BROILED BALSAMIC-MAPLE VEGETABLES

Broiled Balsamic-Maple Vegetables image

Provided by woodland hues

Categories Peppers

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 lb asparagus spear, trimmed
3/4 lb carrot, halved and quartered
2 small zucchini, halved and cut into thirds
1 large red pepper, seeded, cut into eights
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
salt and pepper
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup maple syrup

Steps:

For glaze, bring vinegar and syrup to boil in a small saucepan.
Reduce heat and cook over medium heat, keeping an eye on it, until it begins to thicken.
Set aside to cool.
Place cut up vegetables in a large bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil.
sprinkle with seasonings and toss to coat.
Broil vegetables 15 - 20 min, turning and stirring them around once.
Brush with half the glaze and broil 6 - 8 min longer or until crisp tender.
Add remaining glaze just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.1, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 81, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 24.9, Protein 4.2