Passover

39 Passover-Friendly Breakfast Recipes and Ideas

Tired of matzo brei? Make one of these creative, Passover-friendly morning meals instead.
Spanish frittata in a woodhandled white skillet with a slice on a plate.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
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    Ruth Reichl’s Matzo Brei

    Simple classic matzo brei can go two ways: savory or sweet. This versatile recipe for the ultimate Passover comfort food lets you decide how to take it.

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    Mushroom and Kale Breakfast Skillet

    For mornings when you need to feed a crowd a healthy breakfast, this veggie-packed egg skillet is here for you.

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    Citrus-and-Dill Gravlax

    Many gravlax recipes will instruct you to drain, turn, and babysit the fish while it cures. Not this one: Set it and forget it. Three days later it will be done.

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    Black Seed Bread

    This nutrient-dense, grain-free quick bread keeps for days and is a great vehicle for nut butters, dips, and spreads.

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    Almond Butter and Banana Pancakes

    Pancakes made with bananas and almond butter? Enough said. Four eggs may seem like a lot, but they’re what give these sweet, nutty pancakes a light, crepe-like texture.

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    Matcha-Mango Smoothie

    This simple smoothie gets a bolt of caffeine from matcha and a dose of protein from yogurt. The combo of yogurt, mango, and matcha results in a tartly refreshing smoothie.

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    Sweet Potato Fritters with Poached Eggs and Avocado

    A combination made in healthy-foodie heaven, this will be sure to satisfy you first thing in the morning!

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    Sheet-Pan Eggs

    Want to make eggs ahead of time? Bake them in a sheet pan, slice and chill for up to three days, and serve in breakfast sandwiches, wraps, quesadillas, and more.

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    Spiced Chickpeas and Greens Frittata

    If your family eats chickpeas and other legumes during Passover, this hearty frittata makes a filling and delicious breakfast.

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    Homemade Plain Whole Milk Yogurt in the Instant Pot

    If you’ve never made yogurt at home, you’re in for a treat. It’s a rewarding process that gives you an appreciation for the role that bacteria play in our lives—and it yields delicious, versatile yogurt you can enjoy without any additives or artificial ingredients.

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    Green Shakshuka

    Coddle eggs in a warming, cumin-spiced Swiss chard braise to start the day with plenty of healthful, fortifying greens.

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    Sweet Potato Toasts with Toppings

    Serve this easy-to-make “toast” just as you would serve traditional toast, topped with butter, avocado, a poached or fried egg, microgreens, tahini, fresh berries, hemp seeds, a nut butter, bananas, or strawberries.

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    Fresh Raspberry-Quinoa Pancakes

    Ready for tender, nutty pancakes that won't put you to sleep? Use Passover-approved quinoa flour and cooked quinoa to make this protein-packed take on a classic breakfast.

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    Scrambled Eggs with Spinach & Parmesan

    Spinach and Parmesan make these more than just scrambled eggs. To get the texture down right and avoid overcooking, pull the eggs off of the heat before they're finished cooking—the residual heat will take care of the rest.

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    Quinoa and Sweet Potato Bakes

    Make these gluten-free quinoa and sweet potato "muffins" ahead for a quick breakfast or energizing mid-day snack.

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    Citrus-Cured Salmon

    This 24-hour method will transform uncooked salmon into a side of firm, silky fish. Buy the best you can afford.

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