Top 5 Hot Dairy Free Meals
Sitting down to a warm hearty dish that is also dairy free is a win! That’s why I want to share these five dairy-free meals. Try them out to bring some comfort to the cold winter evenings.
1. Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Nothing beats the velvety texture of a hot bowl of soup after a long day in the cold. I like roasted butternut squash soup with onions and apples to bring out their natural sweetness before blending them into a smooth puree.
Using full-fat coconut milk makes this a rich creamy winter soup. You can top this vibrant orange dish with toasted pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of olive oil for added crunch.
2. Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Steak
Mashed potatoes often rely heavily on milk and butter, but using high-quality olive oil and roasted garlic to achieve a fluffy consistency. This method creates a savoury side dish. In this vegan recipe for garlic mashed potatoes, I like to substitute hot chicken broth for the potato water. It gives it a richer taste and makes it non-vegan… But hey, when we’re eating dairy free we don’t need to be vegan so…
A hearty carbohydrate like this deserves a strong, high-quality protein to complete the plate. I suggest pairing these dairy-free potatoes with a perfectly cooked medium-rare steak for a satisfying meal.
3. Vegetable Green Curry
Another dairy-free meal to warm up your evenings is a vegetable green curry. Spice brings warmth to the body just as effectively as temperature does, making Thai Green Curry an excellent choice.
The richness comes entirely from the coconut milk, which balances the heat of the green chilies without needing any dairy products. Serving this aromatic soup over steaming jasmine rice allows the grains to soak up every drop of the incredible flavour.
4. Rustic Marinara Pasta
A classic Italian tomato sauce offers comfort through its simplicity and is the perfect dairy free dish. I like this recipe because it uses ingredients I already have on hand. Except I substitute the Marzano tomatoes for regular ones. It uses fresh basil, and garlic to create a thick sauce that clings perfectly to your favorite gluten-free or wheat pasta.
While delicious on its own, this meal becomes even better when you add some meat to it. Try serving this pasta with a side of oven-baked meatballs to add protein and turn a simple bowl of noodles into a hearty feast.
5. Vegan Mushroom Risotto
Traditional risotto uses cheese to bind the rice, but you can make creamy vegan mushroom risotto without it and it still tastes amazing! And I don’t actually eat vegan, I like to use chicken or beef broth instead of the vegetable broth listed in the recipe.
I hope you find inspiration for your dinner table tonight. Enjoy these hot dairy free meals for the cold season and let me know in the comments which one you like best.