Golden Carrot Tzimmes
Delight your taste buds with Golden Carrot Tzimmes, a vibrant and wholesome dish brimming with sweet and savory flavors. This traditional comfort food combines tender carrots and sweet potatoes with the natural sweetness of dried apricots and raisins, all brought together in a luscious orange juice and honey glaze spiced with warm cinnamon and nutmeg. Simmered to perfection in a single pot, this dish is both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for holidays or as a hearty side dish, Golden Carrot Tzimmes pairs beautifully with roasted meats or stands alone as a vegetarian delight. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and enjoy this nutrient-packed recipe that's as nourishing as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large carrots
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the carrots and sweet potatoes to the pot, stirring to coat them in the butter.
Add the dried apricots, raisins, honey, orange juice, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
Simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots and sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid has thickened into a glaze.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or a touch of honey if desired.
Remove from heat and let the tzimmes cool slightly before serving.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1341 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.6 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1655 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 284.0 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 187.4 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 3341 mg | 71% | |
*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.
