44 Healthful and Hearty Passover Recipes you can make with confidence. For the Seder and through the Eight Days…

Brighten up the holiday with some creative, colorful and healthy dishes ~ from Soup to Dessert.
Find all the inspiration you need here to plan a Passover menu (and the entire week) that you and your guests will love.

NEW! Karen’s Sole Wrapped Sole with Chermoula Sauce

An Elegant Recipe that is light and flavorful and quite simple to prepare with a Blender Zesty Herbal Sauce. Perfect for Passover… and Mother’s day!

Who wouldn’t love this simple preparation that is beautiful & light?
Citrusy-Herbal Chermoula Sauce is a game changer! Make ahead of time!

A Bright and Delicious Mediterranean Sauce used often in Morocco. There are many variation of it ~ these ingredients I like best!

This recipe make a LARGE platter of assorted Vegetables! A great healthy addition to any seder dinner. 
When company is coming – I DO make them the day I am serving… Yet: Roasted vegetables will keep in the refrigerator for 3 – 5 days in a tightly sealed container.

The Tahini Sauce adds a nice creaminess without dairy products.

In my test kitchen, I used carefully measured gluten-free “flours,” pulsed the ingredients in a food processor, rolled and cut the dough, then cooked each piece for a moment in a hot cast iron skillet until it slightly blackened. Finally, the matzo crackers were baked in the oven at a low temperature, just to crisp and dry them at a low temperature.

Soup:

Perhaps the most beloved, of all Passover dishes – Matzo Ball Soup is traditionally served at the beginning of the Seder meal. Make my Gluten-Free Matzo Balls, all will enjoy the soup – they are delicious!

Make these for the Passover holiday (or year-round!) all will enjoy, they are delicious, fluffy and tender.
Matzo Ball Soup with Large and Mini sizes with Spring Vegetables~ For Vegetarian serve with Vegetable Broth.

My foolproof recipe for tender and tasty Matzo Balls for Passover or anytime!
The Matzo Balls sit in a rich chicken broth with julienned carrots and fresh dill sprigs.

Main Course:

(Got Brisket? ~ Add some Chicken & Fish main courses to the mix!)

This recipe has what you are looking for! Roast succulent pieces of chicken, seasoned perfectly with the addition of allspice – with hints of cloves, cinnamon and pepper. Chock full of ingredients – as you can see! Brimming with Colorful Heirloom Carrots, Shallots, Prunes and Garlic and the most delicious Balsamic-Rosemary Sauce… or should I say gravy?

An easy skillet dish – Tender Chicken, Crispy Skin with a Hearty yet Light Pan Sauce with Plenty of Strawberries and Garnished with Tarragon Leaves. Irresistible! And – perfect for Spring with bight colors & flavors.

Easy to make gluten free and for Passover using matzo cake meal.
The chicken is very tender, coated with a zesty lemon butter sauce. (Can use vegan butter (non-dairy) and matzo cake meal to coat.)
In the style of French “Francaise” ~ this is an updated version, a recipe every cook should master!

Ok – a little modern for the Seder table… lovely flavors and perfect for the eight days of Passover. (Recipe contains yogurt – can try a vegan yogurt (non-dairy too.)
Healthy and Oh-So Colorful! A Zesty But Light Sauce enriches many recipes and perfect with my Grilled Chicken Skewers.

An Elegant Recipe that is light and flavorful and quite simple to prepare with a Blender Zesty Herbal Sauce. Lovely for Mother’s Day, Passover & Easter.

One of my favorite and most flavorful way to cook salmon – is on a cedar plank.
Quickly stir up Gremolata topping: Lemon Zest & Juice, Olive Oil, Pistachios, Tarragon, Lavender and Garlic.

Distinctive Dukkah Seasoning gets a revamp with Lemon Essence. Roast all on one pan.
Dukkah seasoning lends tons of Middle Eastern savory flavors to the salmon – see my recipe, or can purchase.
Cook with Vegetables – that will roast aside the salmon… or just enjoy the Dukkah Salmon fillets and serve with lemon wedges.
Dukkah Ingredients: Hazelnuts (blanched, no skin), Sesame Seeds, Dried Lemon Rind, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel and Kashmiri Chili Powder.

Slow cooked Salmon with a Tart & Zesty Multi-Citrus Salsa is and easy meal cooked in a Parchment Package. Produces tender salmon with a sauce baked in.

An elegant way to prepare fish – try my foolproof recipe to cook this classic dish. Paul Bocuse, the father of French gastronomy inspired the dish… I have added a wonderful Brown Butter-Garlic Drizzle with Parsley Oil. (Can use vegan butter.)
I chose Black Sea Bass Fillets – try any firm fish fillet.

Sensational Sides:

WOW-Factor! A light soufflé-like kugel studded with colorful carrots that creates a mosaic look that’s stunning! Made WITHOUT heavy matzo meal!

Pretty simple recipe that produces a delicious & gorgeous kugel casserole – you cut in squares.
The texture is light and airy – eggs surround the carrots (that are cubed 1/2″) – dill is added for flavor and color contrast.

A Big Batch Side-Dish (serves 12) That Pairs Well With All Your Passover Main Courses.
Fluffy Quinoa with Onions, Leeks and  Spring Veggies, adorned with Fresh Mint – all will love!

You have got to make this!
A healthy and light Passover Side Dish (not heavy!) – a flavorful addition to your Seder table.
A light, colorful and healthy side dish for year-round too! – Vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free.

If the weather’s good – make this one outdoors! The ultimate grilled potato side dish. Perfectly seasoned with caramelized shallots and garlic… and kale that comes out crispy! Can also cook in the oven.

The perfect Easy Sauté for a Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dish. Great to master for weeknight meals too.
Large leaf spinach pairs with golden sliced garlic, lemon rind and toasted pine nuts.

I serve this side-dish year round! For passover – can swirl with your favorite olive oil. 
Delicious and creamy – chock full of nutrients  Simple to prepare, just 3 main ingredients! – plus salt & pepper and parsley.

Beautiful flavors and colors ~ the radishes take on a magenta hue when cooked.
Sauté Haricot Verts in a hot skillet to blacken the edges. Add Sliced Radishes and a quick stir in of Miso, Lemon Juice and Pure Maple Syrup. All tastes delicious with Pan-Fried Shallot Rings on top! 

Carrots caramelize with the figs with a delectable just-sweet-enough glaze…  all roasted in one pan.
A Vegan recipe.

Easy – Gorgeous & Healthy Roasted Carrots are topped with Sprouts & Endive and bathed in a Hearty Harissa Vinaigrette

Easy roasted asparagus is done in just 10 minutes.
Roasting heightens the vegetable’s flavor – and the toppings add a nice crunch and some nutty & zesty flavor!

How about a Salad?

Salads are underrated at a Seder. All appreciate the fresh flavors and textures – and complements well with heavier (and matzo laden) dishes. Wonderful ideas to get you through eight days.

I’m happy when a Creative salad is served on the Passover Buffet!
Crispy, Crunchy & Sweet ~ a brilliant, colorful, healthy salad… make place at your Thanksgiving table for this treat! Make the dressing ahead and adorn with my. Nut and Seed Crunch (see recipe.)

A Mix of Healthy Lettuces with Ruby Grapefruit Segments Lacquered with a Zesty Citrus Vinaigrette
Lots of crunch with a zesty, gingery vinaigrette. Simply delicious!

Roasted Local Asparagus Tips & Spears Team with Shaved Multi-Colored Carrots, Lettuces & Sprouts for a Delicious Composed Salad.
Add Za’atar coated Mini Goat Cheese Balls and toss all with a Lemony Vinaigrette for an unforgettable salad! Omit Cheese for Parve.

To Start:

The perfect Latke recipe, crispy on the outside, tender inside. Serve with my homemade pink applesauce.
Easily adaptable for Passover ~ use Matzo Cake Meal in place of flour.

A luxury at Passover – gravlax can be made days ahead and sliced when you need it. Who can resist this? 
Gravlax is quite simple to prepare – brined with Vodka, Citrus Juices, Grated Beets, Dill, Sugar, Salt and Pepper. Weighted down, the gravlax is ready in two days – slice when ready to enjoy. If enjoying gravlax at Passover – consider a vegan sour cream.

Crispy strands of Potatoes combined with Pan-roasted Garlic, Onion and Kale.
A foolproof recipe for this new classic crispy variation.

Perfect served with matzo as an appetizer! Snack on the entire week! 
Caramelized Roasted Eggplant teams up with Peppers, Cucumbers, Olives, Parsley, Mint, Toasted Almonds, Crispy Shallot Rings and a Zesty Meyer Lemon-Ginger Dressing – A Healthy Mediterranean Twist!

Snack on This:

Prepare yourself for the crispiest, crunchiest, most delectable granola you’ve ever had.
Kosher for Passover and gluten-free, too!

Dessert Time:

Crunchy, light and crispy – an Elegant French Cookie that is baked then draped in a stylish, curved shape. Buttery, nutty and delicious! Perfect for Passover, Easter or Mother’s Day (or anytime!)
They are super quick to make, and once you get the hang of the technique… beautiful French cookies are born in your kitchen. And they look very impressive!
Key Ingredients: No flour, recipe uses Fine Almond Flour and Potato Starch.

A Decadent Bittersweet Chocolate Indulgence with an Airy Easy Whipped Coconut Cream Topping with Crushed Raspberries.
Gluten Free, Dairy Free & Parve – a showstopper cake.
Decadent but not overly sweet flourless chocolate cake ~ a creamy luscious texture you’ll crave!

There is a lot to love about this cake! Rose water (my recipe) adds a bloom of floral notes to this super-moist cake adorned with pistachios and dried rose petals. Gluten free and adaptable for Passover (see notes in text.)

Bakery-style bars from my kitchen to yours – the base of the bars is a short crust made with matzo cake meal, it’s a fine grind.
Who can resist tangy, zesty lemon bars? These are that good… especially at Passover – they taste just like the real deal. Adding sweet and colorful pistachio nuts adds a little interest and sophistication. Top with my Candied Lemon Rind for a final touch.

My favorite Macaroon with a crispy exterior with a chewy and tender interior.
A beloved dessert at Passover ~ also for anytime… A fabulous year-round Gluten Free Cookie. The honey gives them a little more golden color while baking.
Also see my: The Ultimate Coconut Macaroons (not Parve/ contains dairy.)

Delicious Soft Pine Nut Cookies with a Crispy Exterior ~ Perfect for Passover & Easter. Naturally Gluten Free.

There’s something nice about ending a big meal with a dessert infused with mint!
This Vegan Ice Cream is Creamy, Delicious and Refreshing!! A natural “Ice Cream” that’s irresistible! And non-dairy!

These delectable, creamy truffles are truly all-natural with Fresh Mint from my garden.
Coconut Milk swaps in for heavy cream for a lighter, vegan treat. Cacao nibs adds a little crunch.

Lunch Ideas… After the Seder:

A thick Blender Dressing with healthful ingredients adorn this easy, tasty and visually beautiful Salad!
Use a Rotisserie Chicken and slice – add Lettuces, Veggies, Walnuts, Green Goddess Dressing and a dusting of Pink Peppercorns.

Wonderful Textures team with Crispy Cheese Croutons and a Creamy Hazelnut Dressing – Winter just got a little brighter! Use any or all Spring Veggies too!

A light and flavorful casserole that is layered with vegetables, cheese, eggs & herbs.
Baked until puffy with a creamy-like texture – a meal in itself!

Have leftover broth and Chicken after the Seder? This soup has protein, veggies and healthy carbs in every bite!  
A Healthy & Hearty Soup loaded with vegetable…. nothing better than that! A nutrient-dense soup with good for you ingredients.

Happy Passover to all!

Let me know what you think… what will you make? 
Karen

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