These are the nine best paleo Thanksgiving recipes. We chose them based on the popularity of the dish, how delicious they taste, and how easy they are to prepare. We tried to focus on everything except the turkey. Our recommendations include side dishes, desserts, and even a few morning-of breakfast recipes for Thanksgiving this year.
Paleo Stuffing
Let's start with the side dishes. After turkey, stuffing is the quintessential recipe for any Thanksgiving dinner. So here's our favorite paleo stuffing recipe. Make it from scratch, or use store-bought paleo bread. It's a delicious grain-free option either way. Serve it alongside your cranberry sauce, brussels sprouts, and baked carrots. Delicous!
White Bean Salad
White bean salad makes for another delicious side dish. It uses minimal ingredients, loads of fiber, and takes very little time to prepare. Here's a simple white bean salad recipe.
Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers, when prepared well, serve as a main course or a side dish. Note that this example includes cheese, which you will omit in the paleo version. It's a robust side dish, bursting with pepper flavor and perfect for Thanksgiving. Here's our recipe for gluten-free stuffed peppers.
Paleo Apple Crisp
Dessert is another absolute must-have for any Thanksgiving feast. And what's better than crunchy sweet topping and tender, tart Granny Smith apples? Here's the recipe for paleo apple crisp. One tip: Wait until everything else is cleared away before bringing this out to the Thanksgiving table. Otherwise, it might disappear before the turkey.
Paleo Banana Bread
Thanksgiving starts when you wake up in the morning. And that's where this paleo banana bread recipe really shines. We like it for its texture, moist center, and delicious style of crumb (the kind you want to lick off your plate). Mix it when you have time, then bake it right before serving in the morning.
Paleo Cornbread
Everybody has their own way of personalizing a cornbread recipe. And that's why we're including it here. Our paleo cornbread recipe calls is tender and, most importantly, actually tastes like cornbread. You can also add hot peppers to it, which makes it even more of a family favorite. Better than mashed cauliflower, right?
Paleo Pecan Pie
Sweet, loaded with pecans, and perfect for anyone who loves pecan pie (without the grains), here's a recipe for paleo pecan pie. After all, what's Thanksgiving without a warm dessert fresh out of the oven?
The Perfect Paleo Thanksgiving Breakfast
If you're preparing the perfect thanksgiving dinner for anyone on a paleo diet, consider these recipes. They're classics. And note that there are more paleo recipes at Gluten-Free Palate (like this pumpkin porridge, which is another delightful Thanksgiving breakfast).
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