Simple Rice Pilaf

This is a very simple rice pilaf: white rice cooked with a little flavorful oil and chopped onion, and then simmered with broth. It’s one step up from rice cooked in water, but not so elaborate that you can’t pull it together on a weeknight.

Fried matzo and eggs on a plate

Matzo Brei

Matzo brei (rhymes with “fry”) is eaten for breakfast during Passover. Matzo represents the unleavened flatbread Jewish people ate while fleeing Egypt and it is consumed during the Passover celebration to honor their ancestors. Matzo brei can be sweet or savory, and this recipe is a good base to start with. Look in the recipe notes for variations.

Stovetop Hominy

Hominy is a type of corn that has been used in the Americas for thousands of years. This recipe makes an excellent spiced side dish that goes well with any type of meat. You can even serve it by itself over rice!

Mediterranean Garbanzo Bean Salad

This pasta salad gets its flavor from fresh vegetables and herbs. A good source of vegetable protein, this salad can be a side dish or a main meal.

Split Pea White Bean Chili

The green split peas and white beans account for nearly 20 grams of fiber in this delicious chili.

Mexican-Inspired Split Pea Soup

Cumin, oregano, and canned green chiles boost the flavor of split peas in this hearty soup. If you like heat, use jalapeno instead of bell pepper!