18 Dairy-Free Recipes That Make Clean Eating Deliciously Simple

Eating dairy-free doesn’t mean sacrificing taste or variety—and this massive list of 18 recipes proves it. Packed with wholesome ingredients and rich, satisfying flavors, these meals are perfect for anyone looking to keep things clean without feeling restricted. From weeknight dinners to weekend treats, you’ll find plenty of options to keep your menu exciting and your lifestyle on track.

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

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Make tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice at the same time with your Instant Pot. These come out perfect every time! Have dinner ready in about 40 minutes with very little hands on time!
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The Best Instant Pot Rump Roast Recipe

This is the easiest Instant Pot rump roast recipe you'll ever make! Whether you make this rump roast in an Instant Pot, pressure cooker or slow cooker, this dish is something the entire family will love!
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Simple and Delicious Mongolian Beef Noodles Recipe

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This Mongolian Beef Noodle dish is packed with tender ground beef, a savory-sweet sauce, and noodles that soak up all the delicious flavors.
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Ground Beef Stir Fry With Celery: Quick And Easy

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This Ground Beef Stir Fry with Celery combines savory ground beef, crunchy celery, and a rich sauce that will be set and ready in 30 minutes.
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Thai Drunken Noodles

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This quick, easy Thai drunken noodles recipe brings the flavors of Thailand to your dinner table. It's hearty, satisfying and so flavorful.
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Pasta e Fagioli Soup

If you enjoy the pasta and bean soup at Olive Garden, this copycat version of pasta e fagioli soup is sure to thrill your taste buds.
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Tomato Egg Drop Soup: Classic Chinese Comfort Food

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Tomato egg drop soup is the perfect blend of flavors of juicy tomatoes and silky egg ribbons in a soothing, warming broth. This delicious classic Chinese soup is quick, taking only 15 minutes to make, and a cozy, one-pot wonder that’s as easy to make.
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Za’atar Crusted Chicken with Farro

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This amazing za'atar crusted chicken with farro makes a wonderful weeknight dinner. The Middle Eastern flavors are so bold and rich.
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Fruit Salad with Pecans and Honey Dressing

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This easy and delicious fruit salad features apples, pears, grapes, oranges, and pecans tossed in a light honey and spice dressing.
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Lemony Greek Pasta Salad

Prepping this delicious and lemony Greek Pasta Salad is a piece of cake! With your pasta of choice, a fantastic Greek salad dressing, and a few basic ingredients, you can easily recreate one of my favorite pasta salad recipes.
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Homemade matzo ball soup

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Homemade matzo balls are soft and pillowy, faintly eggy. The onions lend it a distinctly Jewish scent, reminiscent of chicken soup and soggy noodles. It is a surprising morsel, full of texture and flavour. Just remember that they're quite fatty, and don't overeat.
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Chai Rice Pudding

This chai rice pudding recipe is a creamy fusion of your favorite chai latte flavors and comforting rice pudding. It’s healthy enough for breakfast, decadent enough for a simple dessert, and ready in just 15 minutes using an Instant Pot!
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Turkey Tenderloin

This is a flavorful herb-roasted turkey tenderloin recipe that's just perfect for any occasion. It comes out so juicy and succulent.
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Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

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This delicious slow cooker ham and bean soup is a real winter warmer with rich flavors from the ham, veggies, garlic, mustard, and herbs.
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Cashew Coffee Creamer

This Cashew Coffee Creamer recipe tastes just as rich and creamy as dairy. Elevate your morning cup of coffee with this healthy yet luxurious plant-based alternative.
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Chewy Molasses Cookies

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There is nothing better than a slightly spicy molasses cookie. This has been a favorite for generations, and it makes the tastiest, chewiest cookie that flat out disappears every time you make a batch.
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Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup

Savor a wholesome ground turkey vegetable soup that's perfect for a healthy dinner. Nourish your body and get your taste buds excited.
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Beef Lo Mein

A pan filled with stir-fried noodles, beef slices, broccoli, carrots, snap peas, and sprinkled with sesame seeds. — Beef Lo Mein. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This succulent beef lo mein recipe is quick and easy to whip up and tastes just as good as, maybe even better than, the restaurant version.
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