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7 Festive Gluten-Free Holiday Hors D'Oeuvres

The rest of the crowd might enjoy a break from the mini hooded hot dogs in favor of these healthier bites.
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Phoebe Lapine is a food and health writer, gluten-free chef, wellness personality, culinary instructor, speaker, and author of The Wellness Project.

Phoebe Lapine is a food and health writer, gluten-free chef, wellness personality, culinary instructor, speaker, and author of The Wellness Project.
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Hors d'oeuvres Appetizer Platter
Hors d'oeuvres Appetizer Platter

The month of December can sometimes seem like one never-ending conveyer belt of pigs-in-a-blanket and puff pastry petit fours. Even for the non-allergy set, the holiday season is a marathon, not a sprint. But for those of us who have to watch the wheat, we have to be even more conscious of the contents of our cocktail napkins.

While big beautiful roasts, with the meat taking center stage, don't seem to pose as much of a problem, holiday hors o'oeuvres are usually not very gluten-free friendly. And since most people tend to pop from party to party and load up on finger food in place of dinner, for gluten-free folks, this can be the culinary equivalent of coal in your stocking.

So I've put together some of my favorite gluten-free festive finger food to serve at your holiday gathering. You'll be doing your friends with dietary restrictions a solid by including a few of these items on your menu, and the rest of the crowd might enjoy a break from the mini hooded hot dogs in favor of these healthier bites.

Stuffed Mushrooms with “Creamed” Kale and Manchego
These healthy stuffed mushrooms use white bean puree to create a creamy texture. They're perfect for guests who need gluten-free and vegetarian options! Get the recipe for Stuffed Mushrooms with “Creamed” Kale and Manchego here.
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Sumac Salt
These blistered shishito peppers take less than 10 minutes to make and are flavored with sumac salt. This recipe is vegan and super easy.Get the recipe for Blistered Shishito Peppers with Sumac Salt here.
Smoky Roasted Butternut Squash Toasts with Manchego
These roasted butternut squash toasts use gluten-free bread slices that are perfected with a smoky, hot, and soft squash topping.Get the recipe for Smoky Roasted Butternut Squash Toasts with Manchego here.
Italian Baked Chicken Meatballs
This recipe is a gluten-free take on classic Italian baked meatballs. It uses chicken and oats instead of breadcrumbs to make it a guilt-free holiday dish.Get the recipe for Italian Baked Chicken Meatballs here.
Hot Crab Dip with Jalapenos and Scallions
If you want an appetizer that has a kick and is full of southwestern flavor, try this hot crab dip. It's flavored by scallions, jalapenos and smoked paprika and uses ground tortilla chips for a gluten-free crust.Get the recipe for Hot Crab Dip with Jalapenos and Scallions here.
Thai Chicken Burgers with Sriracha Mayo
This recipe incorporates your favorite Thai flavors into a healthy and hearty chicken burger recipe! Try these Thai chicken burgers with lettuce wraps to complement the kick from the Sriracha mayo.Get the recipe for Thai Chicken Burgers with Sriracha Mayo here.
Garam Masala Popcorn
Garam masala and cayenne pepper make this popcorn recipe addictive. This Garam Masala Popcorn only takes about 10 minutes and is hassle-free!Get the recipe for Garam Masala Popcorn here.




--Phoebe Lapine of Feed Me Phoebe

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