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.
Hannah says
Cannot wait to make the Carrot Kugel tomorrow! Happy Passover!!
Elana says
Happy Passover Hannah!
Jennifer Robbins says
Elana, Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful recipes over the years. You are such an inspiration! Because of you I cook healthier meals and snacks for my family. You have opened my eyes to a whole world of alternative baking and I am so grateful. Jennifer
Elana says
Jennifer, thanks for your amazing comment! You made my day :-)
Emily says
Beautiful and lovely, its looks like so amazing
Elana says
Thanks so much Emily!
Brent Payne says
Thank you for the timely recipes and menu. I love reading your blog and trying different things. We have 2 adult daughters one with MS and one Celiac and we are always looking for good tasting food to replace things that we used to eat and miss.
Elana says
Brent, you’re welcome. I’m so sorry to hear that your daughters are suffering from celiac and MS. I’m glad though, that I am on this healing path with you and your family. Happy Passover!
Elizabeth says
Shalom!
I will certainly be trying a few of your recipes this Passover. I will also be passing some onto my siblings. We all have been “blessed” with challenging health issues & I have tried to convince everyone to go grain-free, etc. These recipes might help to sway them and then we will all be on the road to recovery, except my youngest brother who was taken home in January.
Chag Sameach!
Elizabeth
Elana says
Elizabeth, I’m so sorry to hear about your brother. I wish you and your family all the best for this Pesach :-)
Lisa says
Happy Passover, Elana
Elana says
Thanks Lisa! You too :-)
Nicole | The Professional Mom Project says
Thanks for all of these menu ideas. Looking forward to trying a few this Passover holiday. Happpy Passover to you and your family
Elana says
Happy Passover Nicole!
Sean Redmond says
HI Elana,
Was wondering if you have a Paleo/Low carb recipe for Challa bread?
Love your recipes! Made such a huge change to my life once I gave up grains! Many thanks to you!
Elana says
Thanks Sean! I’m working on it :-)
Emily says
Thanks so much for this. I googled ‘Paleo Passover’ half joking to see what I could find and was so happy to come across your blog again. I wasn’t sure how my now GF son and GAPS son would participate this year, so this has been a lifesaver! It also has been an incredible inspiration for my menu, grain-free diets aside! AND great for a Sothern Hemisphere autumn Passover too! Thank you!
Elana says
Thanks Emily! Have a wonderful Paleo Passover :-)
Phyllis says
what can you use as a substitute for matza meal when used as a binder: knadle?
Elana says
Phyllis, I haven’t tried that so not sure. If you do experiment please let us know how it goes :-)