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The Freedom of Passover: 34 Recipes to Liberate Your Taste Buds

As we commemorate the Israelites’ journey from slavery to freedom, we’re reminded that Passover is a time to break free from culinary constraints as well. For eight days, we bid farewell to bread products and hello to creative, delicious, and healthy alternatives.

Homemade Matzo: The Ultimate Liberation

Ditch the store-bought variety and unleash your inner homesteader with a simple recipe that requires only flour and water. The result is a satisfying, homemade matzo that’s sure to impress.

Breakfast and Brunch: A New Beginning

1. Passover Granola: Break free from cardboard-tasting cereal and create your own nutritious blend featuring walnuts, honey, and dried fruit.
2. Quinoa Porridge: This French toast-inspired bowl combines milk, sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, and nuts for a sweet and satisfying start to the day.
3. Matzo Brei with Bananas and Pecans: A sweet twist on the classic, this recipe adds potassium-rich bananas, crunchy pecans, and a hint of maple syrup.
4. Skinny Matzo Brei with Fresh Spinach, Garlic, and Onions: Greenify your morning with this nutrient-packed version, featuring superfood spinach and a boost of antioxidants.
5. Smoked Salmon Omelet: A protein-packed treat that pairs perfectly with a piece of matzo and cream cheese.
6. Spring Frittata: Celebrate the return of spring with a flavorful and healthy dish featuring fresh dill, lemon, and black pepper.
7. Green Shakshuka: Add some spice to your morning with this Israeli egg dish, packed with superfood cinnamon, cumin, and coriander.
8. Almond Flour Pancakes: Break free from egg-heavy breakfasts with these tasty, protein-rich pancakes made with almond meal and tapioca flour.
9. Orange and Raisin Matzo Meal Pancakes: A surprising combination of ingredients creates a sweet and satisfying breakfast treat.
10. Grain-Free Banana Bread: Moist, delicious, and packed with potassium, this mom-approved recipe uses almond flour and wholesome ingredients.

Veggies and Side Dishes: A Colorful Celebration

11. Bitter Herbs Salad: A fresh twist on a traditional Passover dish, featuring radicchio, endives, and watercress, with a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing.
12. Sweet Spaghetti Squash Kugel with Apples and Raisins: A sweet and nutritious side dish, packed with vitamin-rich squash, apples, and superfood cinnamon.
13. Amazing Charoset: A traditional dish gets a healthy makeover with raisins, pecans, almonds, dates, and figs mashed into applesauce.
14. Carrot and Sweet Potato Tzimmes: A vibrant and flavorful side dish featuring sweet potatoes, carrots, prunes, and apricots, topped with crunchy walnuts.
15. Mini Potato Kugels: Individual, vegan, and gluten-free, these bite-sized kugels are perfect for portion control and packed with potatoes, potato starch, and olive oil.

Meats and Main Dishes: A Flavorful Feast

16. Mediterranean Olive Chicken: A fragrant and flavorful main dish, featuring lime juice, honey, and red pepper, inspired by the Mediterranean diet.
17. Tangy Spiced Brisket: A slow-cooked brisket recipe packed with onion, superfood garlic, paprika, thyme, and oregano, perfect for a special occasion.
18. Braised Brisket & Roots: A hearty and nutritious main dish featuring carrots, parsnips, and rutabaga, with a boost of thyme, paprika, and pepper.
19. Sweet and Sour Meatballs over Quinoa Pilaf: A sweet and savory dish, packed with lean ground beef, veggies, and quinoa, perfect for a Passover seder.
20. Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup: A filling and nutritious soup, featuring sweet potatoes, parsnips, and veggies, perfect as a main dish or appetizer.

Desserts: A Sweet Liberation

21. Almond Pear Blueberry Cake: A moist and flavorful cake, packed with pears, almonds, superfood blueberries, and ginger, perfect for a Passover treat.
22. Pistachio, Honey, and Sea Salt Matzo: Elevate your Passover dessert game with this sophisticated and nutritious treat, featuring dark chocolate, honey, and superfood pistachios.
23. Flourless Chocolate-Walnut Cookies: Fudgy, delicious, and easy to make, these cookies are perfect for a gluten-free Passover treat.
24. Blender Banana “Any Way You Want It” Ice Cream: A simple and healthy ice cream recipe, featuring bananas, nut butter, and cocoa powder, perfect for a hot Passover day.
25. Passover Pecan Bars: Crunchy, nutty, and packed with protein, these bars are the perfect snack to have on hand throughout the week of Passover.
26. Quinoa Almond Butter Cookies: Wholesome, sweet, and packed with protein, these cookies combine quinoa, almond butter, bananas, and chocolate chips.
27. No-Bake Chocolate Macaroons: Vegan, nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and kosher for Passover, these no-bake treats are the perfect ending to a Passover seder.

These 34 recipes will help you break free from culinary constraints and indulge in a delicious, healthy, and liberating Passover celebration.