My favorite passover recipes are those that I got from my grandmother…and then I tweaked them…just a bit..to be a healthier twist on her Traditional Passover Recipes. These Healthy Passover Recipes are perfect for the Passover Seder and for our weekly Passover meals.
The best part? These Delicious Passover Recipes connect me to generations that came before me and those yet to come. An even more comprehensive list of Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes for Passover, including some that need a few tweaks to make them Kosher for Passover can be found on my Passover Recipes Page.
Before we move on, let me introduce you to my recipe for crispy quinoa...you’re going to want to add this as a topping for your sweet and your savory dishes, so do yourself a favor and whip up a batch!
It can be challenging to find meals that are tasty, compliant with Passover dietary laws and also nutritious. Therefore, my Pesach Recipes are perfect for celebrating this important holiday, AND also utilize as much fresh fruits and vegetables as possible.
My recipes cater to various dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a delicious Passover meal.
Whether you’re looking for a main course, side dishes, a delicious Passover breakfast or a scrumptious Passover dessert, I have easy recipes for you to add to your Passover Menus.
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This post has been updated from the original posted March 16, 2021.
What is Passover?
Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. During this time, many Jewish people refrain from eating leavened bread and other foods made from grains that have been fermented. Instead they eat unleavened bread, also known as matzah, and other traditional Passover food.
And, what would Passover be without a little shmear for your Matzah? You won’t be able to resist my vegetarian chopped liver…the BEST Passover Appetizer out there. Tastes just like my grandmothers…but without the saturated fat from the liver and shmaltz!

There’s more to Passover than just Seder Dinner….and here you’ll find Healthy Passover Recipes to help you get through the entire Passover week. Let’s do this…It’s going to be insanely delicious!

I’m here to help you find some joy in making easy recipes for passover that taste great and are also good for you. I’ve broken this post into categories, so it’ll be easy to find what you’re looking for for your holiday menu.

The biggest category, by far, is the Passover Side Dishes. I think that’s where people struggle the most. To come up with a variety of tasty sides, to go with your main dish, that don’t have chametz doesn’t have to be challenging. You’ll find a great array of veggies, used in different ways and with different flavors so you can find something that everyone will enjoy. Try a couple new recipes this year to create interest at your Passover table.
Passover Side Dish Recipes
Vegetables don’t have to be BORING. The Best Passover Sides are super tasty and easy to make. Here you’ll find delicious Vegetarian and Vegan Kosher For Passover Side Dishes for all your Pesach Meals.
My best advice…stock up on cauliflower! You can use it to take a traditional recipe into a plant-forward cauliflower rice or cauliflower onion roll, cauliflower steak or cauliflower salad….and my all time favorite vegetable kugel…you guessed it….Cauliflower Kugel.
I’ve rounded up some of my favorite passover side dishes here for you. Pick one, pick two….oh, there’s a whole week….these are easy side dish recipes for Passover….make them all! Let’s focus on all the goodness we CAN eat rather than what’s off limits.
1. Vegetarian Chopped Liver with Mushrooms
Vegetarian Chopped Liver with Mushrooms
2. Vegan Lasagna Roll Ups
Vegan Lasagna Roll Ups
3. Oven Roasted Broccoli
Oven Roasted Broccoli
4. Cauliflower Kugel
Cauliflower Kugel
5. Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips.
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips.
6. Easy Tzimmes Recipe
Easy Tzimmes Recipe
7. Sweet Potato Kugel Cups
Sweet Potato Kugel Cups
8. Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice
Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice
9. Crispy Sweet and Sour Brussels Sprouts
Crispy Sweet and Sour Brussels Sprouts
10. Roasted Butternut Squash with Tasty Veggies
Roasted Butternut Squash with Tasty Veggies
11. Roasted Tomato Sauce
Roasted Tomato Sauce
12. Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce
Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce
13. Moroccan Carrots
Moroccan Carrots
14. Dairy-free Mashed Potatoes
Dairy-free Mashed Potatoes
15. Mashed Acorn Squash
Mashed Acorn Squash
16. Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
17. Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Pesto
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Pesto
18. Simple Cauliflower Rice
Simple Cauliflower Rice
Vegan Passover Dinner Ideas
A Traditional Passover Menu includes matzo ball soup, roast chicken, gefilte fish and potato kugel, but there’s nothing written in the Hagaddah that the Jewish holiday of Passover needs to include those items or even a beef brisket. I’ve got some delicious Vegan Passover Dinner Ideas for you.
I think it’s a good idea to make some traditional dishes and also have options…especially if you have a large group at your seder table, or folks who are looking for a plant-based Passover meal.
19. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
20. Zucchini Roll Ups
Zucchini Roll Ups
21. Vegan Bolognese + Spaghetti Squash
Vegan Bolognese + Spaghetti Squash
22. Stuffed Butternut Squash
Stuffed Butternut Squash
23. Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Passover Desserts
Yes, healthy Passover desserts are a thing! Delicious Kosher for Passover Desserts don’t have to spike your blood sugar or use ultra processed ingredients. I tend to use almond flour over matzo meal and potato starch for some extra protein to help stabilize blood sugar. I like to use dates and other natural sweeteners, like maple syrup. All of the desserts you’ll find here are made without processed white or brown sugar
Some of our family favorite desserts that we make all year long are also kosher for Passover…how awesome! Occasionally you’ll find eggs in these recipes, but you will also find many vegan passover dessert recipes and never any dairy. Dairy-free means you can serve these parve passover desserts no matter what was in your Passover meal.
My fall back plan used to always be chocolate-covered matzo, and I still do make it sometimes, but it’s usually served on a platter surrounded by chocolate dipped fruit.
It’s possible to make Kosher for Passover Desserts that everyone will ADORE. Here are some of my favorites:
24. Apple Walnut Tart with Vegan Cashew Custard
Apple Walnut Tart with Vegan Cashew Custard
25. Sweet Potato Brownies
Sweet Potato Brownies
26. Healthier Homemade Twix Bars
Healthier Homemade Twix Bars
27. Gluten-free Lemon Cake
Gluten-free Lemon Cake
28. No Bake Strawberry Pie
No Bake Strawberry Pie
29. Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
30. Gluten-free Biscotti
Gluten-free Biscotti
31. Grain-free Double Chocolate Cookies
Grain-free Double Chocolate Cookies
32. Grilled Peaches with Chocolate Drizzle
Grilled Peaches with Chocolate Drizzle
33. Chocolate Pie
Chocolate Pie
34. Gluten-free Apple Galette
Gluten-free Apple Galette
Passover Salad Recipes
Salad is always an important part of a balanced diet….but on Passover, it plays an even more crucial role. Many traditional passover foods, like matzah, are binding. Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables is important to keep our gut flora diverse and our bowel movements regular.
Passover meals should include fresh salads. Make sure to offer a combination of raw and cooked vegetables multiple times a day. Change up the salad greens, make a few tasty dressings, and cut up what’s in your crisper drawer!
In addition to healthy salad recipes, check out some of the dips in the snack section…crudites are a legit option for getting in some veggies too.
35. Carrot Ribbons Salad
Carrot Ribbons Salad
36. Raw Cauliflower Salad
Raw Cauliflower Salad
37. Lemony Arugula Salad
Lemony Arugula Salad
38. Riced Broccoli and Quinoa Salad
Riced Broccoli and Quinoa Salad
39. Orange & Fennel Salad
Orange & Fennel Salad
40. Grain-free Tabbouleh Salad
Grain-free Tabbouleh Salad
41. Roasted Cauliflower Arugula Salad
Roasted Cauliflower Arugula Salad
42. Simple Cabbage Salad
Simple Cabbage Salad
43. Roasted Beets with Vinaigrette
Roasted Beets with Vinaigrette
44. Parsnip Tabbouleh
Parsnip Tabbouleh
45. Avocado Lime Dressing Recipe
Avocado Lime Dressing Recipe
Vegan Soup Recipes for Passover
Move over matzo ball soup, these vegan soup recipes are easy to make and super satisfying. A hearty soup makes a terrific lunch and can be packed in a thermos if needed.
These Passover soup recipes are big on nutrition and taste. We often eat soup and salad for dinner….all year round…and I think it’s a great choice during the holiday as well.
You know, you can always make matzo balls and put them into veggie broth…right?
46. Easy Vegetable Stock
Easy Vegetable Stock
47. Creamy Vegan Asparagus Soup
Creamy Vegan Asparagus Soup
48. Leek Soup without Potatoes
Leek Soup without Potatoes
49. Easy Sheet Pan Soup Recipe
Easy Sheet Pan Soup Recipe
50. Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup
Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup
51. Healthy Roasted Vegetable Soup
Healthy Roasted Vegetable Soup
52. Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
53. Parsnip and Kale Soup
Parsnip and Kale Soup
54. Creamy Vegan Broccoli Soup
Creamy Vegan Broccoli Soup
Healthy Snacks for Passover
With a little creativity, Passover snacks can be healthy and delicious. Here are a few suggestions….plus fruits and vegetables are always good choices. If you cut up fruit and put it out, it will get eaten. If you make veggies easily available, that’s what your family will snack on.
55. Cauliflower Onion Rolls
Cauliflower Onion Rolls
56. Easy Guacamole Recipe
Easy Guacamole Recipe
57. Vegan Basil Pesto
Vegan Basil Pesto
58. Zucchini Pizza Bites
Zucchini Pizza Bites
59. Romesco Dip
Romesco Dip
60. Vegetarian Chopped Liver Recipe
Vegetarian Chopped Liver Recipe
61. Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
62. Kale and Avocado Smoothie
Kale and Avocado Smoothie
63. Gluten-free Carrot Muffins
Gluten-free Carrot Muffins
64. Arugula and Spinach Pesto

Arugula and Spinach Pesto
I wish you all a sweet and kosher passover filled with an abundance of good food! Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @dkhealthcoach #debraklein when you make one of my recipes. Please get in touch, leave a comment here or send me a DM on instagram, if you have any Passover cooking questions. I’m here for you!
virginia liebowitz
I’m sorry that your recipes include eggs. Eggs are not WFPB.
Debra Klein
Every recipe here is very carefully marked so you know what to expect. Many are WFPBNO, most are plant-based or vegan and occasionally there will be recipes that contain eggs. If you search the recipe index you can include “no oil” for example or “grain-free” or “vegan” to just show the recipes you’re most interested in. I cater to an audience looking to eat more mindfully with a healthier twist on traditional Jewish recipes and try to create an inclusive environment so everyone can find what they’re looking for in their own health and wellness journey without judgement.