Matzah Tater Tots

Passover just got a whole lot more fun with these matzah tater tots! These flavorful bites are perfect for dipping and sharing with family and friends. So grab some matzo meal and get ready to elevate your Passover menu!
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Matza tater tots balls for Passover in a bowl.
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Celebrating a plant-based or vegan Passover? Then you’ll love these Matzah Tater Tots from Jewish Food Hero! They’re baked, giving them a nice consistency with a slight crispiness. These “matzo nuggets” go great dipped in your favorite oil-free sauce or served as a topping on a lovely salad. If you’re gluten-free, worry not! We provide a great gluten-free option below made with quinoa.

Woman holding up a container of matzo meal from the brand Manischewitz.

Why These Matzah Tots Are So Awesome

  • Fun to eat – Finger foods are so satisfying! The way in which you can pick something up and dip it into a sauce and then stuff it into your face is a multi-sensory experience that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
  • Great for kids Kids love nuggets and for good reason—they’re fun to eat and are a great way for kids to learn how to connect with the experience of enjoying food.
  • Easy to make – No need to worry about spending hours in the kitchen the night before Passover prepping these matzah tots! You can even get your teen or kids involved if they’re up for it!

How to Serve Up Your Matzah Tots

Wondering what else to have with these adorable matzah tots? Here are a couple ideas, all of which are safe for a vegan Passover!

Equipment You’ll Need

Storing Your Matzah Tots

These matzah tots will last about 4-5 days in the refrigerator when kept in an airtight container. You could also freeze them but you may want to separate them with parchment paper to prevent the tots from sticking together. When ready to enjoy again, defrost overnight or in the morning and prepare them as you’d like!

More Vegan Jewish Recipes to Enjoy

Vegan Matzah Tater Tots

Author: Kenden Alfond | Jewish Food Hero
5 from 8 votes
These vegan matzah tater tots are a fun vegan Passover treat loved by kids and adults alike. Whip up some vegan dip and have a ball!
Vegan matzah tater tots balls.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • cups boiling water
  • cups matzo meal, or quinoa flakes to make gluten free
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2-4 cloves garlic, optional and to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cooked potato puree
  • Baking oil spray

Instructions

  • Bring ½ cup water to boil over medium high heat.
  • In a large glass bowl, mix together the matzah meal (or quinoa flakes), sea salt, black pepper and onion powder.
  • Prepare garlic with garlic press.
  • Mix potato puree and pressed garlic.
  • Add the boiling water and potato puree.
  • Mix well using your hands
  • Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes

To bake the matzah balls

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius) while the matzo mixture are in the refrigerator
  • Form walnut-size balls of the matzo mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet
  • Lightly spray the matzo nuggets with baking oil spray
  • Bake for 10 minutes
  • Carefully turn the matzo nuggets
  • Bake for another 10 minutes.

To serve

  • Serve with your favorite oil free dressing or with natural ketchup
  • Serve as a topping on a salad

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Jewish
Keyword vegan jewish recipe idea, vegan passover recipe

If you try this matzah tots recipe, let us know what you think by leaving a comment and rating below! Be sure to follow along on PinterestInstagram and Facebook for even more vegan recipe inspiration.

If you love this recipe, you’ll love The Jewish Food Hero Cookbook: 50 Simple Plant-Based Recipes For Your Holiday Meals. Matzah tots recipe and photos by Kenden Alfond. Article written by Kenden Alfond.

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8 comments
  1. Andrea White says:

    5 stars
    How yummy! These are the best!

  2. Beatriz Buono-Core says:

    5 stars
    So so good!

  3. 5 stars
    A fun and unique way to enjoy matzo! Dipped in sauce ( we like spicy peanut sauce!) they are delicious.

  4. 5 stars
    I love finding new unique ways to use matzo! Never would have thought of this myself.

  5. 5 stars
    These look so fun to eat! Love this new way to enjoy matzo meal 🙂

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