Carrot Tzimmes

Carrot Tzimmes is a sweet, slow-cooked stew traditionally served during Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah and Passover. It typically features carrots simmered with dried fruits like prunes or apricots, often sweetened with honey or brown sugar and spiced with cinnamon.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the natural sugars in carrots and added sweeteners, with minimal fat and protein. A typical serving provides a good amount of dietary fiber, vitamin A from the carrots, and potassium, with a calorie range of approximately 150-250 per cup depending on the recipe.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	320 mg
Vitamin A	12000 IU
Vitamin C	15 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin K	12 mcg
Manganese	0.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	50 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Tzimmes is culturally significant as a symbol of a 'sweet new year' when served on Rosh Hashanah, and its long cooking time represents the slow, patient simmering of hopes and prayers. Nutritionally, the beta-carotene in carrots is fat-soluble, so any added oil or schmaltz in the recipe helps the body absorb this beneficial nutrient.