BRAISED WINTER VEGETABLES

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Try these flavorful root vegetables simmered in a seasoned broth from our Test Kitchen. The good-for-you blend makes a comforting side dish with hearty entrees and roasts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
1 small rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the vegetables and seasonings. Add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Uncover and increase heat to medium-high; cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges