8 Satisfying Foods to Break Your Fast on Yom Kippur

Fasting is an important part of observing Yom Kippur. But when the sun sets, it's time to enjoy some satisfying, delicious dishes. Whether you're hosting the break fast in your home or heading out somewhere else, these foods are sure to make even the pickiest of your friends and family happy. After 25 hours of fasting, the more variety the better. We're in favor of a smorgasbord of options.

You can prep all these foods two days ahead of time, so all you have to do is add some small finishing touches right before serving. And if you are the home of choice this year, don't forget to get that coffee maker filled and ready to brew. 

1. Before the holiday, pick up a couple of avocados that aren't quite ripe. They can ripen on the kitchen counter so they're perfect when you need them.
2. When you're ready to break your fast, mash the avocados with your choice of seasoning (we like everything bagel seasoning, but it's up to you).
3. Poach an egg for each person, and while the egg is poaching, cut and toast the bagels.
4. Top one bagel half with mashed avocado and a poached egg and add the other half on top. It's a little messy to eat, but we promise you'll love it.

1. When you're ready to eat, toast the bagels and generously smear them with the cream cheese.
2. Slice up the tomatoes and add at least one big slice to each bagel.
3. Top them with lox.

We like to eat these open-faced, but you can also go sandwich-style if you prefer.

Ingredients

• 12 eggs
• 4 tablespoons heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cooked spinach
• 1 cup feta cheese crumbles

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream.
3. Add the salt and cooked spinach.
4. Stir in the feta cheese.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the eggs are set.
6. Cool and store in the fridge until you're ready to eat it.

1. For each bowl, warm up a cup of quinoa you cooked a couple days ago and stored in the fridge.
2. Top the quinoa with grated carrots, canned chickpeas, diced avocado, fresh arugula, sliced fresh figs, goat cheese, and pecans.
3. Add your favorite dressing or make up a simple one with one part olive oil to one part balsamic vinegar, plus a little honey and salt.

1. Lightly toast a slice of thick bread and butter one side.
2. Top with your favorite cheese. We're partial to a combo of aged cheddar and gouda, but you do you.
3. Put the toast on a cookie sheet and broil it in the oven for a couple of minutes to melt the cheese.
4. Top it with your favorite things. You can't go wrong with sundried tomatoes, sliced figs, olives, avocado, or anything else you love.

• Protein - Pick foods that have lots of protein so you can keep your energy up. Meat and chicken are typical, but you may also want the variety of a lentil soup or substitute with roasted fish.
• Carbohydrates - Add in lots of rice and noodles for energy, but don't go for anything super heavy or fried.
• Veggies - Eat plenty of salad or steamed vegetables for fiber and vitamins to keep you feeling full.

In addition, it's a good plan to start cutting down on caffeine early so you don't get headaches. Up your water intake too, since you won't be drinking water on the fasting day.