EASY WEEKNIGHT FAMILY DINNERS (Gluten-free + Dairy-free Options)

Chop veggies and meat to be about the same size for even cooking.

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the chopped veggies and meat.

Add your favorite seasoning, such as multi-purpose seasoning or balsamic glaze from Costco.

Stir everything together and toss onto a parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake in the oven at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through at the 10-minute mark.

For Texas Roadhouse rice, melt half a cup of dairy-free butter and half olive oil in a pan.

Saute rice for about 5 minutes, then add a small chopped onion and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Add half a cup of soy sauce, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and parsley to the rice mixture.

Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and let it simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed.

For the burger salad, cook 1 pound of ground beef until browned, then drain the grease.

Season the beef with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Chop romaine lettuce and add the seasoned meat on top along with burger toppings like chopped tomatoes, pickles, and onion.

Serve cheese in separate bowls for self-serving, using shredded cheddar and almond milk mozzarella.

Prepare dressing with mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, salt, pepper, and vinegar or lemon juice.

For oven roasted potatoes, preheat oven to 425°F and cube 4 to 5 Yukon Gold potatoes.

Toss potatoes in 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil and seasoning salt, then spread on a parchment lined tray.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.

For breakfast burritos, cook uncooked tortillas from Costco until browned, then set aside.

Cook shredded hash browns in oil for about 10 minutes, flipping to brown evenly.

Cook 1 pound of ground sausage and add 12 eggs with taco seasoning, mixing together.

Spoon mixture onto tortillas with cheese and salsa, then roll up and serve with fruit salad of grapes and pineapple.

For spaghetti and meatballs, cook pasta and prepare meatballs with Italian seasoning, garlic salt, pepper, parsley, egg, ground up oats, and dairy-free parmesan cheese.

Roll meat mixture into balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet, baking for 15 to 20 minutes until no longer pink.

Saute zucchini and add to jarred sauce, serving with canned green beans seasoned with citrus garlic seasoning.

For black bean soup, cook dry beans in an instant pot, then add salsa, cumin, garlic, and cilantro, simmering for 15 minutes.

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