Carrot Tzimmes, 3 Versions

CARROT TZIMMES

For Passover

Serves 6

• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 2 bunches carrots (about 16), cleaned, trimmed, and grated by hand or in food processor
• 3 tablespoons matzo meal
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Combine onion and 1 cup water in a large saucepan, bring to a simmer, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add grated carrots, cover and cook 20 minutes. Add matzo meal, sugar and 1/2 cup water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer on low until carrots are soft. Taste and adjust seasonings.

CARROT & APPLE TZIMMES

For Passover only if barley is labeled "Kosher for Passover"

Serves 6

• 4 cups grated carrots (3 to 4 carrots)
• 1 tablespoon fine barley
• 3/4 cup grated apples
• 3 tablespoons non-hydrogenated vegan margarine
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat 2 hours or until barley is soft. Watch carefully while cooking and add water if necessary.


CARROT, PRUNE & SWEET POTATO TZIMMES

For Passover

Serves 8

• 5 large carrots, peeled, sliced into 1-inch pieces on the bias
• 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into quarters or eighths
• 8 ounces pitted prunes
• 1/3 cup honey or agave nectar
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• Salt to taste

Oven Method:  Heat oven to 250 degrees F. Toss carrots, sweet potatoes and prunes in a deep baking dish. Mix honey, orange juice, lemon juice and nutmeg and pour over vegetables; stir to coat. Season with salt to taste. Cover and bake 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender and sauce is thick.

Slow Cooker Method:  Toss carrots and sweet potatoes in the crock of the slow cooker. Mix honey, orange juice, lemon juice and nutmeg and pour over vegetables; stir to coat. Season with salt to taste. Cook on HIGH 5 1/2 hours. Add prunes and continue cooking 30 minutes, until veggies are soft and sauce is thick. If after 6 hours veggies are soft but sauce is not yet thick, remove veggies and continue to cook sauce until thick. Return veggies to slow cooker and mix to coat with sauce.