15 Vegetarian Passover Recipes

By Melissa Kravitz
March 11, 2020
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Passover may be the most restrictive eating holiday on the Jewish calendar (okay, aside from Fast Days), but the eight days are the perfect opportunity to get super creative in the kitchen! Especially for plant-based cooks and eaters, the abundance of veggie-centric recipes you can make on Passover — eliminating flour and focusing on greens and all that spring goodness — will actually make you look forward to this week of cooking. Think of it as a a delicious challenge! These vegetarian kosher for Passover recipes will keep you motivated throughout the holiday, and hopefully become spring staples in your kitchen repertoire.

Note: Though many are comfortable eating legumes on Passover, all the provided recipes are legume-free, to be acceptable vegetarian meals for whatever Passover tradition you practice.

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Potato and Vegetable Frittata

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This baked egg dish is hearty enough to eat for dinner, easy enough to make when you're tired of cooking, and flexible enough to be made with whatever veggies and cheese you have left in your fridge. Delicious hot, cold, or room temperature, this frittata is also packable as a kosher for Passover lunch.

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Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

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Restaurant-worthy and totally kosher for passover, this salad adds walnuts for crunch, goat cheese for zing and creaminess, and is dressed in a homemade vinaigrette you'll likely crave all year round.

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Spicy Butter Zoodles

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Pasta is a no-go on Passover, and spiralized zucchini is not only healthier, but packed with flavor and fiber. This five-ingredient recipe is a synch to execute and full of flavor.

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Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)

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Poached or fried eggs work perfectly atop this spicy yogurt sauce. The recipe recommends some bread for dipping, but we've never seen a piece of matzah runny eggs didn't like. Garnish with fresh herbs to add another layer of flavor and color.

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Easy Low-Carb Cauliflower Mac 'n Cheese

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Cut cauliflower subs in for noodles in this dish that's keto-approved. We suggest making an extra batch of cheese sauce to drizzle on more roasted, steamed, or blanched veggies throughout Passover.

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Roasted Leeks with Eggs

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Ooh la la! This recipe straight out of a French bistro is packed with protein and nutrients and will totally wow any guests over Passover. Or really, anytime.

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Sheet Pan Ratatouille

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Served as a side or main dish, this sheet pan ratatouille is easier than the original and is 100% perfect for passover. Use leftovers as a matzah pizza topping.

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Sylvia's Easy Greek Salad

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While most salads are kosher for Passover, few feel meal-worthy or satisfying. This vegetarian salad is both.

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French Spring Soup

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Who knew the French did vegetarian Passover so well? This soups takes advantage of the seasonal produce bounty, adds cream (and rice, if you're comfortable) to make a special sippable dish.

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Chia Pudding with Strawberry Puree

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Chia seeds are an unsung hero of Passover, adding texture to dishes and absorbing whatever flavors you put them in. This pudding builds on almond milk as a base, and is a fantastic breakfast or mid-day snack.

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Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry

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Yes, kosher for Passover soy sauce exists! Use it on this ginger-filled stir fry and serve it with a side of cauliflower rice or quinoa. Or both!

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Vegetarian Korma

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This creamy Indian stew brings so many new layers of flavor to a weeknight Passover meal. Thanks to the starchy potatoes, no sides are necessary with this korma, but it's also delicious with cauliflower rice, quinoa, or even just matzah instead of naan.

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Artichoke Joe's

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Frozen (or canned) artichoke hearts are the key to this easy vegetarian recipe that's almost worth its own holiday! Dried herbs work well for this, but try adding a few fresh ones to amp up your dish.

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Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash

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All you need is a spaghetti squash, some water and a slow cooker to master this vegetarian recipe. Once the squash is cooked, you can dress it up however you like — with pesto, marinara, cheese, and more.

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