Tzimmes a Sweet Savory Jewish Stew

Tzimmes, a sweet and savory Jewish stew, is a heartwarming dish that combines tender root vegetables and dried fruits with a luxuriously spiced glaze. This traditional recipe features earthy carrots, sweet potatoes, and parsnips, paired with plump prunes and dried apricots, all simmered in a flavorful mixture of orange juice, honey, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Slowly baked to perfection, this dish boasts a rich, syrupy finish that brings out the natural sweetness of the ingredients. Perfect for holidays like Rosh Hashanah or a cozy family gathering, tzimmes can be served as a side dish or a vegetarian main course. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a symphony of sweet, savory, and seasonal flavors in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 medium carrots
• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 2 medium parsnips
• 1 cup prunes
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1.5 cups orange juice
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Peel and slice the carrots, sweet potatoes, and parsnips into 1/2-inch thick rounds or chunks, depending on your preference.

Step 3

In a large ovenproof pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots, sweet potatoes, and parsnips to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables.

Step 5

Add the prunes and dried apricots to the pot, stirring to combine.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vegetable broth, honey, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the liquid mixture over the vegetables and dried fruits. Stir gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Cover the pot with a lid or foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 1 hour.

Step 9

After 1 hour, uncover the pot and stir the tzimmes gently. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Return the pot to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20–30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the liquid has reduced slightly to create a syrupy glaze.

Step 11

Remove the pot from the oven and let the tzimmes cool slightly before serving.

Step 12

Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2003.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2104.4

Total Fat 34.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 66.4mg	0%
Sodium 3687.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 451.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.6g	0%
Total Sugars 249.3g
Protein 28.4g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 581.8mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 5719.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.9%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 81.0%