Side Dishes
Slow-Cooker Glazed Root Vegetables
Description
Slow cooked root veggies glazed with honey and olive oil turn into a wonderful side dish.
Ingredients:
- 6 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
- 4 medium parsnips, peeled, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium red onions, cut into thin wedges
- 2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (3 cups)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
Directions:
- Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix carrots, parsnips and onions. Top with sweet potatoes.
- In small bowl, mix honey, oil, 2 teaspoons of the thyme, the salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables; stir to coat.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Just before serving, add vinegar; stir gently. Sprinkle with the remaining 3 teaspoons thyme.
