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Tzimmes

Savory Sweet Potato Tzimmes: A Heartwarming Holiday Delight

This Tzimmes recipe balances sweet and savory flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Jewish
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 3 cups sweet potatoes can substitute with butternut squash
  • 2 cups carrots use a variety of baby carrots for color
  • 1 cup prunes can substitute with dried apricots
For the Flavoring
  • 1 cup orange juice fresh-squeezed preferred
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup honey maple syrup can be used as a vegan alternative
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar reduce for less sweet
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon add a pinch of nutmeg for complexity
For the Richness
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free margarine or butter coconut oil is a great alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 13×9-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

How to Make Tzimmes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with dairy-free margarine or butter. Layer in the sweet potatoes, carrots, and prunes.
  3. Whisk together orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Pour over the arranged vegetables.
  4. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
  5. Remove the foil, dot the margarine around the vegetables, and continue baking uncovered for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts before serving for extra crunch and flavor.

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