The recipe Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot)

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Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot) recipe is a Side Dish meal that takes 30 minutes to make. If you enjoy for Side Dish, you will like Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot)!

Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot)

Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot) Recipe
Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot)

This Tzimmes recipe is traditional - it has sweet potatoes, carrots, dried apricots, prunes, dried apples, and orange juice. I make it for my Pesach Seder with Brisket (the more fiber the better, that holiday), and for Rosh Hashanah (though I add some honey then).It does not have pineapple, mandarin oranges, or marshmallows (yes, I did find a recipe that called for that. This isn't Thanksgiving, folks).

What Course Is Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot)?

Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot) is for Side Dish.


How Long Does Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot) Recipe Take To Prepare?

Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot) takes 5 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot) Recipe Take To Cook?

Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot) takes 30 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot) Recipe Make?

Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot) makes 16 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot) Recipe?

The ingredients for Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot) are:

1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 3 large)
1/2 lb carrots (about 4-5)
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup prunes
1 cup dried apple rings
2 cups orange juice
1 cup water
*Optional - honey for Rosh Hashanah (not included in nutritional info)
*Optional - stevia (again, not calculated in nutritional info)


How Do I Make Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot)?

Here is how you make Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot):

1. Wash vegetables.2. Peel sweet potatoes and, if desired, carrots.3. Cut sweet potatoes into 1/2 to 1 inch slices. If they are large sweet potatoes, cut the slices in half. Remember, the larger the slices, the longer the cooking time.4. Cut carrots into 1/2 to 1 inch slices.5. In large pot, place carrots, sweet potatoes, orange juice, and water (enough to cover veggies), and close lid. Simmer for about 10 minutes.6. Add dried fruit, and replace lid. Cook for about another 5 minutes.7. Remove lid, and simmer until liquid is all absorbed, and veggies are nice and tender (almost mushy).8. Check sweetness. If desired, add 2 packets of stevia (to taste). For Rosh Hashanah, add honey (not calculated in nutritional info). I have never needed to add anything for sweetness, but tastes may differ.9. Remove from heat, and enjoy!Serving Size: Makes 16 servings.Number of Servings: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANITA_NM.


What's The Nutritional Info For Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot)?

The nutritional information for Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot) is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 16
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 103.7
  • Total Fat: 0.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 20.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Protein: 1.4 g

What Dietary Needs Does Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot) Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Tzimmes (Sweet Potato and Carrot) is Vegan


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