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Low FODMAP Carrot & Potato Tsimmes

Enjoy this classic sweet Jewish dish with our low FODMAP approach.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Jewish
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 8 Servings
Calories: 110 kcal
Author: Dédé Wilson

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil or chicken fat
  • 1/4 cup (16 g) chopped scallions, green parts only
  • 1 pound (455 g) small white or yellow waxy potatoes, peeled, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 8 ounces (225 g) “baby” carrots, halved crosswise on the diagonal
  • 2 cups (480 ml) low FODMAP chicken stock, or as needed
  • 2 teaspoons clover honey
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (42 g) dark raisins
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Preparation:

  1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, then add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the scallions and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the potatoes, carrots, stock, honey, lemon zest and lemon juice and stir together well. Cover and bring to simmer and cook to until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Add raisins and continue cooking a few more minutes or until carrots and potatoes are tender. Taste and season well with black pepper. Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle parsley on top and serve.

Notes:

Tips

  • You don't have to be Jewish to love Tsimmes! Try this side dish and you will be a convert - to the recipe!
Nutrition Facts
Low FODMAP Carrot & Potato Tsimmes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Sodium 1mg0%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.