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Appetizers Deviled Eggs (Keto, Paleo) Low Carb Keto Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip Paleo Stuffed Mushrooms Honey Chipotle Snack Mix Bacon, Cheddar and Jalapeño Dip Cranberry Sweet Potato Turkey Poppers (Paleo, AIP, Whole 30) Salami Wrapped Apple Cheese Honey-glazed Coconut Shrimp Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip Zingers - Bacon Wrapped Apricot Recipe Side Dishes The Best Green Bean Casserole (Paleo, Gluten-free) Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe (Gluten-free) Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Apples and Carrots Paleo Cranberry Sauce Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Green Beans with Bacon and Mushrooms Paleo Southern Biscuits from Everyday Grain-Free Baking Very Simple Asparagus & Peppers Sweet Chili Brussels Sprouts garlic cauliflower mashed “potatoes” Easy Paleo Herb Gravy Warm Pumpkin and Apple Harvest Salad Creamed Brussels Sprouts Paleo Sweet Potato Biscuits Paleo Roasted Cauliflower Recipe with Lemon-Tahini Sauce Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole {Healthy Whole30 Thanksgiving Side Dish} Main Course Rolled Pork Roast Easy Roasted Turkey w/ Sage Butter Perfect Smoked Turkey Recipe: Honey Mustard Glazed Ham Roast Roasted Duck with Cherry Sauce ----- The Primal Desire Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb - Orange Infused Beverages Green Apple Ginger Martini Recipe Thanksgiving Vanilla Bean Caramel Apple Cider Sparkling co*cktail The Easiest Mason Jar Sangria Paleo Pumpkin Pie Martini Bloody Mary Mix Lavender Honey Lemonade Desserts Pumpkin Apple Pie Recipe Pumpkin Bread Pudding Paleo Pumpkin Cheesecake Fudgy Pecan Pie Bars Sweet Potato Pecan Bars Gingerbread Ice Cream Paleo Gingerbread Trifle Paleo Rustic Apple Tartlets Sweet Potato Apple Pie Spiced Orange Date Balls Pecan Pie Bars Related posts: FAQs References

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Last Updated on December 8, 2023

Your Paleo Thanksgiving won’t be complete without classic sides like green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and stuffing. You’ll find recipes for paleo appetizers, mains, drinks, entrees and desserts and more!

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When I was growing up my family would have Thanksgiving dinner at noon. This created the ritual of a hobbit-like eating schedule – first dinner, second dinner and third dinner.

Anyhow, I have and will always associate Thanksgiving with gluttony and a carb feast that rivals all carbs feasts and when I went Paleo, I was NOT going to give up that tradition.

Fear not my Paleo darlings there are a lots of carbs and favorites in these paleo thanksgiving recipesto make your Thanksgiving meal a blast.

In my family, we typically host Thanksgiving. That means cleaning (this mama is dreaming of getting a cleaning service to do this task) and lots of food prep. I often the meal ready over 3 days and I would be a mess without the following tools below.

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1. Brining Kit2. Food Storage Containers3. Waterproof Digital Thermometer4. Stainless Steel Baster5. Butcher’s Twine

Seriously, brining your turkey is the simplest – most amazing thing you can do and all your need a brining kit and a small disposable cooler.

Now onto the huge list of Paleo Thanksgiving recipes for your Turkey Day.

Appetizers

I’m someone who LOVES appetizers and I have to make sure they don’t make up my holiday dinner.

Start off your Paleo Thanksgiving celebration with the perfect finger foods.

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Deviled Eggs (Keto, Paleo)

These simple deviled eggs are full of savory flavor.

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Low Carb Keto Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Make extra of this dip as it goes quick at a party.

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Paleo Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushroom caps filled with apples and cheese.

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Honey Chipotle Snack Mix

Spicy and Sweet this snack mix will please your big crowd

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Bacon, Cheddar and Jalapeño Dip

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No one will be able to resist this spicy dip

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Cranberry Sweet Potato Turkey Poppers (Paleo, AIP, Whole 30)

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These poppers will prepare everyone for the flavors of the thanksgiving dinner.

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Salami Wrapped Apple Cheese

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Sweet and savory at the same time, these easy paleo appetizer will go fast!

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Honey-glazed Coconut Shrimp

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These shrimp appetizers are so easy to make and you will want to make extra.

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Zingers - Bacon Wrapped Apricot Recipe

It's not a holiday unless there is a bacon wrapped appetizer on the table.

Side Dishes

I swear the day that the air turns crisp and the light start to change in the sky, I started thinking about Thanksgiving stuffing. I have food fantasies about eating a whole pan, just covered in rich gravy and topped with cranberry sauce but my body could literally NOT do that.

Get your favorite Paleo Thanksgiving Side Dish recipes below!

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The Best Green Bean Casserole (Paleo, Gluten-free)

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Apples and Carrots

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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

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Green Beans with Bacon and Mushrooms

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Paleo Southern Biscuits from Everyday Grain-Free Baking

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Very Simple Asparagus & Peppers

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Sweet Chili Brussels Sprouts

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garlic cauliflower mashed “potatoes”

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Easy Paleo Herb Gravy

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Warm Pumpkin and Apple Harvest Salad

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Paleo Sweet Potato Biscuits

Main Course

It’s probably sacrilegious to say this but for me, the main course is not my biggest draw to Thanksgiving dinner.

Thanksgiving Dinners isn't just about the Turkey. Broaden your horizon with some new mains for your holiday.

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Rolled Pork Roast

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Easy Roasted Turkey w/ Sage Butter

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Perfect Smoked Turkey

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Recipe: Honey Mustard Glazed Ham Roast

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Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb - Orange Infused

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Beverages

I’m a red wine type of girl but I like to do something a little fancy for the holidays. Here are some tasty paleo co*cktails to please your family.

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Green Apple Ginger Martini Recipe

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The Easiest Mason Jar Sangria

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Paleo Pumpkin Pie Martini

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Bloody Mary Mix

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Lavender Honey Lemonade

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Desserts

Ok, sooo.. yes. Dessert is my favorite part of Thanksgiving. I make several pies and just pig out. Hey, I’m honest. Here’s some paleo desserts to make your holiday extra special.

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Pumpkin Apple Pie Recipe

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Pumpkin Bread Pudding

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Paleo Pumpkin Cheesecake

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Fudgy Pecan Pie Bars

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Sweet Potato Pecan Bars

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Gingerbread Ice Cream

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Paleo Gingerbread Trifle

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Paleo Rustic Apple Tartlets

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Sweet Potato Apple Pie

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Spiced Orange Date Balls

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Pecan Pie Bars

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FAQs

What do gluten-free people eat on Thanksgiving? ›

Here's a list of foods that are usually gluten-free:
  • Turkey (check with the producer to ensure that wheat-based gravy or stuffing hasn't been added to the turkey.)
  • Cranberries and cranberry sauce.
  • Sweet Potatoes.
  • White Potatoes.
  • Fresh, roasted, or steamed vegetables without sauce (sauces often contain wheat)

What is gluten-free and paleo diet? ›

First of all, anything that is Paleo is automatically gluten-free as well. The Paleo diet excludes gluten and other grains (like oats, rice and corn), legumes (like soy, peanuts and beans), dairy, refined oils (like canola, soybean, cottonseed) and sugars.

What is the most popular gluten free food? ›

What are common gluten-free foods?
  • Non-processed meats and fish.
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Nuts.
  • Beans and legumes.
  • Grains like rice and corn.
  • Most cheese and dairy.
  • Eggs.
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Are gluten-free oats ok on paleo? ›

Oats are grain. Since the Paleo diet does not allow grains, oatmeal is not a Paleo diet approved food.

What grains don't have gluten? ›

Here are 9 gluten-free grains that are super healthy.
  • Sorghum. Sorghum is typically cultivated as both a cereal grain and animal feed. ...
  • Quinoa. Quinoa has quickly become one of the most popular gluten-free grains. ...
  • Oats. Oats are very healthy. ...
  • Buckwheat. ...
  • Amaranth. ...
  • Teff. ...
  • Corn. ...
  • Brown rice.

Are oats gluten-free? ›

Yes, pure, uncontaminated oats are gluten-free. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration considers oats a gluten-free grain under its gluten-free labeling regulations and only requires that packaged products with oats as an ingredient contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten overall.

How do you avoid gluten on Thanksgiving? ›

Tips For Gluten Sensitive & Allergy Families on Thanksgiving
  1. Tip #1: Pass on the stuffed turkeys. ...
  2. Tip #2: Use gluten-free flour to thicken gravy. ...
  3. Tip #3: Use gluten-free bread and broth to make stuffing. ...
  4. Tip #4: Whip up casseroles & vegetable dishes with gluten-free, cream soups.
Nov 8, 2021

What do gluten-free guests eat? ›

Fruits and vegetables are naturally gluten-free—so have plenty on hand for snacking. Rice, wild rice, corn and quinoa are gluten-free foods. Price Chopper does sell several different brands of gluten-free pasta. Meat, fish and chicken are also gluten-free, but some cold cuts do contain wheat starch as binders.

What are examples of gluten-free meals? ›

  • Classic Stuffed Peppers. ...
  • Cacio E Pepe Sweet Potato Noodles. ...
  • Lemony Chicken & Potatoes With Feta. ...
  • Feta & Herb-Crusted Salmon. ...
  • Creamy Gochujang White Chicken Chili. ...
  • Chili Cheese Sweet Potato Casserole. ...
  • Instant Pot Pork Puttanesca. ...
  • Best-Ever Gluten-Free Pasta.
Feb 22, 2023

What do gluten-free people eat instead of bread? ›

Most of these alternatives are entirely gluten-free, and many are also low-carb.
  • Rye bread. Share on Pinterest Rye bread is rich in fiber. ...
  • Sourdough bread. ...
  • Corn tortillas. ...
  • Gluten-free bread. ...
  • Gluten-free multiseed bread. ...
  • Sprouted bread. ...
  • Lettuce and leafy greens. ...
  • Sweet potatoes.

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