Lactose-free recipes — page 2

268 simple lactose-free dinners with the full method for each.

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Mexican

Carne Asada Plate with Rice and Beans

A thin, citrus-marinated flank steak grilled over high heat, served with pinto beans, rice, and fresh pico de gallo.

40 min 860 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Brazilian

Carne de Panela with Manioc

A rustic, braised beef dish cooked slowly until completely yielding, served flawlessly next to earthy stewed manioc chunks.

60 min 760 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Portuguese

Carne de Porco à Portuguesa with Clams

Varied from Alentejana by incorporating hot, crispy potato fries alongside the savory pork cubes and briny clams in garlic wine sauce.

40 min 830 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
French

Cassoulet

A slow-cooked, rich casserole of white beans, duck confit, pork belly, and sausages sealed beneath a toasted breadcrumb crust.

180 min 850 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Peruvian

Ceviche with Sweet Potato and Corn

The national dish of raw fish 'cooked' rapidly in an electrifying, icy lime juice bath with chili, served with sweet potato and giant corn.

20 min 680 kcal
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Vietnamese

Chả Cá Lã Vọng with Noodles

A specialized Hanoi dish featuring turmeric-dyed fish fried in oil with immense amounts of fresh dill, served over cold vermicelli noodles.

30 min 820 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Chinese

Char Siu with Rice and Greens

Sweet and sticky roasted char siu pork slices placed over hot rice, paired with fresh green pak choi.

45 min 790 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Japanese

Chashu Ramen

A rich and warming bowl of thin noodles swimming in a deep soy-chicken broth, topped with tender braised pork belly and a soft egg.

50 min 860 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Peruvian

Chaufa de Pollo

A Peruvian-Chinese fusion of fried rice combining chicken chunks, fluffy scrambled eggs, spring onions, and ginger in a soy sauce glaze.

25 min 750 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Moroccan

Chermoula Fish with Rice

Tender white fish fillet baked in a vibrant, herbaceous marinade of cilantro, parsley, cumin, and lemon, served with white rice.

35 min 760 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Spanish

Chicken and Chorizo Paella

A vibrant, saffron-infused rice dish cooked in a wide pan, studded with tender chicken, cured chorizo, and sweet peas.

45 min 840 kcal
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Italian

Chicken Cacciatore with Rosemary Potatoes

A rustic Italian hunter's stew featuring chicken braised in tomatoes and red wine, served alongside fragrant roasted potatoes.

50 min 780 kcal
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Portuguese

Chicken Chouriço Rice

A savory, rustic one-pot dish where fluffy white rice soaks up the smoky paprika fat rendered from Portuguese sausage.

35 min 820 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Mexican

Chicken Fajitas with Rice and Beans

Sizzling strips of chicken breast, bell pepper, and onion dusted in fajita spices, served beside rice and black beans.

35 min 820 kcal
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Indian

Chicken Jalfrezi with Rice

An intensely vibrant, relatively dry curry of tender chicken wok-tossed with brightly colored bell peppers and sharp onions.

35 min 800 kcal
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Japanese

Chicken Katsu Curry with Steamed Rice

A crisp, golden breaded chicken cutlet sliced and served with white rice and a thick, savory Japanese curry sauce.

50 min 850 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Moroccan

Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Couscous

A slow-simmered, aromatic Moroccan stew of tender chicken and sweet dried apricots, scented with warm spices over fluffy couscous.

55 min 820 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Moroccan

Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives

A vibrant, briny stew where tender braised chicken is flavored by tangy preserved lemon rinds and salty green olives.

50 min 810 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Japanese

Chicken Yakitori Rice Bowl

Grilled skewers of chicken and scallion glazed in a sticky, sweet soy-based tare sauce, laid over a bed of warm white rice.

30 min 720 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Moroccan

Chickpea and Pumpkin Tagine

A hearty vegetarian tagine combining sweet pumpkin chunks and nutty chickpeas, slowly simmered in a golden turmeric sauce.

45 min 720 kcal
VegetarianLactose-free
Argentinian

Chimichurri Steak with Roasted Potatoes

A perfect cut of steak topped with a vibrant, garlicky parsley sauce, accompanied by beautifully roasted potato wedges.

40 min 790 kcal
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Chinese

Chinese Braised Tofu with Mushrooms and Rice

Pan-fried tofu cubes braised with shiitake mushrooms and carrots in a garlic soy-oyster sauce. Served alongside steamed jasmine rice.

35 min 730 kcal
VeganVegetarian+1
Mexican

Cochinita Pibil Bowl

Slow-roasted pork shoulder marinated in earthy achiote paste and citrus, served over rice with black beans and pickled red onions.

180 min 850 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Japanese

Cold Somen Noodles with Tomato and Cucumber

A refreshing and light Japanese summer dish of chilled, extremely thin wheat noodles tossed with fresh vegetables and edamame in a savory broth.

15 min 730 kcal
VegetarianLactose-free
Vietnamese

Cơm Chiên Dương Châu

The Vietnamese adaptation of Yangzhou fried rice, tossing day-old rice with sweet Chinese sausage, egg, and brightly colored diced vegetables.

25 min 800 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free
Vietnamese

Cơm Tấm Sườn Nướng

A hallmark of Saigon street food featuring a sweet, sticky grilled pork chop served over textured 'broken' rice grains.

35 min 860 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Spanish

Conejo al Ajillo with Roasted Potatoes

A rustic, intensely pungent countryside dish of rabbit sections fried dark in olive oil and simmered with heaps of garlic and white wine.

50 min 820 kcal
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Argentinian

Costillas Asadas with Sweet Potatoes

Rich, deeply roasted beef short ribs that fall off the bone, plated with intensely caramelized sweet potato and onion wedges.

60 min 810 kcal
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Moroccan

Couscous with Seven Vegetables and Lamb

A grand, monumental feast dish of buttery couscous piled high, crowned with tender braised lamb, chickpeas, and a vibrant crown of tender vegetables.

120 min 860 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Portuguese

Cozido à Portuguesa

A monumental, comforting boiled dinner stacking tender beef, pork, and smoky sausage with soft root vegetables and cabbage.

180 min 860 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Korean

Dakgalbi with Rice

Spicy stir-fried chicken chunks mixed with sweet potato and cabbage in a robust gochujang chili sauce, served with rice.

35 min 830 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Chinese

Dan Dan Noodles

An intensely savory, slightly spicy noodle bowl loaded profoundly with crispy minced pork, sesame paste, and chili oil.

30 min 780 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Korean

Doenjang Jjigae with Rice

A comforting, umami-rich stew made with fermented soybean paste, tender beef, tofu, and vegetables, paired with white rice.

30 min 740 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Korean

Dubu Jorim (Braised Spicy Tofu) with Rice

Crispy pan-fried tofu slices braised in a spicy, garlic-infused soy sauce and garnished with spring onion and toasted sesame seeds. Served with rice.

30 min 730 kcal
VeganVegetarian+1
French

Duck Confit with Lentils

A luxurious French dish featuring meltingly tender duck leg with intensely crispy skin, resting on earthy, aromatic Puy lentils.

45 min 850 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Portuguese

Duck Rice with Orange

A sophisticated variation of traditional duck rice, where slices of fresh citrus cut through the rich, savory meat and dark rice.

65 min 840 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Italian

Eggplant Caponata with Crusty Bread

A Sicilian sweet and sour stew of fried eggplant, celery, olives, and capers in tomato sauce, served with crusty bread.

40 min 790 kcal
VeganVegetarian+1
Spanish

Empedrado with Tuna and Rice

A refreshing, protein-packed cold Spanish salad combining white beans, rice, and tuna with a sharp vinaigrette and crisp vegetables.

25 min 740 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Spanish

Espinacas con Garbanzos with Fried Egg

An Andalusian tapas staple: a thick, spiced stew of spinach and chickpeas thickened with fried bread and cumin, topped with an egg.

35 min 720 kcal
VegetarianLactose-free
Peruvian

Estofado de Pollo with Rice

A humble, comforting chicken stew braised in an aji panca and tomato sauce with potatoes and peas, served over rice.

45 min 810 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Turkish

Etli Nohut with Rice

A fundamental Turkish home-cooked meal of plump chickpeas and beef pieces simmered in a heavy, spicy red pepper and tomato broth.

180 min 860 kcal
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Spanish

Fabada Asturiana

A rich, heavy stew from the mountains of northern Spain, featuring massive white beans slow-cooked with pork belly, chorizo, and blood sausage.

180 min 860 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Brazilian

Feijão Tropeiro with Pork

A dry rustic tumble of heavily toasted cassava flour, crushed beans, seared sausage, and impossibly golden pork belly.

45 min 840 kcal
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Portuguese

Feijoada à Transmontana

A dense, hearty stew from the rugged north, combining red kidney beans, cabbage, and chunks of fatty pork and sausage.

120 min 860 kcal
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Brazilian

Feijoada with Rice and Orange

A deeply rich, slow-simmered black bean and mixed pork stew, powerfully contrasted by fresh orange slices and steamed rice.

60 min 820 kcal
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Indian

Fish Curry with Coconut Rice

Delicate, flaky white fish simmered gently in a vibrant curry sauce, served warmly over rich, fragrant coconut-infused rice.

35 min 760 kcal
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Brazilian

Frango com Quiabo and Rice

A classic rustic stew heavily featuring deeply seared chicken and perfectly charred segments of tender okra.

50 min 700 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Portuguese

Frango Piri-Piri with Roasted Potatoes and Salad

Fiery, smoky charcoal-grilled chicken bathed in a potent chili and garlic oil, served with roasted potatoes and a crisp salad.

45 min 820 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Lebanese

Ful Medames with Pita

A warm and hearty dip of slow-simmered fava beans mashed with garlic, lemon, and olive oil, served with fresh pita bread.

20 min 840 kcal
VeganVegetarian+1
Vietnamese

Gà Kho Gừng with Rice

A dry, intense braise of bone-in chicken pieces coated in a sticky, sweet-and-salty ginger glaze, designed to be eaten with plain rice.

35 min 810 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Indonesian

Gado-Gado with Tempeh and Rice

A warm Indonesian salad combining blanched vegetables, boiled egg, and fried tempeh, all smothered in an rich peanut dressing.

35 min 750 kcal
VegetarianLactose-free
Korean

Galbi with Rice

Tender cuts of flanken-style beef short ribs, marinated in sweet soy and roasted to perfection, served with warm rice.

40 min 860 kcal
Lactose-freeHigh-protein
Brazilian

Galinhada

A beautiful sprawling one-pot dish where yellowed rice slowly drinks up completely savory chicken juices and roasted spices.

50 min 690 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Spanish

Gambas al Ajillo with bread

Plump, raw prawns cooked rapidly in a sizzling pool of olive oil infused with sliced garlic and dried chili, served with crusty bread.

15 min 760 kcal
Lactose-free
Spanish

Garlic Mushrooms with Toasted Bread

A classic Spanish tapas dish scaled into a hearty meal, featuring earthy mushrooms and white beans sizzling in intensely garlicky, parsley-infused olive oil.

15 min 720 kcal
VegetarianLactose-free
Greek

Gemista

Large, juicy tomatoes and bell peppers hollowed out and generously stuffed with herbed rice, baked until sweet and blistered.

75 min 650 kcal
VegetarianGluten-free+1
Iranian

Ghormeh Sabzi (Vegetarian) with Rice

A rich and herbaceous Persian stew made from loads of fresh herbs, kidney beans, and tangy dried lime, served alongside steamed basmati rice.

60 min 730 kcal
VeganVegetarian+2
Thai

Green Curry Chicken with Rice

A sharp, bright, and spicy Thai curry balancing rich coconut milk with fiery green chilies and earthy bamboo shoots.

30 min 850 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Thai

Green Curry with Tofu and Vegetables

A rich and fragrant Thai green curry with tender tofu, green beans, and bamboo shoots in coconut milk. Served with jasmine rice.

35 min 820 kcal
VeganVegetarian+2
Portuguese

Grilled Sardines with Potatoes and Salad

The quintessential Portuguese summer meal featuring smoky, charred whole sardines served simply with boiled potatoes and a crisp salad.

35 min 750 kcal
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