatillo Pasilla
Tomatillo Salsa
Tomato Sauce (from canned tomatoes)
Tomato Sauce (from fresh tomatoes)
Tomato Sauce - GERD-Friendly (low acid) Version
Zucchini Pico de Gallo

Safe with Cautions or Modifications

Artichoke Dip - Check for modified food starch in mayonnaise. Check for flour or modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese.
Barbecue Sauce - Heinz brands of ketchup are gluten-free. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free.
Bruce's Pimento Cheese - Check for modified food starch in the sour cream.
Cilantro Pesto - Check for flour or modified food starch in pre-shredded cheese.
Cilantro Tartar Sauce - Check for modified food starch in mayonnaise.
Cocktail Sauce - Heinz brands of ketchup are gluten-free.
Curried Tartar Sauce - Check for modified food starch in the mayonnaise; Best Foods and Hellman's mayonnaises are gluten-free.
Enchilada Sauce - Use garbanzo flour instead of all-purpose wheat flour.
French Onion Dip - Check for modified food starch in the sour cream. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce, as sold in the United States, is gluten-free.
Garlic Tartar Sauce - Check for modified food starch in the mayonnaise.
Ginger Garlic Sauce - Use low-sodium, gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Mint Pesto - Check for anti-caking ingrediets in pre-grated cheese; it's best to grate your own from a block.
Peruvian Green Sauce- Check to make sure that the mayonnaise and sour cream are gluten-free.
Ponzu Sauce - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Raita - Check for modified food starch in the yogurt and make sure the garam masala is gluten-free.
Roasted Garlic Mushroom Hors d'oeuvres - Use gluten-free panko bread crumbs in this dish.
Savory Mushroom Souffle - Use gluten-free garbanzo flour in this dish and check for flour or anti-caking ingredients in pre-shredded cheese (it's best to grate your own from a block).
Spicy Asian Peanut Sauce - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
Sun Dried Tomato Tartar Sauce - Check for modified food starch in mayonnaise. Best Foods and Hellman's mayonnaises are gluten-free.
Tartar Sauce - Check for modified food starch in the mayonnaise.
Thai Peanut Sauce - Use gluten-free tamari sauce in place of soy sauce in this dish.