{"id":6981,"date":"2015-03-12T13:52:27","date_gmt":"2015-03-12T17:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/?p=6981"},"modified":"2015-03-12T13:52:27","modified_gmt":"2015-03-12T17:52:27","slug":"vegan-passover-recipes-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/2015\/03\/12\/vegan-passover-recipes-3\/","title":{"rendered":"VEGAN PASSOVER RECIPES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Traditionally there are many food restrictions during the eight days of Passover. If you\u2019re vegan, preparing a wide variety of foods during Passover can be overwhelming at times. Below are several vegan recipes that you can prepare during Passover. You can also purchase the books mentioned below from The Vegetarian Resource Group at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/catalog\/\">http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/catalog\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>French Onion Soup<\/strong> (from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/bookstore\/index.php?main_page=product_info&#038;cPath=1&#038;products_id=14\">Vegan Passover Recipes<\/a>)<br \/>\n(Serves 4-5)<\/p>\n<p>This hearty soup can be served as an entr\u00e9e, paired with steamed or braised greens.<\/p>\n<p>2 pounds (about 4-1\/2 cups) assorted onions (red, yellow, white, sweet, etc.)<br \/>\nVegetable oil spray<br \/>\n1\/4 cup finely minced carrots<br \/>\n5 cups vegetable stock<br \/>\n2 whole matzo, broken into crouton-size pieces<br \/>\n1\/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms<\/p>\n<p>Peel onions and slice very thinly. Separate the rings.<br \/>\nSpray a large pot with oil. Allow to heat. Saut\u00e9 carrots briefly, about 2 minutes. Add onions (the pot should be very full). Over a low flame, allow onions to cook, stirring to turn, until they are caramelized. This can take up to 45 minutes.<br \/>\nAdd stock and cover. Allow soup to simmer for at least 1 hour, until flavors blend.<br \/>\nServe very hot, garnished with matzo and fresh mushrooms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beet Salad<\/strong> (from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/bookstore\/index.php?main_page=product_info&#038;cPath=1&#038;products_id=13\">The Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook<\/a>)<br \/>\nServes 6<\/p>\n<p>4 cups cooked fresh beets (or two 16-ounce cans, drained beets), finely chopped<br \/>\n2 teaspoons prepared horseradish<br \/>\n2 Tablespoons vinegar<br \/>\n2 Tablespoons orange juice concentrate<br \/>\n2 Tablespoons fresh dill, finely minced<\/p>\n<p>Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Chill and toss once before serving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sweet Potato Kugel<\/strong> (from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/bookstore\/index.php?main_page=product_info&#038;cPath=1&#038;products_id=3\">No Cholesterol Passover Recipes<\/a>)<br \/>\nServes 12<\/p>\n<p>6 small sweet potatoes, peeled and grated<br \/>\n3 apples, peeled and grated<br \/>\n1 cup raisins<br \/>\n1 cup matzo meal<br \/>\n2 teaspoons cinnamon<br \/>\n1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)<br \/>\n1 cup fruit juice or water<\/p>\n<p>Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix all the ingredients together. Press mixture into a large baking dish. Bake 45 minutes at 375 degrees until kugel is crisp on top. Serve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fruit-Nut Chews<\/strong> (from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/bookstore\/index.php?main_page=product_info&#038;cPath=1&#038;products_id=3\">No Cholesterol Passover Recipes<\/a>)<br \/>\nMakes 60<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a great treat for children!<\/p>\n<p>2 cups matzo meal<br \/>\n2 cups farfel<br \/>\n1 cup sugar<br \/>\n1 teaspoon cinnamon<br \/>\n\u00bd teaspoon ginger powder<br \/>\n1 teaspoon salt<br \/>\n\u00bd cup chopped nuts<br \/>\n1 cup raisins or chopped dates<br \/>\n\u00bc cup potato starch<br \/>\n\u00bd cup oil<br \/>\n1 cup water<br \/>\n1 cup mashed potatoes (about 2 ripe bananas)<\/p>\n<p>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in nuts and raisins or chopped dates. Beat potato starch, oil, water, and mashed banana together. Beat into dry mixture.<\/p>\n<p>Drop onto oiled cookie sheets with a teaspoon. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traditionally there are many food restrictions during the eight days of Passover. If you\u2019re vegan, preparing a wide variety of foods during Passover can be overwhelming at times. Below are several vegan recipes that you can prepare during Passover. 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