SANDY'S TZIMMES

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One translation of 'tzimmes' is 'a big fuss,' but this simple recipe is anything but.

Provided by SandyG

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

12 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces
3 cups orange juice
⅓ cup white sugar
⅓ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 cups dried pitted prunes, quartered
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.9 calories, Carbohydrate 110.5 g, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 12.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 736.3 mg, Sugar 79.1 g