Healthy Recipes for Passover 2013

Healthy Recipes for Passover 2013

 Healthy Recipes for Passover 2013

I love my readers.  Last week, I sent out my regular newsletter full of tips for healthy eating and exercise.  The topic was "Healthy Recipes for Easter and Passover."  But one of my savvy readers pointed out that I didn't include any healthy recipes for Passover.  Duh.

So, in an effort to make amends, I reached out to my friends, Dr. Ellen Bass and Sophia Khan at StudentsGoGourmet.com to develop not only healthy recipes for Passover, but a complete menu.  Thanks so much to Paul, the reader who took the time to send a comment.  Have a peaceful holiday!

Healthy Kosher-Inspired Recipes

You'll find the complete recipes for each of these menu items in the holiday recipe section at StudentsGoGourmet.com.

Starters:

• Trout pate on Matzo. Trout is not only delicious but packed with healthy goodness. It is high in protein and low in fat.  Trout is high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids may also help prevent neurological disorders like dementia, depression, bipolar disorder and Alzheimer's disease. We've lightened this appetizer by using low-fat sour cream. Serve on matzos which are a wonderful fat-free alternate to crackers or as a dip with vegetables.

• Kale chips.  Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables on the planet. It is a cruciferous vegetable, like cabbage collards, and broccoli. Cruciferous vegetables are high in Vitamins C and A which are excellent antioxidants. Kale is also high in Vitamin K, which is important for proper blood clotting. It is low in calories and high in fiber. It can be used in a variety of recipes from soups to chips.

Dinner:

• Roasted salmon with pomegranate reduction. his is a light and healthy kosher meal for Passover. Skip the chicken and kugal for this hearthealthy alternative.  Salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important in keeping cholesterol and blood pressure low. Pomegranates are one of the oldest known fruits, having originated in Persia. They contain compounds called punicalagins, which have been shown to benefit the heart. Punicalagins are the major component responsible for pomegranate's antioxidant and health benefits. They not only lower cholesterol but also lower blood pressure.
• Carrots vichy (carrots long sauteed with sugar)
• Matzo mac and cheese with Saffron.  This is a fun dish for Passover instead of the traditional kugal which can be loaded with refined sugars.  We've taken matzo and made a "mac n' cheese" for you which lightens up the meal with skim milks and cheeses. We recommend serving it with fish so you won't break any rules of meat and milk.

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