My Passover recipes will take your gluten free Seder to the next level of healthy!
Healthy Passover Recipes
This time of year, the requests for Pesach dishes come in a mile a minute.
So, I’m sharing my gluten free Seder menu here to give you a peek at the Passover meals we have each year.
Gluten Allergy? No Passover Problem!
I created this gluten free menu full of my favorite classic Passover food after I was diagnosed with celiac disease.
It’s also perfect for our friends who suffer from a gluten allergy.
Just so you know, I follow a keto-ish diet so these are all low carb Passover recipes as well.
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Low Carb Recipes for Passover
I hope you enjoy these Pesah family favorites at your Seder!
Charoset Recipe
Maror
How to Boil Eggs
Gluten Free Matzo
Chicken Marbella
Gefilte Fish
Aparagus Salad with Tomatoes and Basil
Gluten Free Matzo Ball Soup
Gluten Free Kugel
Gluten Free Coconut Macaroons
Kosher Desserts
Did you know that all of the baked goods recipes on my website are kosher for Passover?
That’s because they do not contain chametz. Take a look at my best Passover Dessert Recipes for more ideas!
Seder Plate Items
If you’re not familiar with preparing a gluten free Seder, take a look at my Favorite Passover Ingredients post to get started!
Passover the Feast of Unleavened Bread
Now, moving on from food to some other Pesach items. Wondering why Passover is referred to as the feast of unleavened bread?
When we were enslaved in Egypt, there was not enough time to let bread rise before fleeing through the desert and crossing the Red Sea.
Because of this, when we celebrate Passover, we refrain from eating leavened bread for seven days, commemorating our freedom.
When Does Passover Start
Although the dates change annually, Passover is always seven days long and starts on the 15th day of the month of Nissan on the Hebrew calendar. This date typically falls in March or April.
When Does Passover End
The 22nd day of the month of Nissan on the Hebrew calendar is always the last day of Passover.
Do Jewish People Celebrate Easter
I’m often asked, do Jewish people celebrate Easter? That’s a bit tricky. The point of Easter is to celebrate Christ, and Jews do not believe that the Messiah has come yet, so the two holidays are not necessarily compatible.
But, I do confess, my Mother might have snuck us a bit of Easter candy here and there some years, as we lived on the West Coast and were drowning in Christian holidays, with few Jews in our town.
Happy Passover Images
I love looking at old Passover images of items like the Seder plate above that my husband made when he was 8 years old –we still use it today.
I’m always snapping great photos like that one and sharing them over on my Instagram.
What’s Your Favorite Part of Passover?
When I was diagnosed with celiac disease, I knew I’d have to create Passover classics from my low carb and keto recipes. Healthy and hearty, just the way Bubby made them, only better.
What’s your favorite part of Pesach? Leave a comment and let me know!
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared my Healthy Passover Recipes in 2012.
Henk says
I just love your blog! Great recipes. Keep up the good work!
Elana says
Henk, thanks so much!
lint says
This looks so delicious. I will definitely start following you, this is amazing.
Elana says
Thanks Lint!
Raquel of Galilee says
Happy Passover, Elana! Amazing how in all of your preparations for this holiday, you still make time for US, your online followers.
There is a thought that seder night (only one here in Israel), you may consider to eat a main course that is not roasted (like the ‘kor-ban Pesach’). I made an amazing stew last year for seder and the family asked me to make it again. Recipe for 4. Just multiply.
BEEF and ARTICHOKE STEW
1 kg (2.2 lbs) shoulder cut of beef, cut in cubes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 TBS olive oil
2 onions sliced in strips
2 parsley roots, peeled and sliced into rounds
(opt. 1 TBS crushed coriander seeds & 1 tsp cumin – I didn’t use)
2 cups beef stock or water
6 artichoke hearts, cut in quarters (I use frozen, but there are cans)
(opt. spinach leaves for garnish – didn’t use)
Spice your beef cubes with salt and pepper. In a large pot, brown the cubes in olive oil and then remove from pot. In same pot, brown the onion strips. Add parsley root and optional seasonings. Add browned beef cubes and mix. Add stock/water just to cover the beef and no more and bring to a boil. Cook at a low simmer with lid on for 2 hours. Add artichoke hearts and continue to cook another 45 minutes. Just before serving you can add spinach leaves(opt).
Elana says
Raquel, that sounds amazing!
Amy says
I adore your blog!!! This menu you is fabulous!! I was wondering about kneidelach!! Thanks for the recipe. Pesach is the paleo chag I think! Chag sameach to you and your family. Amy
Elana says
Amy, I totally agree! Passover is the paleo chag!
Holly Murphy says
looks wonderful, as usual!!
thanks,
Holly
Elana says
Holly, thanks so much!
Emilia says
I love how you and your whole family can enjoy food from the same diet and how you made it work so wonderfully. Not all mothers can make that work! Came across one lady once who made four different dishes each meal, 3 different for each child and one for her and her husband, just to make everyone happy….Puh!
Have a great easter. Emilia
Elana says
Thanks Emilia!
Lisa says
OMG…I forgot the most important thing My kids practically live on my charoset and matzo during Passover! I make the apple version, in the processor. It’s 2 or 3 parts apple to each part walnuts, a little cinnamon, some of the sweet Passover wine (to moisten), and a bit of honey, if needed.
Elana says
Lisa, love it! Mine also live on charoset for days during Pesach :-)
Lisa says
I’m always up for a new holiday recipe to try!
I gave up making chopped liver and gefilte fish, years ago, because I was really the only one interested (not to mention the exorbitant cost of making gefilte). Now I pick up a smidgen of chopped liver at the deli, when the craving strikes. My mom always made it with beef liver, and a ratio of 4 hard boiled eggs and 2 sauteed onions for each pound of meat (and, of course, enough schmaltz..[rendered chicken fat].. to bind. Not healthy for everyday, but YUM!
My daughter is gluten sensitive, so I’ll add some of your matzoh balls to the pot this year. My son also loves the almond paste macaroons (NOT marzipan)I make every year, which just happen to be gluten free. There’s a recipe on the back of the label. I make them small and “glue” them together with melted dark chocolate. You could also put jam in the middle and then dip them.
I am also “required” to make a sweet potato casserole (mash, after baking and scooping, with just a smidge of OJ, butter, cinnamon, salt) and top it with Passover marshmallows! I especially like it with the toasted coconut ones.
I’ve gotten a number of very good recipes from ‘The New York Times Passover Cookbook.” One is a delicious chicken breast recipe with olives and tomatoes. A lot of good stuff for anytime.
I also make a sort of tzimmes casserole, but I don’t remember if it’s in that book, or Joan Nathan’s It’s a combo of sweet potatoes, carrots, prunes (I add dried apricots too),and matzoh meal; you could easily sub almond flour there.
By the way, I have always grated fresh horseradish for the seder. :)
I’m not sure I really understand (or agree with) the reasoning behind the Paleo diet, but it makes for interesting reading. I know you have some health issues. Has the omission of grain made a significant difference in how you feel? I have some chronic digestive issues as a result of radiation treatment and surgery for colon cancer. The radiation damage was extensive. I would certainly try any rational diet that might help with my issues.
Happy Passover!
Elana says
Lisa, thanks for your wonderful comment and for sharing your favorites! Yes, the paleo diet has been incredibly helpful in healing my gut. So has drinking bone broth:
https://elanaspantry.com/7-bone-broth-sipping-recipes/
Chag Sameach!
Elana
Anastasia@healthymamainfo.com says
Haven’t had Matzo ball soup in years, thanks for reminding!
Elana says
Anastasia, you’re welcome!
Baden says
Elana: I just wanted to say thanks so much for creating a post specific to Judaism! I’m always so happy to see the nuances of various regions, cultures and religions represented in the GAPS/Paleo/GF/etc world. So thanks for this. I’ve moments ago amended my ‘GAPS Easter post’ to (a) reference Passover in the title, (b) reference and link to this post within it, and (c) invite folks with other traditions to add their tips for their respective feasts and celebrations. Yeah, diversity!
Elana says
Baden, thanks so much!