Traditional Jewish tzimmes recipe
 This classic Jewish stew is sweetened with dried fruit and maple syrup. 350g/12oz plant-based mince (or vegan burgers, crumbled)5 dried apricots, finely chopped1 small red onion, finely choppedhandful fresh flatleaf parsley, chopped, plus extra to garnish2 garlic cloves, grated1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp paprika½ tsp cayenne pepper2 tbsp olive oil, for fryingsalt and freshly ground black pepper 350g/12oz plant-based mince (or vegan burgers, crumbled) 5 dried apricots, finely chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped handful fresh flatleaf parsley, chopped, plus extra to garnish 2 garlic cloves, grated 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp cayenne pepper 2 tbsp olive oil, for frying salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed2 large carrots, peeled and cut into thick roundshandful baby carrots270g/9½oz dried apricots (or mixture of dried fruits like prunes or raisins)1 tbsp maple syrup1 tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp ground ginger250ml/9fl oz orange juice375ml/13fl oz vegetable broth1 bay leaf1–2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme1 orange, zest only (optional)salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into thick rounds handful baby carrots 270g/9½oz dried apricots (or mixture of dried fruits like prunes or raisins) 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger 250ml/9fl oz orange juice 375ml/13fl oz vegetable broth 1 bay leaf 1–2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme 1 orange, zest only (optional) salt and freshly ground black pepper Method To make the koftas, preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Mix all of the ingredients for the koftas in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into long, oval kofta shapes. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the koftas on each side until browned. Transfer to a baking tray and cook in the oven for 20 minutes. Set aside. To make the tzimmes, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and fry the onion for about 5 minutes until soft and golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the carrots and baby carrots and cook for 5 minutes.Stir in the apricots, maple syrup, cinnamon and ginger. Add a generous pinch of salt and pepper and mix well.Add the orange juice, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme and orange zest (if using). Stir to combine.Bring the mixture to the boil. Add the koftas to the pan (or add them at the end if preferred as the texture will change during cooking). Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 30–40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Serve, topping with the koftas if they haven’t already been added, and garnish with the parsley. To make the koftas, preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. To make the koftas, preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Mix all of the ingredients for the koftas in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into long, oval kofta shapes. Mix all of the ingredients for the koftas in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into long, oval kofta shapes. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the koftas on each side until browned. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the koftas on each side until browned. Transfer to a baking tray and cook in the oven for 20 minutes. Set aside. Transfer to a baking tray and cook in the oven for 20 minutes. Set aside. To make the tzimmes, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and fry the onion for about 5 minutes until soft and golden. To make the tzimmes, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and fry the onion for about 5 minutes until soft and golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the carrots and baby carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the carrots and baby carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the apricots, maple syrup, cinnamon and ginger. Add a generous pinch of salt and pepper and mix well. Stir in the apricots, maple syrup, cinnamon and ginger. Add a generous pinch of salt and pepper and mix well. Add the orange juice, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme and orange zest (if using). Stir to combine. Add the orange juice, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme and orange zest (if using). Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to the boil. Add the koftas to the pan (or add them at the end if preferred as the texture will change during cooking). Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 30–40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Bring the mixture to the boil. Add the koftas to the pan (or add them at the end if preferred as the texture will change during cooking). Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 30–40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Serve, topping with the koftas if they haven’t already been added, and garnish with the parsley. Serve, topping with the koftas if they haven’t already been added, and garnish with the parsley.