FALL GARDEN MEDLEY

Fall Garden Medley image

I like to make this recipe in the fall and winter for special occasions because it's very colorful, tasty and healthy. It's a hearty side that complements many different meat dishes. -Krystine Kercher, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 large carrots, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
3 fresh beets, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces.
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh parsley or dried parsley flakes, optional

Steps:

Place the carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, onions and water in a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme. Drizzle with olive oil. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until tender. , Stir vegetables and sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges