28 Comfort Food Recipes With No Meat Or Dairy (2024)

Whether you're vegan, vegetarian or just want to try something new, you don't have to live a life without mac and cheese.

Hannah LoewentheilPublished on April 15, 2017
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1. Vegan Mac and Cheese

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Delicious Everyday / Via deliciouseveryday.com

This cheeseless sauce is made of cauliflower, butternut squash, potato and cashews. Plus, the whole dish comes together in 30 minutes. Get the recipe.

2. Spring Vegetable Pot Pie

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Minimalist Baker

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Thanks to almond milk, this biscuit topping is so flakey and the veggie filling is so creamy you won't believe there's no dairy involved. Get the recipe.

3. Vegan Carrot Bacon

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Yumsome / Via yumsome.com

Maple syrup, tahini, liquid smoke and coconut aminos give this veggie side dish the salty-sweet, smoky taste of cured meat. Get the recipe.

4. Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos

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Nutritional Foodie

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Start with roasted sweet potato, add this miracle dairy-free cheese sauce and end with your favorite nacho toppings. Get the recipe.

5. Mushroom Stroganoff

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Natural Girl Modern World / Via naturalgirlmodernworld.com

No beef here, just lots and lots of savory cremini mushrooms. Vegetable broth and almond milk add an element of richness to the whole dish. Get the recipe.

6. Vegan Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese

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7. White Bean and Mushroom "Meatball" Subs

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Sobremesa

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Mix white beans and mushrooms with garlic, onion, breadcrumbs and some spices, and bake them for half an hour. Toss 'em in a submarine roll with marinara, and you won't miss the meat. Get the recipe.

8. Green Goddess Pizza

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Well and Full / Via wellandfull.com

Swap marinara sauce for cashew cheese and pesto. But let's face it, the carbs are the best part, anyway. Get the recipe.

9. Carrot Pigs in a Blanket

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Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell / Via purewow.com

All your guests will be talking about this creative (and insanely simple) party app. Just make sure to buy or make vegan pizza dough. Get the recipe.

10. Bang Bang Broccoli

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Rabbit and Wolves / Via rabbitandwolves.com

This battered, lightly fried and spicy broccoli is the answer for anyone who doesn't love eating vegetables. Get the recipe.

11. Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

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Emilie Eats

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Emilie Eats

This crispy, baked cauliflower gets a serious kick from hot buffalo sauce. Then, it's cooling avocado cilantro sauce to the rescue. Get the recipe.

12. Vegan Lasagna

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Eat Within Your Means / Via eatwithinyourmeans.com

Layers of savory cashew cream and spinach "ricotta" take the place of cheese in this easy weeknight dinner. You can whip up both of these dairy-free fillings in your food processor in about 10 minutes. Get the recipe.

13. Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo

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Lands and Flavors / Via landsandflavors.com

Cashews, nutritional yeast, white miso and flour form the base of this creamless yet rich pasta sauce. Get the recipe.

14. Crispy Avocado Tacos

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What's Cooking Good Looking / Via whatscookinggoodlooking.com

You can never have to many meat-free taco options. These baked and breaded avocados are crispy on the outside but creamy on the inside. Top them with smashed white beans and sriracha and call it a fiesta.

15. Popcorn Tofu Nuggets

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Under a Lemon Tree

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Why should you have to choose between honey dijon, chipotle ketchup and Sriracha mayo? Pair these guys with not one, but THREE easy vegan dipping sauces. Get the recipe.

16. Vegan Pad Thai

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Lazy Cat Kitchen / Via lazycatkitchen.com

Put down the takeout menu. Tamarind paste, tamari, soy sauce, maple syrup and lime make the secret sauce in this fancy Thai stir-fry. Get the recipe.

17. BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches

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Minimalist Baker

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If you've never heard of jackfruit, it's a miracle produce that, when prepared properly, has a very similar texture to meat. Toss it with BBQ seasoning and sauce and you just might be convinced you're chowing down on pulled pork. Get the recipe.

18. Biscuits and Mushroom Gravy

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Gimme Some Oven / Via gimmesomeoven.com

Making these 3-ingredient coconut oil biscuits for breakfast pretty much guarantees a great day. Get the recipe.

19. Spaghetti and Lentil Bolognese

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Lazy Cat Kitchen / Via lazycatkitchen.com

This ain't your grandma's spaghetti, but it's protein-packed with a sauce made of sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts and lentils. Get the recipe.

20. Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers

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Catching Seeds / Via catchingseeds.com

Imagine that falafel and a Big Mac had a baby. Get the recipe.

21. Moroccan Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato

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Our Four Forks / Via ourfourforks.com

Substitute lamb or beef for chickpeas and mash the sweet potatoes with a non-dairy milk to make this hearty meal vegan-friendly. Get the recipe.

22. General Tso's Cauliflower

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The Woks of Life / Via thewoksoflife.com

Golden-brown, sweet-and-spicy and totally vegetarian, this Asian-inspired dish takes less than an hour to whip up from scratch. Get the recipe.

23. Vegan Spinach Dip

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No Recipes / Via norecipes.com

Serve this to a crowd...or hoard it for yourself. Get the recipe.

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24. Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

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Via sprinkledwithjules.com

Make these for dessert...then keep some leftovers for tomorrow's breakfast. Get the recipe.

25. Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Rabbit and Wolves / Via rabbitandwolves.com

Vegan butter sugar cookies + coconut cream ice cream = bliss. Get the recipe.

26. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

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http://www.blissfulbasil.com/5-minute-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough/

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http://www.blissfulbasil.com/5-minute-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough/

Let's be honest, the best part about baking cookies is eating the raw dough. Next time, save yourself the hassle with this five-minute eggless treat. Get the recipe.

27. Lemon Blueberry Pistachio Cupcakes

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Ambitious Kitchen / Via ambitiouskitchen.com

Vegan buttercream exists, people, and it's a miracle for satisfying any dairy-free sweet tooth. Get the recipe.

28. Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

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My California Roots / Via mycaliforniaroots.com

Got 20 minutes? Bake these easy-easy cookies. Get the recipe.

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    FAQs

    What is a no meat and no dairy diet? ›

    Vegan diet. A vegan diet is one that excludes all animal-derived products, including all meats and fish, dairy products, and eggs. Some people on a vegan diet also choose to exclude honey because it's produced by bees. Ethics are a major reason why some people choose a vegan diet.

    What to eat instead of meat and dairy? ›

    5 Protein-Packed Foods for Healthy, Meatless Meals
    • Eggs. Eggs are a great source of protein. ...
    • Tree Nuts. Tree nuts include walnuts, almonds and pecans — don't confuse them with peanuts, which are legumes. ...
    • Legumes. Legumes include a range of beans and peas such as black beans, chickpeas and lentils. ...
    • Soy. ...
    • Yogurt.

    What is the ultimate comfort food? ›

    Truly comfort food at its finest, chicken pot pie represents the addictive marriage of a flaky, buttery crust with diced chicken, onions, carrots, and peas in a creamy sauce. While it's a dish that you can easily find pre-made in almost any grocery freezer aisle, we strongly believe that making your own is worth it.

    What are examples of vegetarian foods? ›

    pulses, such as kidney beans, chickpeas and lentils. dried fruit, such as apricots. dark green vegetables, such as watercress, broccoli and spring greens. wholemeal bread and flour.

    What happens to your body when you stop eating meat and dairy? ›

    You'll reduce inflammation in your body.

    If you are eating meat, cheese, and highly processed foods, chances are you have elevated levels of inflammation in your body. While short-term inflammation (such as after an injury) is normal and necessary, inflammation that lasts for months or years is not.

    What are you if you don't eat meat or dairy? ›

    Vegans and vegetarians choose not to eat meat. However, there are some differences. Veganism is stricter than vegetarianism, and also prohibits dairy, eggs, honey, and any other items that derive from animal products, such as leather and silk. Both veganism and vegetarianism are growing in popularity.

    How to stop eating meat and dairy? ›

    Try meatless meals once or twice a week

    Instead, try easing into meatless meals. Think about going meatless one day a week. You may find you'll want to add more days. If you don't like the idea of a whole day without meat, start with a couple of meatless dinners each week.

    Can you lose weight by cutting out meat and dairy? ›

    A plant-based diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, beans, legumes and nuts, is a healthy and nutritional diet and people who follow it are generally associated with eating fewer calories and less fat, weighing less, and having a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer than nonvegetarians ...

    What is it called when you don't eat meat but eat dairy? ›

    Lacto-vegetarian – people who do not eat meat, seafood and eggs, but include dairy foods and plant foods. Ovo-vegetarian – people who do not eat meat, seafood and dairy foods, but include eggs and plant foods. Vegan – people who avoid all animal foods and only eat plant foods.

    What is America's #1 comfort food? ›

    In actuality, Americans' favorite comfort food is ... Pizza!

    What is the best comfort food of all time? ›

    Our 20 all-time favorite comfort foods
    • 1 of 20. Chicken noodle soup. Joshua Resnick / shutterstock.com. ...
    • 2 of 20. Chicken pot pie. Charles Brutlag / shutterstock.com. ...
    • 3 of 20. Chicken tenders. ...
    • 4 of 20. Chili. ...
    • 5 of 20. Chocolate chip cookies. ...
    • 6 of 20. Cinnamon buns. ...
    • 7 of 20. Cornbread. ...
    • 8 of 20. Fries.

    What are three comfort foods? ›

    Top Destinations
    • Chicken and Waffles.
    • Spaghetti and Meatballs.
    • Chicken Fried Steak.
    • Mac and Cheese.
    • Hotdish.
    • Chicago Deep Dish Pizza.
    • Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup.
    • Matzo Ball Soup.
    Mar 1, 2020

    What is the most famous vegetarian dish? ›

    Originating in the Middle East, falafel is one the most popular vegetarian foods in the world! As one of the most popular vegetarian foods in the world, falafel needs no introduction! However, the origin of these beloved patties is rather controversial.

    What are 5 healthy food vegetarian? ›

    A few healthy foods to eat on a vegetarian diet are:
    • Fruits: apples, bananas, berries, oranges, melons, pears, peaches.
    • Vegetables: leafy greens, asparagus, broccoli, tomatoes, carrots.
    • Grains: quinoa, barley, buckwheat, rice, oats.
    • Legumes: lentils, beans, peas, chickpeas.
    • Nuts: almonds, walnuts, cashews, chestnuts.
    Oct 17, 2018

    Can you lose weight by not eating meat and dairy? ›

    A vegetarian diet can be lower in calories and saturated fat and higher in fiber, which can, in turn, lower your risk of diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. And while it can also help reduce your risk of obesity, it can be hard to lose weight if you make a few missteps.

    What do you call someone who doesn't eat dairy and meat? ›

    A vegetarian is someone who follows a vegetarian diet—they don't eat meat of any kind (beef, chicken, fish—no animal flesh at all). The word vegan typically refers to someone who doesn't eat or use any products from animals—vegans don't eat meat or dairy, and they often don't eat other animal-derived foods like honey.

    What are the benefits of not eating dairy or meat? ›

    A plant-based diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, beans, legumes and nuts, is a healthy and nutritional diet and people who follow it are generally associated with eating fewer calories and less fat, weighing less, and having a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer than nonvegetarians ...

    What does pescatarian mean? ›

    A pescatarian is someone who adds fish and seafood to a vegetarian diet. Some pescatarians may eat eggs and dairy, while others may not. There are many reasons people choose to forgo red meat and poultry, but still eat fish.

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