Tzimmes for Two
We recently celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Tzimmes, a traditional stew made out of carrots and dried fruit, is often considered a holiday dish and is served at Rosh Hashanah and Passover. I didn’t grow up celebrating the Jewish holidays, so I don’t associate them with any particular dish. Which got me thinking, why don’t we eat tzimmes more often? It’s such a fall appropriate stew. I mean, it’s pretty tasty if done right. It’s a mix of spicy and sweet, and full of good for you ingredients.
I decided to make my own version, with a few additions that make it a bit more mine.
Since persimmon is in season, and it kind of fits the whole fall-flavor profile, I decided to add that in. The gooey sweetness really brought the dish to life.
I also always enjoy a bit of crunch, so I added some walnuts. They add a little more “meat” to the dish, so it works on a meat-free table.
If you aren’t celebrating the holidays, tzimmes is great on its own. You can serve it with a hearty salad, or even over some quinoa. It also works as a breakfast food, either on its own or to sweeten up your morning oatmeal. There are so many options; I’m wondering why it took me this long to make it!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of butter or coconut oil
2 carrots – peeled and cubed
2 small sweet potatoes (or one big sweet potato) – peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons of silan (date honey)
½ + teaspoon cinnamon (I love cinnamon so I tend to add a bit extra – about another ¼ -1/2 teaspoon)
1/8 teaspoon powdered ginger
3 tablespoons of orange juice
¼ cup prunes – cut into bite size pieces
1 persimmon – peeled and cubed
Method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Melt the butter or oil in an iron skillet over medium heat. Add the sweet potato and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the carrots, spices, and silan. Sauté for another 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, stir well, and place in the oven. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until the carrots and sweet potatoes are soft.
How did you enjoy your tzimmes? Comment below – I’d love to hear from you!
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