Easy Passover Meal Ideas

It’s only Day 2 of PASSOVER, but I know eliminating a food category (it’s not an entire group, since some grains are kosher for Passover) can be scary! To take the headache out of the next 7 days, here are plenty of easy Passover meal ideas….with a few snacks thrown in too!

[Hint: Let QUINOA (keen-wah) be your best friend…don’t fight it!]

BREAKFAST

 

• Greek yogurt with fruit
• Fruit smoothie made with milk and almond butter (check to be sure specific brand is KFP!)
• Avocado matzo – Mash ½ of an avocado, spread on whole wheat matzo and top with sprinkle of sea salt and red chili flakes
• *Almond butter/apple sandwich
• Eggs of any kind — hard boiled, scrambled, over easy, poached — with veggies!
• Protein pancakes!

*TIP: Don’t skimp on FIBER just because you’re skipping most whole grains. Include at least 2-3 servings of fruits and 4 servings of vegetables daily (especially because too much matzo can make things move a little slower…if you know what I mean….)

LUNCH

• Tuna or egg salad on matzo with a side of greens

• Deli roll ups — Roll your favorite lean deli meats with large lettuce leaves (try swiss chard or collard greens) as a bread sub!
• *Pink Salad — 2 poached eggs over a bed of greens, blanched asparagus, beets, and quinoa

• Greek goddess salad — Fill up a large (and I mean large) bowl with water-based veggies, top with olives, feta, oregano and black pepper. Lightly dress with red wine vinegar and quality olive oil.
• Your favorite kale salad.
• On the go: Greek yogurt, fruit, & nuts.
• Loaded baked potato — Try kale, Mexican cheese blend, salsa, and Greek yogurt (for a healthy sour cream swap).

DINNER

• Grilled chicken/beef & veggie kebobs (It’s nice out…get grilling!…just check your marinade to be sure it’s KFP!)
• Matzo Pizza — Take 1 whole wheat sheet of matzo, lather on sauce and toppings of choice, then broil in your oven for ~3-5 minutes (don’t let it burn) or bake at 350°F for ~10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Italian Quinoa Stir Fry — Saute your favorite veggies in broth (chicken or vegetable or even leftover soup!). Add garlic, onion, parsley, and Italian no-salt seasoning and grape tomatoes. Cook over medium heat until tomatoes burst. Serve over quinoa.
• The easiest vegan veggie burger!

• Zucchini Linguine. Substitute forbidden pasta with zucchini noodles this week! Top with your favorite sauce – garlic, white wine, & oil, Bolognese, primavera, eggplant ragu! Endless possibilities!
• Anything with cauliflower rice.
• Anything with spaghetti squash!

• Lean Green Bowl
• Hearty Chicken Soup…Sedar leftovers are the best!

 

SNACKS 

(For sustained energy, combine protein + carbs!)

• Fruit & dried fruit + nuts (try making your own trail mix!)
• Greek yogurt (less sugar the better!)
• Cottage cheese
• String cheese
• Pizza Quinoa Bites

• Gefilte fish (2 pieces)
• Coconut macaroon
• Shrimp cocktail (if you’re feeling fancy!)
• Kale chips

Do you have a favorite go-to Passover meal or snack? Share with us in the comments section below!

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