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Keto Tzimmes
Jon Simon

Keto Tzimmes

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Traditional Passover tzimmes made keto-friendly with carrots, warm spices, and monk fruit sweetener. All the nostalgic flavor with just 6g net carbs per serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner, holiday, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Jewish, Mediterranean
Calories: 95

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs carrots peeled, cut into 1-inch rounds
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or schmaltz
  • 3 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener or allulose
  • 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Garnish
  • fresh parsley for serving

Method
 

  1. Peel and slice carrots into 1-inch rounds. Keeping them uniform ensures even cooking.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add carrot rounds to the pan and toss to coat with the spiced oil. Sprinkle monk fruit sweetener over the carrots and stir to combine.
  4. Add water (or broth), orange zest, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender and liquid has reduced to a glaze.
  5. Remove lid and cook 2-3 more minutes if needed to thicken the glaze. Taste and adjust sweetness or salt. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Make ahead: Tzimmes improves overnight. Prepare a day before and reheat gently.
Slow cooker: Cook on low 4-5 hours, removing lid for last 30 minutes.
For richer flavor, use schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) instead of olive oil.

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