Here's a Passover menu to think about trying this year. If you do a Seder plate, I think it's really fun to use those elements for your actual meal. While a Seder plate (consisting of a roasted lamb bone, bitter herb, some sort of vegetable, charoset, and horseradish) is traditional, I love that each elements tells part of the exodus and Passover story - the gospel in five courses, if you will. I've put together a menu based on these foods. These recipes are healthy, and can be made ahead of time. Other than the lamb, everything can be served cold or at room temperature - which I'm a huge fan of because sometimes Seder runs long, and this way I don't have to keep running back to the kitchen to keep an eye on things. You can feel free to cut out a few of the dishes and still have a wonderful meal. Are you hosting a potluck? Just email each person one of these recipes to bring.
Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Kabobs from Half Baked Harvest
Of course lamb is one of the centerpieces in the Passover meal of Exodus. While we no longer need animal sacrifice because of the Messiah, this is a great way to experience part of Scripture.
Einkorn Matzah Bread from Land of Honey
Unleavened bread is another food from the Passover story. This version is a hundred times better than the boxed stuff, if I do say so myself. It is also much more similar to what would have actually been eaten during the Biblical Passovers.
Romaine is often used as the 'bitter herb' that the Israelites were instructed to eat at the Passover right before the exodus. The bitterness reminds us of Israelite slavery and the bitterness of life without the Messiah. You can omit the feta cheese to avoid mixing with meat, if necessary.
Serve it with horseradish vinaigrette!
Red Pepper Tabbouleh from Minimalist Baker
Parsley is used in traditional Seders as the "karpas" or vegetable which is dipped in salt water to remind us of the tears of the Israelites as they cried out to YHWH. This tabbouleh is a great use for the abundance of spring time parsley and goes well with lamb.
Charoset symbolizes laying bricks under slavery, because of its mortar-like consistency. The sweetness of it reminds us that he is faithful to work all things together for good.
To round out the meal...
These items aren't found on a Seder plate but go well with the above recipes.
Vegan Tzatziki from Minimalist Baker
Using lots of herbs this is fitting with the bitter herbs of Scripture. It's great with lamb or on the romaine salad or just as a veggie dip.
These items aren't found on a Seder plate but go well with the above recipes.
Vegan Tzatziki from Minimalist Baker
Using lots of herbs this is fitting with the bitter herbs of Scripture. It's great with lamb or on the romaine salad or just as a veggie dip.
A filling option for vegetarians in your group.
Beet Hummus from Snixy Kitchen
Any kind of hummus would be a great addition to this meal. This one reminds me of Seders where the horseradish was hot pink. You can leave out the yogurt.
Find kosher for Passover dessert recipes here.
