Passover is a big deal for Jews and the holiday that requires very different ways to eat. Going without leavened bread for 8 days creates challenges, but we’ve got you covered. Here are some of our favorites from my family. We know that making pizza and tacos are a must. If you don’t eat Kitanyot on Passover (beans, corn, rice), just leave the beans off your matzoh tacos! Read on for recipes for matzoh balls, matzoh tacos and matzoh pizza.
Foolproof Matzoh Balls
Recipe: Foolproof Matzoh Balls for Passover
Want to make foolproof matzoh balls? This recipe is adapted from Streits' Original Matzoh Ball Recipe (yes, the one on the back of the old box).
Ingredients
- 4 eggs beaten
- 1 cup unsalted matzoh meal
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup melted margarine you can use canola or vegetable oil, I used Smart Balance Baking Sticks melted in the microwave
- 1 teaspoon salt I usually add salt to the soup before I eat it
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Refrigerate at least one hour.
- Form into balls (you're going to have to wash your hands extra well and form with your hands) and drop into pot soup or boiling water.
- Cook 20 minutes.
- Makes 16 to 20 small matzoh balls.
- You can put them right into a soup or store them in the fridge for a couple of days before adding to soup.
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Matzo Tacos
Recipe: Matzoh Tacos AKA "Macos"
Super simple, super easy Passover dinner choice! Go beyond Matzo Pizza!
Ingredients
- 1 can refried Pinto Beans we like Old El Paso's Refried Pinto Beans - you can also take a can of black beans, heat up slightly and puree when it cools.
- 1 box matzoh usually adults will eat two pieces of matzoh, kids may eat 1/2 a piece
- Sour Cream we use low fat
- Mashed Avocado or guacamole
- Salsa any strength you want, kids may prefer a mild version
- Shredded regular or reduced fat cheddar cheese or a Mexican style blend
- Extra Add-ons:
- Tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce
- Mushrooms sauteed
Instructions
- For my super picky kids, we kept it pretty simple - beans, cheese, matzoh.
- My husband and I like toppings, so we piled on the tomatoes, guac, salsa and sour cream. And it was delicious!
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Matzoh Pizza
Matzoh Pizza
The secret is to toast the matzoh before you add the sauce and cheese.
Ingredients
- Matzoh
- Tomato Sauce
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Oregano
Instructions
- Take a sheet of Matzoh.
- Toast in toaster oven or 350 degree oven for a few minutes.
- Add tomato sauce
- Add shredded mozzarella
- Add a little oregano
- Add the toppings of your choice.
- Toast for 5-6 minutes or until melted.
- Kids will eat around 1 whole sheet of matzoh pizza, adults 2- 3 whole matzoh sheets.
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I LOVE matzoh balls but I can never get them just right. This looks easy and straight forward. This I might be able to manage! Now I want one, passover or no, they are good anytime.
Good luck, Ellen. This way has never let me down!