Anyone who has ever celebrated Passover knows it can sometimes be a bit of a, shall we say, rough time. Between keeping kosher specifically for Passover and avoiding chametz (or leavened grain products), some years we can’t wait for the week to be over, much less try and get creative with our meals. If you’re also eating a plant-based diet at the same time? Forget about it! We’re here to help. If you follow a vegetarian diet year-round, you know it’s less about what you can’t eat, and more about celebrating what you can. Same goes for a vegetarian Passover, and honestly, Passover in general—rather than rueing the lack of, say, pasta, instead celebrate all the alternatives you’ll get to try (or the freedom with which you can eat it with wild abandon the rest of the year). In the very least, we can definitely promise these 26 vegetarian Passover recipes are better than another matzo pizza. 😋

Speaking of pasta, it's true that many a vegetarian dinner revolves around it, bread, and potatoes. We’re beyond pleased that potatoes are still on the table for Passover (check out our spinach & artichoke baked potatoes or our house latkes if you are too!), but what to do about the rest? Try swapping in alternatives made from zucchini, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and more. Make our zucchini lattice lasagna, our cauliflower stuffing, our eggplant rollatini, or our sweet potato cacio e pepe for Passover, and we bet you’ll forget all about anything missing from your meal. These same ingredients also make for killer meat substitutes—check out our cabbage Parmesan, our whole roasted cauliflower, and our vegan shepherd’s pie, then get ready to bookmark these recipes for the rest of the year too.

A note: Some of these recipes (like the aforementioned shepherd’s pie) do include kitniyot, or legumes, an ingredient some Jewish families avoid during Passover. We’ll assume if that is you, you’ll be aware of it and will sub in or out of these recipes as needed. If you (and especially your kids) do eat an entirely vegetarian diet and rely on things like legumes for protein, please talk to your rabbi about potentially including kitniyot during Passover this year.

Want even more Passover ideas? Check out our favorite Passover dinners, our top Passover apps, and our best Passover desserts too.

Looking to convert a vegetarian skeptic? Make them these cacio e pepe sweet potato noodles. Tossed in buttery black pepper sauce and showered with Parmesan and Pecorino, these sweet potato noodles are so delicious that no one will even think about missing “regular” pasta.

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After baking brown-sugar-butter-slathered squash until perfectly tender, you'll top it with a hearty filling of quinoa (OU-P!!), kale, and chickpeas (skip these if you're avoiding kitniyot). Flecked with dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds, the savory pilaf has the perfect balance of texture, flavor, and pops of color. It's sweet, savory, protein-packed, and filling—what more could you want?

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Cozy and nourishing, we crave matzo ball soup pretty much year-round, though it's a MUST for Passover. Although schmaltz (AKA chicken fat) and chicken broth are typically included in this classic Ashkenazi Jewish soup, it’s not hard to swap in vegetarian-friendly ingredients.

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Give your basic baked potato a major upgrade by adding all the flavors from your favorite party dip: spinach & artichoke. You could also try stuffing this with our vegan spinach & artichoke dip if you want to be able to share it with meat eaters at your Passover table.

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We like sour cream and chives on our savory version, but you could also go sweet (breakfast for dinner?) with applesauce, jam, or even maple syrup. To make this more dessert-y, skip the onions and add a little sugar and cinnamon. Yum!

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This recipe takes some time and patience, but it's just about the prettiest "pasta" dish you'll ever see. If you have mandoline, use it to make the noodles; if you don't, practice your knife skills. 😉

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While we do love matzo pizza, sometimes we like to change things up—when you're craving pizza this Passover, use cauliflower instead of wheat for the crust! Top with your fave veggies (just avoid meat if you're keeping kosher).

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These zucchini bundles are easy to make and quite satisfying. Topped with a dollop of pesto-yogurt and an egg, this vegetarian dish makes for a great light anytime meal for Passover, from breakfast to dinner.

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The word tzimmes has its origins in Yiddish: To "make a big tzimmes about something" essentially means making a big fuss. Here, there's hardly any! The carrots and dates are quickly braised in an orange sauce and finished with fresh parsley for a pop of green.

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This crustless quiche, also sometimes referred to as a frittata, forgoes the pastry shell and uses the egg itself to create a satisfying crust on the edges. Feel free to fill it with different veggies, cheeses, and herbs if you like, then eat it for any and every meal this Passover.

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Though latkes are commonly served with applesauce and plain sour cream, here, they get a flavor-boost with a spicy horseradish (great use for leftover seder maror) and a chive and sour cream topping, which adds savory depth to each bite.

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Missing chicken Parm? This cabbage recipe is about to blow your mind. It's even Italian mother-approved!

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This recipe is perfect for your Seder plate and for serving as an app for anyone dipping their toes into the Passover holiday. Feel free to swap in your preferred nuts and dried fruit.

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A whole roasted cauliflower makes for a fantastic vegetarian main dish. This one is roasted around extra veggies and has a slightly sweet balsamic glaze (make sure yours is OUP) over it. It's easy to throw together and will leave you and your guests feeling full, not heavy. Win!

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QUINOA IS OU-P! We repeat: QUINOA IS OU-P! We don’t believe in boring salads at Delish, and crunchy apples, tart cranberries, and a delicious lemon dressing bring a lot of life to this one. It's also easily customizable, meaning you can change it up and eat it all week long.

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This sweet potato salad is the perfect addition to any spring dinner, and especially your Passover spread. Feta, dried cranberries, and red onions pair really nicely with the earthy sweetness of the orange superfood. Did we mention it's great warm or cold (which means you can make it ahead!)?

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Twice-baked potatoes are basically a way to eat mashed potatoes in a cute little potato boat. It's the most decadent baked potato, with the most delicious mashed potato filling.

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This meatless, dairy-free take on shepherd's pie is packed with veggies (mushrooms! celery! butternut squash!) and loaded with flavor. It's also incredibly hearty, thanks to lentils (talk to your rabbi about allowing kitniyot like lentils for health purposes if you're eating an exclusively vegetarian diet this Passover).

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Yes, classic lasagna is delicious, but when noodles are a no-no (and you can't bear another matzo-centric meal), you've got to try this gorgeous zucchini version. Pro tip: Zucchini releases a good amount of water, so we like to dab it with a paper towel when the lasagna is done cooking, then broil until the cheese is bubbly and crispy. 😍

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Expecting a vegetarian at your table for Passover? This roasted cabbage is the way to go! It's savory, sweet, and salty on the outside and super-tender on the inside. Swap the flour in the mushroom gravy for potato starch, and this might just be a bigger hit than your brisket.

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Beet lovers rejoice! This is the ideal beet salad: creamy goat cheese (sub feta if you prefer it), roasted beets, avocado... what more could you want this Passover?

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This recipe proves that you don’t always need bread to make an amazing stuffing. Cauliflower is basically a sponge: It’ll soak up the flavor of whatever you cook it with, so we recommend going heavy on the herbs (and the butter! 😈).

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You can get creative with mix-ins and seasonings (lookin' at you, keto egg salad, with avocado!), but this recipe is the perfect base with just 6 core ingredients. Try swapping your mustard, or adding in pickled elements, extra veggies, or more seasonings to switch it up. Skip the bread for Passover—it's good all on its own.

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Or "matzagna," if you will. 😉 This dish is one of the best ways to eat matzo, though it's not exactly a "traditional" Passover dish.

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Zucchini isn't the only vegetable getting in on the noodle-less pasta game. These eggplant roll-ups are the perfect portion every time, and because they're tiny, so you can eat as many as you want.

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You can top spaghetti squash however you like, but for a vegetarian, wheat-free meal we love using ALL the cheese. This one is delicious, thanks to a blend of mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, and fontina.

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