50+ healthy Passover recipes thatwill takeyour holiday menu from traditional to gourmet!
The eight day Jewish holiday of Passover is coming up, during which there are many foods we cannot eat, including anything made from or with wheat, barley, oats, rye, and spelt – collectively called hametz (or chametz). In my family’s tradition we are also not allowed to eat rice, corn, and any legumes, including beans, lentils, and peanuts. (Here’s a good guide to what foods are Kosher for Passover.)
When I was a kid, my memories of Passover food included the classic Jewish meals of matzo ball soup, brisket, and potato kugel and then the Passover specialties of matzo pizza, lots of eggs, a special pancake my father made called bubalah (which was full of sugar), and boatloads of processed Passover cake mixes. Needless to say, Passover and healthy were not two words that were often in the same sentence!
Healthy Passover Recipes Are Here!
But times have changed, and healthy Passover recipes are easier to come by as the optionsavailable during Passover week have grown over the years, especially with the popularity of gluten free and paleo diets. Plus with all the zoodles and veggie noodles people are making these days with their spiralizers there are even more healthy Passover recipes to choose from.
While I still enjoy some of the traditional favorites of my childhood and hope you do the same, I encourage you to break from the mold of your grandparents and great-grandparents and try somemodern – dare I say gourmet – recipes that are Kosher for Passoverandhealthy and delicious to boot! (And if you don’t celebrate Passover, but you follow a gluten-free diet, this roundup will also keep you busy in the kitchen and your palate interested!)
NOTE: Depending on your Passover traditions, these recipes may include some ingredients you do not eat. They can easily be omitted from the recipes.
Kosher for Passover recipes to start your day! NOTE: Depending on your Passover traditions, these recipes may include some ingredients you do not eat. They can easily be omitted from the recipes. Photo Credit:www.rachaelhartleynutrition.com Start your meal with one of these delicious kosher for Passover soups or salads. You can also enjoy them as a smaller meal. A traditional Passover soup, which can also be made in the Instant Pot. Leave out the white beans if you don't eat beans on Passover. Use frozen veggies or whatever you have on hand to make this recipe. Leave out the corn and beans if you don't eat kitniyot. Salads, casseroles, fish, chicken, beef, and more kosher for Passover entrees. Use matzo meal instead of panko. Photo Credit:24carrotlife.com Photo Credit:www.kissinthekitchen.com Delicious side dishes for the seders or any day of Passover. Leave out the corn and black beans if you don't eat kitniyot on PassoverBreakfast & Brunch
Veggie Egg Muffins
Summer Shakshuka
Asparagus Eggs Benedict with Grain Free Biscuits & Avocado Hollandaise
Soups & Salads
Classic Chicken Soup
Creamy Parsnip Pear Soup with Cranberry Coulis
Creamy Pureed Mushroom Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup
Tomato White Bean Soup with Kale Pesto
Vegetable Soup
Citrus Fennel Salad with Champagne-Lemon Vinaigrette
Spinach Pear Salad with Goat Cheese and Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
Strawberry Arugula Salad with Fennel, Toasted Almonds, and Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette
Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Pomegranate Ginger Dressing
Lunch & Dinner
Baked Mushroom Leek Frittata
Mushroom Asparagus Pesto Frittata
5-Ingredient Orange Maple Salmon
Oven Baked Cod with Rustic Sun Dried Tomato Olive Tapenade
Grilled Fresh Salmon Burgers
Southwestern Cauliflower Rice Casserole
Salmon Peach Quinoa Salad
Butternut Squash Quinoa Risotto - 24 Carrot Life
Summer Chicken Kebabs with Herb Sauce
Roasted Chicken with Artichokes, Peppers, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Pistachio-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Citrus Lamb Power Bowls - Kiss in the Kitchen - Simple & Healthy Recipes
Salmon Waldorf Salad with Citrus Yogurt Vinaigrette
Grilled Cilantro Lime Steak
Summer Steak Salad with Champagne-Shallot Vinaigrette
Apple Cranberry Tuna Salad
Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Burgers
Beet and Goat Cheese Quinoa Salad
Zucchini Pancakes with Feta
Side Dishes
Roasted Butternut Squash and Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Cider Dijon Vinaigrette
Golden Roasted Cauliflower
Rosemary-Roasted Cauliflower with Raisins
Spiced Plum Cauliflower Rice
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Glaze
Lightened-Up Sweet Potato Carrot Casserole with Maple Pecans
Roasted Broccoli Radish Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette
Rosemary Garlic Roasted Tomatoes
Dessert Recipes
Whether you need something to end the seder or just want some sweet treats to enjoy over Passover, here are some delicious options.
Blood Orange Poached Pears
Do you have any favorite healthy Passover recipes?
Share with me in the comments below!
Wishing all who celebrate a happy and healthy Passover holiday!
*Depending on your Passover traditions, these recipes may include some ingredients you do not eat. They can easily be omitted from the recipes.