8 Healthy Vegan Hanukkah Recipes to Try

Though knishes’ exact origin is unknown, they’re believed to have originated between 400 and 600 years ago. Once you’ve tried these savory hand pies, it’s easy to see why they’ve stood the test of time. Be sure to finely dice the potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, and onion; this will make it easier to fold the dough over the filling when it comes time for assembly.

Silken tofu adds creaminess to the filling, which also features sun-dried tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, spinach, and aromatics that get cooked together in a skillet until their flavors merge. You can use any variety of fresh mushrooms that you have on hand.

Beets aren’t just the main ingredient in borscht; the bright-red root vegetables are a key ingredient in many Ashkenazi dishes. In this easy salad, their earthy flavor grounds the tangy taste of quick-pickled red onions.

Six ingredients and a little salt and pepper are all you need to make this comforting casserole recipe from Vegetarian Hall of Famer Chef Mark Reinfeld. Use a few different varieties of sweet potato for colorful contrast. In place of egg, this vegan kugel uses a chia-seed gel to bind the mixture of grated potato and onion. Bake until crispy on top, garnish with fresh dill, and serve with a dollop of Tofu Sour Cream for a seriously satisfying potato-powered dish.

Traditional challah bread contains eggs. This whole-food, plant-based version uses mashed white sweet potato, which serves not only as a binder but also a sweetener and source of moisture. Brush a mix of aquafaba and maple syrup over the dough just before baking to add a vegan "egg wash" effect, making for a stunning golden-brown braided loaf you'll be proud to serve guests.

Though traditionally served during Passover, this hearty, savory soup can be enjoyed all year round. A simple yet highly slurpable veggie broth, infused with dill and miso paste, serves as the backdrop for the homemade vegan matzo balls, which consist of quinoa, flaxseeds, seasonings, and crushed matzo crackers. Low in fat but packed with flavor, this vegan matzo ball soup is perfect for chilly nights.

Potato pancakes, or latkes, are a favorite dish for Hanukkah and make for great cold-weather comfort food. You can bake these oil-free latkes in the oven or an air-fryer. Serve with applesauce and/or vegan sour cream.

This recipe offers a healthy take on another traditional Hanukkah treat. Our sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts) are baked, rather than deep-fried, and filled with fruit-only preserves for a wholesome dessert. If you want to really go all out, make your own jam for the filling.