7 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Main Dishes that are not Turkey
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Thanksgiving is all about gathering with loved ones and indulging in a feast fit for a king. But, not everyone loves turkey. I for one, am a little tired of it.
We have you covered with 7 Thanksgiving main dishes that are gluten free or have simple options to make them gluten free.
These dishes are guaranteed to impress and make you question if you should ever serve turkey again!
Say goodbye to boring turkey and hello to juicy prime rib, the best melt-in-your-mouth beef tenderloin, my Dad’s famous ham, and so much more.
Whether you follow a gluten free diet or simply want to try something different this year, these alternative main dishes will add a burst of flavor and creativity to your holiday spread.
Gluten Free Thanksgiving Main Dishes
Not everyone loves turkey. We have you covered with 7 gluten free Thanksgiving main dishes that are delicious and unforgettable.
Butter and Garlic Crusted Prime Rib
If you're tired of serving turkey at Thanksgiving, try out prime rib. This recipe walks you through how to make the best prime rib that will wow your family. The crust of the prime rib is coated in butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. The inside is perfectly moist, tender, and pink. Use gluten free flour instead of flour to make the gravy.
Baked Ham with Pineapple and Cherries
At every family event, my dad loves to make his famous baked ham with special sauce. This ham is covered in pineapples and cherries and served with a sweet mustard sauce everyone raves about.
Stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash
This stuffed roasted butternut squash is the perfect main dish if you need a vegan or vegetarian option. It's stuffed with a flavorful wild rice, cranberry, walnut, and sage filling. This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated on Thanksgiving day.
Melt In Your Mouth Roast Beef Tenderloin
This melt-in-your-mouth tenderloin is covered in a herb and garlic crust. It's an easy no-fuss recipe that has that wow factor.
Roast Leg of Lamb
Lamb is often forgotten about but it is a fabulous main course around the holidays. You cook it just like prime rib. This roasted leg of lamb has lemon and garlic flavors and the meat is moist and tender.
Rosemary Garlic Pork Roast
There's nothing better than a flavorful pork roast with a great crust! This succulent rosemary garlic pork roast is easy and quick to prepare, and always a crowd-pleaser. The pork meat is delicious, juicy, and incredibly tender!
Gluten Free Chicken Pot Pie with an Herb Crust
A few years ago I attended a Christmas dinner hosted by a friend and she served chicken pot pie as the main dish. It was my first time not eating roasted turkey as a holiday dinner and I have to tell you; I loved it! Pot pie is comfy and cozy and perfect for sharing with a group of loved ones. This gluten free chicken pot pie is loaded with veggies and topped with a tasty herb crust that has received rave reviews on the site. There are also directions for how to make it dairy free.
More Thanksgiving Recipes
- Comfort Food Gluten Free Thanksgiving Side Dishes
- Gluten Free Thanksgiving Desserts
- Gluten Free Leftover Turkey Recipes
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Carol Lovett is the founder of Ditch the Wheat and a Globe and Mail bestselling author of the cookbook, Ditch the Wheat. She has been eating gluten free since 2010. She loves all things food, natural living, and spiritual. She's also a reiki master and crystal healer.
Gluten Free Resources
Do you need help with gluten free meals?
I recommend this meal-planning app. It makes cooking gluten free dinners extremely easy and family-friendly.
What gluten free snacks can I eat?
Lots! I have a ton of practical gluten free snack recipes in my cookbook.
How can I eat dessert on a gluten free diet?
You can 100% eat dessert while eating gluten free. Try my dessert cookbook for easy gluten free dessert recipes.
How do I know what is gluten free and what isn’t?
I have a whole section is it gluten free?
How do I make substitutions?
If you need substitution advice I created a ton of resources here.