Veggie-Packed Rosh Hashanah Menu

Rosh Hashanah is the most delicious holiday. This year, we’re hosting Erev Rosh Hashanah the night before. It’s not a holiday without getting the family together—what a great way to kick off the new year.

We always serve traditional elements that are supposed to be part of your meal and I fill in gaps with extra proteins and salads. Since you all love the veggie-packed menus I’ve shared in the past, Rosh Hashanah is the perfect time to add to that list with incredible recipes to add to your spread. Some are great if you’re hosting (Chicken Soup Carrots, Spatchcock Chicken) and others are easy to bring (Noodle Kugel Cups, Apple Yogurt Cake). All of them are a delicious way to start the new year.

Here’s what’s on the menu:

• Veggie Dip

• Roasted Beet & Carrot Salad

• Chicken Soup Carrots

• Fall Squash Salad

• Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup

• Spatchcock Chicken

• Melted Leeks & Rice

• Noodle Kugel Cups

• Apple Yogurt Cake

• Date Crumb Cake

What’s your favorite thing to make for the holidays? I’d love to hear!!

Veggie-Packed Rosh Hashanah Menu

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Veggie Dip

This recipe was inspired by the chopped liver and onions recipe my mom made when I was growing up. Cue hard-boiled eggs. It’s a delicious, easy dip to set out as people arrive and you finish cooking.

Roasted Beet & Carrot Salad

If you were here last year, you might remember that beets are a symbolic ingredient meant to drive enemies away in the new year and remove negativity. I love this salad so much—it’s warm, beautiful, and topped with the perfect combo of crunchy and creamy. Usually I top it with almonds, but not for Rosh Hashanah. The Hebrew word for nuts (egoz) has the same numerical value as the word for sin (chet), so nuts are commonly avoided for the holiday.

Chicken Soup Carrots

Growing up, I loved fishing out the carrots in matzo ball soup. They were soft, slow-cooked, packed with flavor, and so delicious. I love them so much that I decided to make them their own dish. It’s a great excuse to eat as many carrots as you want.

Fall Squash Salad

Squash has a double meaning: One, that evil deeds are ripped apart; and two, that good deeds are read before God. This salad is a great centerpiece if you’re hosting a mostly vegetarian feast.

Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup

This was always a staple for big holiday meals growing up. This recipe uses easy adjustments to make it vegetarian; you can add chicken if that works for you and your guests.

Spatchcock Chicken

I wanted to share as many vegetable recipes with you as possible, but it didn’t seem right to leave a roast chicken off the menu. This is the recipe my family loves, and it doesn’t take as long to make.

Melted Leeks & Rice

Leeks are eaten to protect against and “cut off” enemies. This dish showcases the ingredient and the leeks get caramelized while it cooks. So good.

Noodle Kugel Cups

This is a crazy recipe. I based it on the kugel I grew up eating, and baked it in a muffin pan with filo dough to hold it together. It’s a cute, kid-friendly way to add the traditional sweet to your table.

Apple Yogurt Cake

Apples are a traditional Rosh Hashanah staple symbolizing hope for a sweet year ahead. We usually have apple slices on the table to dip in honey. This is another delicious way to add extra sweetness to your table.

Date Crumb Cake

Not only does this cake add another sweet element to the table, dates also symbolize ending negativity. (I’ll take any excuse to make date caramel. Spread the leftovers on challah.)