Small-dice glazed carrots with ginger are simmered with prunes in this traditional Jewish recipe. One translation of "tzimmes" is "a big fuss," but this simple recipe is anything but.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
601 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Stir together carrots, orange juice, sugar, oil, zest, and ginger in a large skillet or 5-quart pot; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender and glazed, about 15 minutes. Stir in prunes and simmer until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
⅓ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
3 cups orange juice
½ teaspoon black pepper
12 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces
