Q: As you probably know, Passover is just around the corner, leaving quite a few Jews with no grains for the whole week of the holiday. However, some Ashkenazi Jews (originally from Europe), also refrain from eating legumes during the holiday. Now, practicing sports and needing my carbs, I've gotten used to settling for matzo and vegetables such as potatoes, as a carbohydrates source.
However, I was wondering if you have some other creative ideas which can keep me happy and also kosher. Thanks! And Happy Passover!
Sent by Sagi
Editor: Sagi, ask your rabbi about quinoa. Some say that it is kosher for Passover. If it is for you, then check out this salad from yesterday:
• Passover Recipe: Sweet and Crunchy Quinoa Salad from Paula Shoyer
Readers, what else would you suggest for Sagi?
Related: Good Resources for Healthy Vegetarian Kosher Cooking?
(Image: Paula Shoyer)
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happy passover sagi! how about different types of squash? acorn and butternut are pretty high in carbs. this recipe for butternut squash soup is great!
i love quinoa cakes. Mix leftover quinoa with beaten egg and form into cakes/patties. Refrigerate till cold... Then pan fry in olive oil and serve with leftover pasta sauce or vegetable ragu.
i'll stick to yummy carb-loaded desserts during Passover!! Try this family recipe for Almond mandel broit! http://feedyoursister.blogspot.com/2010/03/making-mandel-broit-mandel-broit-with.html
Passover may be the only time of year when I get tired of eating, but you still have the whole realm of fruits and vegetables to work with!
I resort to matzah for breakfast, veggies (salad) for lunch and usually something a little more creative for dinner (matzah meal blintzes, matzah lasagna, matzah brei). I do usually up my intake of eggs and cheese during passover as I'm a vegetarian and it really hurts to give up my legumes!!!