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• Tzimmes is a sweet casserole or stew of vegetables, usually consisting of carrots, prunes, honey and brown sugar, seasoned with cinnamon and allspice. It is a traditional accompaniment to Jewish holiday meals, such as the Passover seder. Tzimmes is a melange of many foods, which is probably why it got its name. The word "tzimmes" is Yiddish for a complicated situation, usually translated as "big fuss".

• Fast Facts:

  1. AKA: Tsimmes
  2. Vegetables vary based on cultural tradition
  3. Originates from Eastern Europe and Russia
  4. Brought to America by Jewish immigrants circa 1900
  5. Good accompaniment to brisket or flanken
  6. Tastes better after being reheated

• Nutritional information

  • About 200 calories per serving
  • High in vitamins A and C

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