Sandy's Tasty and Healthy Tzimmes Recipe

Try Sandy's Tzimmes recipe for a flavorful and healthy meal. This traditional Jewish dish is made with sweet potatoes, carrots, honey, and prunes, creating a perfect balance of flavors. It can be served as a side dish or a main course, and it's a great addition to any holiday or special occasion menu. With a preparing time of 90 minutes, this recipe is worth the effort.

Ingredients

• 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup prunes, pitted
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup margarine, melted

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the sweet potatoes and carrots until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the vegetables.
3. In a baking dish, combine the cooked sweet potatoes, carrots, and prunes.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and melted margarine. Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes, carrots, and prunes. Stir well to evenly coat the ingredients.
5. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is caramelized and the vegetables are glazed.
7. Serve hot as a side dish or a main course with your favorite protein. Enjoy!

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