13 Healthy Recipes You Can Eat for Passover

By Arielle Weg
March 22, 2018
Credit: Greg DuPree
When it comes to Passover feasting, everyone is always hyper-focused on the seder dinners. Your extended family most likely visits from all over and probably expects a perfectly-curated menu, like our Crowd-Pleasing Recipes for Your Family’s Seder or our 12 Main Dishes Perfect for Passover. But the holiday is an entire week long, and by day three we’re tired of cream cheese-covered matzo. We compiled some of our favorite recipes that just happen to be kosher for Passover, so you’ll finally have a holiday without the dreaded food fatigue. Always check ingredients at the store before purchasing to be sure they meet your personal kosher for Passover standards.
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Chicken with Almond and Paprika Vinaigrette

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

This Spanish- and French-influenced meal comes together in less than 30 minutes. Simply pound and cook the chicken, and top with a decadent olive-infused sauce.

View the Recipe: Chicken with Almond and Paprika Vinaigrette 

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Roasted Salmon with Kale-Quinoa Salad

Credit: Photo: Colin Price

Quinoa is the key to Passover-friendly lunches. Top the kale, quinoa, and grape mixture with a beautiful piece of salmon for a super filling lunchtime feast.

View the Recipe: Roasted Salmon with Kale-Quinoa Salad

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Saucy Skillet-Poached Eggs

Credit: Photo: Alison Miksch

Swap out your morning matzo brei with this picture-perfect breakfast. Scoop up the beautifully baked eggs in rich tomato sauce with a side of matzo.

View the recipe: Saucy Skillet-Poached Eggs 

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Roasted Lamb with Fennel, Rhubarb, and Strawberries

Credit: Jennifer Causey

Mix up your protein with a stunning rack of lamb. The beautiful addition of strawberry and rhubarb adds a seasonal twist to this upscale feast.

View the recipe: Roasted Lamb with Fennel, Rhubarb, and Strawberries

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Roasted Halibut with Herb Salad

Credit: Victor Protasio

The real trick to this dish is slow-roasting the fillet to perfection. Finish it off with a side of fresh herbs for a flavor-packed dinner.

View the recipe: Roasted Halibut with Herb Salad

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Almond-Crusted Trout with Swiss Chard

Credit: Victor Protasio

Put that bag of almond flour to good use and create a crispy crust without any bread crumbs. The Swiss chard mixture acts as a flavorful sauce and side dish, making for a delicious one-pan meal.

View the recipe: Almond-Crusted Trout with Swiss Chard

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Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with a 6-Minute Egg

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The jammy yolk creates the ultimate sauce in this simple breakfast bowl. Top quinoa with kale, avocado, tomatoes, and egg for a Passover-friendly breakfast you’ll eat year-round.

View the recipe: Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with a 6-Minute Egg

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Orange-Almond Cake

Credit: Greg DuPree

There’s no need for bland boxed cakes this year. Beating egg whites gives the cake lift that leaveners typically bring, creating an ultra light and moist bite.

View the recipe: Orange-Almond Cake

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Fennel and Blood Orange Salad

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey

Pair this bright citrus salad with a protein for a well-rounded feast. The sweetness from the honey and fruit balance perfectly with the bitter leaves.

View the Recipe: Fennel and Blood Orange Salad

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Zesty Kale and Sweet Potato Bowl

Credit: Scott Rounds

This accidently kosher for Passover recipe is almost too good to be true. The sweet potato and quinoa add heft to the bowl, while the bright lime and cilantro dressing keep it fresh and light.

View the recipe: Zesty Kale and Sweet Potato Bowl

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Strawberry, Basil, and Balsamic “Slablova”

Credit: Greg DuPree

This show-stopping meringue is topped with delicate cream, fresh basil, and sweet strawberries for a kosher dessert you’ll look forward to every year.

View the recipe: Strawberry, Basil, and Balsamic “Slablova”

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Spring Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese

Credit: Victor Protasio

Use your leftover parsley from the seder in this herb-infused goat cheese salad. Bright, green veggies take center stage here creating the ultimate welcome to springtime.

View the recipe: Spring Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese

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Roasted Salmon with Oranges, Beets, and Carrots

Credit: Greg DuPree

Swap out heavy, leftover brisket for a lighter seafood dish. Oranges, beets, and carrots brighten the one-pan main, and the simply seasoned fillet is elegant enough to serve to a crowd.

View the recipe: Roasted Salmon with Oranges, Beets, and Carrots

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