Passover Carrot Kugel
Brighten up your Passover table with this delightful Passover Carrot Kugel—a sweet and savory classic that’s both festive and comforting! Packed with naturally sweet grated carrots, a hint of orange juice, and a touch of cinnamon for warmth, this kugel is perfectly balanced in flavor. A base of matzo meal makes it Passover-friendly, while golden raisins add an optional burst of chewy sweetness. With a tender, cake-like texture achieved from a simple batter of eggs, sugar, and vegetable oil, this dish bakes to perfection in just 45 minutes. Whether served as a side dish to complement your Seder spread or as a dessert with a dollop of cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar, this crowd-pleaser is sure to impress. Plus, it's easy to make and comes together in under an hour!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 medium carrots
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup matzo meal
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
- non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor. You should have approximately 2 cups of grated carrots.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until they are light and fluffy.
Add the sugar, vegetable oil, and orange juice to the eggs and mix well.
Stir in the matzo meal, ground cinnamon, and salt, ensuring the mixture is well combined.
Fold in the grated carrots and raisins (if using). Mix gently until evenly distributed.
Prepare an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
Pour the carrot mixture into the prepared dish, smoothing it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the kugel cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.8 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 1131 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.7 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 172.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2165 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
