All you need for a delicious gluten-free Passover celebration! Everything from main dishes, sides, charosets, and desserts! All 100% gluten-free and kosher.
Passover History
Passover isΒ upon us! For those of you whoΒ arenβt familiar with thisΒ special day, Passover is celebrated as a remembrance of God delivering the Israelites from their slavery in ancient Egypt.
After over 400Β years of living as foreign slavesΒ in the land, God showed the PharaohΒ 10 plagues (or wonders or signs) to prove that HeΒ is God and Pharaoh wasΒ not.Β The last and most devastating sign was the death of every firstborn son livingΒ in a house where theΒ doorway wasΒ notΒ covered by the blood of a lamb (a picture of the Messiah).Β
As the Israelites prepared to leave EgyptΒ after this last sign, God instructed them toΒ eat the lamb whose blood they just spread over their doors with bitter herbs andΒ unleavened bread, since they donβt have time to wait for the bread to rise. AfterΒ Pharaoh released the Hebrews,Β GodΒ told them to have a feast at the beginning of every year to remember this time: a Passover mealΒ of roasted meat, bitter herbs, andΒ unleavened bread.Β
Thereβs definitely more to the story than that, but you get the general idea. If youβre interested in knowing more, you can read it in the Bible in Exodus chapters 5-13.
Gluten-Free Passover
Even though my family and I areΒ not Jewish, we have been celebrating Passover for three years now. The symbolism it holds is beautiful and rich for believers in Jesus as the Messiah, who sacrificiallyΒ gaveΒ himself as our Passover lamb!
For those of you who celebrate gluten-free, some of my blogger friends and I have compiled a list of some delicious dishes for your feast. And even if youβre not celebrating Passover (or youβre doing Easter or just want a nice Sunday dinner) thereβs definitely still something delicious for you here!
Entrees
Paleo Passover Brisket β This Jewish Brisket recipe from Everyday Maven is based on a family recipe and is a Passover favorite! Itβs gluten-free, paleo and Whole30 compatible!Β
Easy Instant Pot Eye of Round Roast β This easy Instant Pot Eye of Round Roast from Raiaβs Recipes is a great way to serve up a tasty meal with spending hours waiting on your roast.
Simple Slow-Roasted Pastured Chicken β Slow roasted chicken from Raising Generation Nourished gives you the best flavor and makes a simple meal really come alive.
Slow-Roasted Shoulder of Lamb β This time of year is all about lamb and slow roasting it really shows it off at its best! This slow roasted lamb shoulder from Emma Eats & Explores is definitely a firm favorite!
Fall Apart Tender Short Ribs in the Instant Pot β No need to stress about prep with these easy and delicious fall apart tender beef short ribs in the Instant Pot from Raiaβs Recipes! Plus theyβre Whole30, paleo, and GAPS-friendly, too.
Persian Lamb Stew with Rhubarb & Mint β The tartness of the tender rhubarb, blending with the buttery, herb-infused broth is mouth watering! This Persian lamb stew from And Here We Are is definitely something out of the ordinary, perfect for bringing a fresh start to your enjoyment of Passover.
Easy Beef Soup with Herbed Dumplings β This easy beef soup from Raiaβs Recipes is the perfect gluten-free comfort food for chilly days! Itβs full of comforting gluten-free herbed dumplings and nourishing broth.
Favorite Roast Chicken β This family favorite roast chicken from Raiaβs Recipes is a simple go-to for dinner! Itβs easy to make fit paleo, GAPS, keto, and Whole30 lifestyles.
Orange Spice Chicken β The sweetness of the orange in this spiced chicken from Strength & Sunshine is subtle but so delicious and the cinnamon gives it beautiful background note.
Creamy Squash & Apple Soup β Celebrate with this easy and delicious paleo, low carb, and GAPS-friendly creamy squash apple soup from Raiaβs Recipes! Itβs a perfect blend of sweet and savory and a wonderful comfort food!Β
Slow-Cooker Rosemary Roast β Making a delicious roast for dinner doesnβt get any easier than this! This set-it-and-forget-it recipe from Delicious Obsessions allows you to get on with your busy day and not have to worry about dinner!
Marinated Roast with Red Potatoes β This easy marinated roast from Raiaβs Recipes is a sure winner if youβre craving a fancy meal but donβt have hours to spend slaving over a stove. Whether you use the slow cooker or the Instant Pot, itβs equally delicious!
Easy Lamb Dish β This easy roast lamb recipe from Titus 2 Homemaker is not only a very easy way to prepare for a large holiday meal, it results in a dish where the lamb flavor is not as strong as some other preparation methods.
Side Dishes
Honey Apple Charoset β This honey apple charoset from Raiaβs Recipes is an easy and delicious paleo treat that your whole family is sure to enjoy during Passover!
Grain-Free Matzo Crackers β This recipe for grain free matzoh crackers from Real Food Forager will show you exactly how to make this amazing side dish!
Raw Dandelion Salad β The first bite of this dandelion salad from Studio Botanica is indeed bitter, but the βbitterβ mellows with time, and youβll quickly begin to welcome it as an important part of your feast.
Awesome Autumn Apple Chutney β Filled with brown sugar, citrus, and spices this apple chutney from Keeper of the Kitchen is delicious on top of your afikomen!
Quick & Simple Coleslaw β Looking for an easy and healthy side dish for your Passover feast? Look no farther than this paleo, GAPS, whole30 and vegan quick and simple coleslaw from Raiaβs Recipes!
Turmeric Cauliflower Rice β This turmeric cauliflower rice from Yummy Inspirations is a dish that is nourishing, invigorating, and delicious!
Vegan Matzo Ball Soup β This Passover classic from Strength & Sunshine is allergy-free and paleo with grain-free fluffy matzo balls (potato-based βpotato kneidlachβ dumplings) and a simple vegetable broth soup!
SautΓ©ed Bitter Greens β These sautΓ©ed bitter greens from Studio Botanica are delicious, nutritious, and helps aid with your digestion, as well!
Cranberry Walnut Chutney β Tart and sassy, this cranberry walnut chutney from Raiaβs Recipes is an easy lacto-fermented condiment that will have you going back for secondsβ¦ and thirds.
Fresh Spring Millet Salad with Watercress & Lemon β Beautiful greens, red from beets, plus a splash of fresh lemon juice brighten this salad from Strength & Sunshine and give everything a nice zing.Β
Lacto-Fermented Cinnamon Apple Chutney β This cinnamon apple chutney from Raiaβs Recipes is perfectly spiced and full of gut-nourishing properties. Itβs an easy lacto-ferment for beginners, but delicious enough that the most seasoned fermenter will love it!
Paleo Vegetable Kugel β This delicious paleo veggie kugel from Kitchen of Youth is made with tons of fresh veggies and a little bit of oil and tapioca flour.
3-Ingredient Cabbage Steaks β These 3-ingredient cabbage steaks from Raiaβs Recipes are a perfect side dish for any meal. Theyβre quick and easy, and donβt require any special ingredients to make them delicious!
Baked Sweet Potato Fries β With only 3 ingredients, these easy sweet potato oven fries from Raiaβs Recipes are going to become a favorite in your kitchen really fast! And theyβre perfect from paleo, Whole30, and even vegan lifestyles!
Honey Spiced Sweet Potatoes β These delicious honey spiced sweet potatoes from Raiaβs Recipes have the perfect amount of sweet, and a touch of wonderful holiday spice.
Creamy Mushroom & Cauliflower Risotto β This cauliflower risotto recipe from Yummy Inspirations is so good β it tastes like the real thing, yet is low-car, and keto-friendly. Itβs an excellent veggie friendly low carb dish to include in your weekly meals.
Desserts
Easy Raw Flourless Chocolate Cake β This easy raw flourless chocolate cake from Unconventional Baker truly lives up to its name! No flour, no baking, and so easy to make. Just rich, flavorful chocolatey goodness made with simple ingredients.
Browned Butter Chocolates β Deep and rich, these browned butter chocolates from Raiaβs Recipes are a superbly delicious substitute for Hersheyβs or Doveβs dark chocolates. Theyβre perfect for primal and/or Full GAPS, too!
Chocolate Espresso Cake β While there are plenty of flourless chocolate cake recipes out there, this chocolate espresso cake from And Here We Are has a nice crumb and itβs much more like a traditional cake β but so dark and decadent.
Paleo Walnut Butter Blondies β On a grain-free, refined-sugar free diet? No need to miss out on delicious treats! These paleo salted walnut butter blondies from Raiaβs Recipes are the perfect way to get in your sweets without compromising your health.
Flourless Chocolate Cake β This gluten-free flourless chocolate cake from My Gluten-Free Kitchen is a rich, gooey chocolate cake topped with fluffy vanilla whipped cream. The top of the flourless cake has an almost brownie-like texture and flavor, while the inside is super moist and fudgy.Β
Sesame Coconut Halva β Easy to make and packed with nutrition, this raw, paleo sesame coconut halva from Raiaβs Recipes is a fun treat youβll enjoy again and again!
Raw Tiramisu β The Unconventional Baker took a decadent classic Italian dessert and reinvented it without using dairy or grains. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, this is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Chocolate Coconut Bars β Easy and delicious, these paleo chocolate coconut bars from Raiaβs Recipes are a hit wherever theyβre served! With only a few real-food ingredients, youβll be devouring them in no time.
Flourless Chocolate Torte β Thereβs nothing better than a perfect, super soft, healthy, grain-free chocolate cake! This swoon-worthy, delicious flourless chocolate cake from Recipes to Nourish is so easy to make and made with real food, paleo-friendly ingredients.Β
Super Easy Raw Peanut Butter Truffles β These 4-ingredient raw peanut butter truffles from Raiaβs Recipes are just about the easiest treat you can make. If youβre peanut-free, or paleo, you can substitute almond butter for the peanut butter, too.
Jam Filled Thumbprint Cookies β These cookies from Delicious Obsessions are delicate and rich in flavor β almost like a soft shortbread, even though they contains no butter. Then, the delicious cookie is topped with a generous spoonful of our favorite jam.
Honey Walnut Apple Crisp β This honey walnut apple crisp from Raiaβs Recipes is the perfect grain-free version of the all-time favorite breakfast comfort food. Itβs easy, paleo, and GAPS-friendly, too!
Chocolate Topped Coconut Macaroons β These chocolate topped coconut macaroons from Raiaβs Recipes are an easy and delicious treat! With only a few, naturally gluten-free ingredients, theyβre sure to be a favorite.
Dark Chocolate & Walnut No-Bake Cookies β These dark chocolate coconut and walnut no-bake cookies from Raiaβs Recipes might be a mouthfulβ¦ but theyβre a delicious one. And being 100% paleo and GAPS-friendly, theyβre a healthy mouthful, too.
Drinks
Cranberry Apple Switchel β This festive cranberry apple switchel from Raiaβs Recipes is an easy and delicious ferment β perfect for keeping your body healthy during the holidays and throughout the year!
Easy Instant Pot Spiced Apple Cider β Instant Pot spiced apple cider from Recipes to Nourish is so easy to make from scratch! Skip the store-bought apple cider and make this easy and delicious, sugar-free, maple sweetened, version instead!
Spiced Apple Kombucha β Kombucha has long been touted as a probiotic-rich healthy alternative to soda or sweet tea. This spiced apple kombucha from Raiaβs Recipes packs the perfect fall-flavored punch! Itβs a delicious way to fill your with body with much needed nutrients.
What a wonderful round-up, Raia. Definitely worthy of a feast π
Happy passover!
Thanks, Audrey! π
Oh this is great! Thanks so much for including some of my recipes. Pinned it!
Thank you for letting me share them, Emily! π Thanks for pinning!
Hi Raia,
Thanks for sharing great array of recipes. Great job and of some delicious and nutritious food. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted. Have a healthy happy blessed Easter.
Glad to share, Marla! Thanks so much for pinning and tweeting. π
These are awesome Passover recipes and ideas, a lovely presentation! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you, Helen! I’m glad to share. π
What a fabulous list! I saw a bunch I want to make right away, and not just the desserts π Thanks for sharing on Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesdays.
π Glad to share, Audrey! Thanks so much for stopping by.
This is a wonderful post, Raia. I agree, Passover has great significance for Christians as well and it’s lovely that you celebrate it. You’ve collected a wonderful group of recipes here – thank you so much for sharing them with the Hearth and Soul Hop. Pinned to two boards and featuring you at this week’s hop!
Thank you so much, April! Our family really does enjoy celebrating Passover, it’s a blessing to be able to remember our Messiah through this feast! π Thank you so much for pinning and the feature! π
gluten free Passover looks delicious, thanks for shairng with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning and tweeting.
Glad to share, Swathi! Thank you so much for stopping by! π
Happy Passover! Thank you so much for sharing these delectable Gluten-Free Passover dishes with us on the Healthy Happy Green and Natural Party Blog Hop. I’m pinning and sharing.
Thank you, Deborah! I’m always happy to share. π
We are Christians with some Jewish heritage and find lots of meaning in celebrating Passover with our Jewish relatives. We do not need a gluten-free diet, but as I ate the matzohs this year I was wondering if it’s possible to make gluten-free matzohs. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Glad to share, Becca! Thanks so much for stopping by! π Hope you have a wonderful Feast of Unleavened Bread. π
I love the symbolism and richness of the pass over. Thanks for this awesome list. Though we are not gluten free, I love all these ideas! Thanks for sharing at FTAF!
Glad to share, Chellie! Passover is a wonderfully rich and symbolic feast – it’s been a blessing to learn as we celebrate! Thank you so much for stopping by!
Please don’t do this!! I am Jewish and I was just trying to find meals to eat during the 8 day long tradition of keeping kosher for Passover. Here’s an article as to why you shouldn’t https://www.heyalma.com/why-are-christian-passover-seders-a-thing/ . Next time just go to a Jewish person’s Seder.
Thank you for sharing, Ethel. Your thoughts on the matter are important to me, because I love and respect Godβs chosen people. You have a blessed and beautiful heritage!
As for the recipes here, theyβre all kosher, even though not all the people who wrote the recipes are Jewish (though quite a few of them are), so you can still use them during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
If you are at all interested in why my family has chosen to celebrate the Feasts, you can email me at any time. My email address is info@raiasrecipes.com. Iβd love to talk with you about it!
I hope you have a blessed Feast as you draw closer to the One who created you and loves you.