63 Gluten-Free Vegetarian Sides for Two People

The vegetables, beans, potatoes and rice may be naturally gluten-free, but the finished dish still needs its added ingredients checked. Use gluten-free stock, tamari or certified gluten-free soy sauce where a recipe calls for them, and avoid flour-thickened sauces and crumb coatings unless they are specifically gluten-free. Read labels on seasoning blends and packaged beans as well, since wheat can appear in less obvious forms.

Potatoes, green beans, carrots, squash and leafy greens are easy to scale because they do not depend on a precise batter or a large baking dish. Roast or sauté only what you will eat, and keep seasoning simple until both portions are plated. Beans and rice are useful when you want leftovers, but they can make a side feel like the main part of the meal.

Check the stock, sauce, thickener and coating before either of you commits to a dish. If one ingredient is unclear, choose a version built around plain vegetables, potatoes, beans or rice, then add oil, herbs, citrus or spices you have already checked. Nomme keeps the shortlist shared, so both people can rule out the same risky options before planning the week.