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Gluten-Free & Vegan Side Dish Recipes

Browse dozens of mouthwatering gluten-free, allergy-free, and vegan side dish recipes that will complete any meal! Whether you need a no-fuss side to go with your weeknight dinner or the perfect dish for a potluck, you'll find it here!

Where to start? Try this cozy recipe for perfect vegan Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes, with some leftover rice make this Classic Vegetable Fried Rice in minutes! Make this gluten-free Cold Italian Pasta Salad that tastes just like the classic!

grilled cabbage steaks on plate

Grilled Cabbage Steaks

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Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad

air fryer okra in white serving bowl

Air Fryer Okra

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Vegan BLT Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

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Fried Sweet Plantains (Maduros)

air fryer tostones on white plate overhead

Air Fryer Tostones

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Shirazi Salad

air fryer broccoli in wide bowl

Air Fryer Broccoli

air fryer asparagus in bowl

Air Fryer Asparagus

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Irish Potato Bread

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Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

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Old-Fashioned Vegan Potato Soup

overhead of crispy air fryer brussels sprouts in a bowl

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

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Easy Oven Roasted Carrots

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Vegan Corn Casserole (Gluten-Free)

homemade gluten-free jiffy corn muffin mix in bowl

Gluten-Free Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (Copycat Recipe)

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Air Fryer Green Beans

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Pumpkin Risotto (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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Sweet, fruity, tropical paradise! 🀩 * Virgin St Sweet, fruity, tropical paradise! 🀩
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Virgin Strawberry PiΓ±a Coladas πŸ˜‹πŸ“πŸ§‰πŸπŸ₯₯
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These Sweet Straw-worthy Strawberry Mocktails areπŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo πŸ’š
No-Added Sugar πŸ’™
Healthy (all fruit), Quick (less than 5 min), & Easy (3 ingredients) πŸ’œ
Perfect Summer Beverage For Kids and...EVERYONE! πŸ’—
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Tropical vibes in a glass as you soak up the final weeks of summer sun! πŸ₯³ Get out your blender (I used "one of" my many @nutribullet blenders), a can of @thaikitchen unsweetened light coconut milk, @dolesunshine pineapple, and strawberries (use frozen or fresh and local, but freeze them yourself)! Blend everything up smooth and creamy. Add a splash of pineapple juice if you like your mocktails less thick! 🫠🍹
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How are you spending the last full month of pure summer fun? πŸ₯³βœŒοΈβ˜€οΈ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/virgin-strawberry-pina-colada/
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Dip, Dunk, Devour! πŸ˜‹ * Vegan French Toast Stick Dip, Dunk, Devour! πŸ˜‹
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Vegan French Toast Sticks (Gluten-Free, Eggless) 🍞🍁😚
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These Finger-Licking Fun French Toast Sticks are :πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’š
Kid-Approved πŸ’™
Make-Ahead & Freezer-Friendly πŸ’œ
Classic & Customizable + a Blank Canvas For Dips & Spreads πŸ’–
Nostalgic Breakfast For You, Fun Finger Food For Kids πŸ’—
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Grab the O.G. @aldiusa liveGfree bread that's thick, wide, and gluten-free fluffy perfection! Lightly toast or let it dry out overnight before dipping it into the secret eggless mixture of non-dairy milk (I use @thaikitchen light coconut!), @bobsredmill chickpea flour and nooch, @simplyorganicfoods cinnamon, @swervesweetie sweetener, and a splash of @watkins.1868 vanilla!
Pan-fry, coat in extra cinnamon and sugar, dip in @coombsmaple or any fun drippy dip of choice! πŸ₯³βœŒοΈπŸž
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What will you be dunking your French Toast Sticks in? πŸ€”
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-french-toast-sticks-gluten-free/
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Crispy, charred, melt-in-your-mouth...CABBAGE! πŸ₯¬
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Grilled Cabbage Steaks (Gluten-Free, Vegan) πŸ₯¬πŸ˜β€οΈ
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These Sleek Cabbage Steaks areπŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Keto & Paleo πŸ’š
Kid-Approved πŸ’™
Healthy & CustomizableπŸ’œ
Quick & Easy πŸ’–
Simple Side Dish, Salad Addition, or Entree with Toppings πŸ’
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Just a plain 'ole head of green cabbage, sliced up into thick "steaks", lightly brushed with olive oil, and seasoned however you want it! πŸ₯³πŸ˜‹
Grill them up and serve as is OR, load on the toppings like vegan coconut bacon, tahini, vegan sour cream, beans, nuts, seeds, etc. Go crazy!
The most delicious way to serve up cabbage! Smokey, charred, and crispy outer leaves with melt-in-your-mouth inner leaves! 🀩
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/grilled-cabbage-steaks/
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Fire up the grill, we have some sweet, fruity, del Fire up the grill, we have some sweet, fruity, deliciousness to grill up! πŸ˜‹πŸ™Œ
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Perfectly Grilled Peaches (Gluten-Free, Vegan) πŸ‘πŸ˜β€οΈ
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These Perfectly Peachy Summer Dessert Gems areπŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo πŸ’š
Kid-Approved πŸ’™
Healthy & Naturally Sweet πŸ’œ
Super Easy & Quick πŸ’–
Perfect Summer Dessert, Side, Topping, or Breakfast πŸ’
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Grab those beautiful, juicy, sweet local peaches (yellow or white!πŸ₯° @theboysfarmersmarket); keep it plain, or make them for dessert with some brown sugar @swervesweetie, @countrycrock plant butter, @simplyorganicfoods cinnamon, and top a warm gooey scoop with your favorite vegan @so_delcious vanilla ice cream or homemade coconut whipped cream! πŸ˜‹πŸ₯°πŸ‘πŸ¨πŸ₯₯πŸ₯„
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/how-to-grill-peaches/
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#peachseason #peach #grilledpeaches #peaches #grilledfruit #grilling #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #glutenfreedairyfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #peachesandcream #summerdessert #glutenfreelife #grilleddessert #foodallergymom #kidapproved #vegangrilling #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreegrilling #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease
Perfect meaty scallops...without the seafood??? 🀯
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Easy Vegan Scallops (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸ₯—
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These Mushroom Masquerading Scallops are πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan & Vegetarian πŸ’›
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo πŸ’š
100% Plant-Based πŸ’™
Succulent King Oyster Mushrooms & Simple Pan SauceπŸ’œ
No-Fuss, Quick & Easy πŸ’—
Perfect Entree or Fancy Appetizer πŸ’–
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Back in Jersey, King Oyster Mushrooms were impossible to find. So when I saw @theboysfarmersmarket had plenty of them every week, I finally had to try the impossible! Perfect, amazing, savory, umami, meaty, tender, melt-in-your-mouth VEGAN scallops! You MUST try this super simple, quick, and easy recipe...you will wow not only your friends and family but yourself as well...trust me! πŸ€©βœŒοΈπŸ™Œ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-scallops/
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No one cares about entrees during the summer...it' No one cares about entrees during the summer...it's ALL about the sides and salads! πŸ˜πŸ˜†πŸ₯—πŸ«˜
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Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan) πŸ˜‹πŸ₯—πŸ«˜
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This Beautifully Bountiful Bean-Filled Salad is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan & Vegetarian πŸ’›
Healthy, Quick, & Easy πŸ’š
Great For Meal Prep πŸ’™
Easy Summer Lunch, Side Dish, or Appetizer πŸ’œ
Feed A Crowd at Potlucks, Cookouts, BBQs, & Summer Grillings! πŸ’—
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Green beans, kidney beans (my fav!), cannellini, some finely diced red onion, fresh parsley, and a sweet and tangy dressing made with @bragg apple coder vinegar, @pompeian evoo, a touch of dijon, salt, pepper, and a pinch of celery seed! A classic for a reason; it will last in the fridge all week for a quick side or light lunch too! πŸ€€πŸ™ŒβœŒοΈ
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Find tons more variations and suggestions in the post! How does your family do the classic 3 bean salad? πŸ€”
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/three-bean-salad/
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#threebeansalad #summerrecipes #beansalad #bbqsides #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #mealprepping #foodallergies #feedfeed #summersalad #glutenfreelife #whatsonmyplate #healthymoms #kidapproved #thenewhealthy #potluck #greenbeans #glutenfreefood #summereats #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom #makesmewhole #easylunch
Say goodbye to slimy okra! We have perfectly crisp Say goodbye to slimy okra! We have perfectly crispy okra on the menu today! 😍πŸ₯³
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Crispy Air Fryer Okra (Easy, Oil-Free) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸ₯—
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These Outragously Outstanding Okra are πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo πŸ’š
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Just Okra & Your Choice of Seasonings πŸ’œ
No-Fuss, Quick & Easy πŸ’—
Perfect Side Dish, Appetizer, or Healthy Snack πŸ’–
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Just grab a bunch of fresh whole beautifully green Okra from your local market (like @theboysfarmersmarket), your spices and herbs of choice (@simplyorganicfoods), toss, and let your @gowiseusa air fryer do all the crispy roasting magic! No sliminess, no stickiness, no mush! These crispy okra fries are little veggies (actually they're a fruit pod) perfection! πŸ₯³πŸ˜‹
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-okra/
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#okra #oilfree #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #okrarecipes #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #airfryerrecipe #easysidedish #healthysidedish #glutenfreelife #paleorecipes #plantbasedvegan #southernfood #thenewhealthy #ketorecipe #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #ketosnacks #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
It's June and that means it's time for a new FUNFE It's June and that means it's time for a new FUNFETTI recipe! πŸ₯³
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Gluten-Free Funfetti Banana Bread (Vegan, Allergy-Free) πŸ₯°πŸ˜πŸŽ‚πŸŽ‰πŸŒπŸž
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These Festive Funfetti Birthday Banana Bread is :πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Kid-Approved πŸ’š
9 Ingredients πŸ’™
Easy, Quick, Make-Ahead & Freezer-Friendly πŸ’œ
Perfect for ANY Celebration (not just birthdays!) πŸ’–
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For celebrating my 26th birthday tomorrow and Strength and Sunshine's 9th birthday on June 26th it's annual Funfetti month! 😍 It's everything you love about colorful Funfetti and sprinkles with the cozy comfort of a fresh-baked banana bread loaf from mom's oven! Perfect for a celebration away from family...😒
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A super simple mix of @kingarthurbaking gluten-free flour, baking powder and soda, light brown sugar, granulated sugar sweetener @swervesweetie, super dupa ripe chiquita bananas, vanilla extract, oil, a tiny pinch of salt, and all the rainbow jimmies! πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜‹
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/funfetti-banana-bread-gluten-free-vegan/
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#funfettibananabread #bananabread #funfetticake #bakingfromscratch #rainbowsprinkles #bakingwithkids #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #bananabreadrecipes #kidsbirthdayideas #glutenfreelife #glutenfreebread #foodallergymom #kidapproved #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #veganbread