Are you on a dairy-free diet and looking to prepare meals that the whole family will love? Check out these tasty dairy free crockpot recipes – guaranteed to bring everyone together at meal time!
Experience the exotic flavors of India with this chickpea curry prepared using creamy coconut milk. Pair it with rice, naan bread or potatoes for an indulgent meal!
Chickpea Curry
If you’re craving something delicious with plenty of protein and fiber, this dairy free crockpot recipe could be exactly what you’re searching for! A creamy chickpea curry with an Indian flair comes together in just an hour – guaranteed deliciousness.
Chickpea curry with garam masala adds comforting flavors and spices, along with being packed full of plant proteins, iron, folate and phosphorus!
Pour the chickpeas, coconut milk, and all remaining ingredients into your slow cooker. Optionally add an aromatic bouquet of thyme and scotch bonnet leaves tied together as extra seasoning (optional). Serve alongside rice and naan bread to complete this complete meal.
Beef Stew
Homemade beef stew is an irresistibly satisfying meal that will have everyone in your family feeling loved and content. Tender chunks of meat combined with delicious vegetables such as gold potatoes, carrots, and celery is simmered to perfection in a rich and savory sauce for optimal results.
Make this dish extra tender by selecting a well-marbled cut of meat like chuck roast. With its fat content helping it remain juicy and moist after simmering for over an hour and a half.
Saute vegetables in beef drippings for maximum flavor. Add red wine and tomato paste for additional depth of taste.
Chicken Broccoli and Rice
This dairy free crockpot recipe creates an easy yet healthier version of butter chicken! Ideal for serving over cauliflower rice, yet equally enjoyable with traditional sides such as basmati or naan breads.
Onions and garlic add delicious flavor to this dish while the short grain white rice soaks up all of that delectable broth. I like using low sodium chicken broth; however any flavorful homemade or store-bought option would do nicely.
Flour helps thicken a cream of mushroom soup and milk mixture for an indulgent experience. Grated Parmesan cheese melts over broccoli and rice for a satisfying meal that takes no time at all to prepare!
Pork Carnitas
Carnitas (literally “little meats”) are lightly-seasoned pieces of tender, slow cooked pork that are typically served in warm tortillas with chopped cilantro leaves, guacamole, salsa and black or pinto beans for topping.
Begin by choosing a lean pork shoulder or Boston butt cut, adding bay leaves, onions, garlic cloves, black peppercorns, orange zest, lime juice, liquid smoke and salt for flavoring the broth. Cover and cook over 4-5 hours on either low or high for optimal results.
Once your pork is fall-apart tender and shreds easily, transfer it to a baking sheet. If desired, drizzle a ladleful of cooking liquid over it before broiling for approximately 10 minutes until crispy.
Bourbon Chicken
Bourbon Chicken is an authentic New Orleans experience! Enjoy its sweet and savory combination for an easy crowd-pleasing meal that everyone will love!
Chicken pieces are lightly coated with cornstarch before shallow frying for flavor, texture, and an added crunch. A delicious sauce composed of bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce and ginger is then thickened up using cornstarch for maximum creaminess and smoothness.
Bourbon cooks off as it simmers, making this recipe safe for children to enjoy.
Italian-Style Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
For an easy dairy free crockpot dish that’s sure to please both kids and parents alike, look no further than this Italian chicken and sweet potatoes recipe! For added heat and smokiness, canned chipotles in adobo sauce add subtle heat and smokeiness, but these could easily be left out if desired.
This meal is ideal for weeknight dinners. It’s straightforward to prepare, cooks quickly and the leftovers make delicious lunches when packed into baked sweet potato halves or added to a green salad.
Pat the chicken dry and season it with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a pan over medium-high heat before adding chicken pieces for browning; they should take approximately 2-4 minutes per side to do this.