Carrot Tzimmes
(pareve)
Serves 4
3 tablespoons schmaltz or margarine
1 cup frozen diced onions
1 (10 ounce) package shredded carrots
3 rounded tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root or 3/4 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon white pepper or to taste
about 1/4 cup matzo meal
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the schmaltz
or margarine. Add the carrots. Cover and cook until lightly
browned and softened, about 10 minutes. In a small saucepan,
mix the sugar, water and ginger. Bring to a boil over high
heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Reduce
to simmer and cook 5 minutes. Stir into the cooked carrot
mixture. Add enough matzo meal to thicken. Simmer for 5
minutes, stirring often. Correct seasoning. Transfer to a
serving dish. Serve hot.
Note: may be refrigerated. Reheat, covered, in 350F oven
for 20 –30 minutes or in microwave.
approx. nutrients per serving: calories – 184 protein
– 2g carbohydrates – 25g
fat – 9g cholesterol – 0mg sodium – 340mg
