15 Easy Dairy-Free Side Dishes

Looking for dairy-free side dishes that are actually easy to make? Here are 15 of my favorites, from quick weeknight options to make-ahead ideas, all built on simple, wholesome ingredients.

Every recipe on this page was checked ingredient by ingredient to make sure it contains no milk, butter, cheese, cream or yogurt. Always check the labels on packaged ingredients, since dairy can hide in unexpected places.

At a Glance

  • 15 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 28 minutes
  • 6 recipes ready in 20 minutes or less
  • Quickest: Garlic Ginger Bok Choy in 15 minutes
  • Calories: about 20 to 380 per serving

Dairy-Free Side Dishes

1
A vibrant green bowl of freshly cooked garlic ginger bok choy, garnished with sesame seeds.
Garlic Ginger Bok Choy
Ready in 15 minutes · 80 calories per serving.
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2
A vibrant bowl of freshly made Garlic Sautéed Swiss Chard, garnished with a lemon wedge, ready to be served.
Garlic Sautéed Swiss Chard
Ready in 18 minutes · 90 calories per serving.
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3
Freshly sliced zucchini ready for freezing, demonstrating how to freeze zucchini for long-term storage.
How to Freeze Zucchini
Ready in 18 minutes · 20 calories per serving.
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4
Close-up of golden brown, tender Air Fryer Carrots seasoned with fresh herbs in a rustic white bowl.
Air Fryer Carrots
Ready in 20 minutes · 120 calories per serving.
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5
Bowl of homemade fried rice with vegetables, eggs, and green onions garnish
Classic Homemade Fried Rice
Ready in 20 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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6
Honey glazed carrots in a white serving dish with fresh herbs and melted butter glaze
Honey Glazed Carrots
Ready in 20 minutes · 145 calories per serving.
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7
Fluffy cilantro lime rice in a white bowl, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on a rustic wooden table
Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle Copycat)
Ready in 25 minutes · 210 calories per serving.
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8
Perfectly cooked white rice in a pot showing fluffy separated grains - how to cook rice perfectly
How To Cook Rice (Perfectly)
Ready in 28 minutes · 205 calories per serving.
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9
A vibrant skillet full of golden-brown, tender-crisp Fajita Veggies (Chipotle Copycat) with sliced bell peppers and onions.
Chipotle Copycat Fajita Veggies
Ready in 30 minutes · 120 calories per serving.
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10
Bowl of fluffy ginger rice garnished with fresh herbs and sliced ginger on a rustic wooden table
Ginger Rice
Ready in 30 minutes · 210 calories per serving.
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11
How to cook lentils in a pot showing perfectly tender cooked lentils with golden color
How to Cook Lentils
Ready in 30 minutes · 180 calories per serving.
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12
Golden-brown Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts in a serving dish, garnished with fresh herbs.
Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Ready in 40 minutes · 300 calories per serving.
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13
Roasted butternut squash cubes and halves on a baking sheet, golden and caramelized with olive oil and herbs
Roasted Butternut Squash (Cubes and Halves)
Ready in 45 minutes · 150 calories per serving.
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14
Easy caramelized onions cooking in a skillet until golden brown and sweet
Easy Caramelized Onions
Ready in 50 minutes · 80 calories per serving.
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15
A bubbling pot of golden-brown homemade baked beans with crispy bacon bits, ready to be served as a comforting side dish.
Classic Homemade Baked Beans
Ready in 140 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all of these recipes really dairy-free?

Yes. Each recipe was checked against its full ingredient list before being included here. Brands vary, so always read the labels on packaged ingredients.

What is the quickest recipe in this collection?

Garlic Ginger Bok Choy is the fastest, ready in about 15 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 20 to 380 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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