An occasional meal of excess may not be harmful but a whole week of Passover foods can send cholesterol and fat levels seriously out of control. Numerous low-fat fish courses, vegetables and soups are included for healthier options. Where possible, recipes indicate how to eliminate up to 20 percent of the egg yolks with little change in quality. Replace the volume with additional egg whites plus 1 teaspoon water. If a recipe requires all the protein, substitute each eliminated yolk with one egg white plus 1 tablespoon thick applesauce or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
Ingredients remain cohesive and the texture only suffers slightly.
Test recipes and make your own notations. I included my results. Avoid egg matzo. Garnish meats with fruit or vegetables. Substitute 3 T cocoa powder plus 1 tablespoon low-fat margarine for 1 ounce of solid unsweetened chocolate to lower cholesterol content.