Sweet, cinnamon-flavored Tzimmes is one of the easiest holiday dishes that you can prepare using your pressure cooker! It is a colorful fall-theme side dish made of tender glazed veggies and dried fruits bursting with sweet and citrusy flavors. It'll be ready in just 15 minutes.
Each bite of this sumptuous side dish is filled with sweet, warm, and tangy flavors. The combination of fork-tender yams and carrots plus the soft and chewy dried fruits is amazing. This is the perfect dish to make and bring to any special occasion and holiday celebration- easy, affordable and flavorful!
This delicious vegetable stew is an Ashkenazi Jewish dish served as part of the Rosh Hashanah feast and is sometimes served at Hanukkah and other celebrations. Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year is often celebrated with sweetened treats to symbolize a sweeter year ahead. The term Tzimmes is a combination of two Yiddish words, Tzim and Esn. Tzim means "for " and Esn means "eating." The preparation takes longer than the actual cooking itself due to all the peeling and slicing you have to do. That is why the term "to make a Tzimmes" is an expression that means "to make a fuss." But do not fret, this recipe omits the peeling and stirring parts to make it less fussy!
This recipe uses only plant-based ingredients, dried fruits, and spices and is cooked using the pressure cooker function from my Instant Pot. I find it quicker and more convenient instead of baking them. Aside from cutting down the cooking time, it also frees up precious oven space for you to make your traditional holiday entrees and desserts.
Absolutely! Aside from it being naturally vegan, it is also a gluten-free dish and packed with fiber. Yams, carrots, and prunes are all rich in vitamins and minerals plus antioxidants that benefit a lot of our body's functions. If you are concerned about the sugar content, you can absolutely substitute it with healthier sugars or other natural sweeteners. You can also control how much you want to use for the recipe.
Nothing fancy, just your everyday simple food turned into a comforting bowl of Pressure Cooker Tzimmes.
Nothing can be easier than a quick dump and cook recipe like this! As I said, most of your time will be spent preparing the ingredients.
You can make the Pressure Cooker Tzimmes ahead of time and refrigerate it first. Just make sure that you place it in a lidded container to keep the moisture in. Serve it chilled or you can reheat them in the microwave, stovetop, or oven.
Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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