Carrot and Sweet Potato Tzimmes

By Nava · On Dec 29, 1997

An Eastern European standard, tzimmes is a roasted vegetable dish that is made a number of ways, depending on the occasion. For Rosh Hashana, the appropriate ingredients include carrots
and sweet potatoes, with the added sweetness of fresh and dried fruits. Photo by Susan Voisin.

Serves: 8

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 3 large carrots, sliced
• 3 large sweet potatoes, cooked or microwaved in their skins,
  then peeled and sliced
• 1 large apple or pear, cored and sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped prunes
• 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon each: ground ginger and salt
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Sauté the onions over medium heat until they are translucent. Add the carrots and continue to sauté until onions and carrots are golden.

In a mixing bowl, combine the onion-carrot mixture with all the remaining ingredients except walnuts. Mix thoroughly; don’t worry if the potato slices break apart.

Transfer the mixture to a large, oiled, shallow baking dish (a round or oval shape is attractive). Sprinkle the optional walnuts over the top. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top begins to turn slightly crusty.

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Categories : Carrots, Jewish New Year, Special Occasions and Entertaining, Sweet Potatoes

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6 comments on “Carrot and Sweet Potato Tzimmes”

1. Caroline on April 17, 2011 at 8:47 pm said:

   This is my go-to tzimmes recipe for all the Jewish holidays. My family and guest just love it. I will be making some for Passover. Thanks, Nava, for all your wonderful recipes for the Jewish holidays!
2. Nava on April 18, 2011 at 8:11 am said:

   Thanks, Caroline! I often think of this as a Rosh Hashanah dish but it definitely works for Passover as well. Happy holiday–
3. Wendy (Healthy GIrl's Kitchen) on March 30, 2012 at 7:17 pm said:

   It’s funny but in my family, tsimmes is a Passover thing! I so want to try your version this holiday Nava, based on Caroline’s rave reviews.
4. Nava on April 2, 2012 at 2:09 pm said:

   It’s true, a lot of families do like tzimmes for Passover. While it’s a bit autumnal as far as ingredients, the sweet flavor is perfect for the symbolism of the Passover meal. Happy holiday to you, Wendy.
5. wendy (healthy girls kitchen) on March 23, 2013 at 3:16 pm said:

   Nava, I just had to pop in and tell you that I am making this again this year for Passover. I absolutely loved it last year!
6. Nava on March 24, 2013 at 3:32 pm said:

   Thanks, Wendy! I hope you enjoy it again. I’m overdue to revisit this Tzimmes recipe.