Need inspiration for healthy and delicious family Pesach lunch ideas?
Here are more than 10 fabulous Passover lunch recipes that are quick, easy, or can be made in advance.
Lunch for us is usually a sandwich, or something on toast, so Pesach lunches do present something of a challenge! To help overcome this problem, I’ve gathered together a collection of recipes and ideas for easy Passover lunches. They are all quick to make, take minimal preparation, or can be done in advance, so lunchtimes can be stress-free and delicious.
Fresh and healthy Pesach lunches
Many of the recipes here include a good portion of vegetables, so they’re also healthy choices. From fresh and filling salads to chunky soup and a zingy green shakshuka, take a look at these Pesach lunch ideas. They’ve all been given the seal of approval by my family and friends.
Delicious Pesach lunches
1. Cheese and herb scones
Yes, you read that correctly – scones for Pesach! These savoury scones have a delicious cheesy flavour and can be enjoyed simply spread with butter, or with some more cheese or different fillings. They also make a great accompaniment to vegetable soups or salads for a more filling midday meal.
2. Salade chevre chaud with sweet potato
This gorgeous main course salad is a wonderful fresh and tasty Pesach lunch. Simply to roasted sweet potato slices with goats cheese and grill until warm and delicious, to make a satisfying and savoury dish. Don’t skimp on the pine nuts for crunch and flavour!
3. Matza Pizza
Easy, quick and delicious – we love matza pizza! Get everyone to make their own then pop them in the oven for two minutes and Bob’s your uncle! Load up the toppings and cheese and enjoy a family-friendly KFP slice.
4. Green Shakshuka
This easy green shakshuka recipe makes a single portion of healthy, veg-packed lunch. But don’t worry, you can easily scale up to feed a crowd!
5. Chopped and fried gefilte fish balls
It wouldn’t be Pesach if you didn’t have fish balls for lunch at least once! This is my tried-and-trusted recipe for perfect golden-brown fried gefilte fish balls that are crispy on the outside and fluffy and delicious within. You can make a big batch in advance and store them in the fridge till needed. Just add a salad and don’t forget the chraine!
6. Roasted cauliflower and vegetable chowder
More than just a chunky soup, this fabulous hearty chowder is a meal in a bowl! We all adored the flavours of savoury roasted cauliflower, buttery fried onions and deliciously sweet carrots. Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve for a simple, no-fuss meal that everyone can enjoy.
7. Quick smoked mackerel and avocado pate
I love the creamy texture and delicious lightly smoky flavour of this quick to prepare pate. It’s perfect spread onto matza for a light Pesach lunch. Serve with some mixed leaves and cherry tomatoes to get some more of your 5-a-day!
8. Courgetti (zoodles) with avocado pesto and baby plum tomatoes
On a sunny Spring day this is just what I want to tuck into at lunchtime. Creamy, yummy and full of fresh flavours, it’ll power you through whatever the afternoon brings. (It also makes a great side dish or addition to a cold buffet.)
9. Baked eggs in sweet potatoes
This is all of Kipper’s favourite things in one delicious package. Soft, buttery, baked sweet potato filled with a soft-yolked, just-cooked egg. Perfection. If you fancy a few more veggies, you can dip asparagus spears, pepper strips or cucumber sticks into the egg yolk for a delicious mouthful.
10. Garlic and herb potato wedges
These are so much more than a side dish! I could easily eat a plate with nothing more than mayonnaise to dip them into, they’re SO yummy. Spoon over some chunky fresh salsa and melt grated cheese over the top if you’re feeling super-indulgent. Or try dunking them into a runny egg. Heaven.
More recipes for tasty Pesach lunches
Some of the items on my lists of family approved Pesach breakfasts and Pesach dinners also make great lunches too! – for instance:
- yummy vegetable crustless quiche
- tasty omelette muffin bites
- fabulous salmon fishcakes
- scrumptious courgette and potato tortilla (Spanish omelette)
You can find lots of Pesach packed lunch ideas here.
Or browse all of my Pesach recipes here!
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Felicia Janks
These dishes really are interesting and I’d love the recipes
Helen
Thanks Felicia! If you click on the photos it will take you to the recipe posts 🙂