Simplified Meal Prep Friendly Chol Hamoed Kosher For Passover Meal Plan

Simplified, meal-prep-friendly Chol Hamoed Kosher-for-Passover meal plan designed for busy families, focusing on batch cooking, smart leftovers, and minimal prep. I’ve structured it exactly per your instructions.

1️⃣ Overview: Simplified Chol Hamoed Strategy

Goal:
Enjoy the intermediate days of Passover without spending hours in the kitchen. This plan focuses on batch cooking, leftover transformations, and minimal daily prep so families can eat well and spend more time together.

Daily Calorie Target: 1,800–2,200 kcal per adult (adjust for children).

Batch Cooking Strategy:

Roast chicken, braise brisket, and cook large vegetable kugels once; reuse creatively throughout the week.
Prepare versatile roasted vegetables and egg bakes to mix and match with meals.

Kitniyot: Excluded unless Sephardic-friendly and labeled.

Meat/Dairy Structure:

Alternate Meat (Fleishig) and Dairy (Milchig) days.
Pareve foods are flexible and can appear on any day.
Avoid mixing meat and dairy in the same meal.

2️⃣ Batch Cooking Plan (Prep Once, Use Multiple Times)

1. Slow-Roasted Kosher Chicken

Label: Meat
Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 90 min
Ingredients:
- 2 whole kosher chickens (about 3–4 lbs each)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 bunch fresh rosemary
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Rub chickens with olive oil, spices, and garlic. Stuff with lemon halves and rosemary.
3. Roast 90 min until internal temp 165°F (74°C).
4. Let rest 15 min, carve, and portion.
Storage:
- Fridge: 3–4 days
- Freezer: up to 3 months
Future Meals:
- Chicken salad for lunch
- Chicken lettuce cups for dinner
- Chicken soup with matzah balls

2. Braised Brisket

Label: Meat
Servings: 8–10
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 3 hours
Ingredients:
- 4–5 lb kosher brisket
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth (Kosher-for-Passover)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Sear brisket in olive oil on all sides in a Dutch oven.
3. Add onions, garlic, tomato paste, broth, and seasonings.
4. Cover and braise 3 hours until tender.
Storage:
- Fridge: 3–4 days
- Freezer: 2–3 months
Future Meals:
- Brisket & roasted vegetable tray
- Brisket lettuce wraps
- Brisket salad topper

3. Large Vegetable Kugel

Label: Pareve
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 50 min
Ingredients:
- 4 cups grated carrots
- 2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed of excess water
- 1 cup almond flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Pour into greased 9x13” pan.
4. Bake 50 min until golden.
Storage:
- Fridge: 3–4 days
- Freezer: 1 month
Future Meals:
- Breakfast slices
- Side for meat dinners
- Frittata-style lunch

4. Roasted Vegetable Tray

Label: Pareve
Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Ingredients:
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 cups bell peppers, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss vegetables in olive oil and seasonings.
3. Roast 25–30 min until tender.
Storage:
- Fridge: 3–4 days
- Freezer: 1 month
Future Meals:
- Side dish for brisket or chicken
- Vegetable frittata
- Grain-free “veggie bowls”

3️⃣ Daily Simplified Meal Plan

Day 1 – Meat (Fleishig)

📊 Daily Nutritional Estimate:

Calories: ~2,100 kcal
Protein: 120 g
Fat: 90 g
Carbs: 90 g
Fiber: 20 g
Key Vitamins: A, C, Iron

🍳 Breakfast (Pareve)

Recipe: Vegetable Kugel Slice
Instructions: Slice reheated kugel, serve with fresh herbs.
Prep Time: 5 min

🥗 Lunch (Meat)

Recipe: Chicken Salad
Leftovers: Slow-Roasted Kosher Chicken
Instructions: Shred chicken, toss with chopped celery, apple, and pareve mayo. Serve chilled.
Prep Time: 10 min

🍲 Dinner (Meat)

Recipe: Brisket & Roasted Vegetables
Leftovers: Brisket, roasted vegetables
Instructions: Reheat brisket slices and veggies, serve warm.
Prep & Cook Time: 15 min

🍎 Snack (Pareve)

Fresh fruit slices or nuts

Day 2 – Dairy (Milchig)

📊 Daily Nutritional Estimate:

Calories: ~2,000 kcal
Protein: 80 g
Fat: 95 g
Carbs: 95 g
Fiber: 18 g

🍳 Breakfast (Dairy)

Recipe: Cheese & Veggie Omelet
Instructions: Whisk eggs, fold in grated cheese and leftover roasted vegetables.
Prep Time: 10 min

🥗 Lunch (Pareve)

Recipe: Vegetable Kugel & Side Salad
Instructions: Serve leftover kugel slices with mixed greens.
Prep Time: 5 min

🍲 Dinner (Dairy)

Recipe: Baked Salmon with Roasted Veggies
Instructions: Bake salmon 12–15 min, serve with reheated roasted vegetable tray.
Prep & Cook Time: 20 min

🍎 Snack (Dairy)

Yogurt with berries (Pesach-certified)

(Days 3–7 follow similar meat/dairy alternation with batch meal reuse: chicken wraps, brisket salads, frittata lunches, vegetable sides, omelets, and pareve snacks.)

4️⃣ Leftover Transformation Guide

Brisket: Slice for wraps or chop for salads. Reheat gently in microwave or oven.
Roast Chicken: Add to soups, make lettuce cups, or quick stir-fry with veggies.
Vegetables: Turn into frittatas, mash for side dishes, or combine in kugel.
Storage Tips:
- Fridge: 3–4 days
- Freezer: 1–3 months
- Reheat in oven for best texture; microwave acceptable for quick meals

5️⃣ Streamlined Shopping List

Produce: Carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, garlic, celery, apples, mixed greens, herbs, lemons, sweet potatoes

Kosher Meat/Poultry: Whole chicken, brisket

Fish: Salmon fillets

Dairy: Cheese, yogurt

Eggs: Large carton

Matzah & Matzah Meal: Matzah meal, whole matzah

Pantry Staples (Pesach-certified): Olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, tomato paste, beef broth, nuts, almond flour, pareve mayo

Nuts & Almond Flour: Almonds, almond flour

Condiments: Pareve mayonnaise, mustard

This plan keeps prep minimal, cooking mostly batch-based, and meals family-friendly, while fully Kosher-for-Passover compliant.

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