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5-Ingredient Dairy-Free Dinner Ideas - Easy, Flavorful Meals for Busy Nights

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Broccolini (or broccoli florets)
  • Lemon
  • Garlic
  • Olive oil
  • Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • Crushed tomatoes
  • Smoked paprika
  • Red onion
  • Baby spinach
  • Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Red bell pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Olive oil
  • Extra-firm tofu
  • Sugar snap peas
  • Fresh ginger
  • Tamari or soy sauce (use gluten-free tamari if needed)
  • Toasted sesame oil
  • Salmon fillets
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh dill (or parsley)
  • Lemon
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  • Trim broccolini. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a skillet. Add minced garlic; cook 30 seconds.
  • Add shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
  • Squeeze lemon over shrimp, toss, and serve over the roasted broccolini. Add extra lemon wedges for brightness.
  • Sauté sliced red onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft, 4–5 minutes.
  • Stir in smoked paprika and cook 30 seconds to bloom.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and chickpeas. Simmer 8–10 minutes to thicken.
  • Fold in baby spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with rice or crusty dairy-free bread if you like.
  • Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan.
  • Cube sweet potatoes and slice bell pepper. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on the pan.
  • Pat chicken dry; season with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder. Nestle on the pan, skin-side up.
  • Roast 30–40 minutes until chicken is 165°F (74°C) inside and skin is crisp. Toss veggies once halfway.
  • Press tofu 10–15 minutes, then cut into cubes.
  • Sear tofu in a nonstick skillet with a little oil over medium-high heat until golden on all sides.
  • Add grated ginger and snap peas; stir-fry 2–3 minutes.
  • Drizzle with tamari and sesame oil. Toss to coat and season to taste. Great over rice or noodles.
  • Heat oven to 400°F (205°C). Place salmon on a lined tray; season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss tomatoes with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Scatter around the salmon.
  • Bake 10–14 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon flakes easily.
  • Finish with chopped dill and a squeeze of lemon. Spoon roasted tomatoes over the top.