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Gluten-free vegetable and side dishes

When it comes to vegetarian foods, there's no line between side dishes and main dishes, so feel free to turn any of these gluten-free vegetable dishes into the main course. All of these side dish recipes are gluten-free, wheat-free and vegetarian, and most are vegan as well.

Gluten-Free Cheesy Rice Balls
Gluten-Free Cheesy Rice Balls

Black Bean Guacamole
Vegan guacamole with avocados, lime juice and tomatoes is naturally gluten-free. If you're using canned black-beans, make sure they have no additives and are gluten-free.

Quick and easy vegetarian broccoli and potato curry recipe
A quick and easy curry recipe using broccoli and potatoes cooked in an Indian-spiced tomato sauce mixture with garam masala, cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper. This simple and healthy side dish is both vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.

Sugar-Glazed Barbecued Sweet Corn
You can't have a barbecue without corn on the cob, and fortunately, this classic barbecue food is perfect for those on a vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diet.

Gluten-free Olive Tapenade
Olive tapenade served with gluten-free crackers or bread would makes a great vegetarian and vegan appetizer.

Gluten-Free Vegetarian Stuffing Recipe
A gluten-free vegetarian stuffing recipe with rice and almonds instead of bread. If you need a gluten-free stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving that is vegetarian and vegan as well, this is an excellent one to try.

Peach and Mango Salsa
Although homemade salsa is usually naturally gluten-free, this recipe is different from most salsa recipes, in that it is made from mangos and peaches, rather than tomatoes. Perfect with some gluten-free flax chips!

Easy grilled pesto veggie packets with tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms
Easy grilled pesto veggie packets with tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms - vegetarian barbecue recipe

Cauliflower and Pepper Hash Recipe
For a simple vegetarian and vegan and gluten-free side dish, try this lightly-fried cauliflower recipe with green bell peppers. The caluiflower is pre-steamed, so even though the vegetables are fried, this dish is lower in fat than most fried vegetable recipes.

Gluten-Free Mashed Turnips
Gluten-Free Mashed Turnips

Irish Colcannon Potatoes and Cabbage
Colcannon is a traditional Irish side dish, and this version is both vegetarian and vegan and it's gluten-free as well. Make this recipe for St. Patrick's Day, or anyday that you are longing for a wee taste of Ireland.

Baked Potatoes with Ground Sage
An easy vegetarian and vegan recipe for baked potatoes cooked with fresh or ground sage. If you're growing fresh sage in your herb garden, this is a great way to cook it up. Potatoes go particularly well with sage, as they both have an earthy flavor.

Oven-roasted vegetable mix
A vegetarian vegetable side dish of roasted wintery vegetables in a lightly sweetened sauce. This recipe combines sweet potatoes, cauliflowers and Brussels sprouts into a healthy and simple vegetable side dish to accompany any meal. Use vegan margarine instead of butter to make these vegetables vegan and a bit lighter. Suitable for those on a...

Okinawa Sweet Potatoes
Sony, a food enthusiast from Kaua'i tells me that a little old lady at a grocery store pointed out some dark purple potatoes to him one day and told him how to make this popular vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free Hawaiian recipe for Okinawa sweet potatoes with coconut milk and aloha.

Gluten-Free Vegan Baba Ganoush Recipe
This easy baba ganoush recipe is vegetarian, vegan, and naturally-gluten free. Baba ganush is a Middle Eastern eggplant dip with eggplant, garlic, tahini and lemon juice.

Grilled vegetable caponata salad
A grilled eggplant and zucchini vegetable salad, inspired by Italian caponata. This medley of grilled veggies is both vegetarian and vegan and gluten-free.

Gluten-Free Bell Pepper Rings
You may want to give up breaded and fried foods when you go gluten-free, but in case you don't, try these bell pepper rings. They're coated in a gluten-free batter and lightly fried.

Easy oven-roasted baby potatoes
A simple oven-roasted potato side dish using a pound of baby potatoes or new potatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper and parsley. Easy and simple for a vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free side dish.

White bean salad with green beans and tomatoes
White bean salad with green beans and tomatoes - Vegetarian, vegan and quick and easy

Edamame and Walnut Salad
A simple gluten-free vegetarian and vegan edamame salad recipe with walnuts, mandarin oranges and a sweet gingered Dijon vinaigrette.

Gluten-Free Fried Onion Rings
An easy recipe for breaded and fried onion rings using rice flour in the batter, making them gluten-free.

Roasted Red Pepper Relish
Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Low-Carb and Gluten-Free Mashed Cauliflower Puree
Low-Carb and Gluten-Free Mashed Cauliflower Puree. A vegetarian and vegan gluten-free recipe also suitable for low-carb diets.

Gluten-Free Potatoes with Olive Aioli
Gluten-Free Potatoes with Olive Aioli

Gluten-Free Carrots with Cinnamon - Side Vegetable Dish
A quick and easy vegetarian and vegan gluten-free recipe for a vegetable side dish - carrots with cinnamon. This is a good gluten-free recipe for kids.

Asparagus with Lemon and Sesame (Gluten-free)
Asparagus steamed with a bit of lemon, honey and sesame seeds makes for a quick and easy gluten-free vegetable side dish.

Crock Pot Vegetarian Baked Beans
Crock Pot Vegetarian Baked Beans. Vegetarian baked beans make a great side dish for a barbecue, picnic or for lunch or dinner. Try making vegetarian baked beans in your crockpot. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
A light sprinkling of fresh herbs is all you need for a delicious roasted potato side dish.

Fennel Salad with Mint
The combination of mint and fennel (anise) in this salad creates a light and fresh taste. It's vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.

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