Passover Broccoli Knish

Knish is one of the traditional Passover foods most of us have grown up with. They are always made with love and enjoyed with gusto. 

This recipe is from the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle. Servings: 6.

Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed potatoes
• 1/3 cup matzo meal
• 2 TB potato starch
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 egg whites -- or use 1/4 cup Passover egg substitute
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspooon salt
• 1 cup steamed broccoli, finely chopped
• A few drops of oil (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In bowl, combine all ingredients except broccoli and oil.
3. Stir well, then knead until thoroughly combined and the texture of dough.
4. Divide into 6 portions.
5. Flatten each portion into a 4" round, pressing down with waxed paper to flatten.
6. Put 1/6 of the broccoli mixture into each circle, fold over and press edges to seal.
7. Spray a cooking sheet with oil, or use a teflon sheet.
8. Arrange knishes on a single layer and place on bottom rack of oven.
9. Bake 15 minutes on each side. Serve hot.