Tzimmes is a root vegetable side dish that’s served on Jewish holidays and get-togethers. This recipe is made with carrots, golden raisins, orange juice, and honey. The carrots are sliced into coins as a symbol of prosperity and good luck on Rosh Hashana.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 ½ pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds
- ⅓ cup seedless golden raisins
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Steps
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add carrots, raisins, orange juice, honey, brown sugar, salt, and pepper; bring it to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until carrots are tender, about 25 minutes.
- Uncover the pan, increase heat to high and cook until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle parsley on top before serving.
