Tzimmes is a sweet vegetable dish, which makes an excellent addition to your Hanukkah feast. There are many different variations, but they are all made with root vegetables and dried fruit. This gluten free carrot Tzimmes recipe is a simplified version, made with baby carrots for an easier preparation. Carrot Tzimmes is vegan and gluten-free so all your guests can enjoy this sweet veggie side. This recipe makes about 4-6 servings, but is easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd. You will not only love the way this traditional side dish tastes, it also smells incredible while cooking!
Carrot Tzimmes is as pretty as it is tasty. This recipe makes it easy for you to add some extra color and flavor to you Hanukkah table.
Vegan & Gluten Free Carrot Tzimmes
Carrot Tzimmes
Tzimmes is a sweet vegetable dish, which makes an excellent addition to your Hanukkah feast. There are many different variations, but they are all made with root vegetables and dried fruit.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 138kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz. baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
- ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine carrots, oil, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt – stir until carrots are thoroughly coated with mixture
- Add water and bring to a boil
- Turn heat to low, add raisins and cover and simmer until carrots are tender, about 15 – 20 minutes
- Remove lid and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid evaporates
- Remove carrots and raisins with a slotted spoon and transfer to serving dish
Notes
Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 10425IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
This carrot dish looks so pretty and I am sure it would taste delicious.
This would be a healthy and yummy side dish for any occasion.
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This looks delicious, and a perfect holiday dish! We’ve been known to even grow our carrots on occasion!
These sound really good! I am going to try and make them this week
It sounds very unusual but delicious 🙂
Looks delicious and healthy
This is right up my alley! I love carrots and I have got to try this recipe!
yum! this may get my kids to get carrots!
This recipe looks great! I love carrots! Thanks for sharing!
These sound delicious. I have added brown sugar and butter to baby carrots before, this recipe sounds even better.
Wow i love this recipe…wanna try this..carrots is love yum
MMM! looks just too good!
I love carrots soo much, and have never made tzimmes, I want to try it!
This carrot dish looks delicious and so pretty. I like carrots and I will have to make these for the Holidays. Thanks for the recipe.
i personally dont like carrots but i’ll make this for the kids!