Recipes & Cooking Recipes by Diet Dairy-Free 13 Delicious Dairy-Free Dinner Recipes By Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Karla Walsh began her career at FITNESS magazine in 2010. Since, she's worked at a wide variety of publications full-time, including BHG.com, Recipe.com and as a cross-brand social media specialist. From search engine optimization to features for print to video strategy, she has a diverse background in all things magazines. At the start of 2019, Karla chose to pursue full-time freelance writing and has contributed to more than 3 dozen brands. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on June 5, 2023 Reviewed by Food Heaven, Jessica creates engaging food and nutrition content for over 80 global corporations, food companies, and media outlets including American Heart Association, Blue Apron, Adobe, Dove, and KitchenAid. 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As the co-founder of the wellness content media company, Food Heaven, Jessica creates engaging food and nutrition content for over 80 global corporations, food companies, and media outlets including American Heart Association, Blue Apron, Adobe, Dove, and KitchenAid. Jessica also co-hosts the top 50 nutrition Food Heaven Podcast, which explores the intersections of nutrition, health, and wellness through a social justice lens. With over 3 million downloads to date, the Food Heaven podcast has been a pillar for accessible and inclusive health and wellness insights since 2015. In addition to being a go-to nutrition expert, writer, and columnist for SELF magazine, Jessica is the co-author of the 28-Day Plant-Powered Health Reboot and A Diabetes Guide to Enjoying the Foods of the World. Learn about BHG's Nutrition Review Board Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Marcus Reeves is an experienced writer, publisher, and fact-checker. He began his writing career reporting for The Source magazine. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Playboy, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone, among other publications. His book Somebody Scream: Rap Music's Rise to Prominence in the Aftershock of Black Power was nominated for a Zora Neale Hurston Award. He is an adjunct instructor at New York University, where he teaches writing and communications. Marcus received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Learn about BHG's Fact Checking Process Trending Videos Close this video player These easy dairy-free dinner recipes are the epitome of comfort food, and not one ounce of cheese, yogurt, milk, or butter is required. With recipes including stuffed peppers, fish tacos, cozy chili, and several gluten-, dairy-free dinner options, these crowd-pleasing dairy-free meals will have you feasting without feeling one bit deprived. 01 of 13 Yucatán-Style Fish Tacos View Recipe Blaine Moats Take an assist from your slow cooker to make taco night far less fussy than usual. Allow the fish to simmer in a pool of nicely-spiced orange juice, then tuck that inside corn tortillas alongside crunchy cabbage, cilantro, and hot sauce. An optional, yet highly recommended pairing for this gluten-free, dairy-free dinner recipe: a pitcher of margaritas and basket of chips and salsa. 02 of 13 Hungarian Goulash View Recipe Brie Passano This hearty beef braise is one of our ultimate cold-weather cravings. Luckily, our simple and terrifically tender homemade egg noodles are made without butter or milk (so opt for those instead of the spaetzle option). But let's be honest; the real star of this delicious dairy-free dinner recipe is the succulent roast that's infused with flavor from garlic, caraway, marjoram, thyme, and Hungarian paprika. 03 of 13 Baba Ganoush Flatbread View Recipe Jacob Fox Pizza is back on the menu! You won't even miss the cheese in this dairy-free thanks to flavor-rich ingredients such as crunchy toasted hazelnuts, smoky baba ganoush eggplant spread, and refreshing fresh mint. Test Kitchen Tip: For those not going dairy-free, feel free to top half with a handful of crumbled feta. 04 of 13 Chickpea Alfredo with Spring Veggies View Recipe Blaine Moats Chickpea flour and cashews sound like two random pantry staple ingredients. But soak the nuts, mix the flour with some water, and the pair blend into a remarkable Alfredo-like pasta sauce. To complete the vegetarian recipe, you'll just need garlic, some fresh herbs and veggies, and pasta (naturally). Skip the optional cheese to make this a fully dairy-free dinner idea; chances are you won't even miss it. 05 of 13 Steak and Black Bean Burritos View Recipe Blaine Moats How often have you spent $10+ on a fully loaded burrito from those build-your-own bars? (And why don't they include more guac to make up for skipping the cheese?!) Wrap and roll your own steak and bean burrito at home instead for a DIY dairy-free meal. You can top it with as much avocado and vegan sour cream as you please. 7 Healthier Versions of Your Favorite Restaurant Meals 06 of 13 Portobello Pot Roast View Recipe Blaine Moats This easy dairy-free dinner recipe practically cooks itself—and does so way quicker than if you roasted beef. Building the meal around mushrooms means that this hands-off entrée is also vegan. A splash of white wine cranks up the complexity of this oil > butter option. 07 of 13 Vegetarian Chili View Recipe Andy Lyons Skip the optional cheese topping, and this stove top stew is made for serving to a crowd with differing preferences. It contains no meat, no dairy, and no gluten if you use vegetable stock instead of beer. Pair this dairy-free dinner idea with some vegan, gluten-free cornbread to complete the cozy meal. 08 of 13 Chicken-Apple Burgers View Recipe The Prop Studio LLC Who needs cheese on a burger when you can take it over the top with crispy bacon, grilled apple and onion slices, and zesty whole-grain mustard? This lactose-free dinner recipe is about to become one of your go-to burger night entrées. Pair with a side of naturally non-dairy fries or chips to round out the better-than-fast-food meal. 17 Mouthwatering Beef Burger Alternatives to Serve at Your Next Cookout 09 of 13 Luna's Broccoli Beef View Recipe Jenny Huang Make your own takeout-style masterpiece with this dairy-free meal by Pepper Teigen. The cookbook author and celebrity matriarch calls for combining quick-cooking flank steak with broccoli, garlic, and a one-two punch of Asian flavor: soy sauce and oyster sauce. Serve with hot cooked rice and a generous pinch of sesame seeds or a handful of chopped cashew, if you like (we do!) 10 of 13 Cashew Cream Pasta Sauce View Recipe Blaine Moats Miss cream sauce? Marinara is no longer your only sauce option for a lactose-free dinner recipe featuring pasta. Cashews, broth, plus plenty of garlic and shallots make this faux-fredo taste surprisingly similar to its buttery, creamy cousin. Test Kitchen Tip: Toss in a bit of sautéed, roasted, or steamed broccoli to give this 30-minute meal a vitamin boost. 11 of 13 Cuban-Style Stuffed Poblanos View Recipe Blaine Moats Spice up your supper routine with this delicious dairy-free dinner recipe. Cheese often lends a pleasant salty element to many South-of-the-Border recipes, but this one calls for Spanish olives as an alternative. 12 of 13 Pressure Cooker Chicken Cacciatore View Recipe Jacob Fox Make like an Italian and cook chicken cacciatore for dinner tonight. The white wine- and garlic-infused sauce is begging to be drizzled over hearty chicken thighs and warm pasta. Instead of garnishing with cheese, sprinkle each serving of this easy dairy-free dinner recipe with fresh parsley. 13 of 13 Roasted Tomato and Artichoke Pasta View Recipe Blaine Moats Time for a pasta party. The "sauce" that tops this dairy-free meal is loaded with healthy Mediterranean diet ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, artichokes, olives, and fresh herbs. The crown on top: a little (or a lot) of crushed red pepper. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit