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Flavorful Tzimmes Sweet Potato and Carrot Recipe

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A comforting and flavorful Jewish side dish combining tender sweet potatoes, carrots, prunes, and fresh orange juice simmered with warm spices. Perfect for holidays or everyday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds / 900 grams), peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
  • 1 cup (150 grams) pitted prunes
  • 1 cup (240 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Optional: handful of chopped fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut 2 large sweet potatoes into roughly 1½-inch chunks (about 900 grams). Peel and slice 4 carrots diagonally into ½-inch thick pieces. (10 minutes)
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, place the sweet potatoes, carrots, and 1 cup (150 grams) of pitted prunes. Pour in 1 cup (240 ml) of freshly squeezed orange juice and drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly. (5 minutes)
  4. Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a low simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce heat to low and cook gently for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally but carefully to keep vegetables intact. (40 minutes)
  5. Check doneness by piercing a sweet potato piece with a fork; it should be tender but not mushy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Remove from heat and let the tzimmes sit covered for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or thyme if desired.

Notes

Use fresh-squeezed orange juice for best flavor. Stir gently and infrequently to avoid breaking vegetables. If too wet, uncover for last 10 minutes to evaporate liquid. For a caramelized finish, broil for 2-3 minutes watching closely. Can substitute prunes with dried apricots or figs. Vegan by using maple syrup instead of honey. Slow cooker method: cook on low for 4-5 hours.

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Keywords: tzimmes, sweet potato, carrot, prunes, orange juice, Jewish recipe, holiday side dish, vegan, gluten-free

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